2018 ASPA Contest Information

2018 CONTEST ENTRY INFORMATION

ARKANSAS SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

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“Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game.

Free speech is life itself.�

-Salman Rushdie

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table of contents Letter from the Executive Director..................................................................................5 ASPA Contest Overview...................................................................................................... 7 Mail-in Contest Details........................................................................................................9 Mail-in Contest Entry Form.............................................................................................. 15 General Excellence & All-Arkansas Contest Details & Entry Forms...................... 17 ASPA Of-the-year Contest Details & Entry Forms.....................................................25 ASPA Scholarship Details & Entry Form.......................................................................47 Journalism Education Association State Journalist of the Year Information..... 51 Submitting ASPA Broadcast & Film Entries................................................................ 63 Submitting ASPA Entries Online.................................................................................... 69 Worksheet for ASPA Contest Entries & Fees...............................................................75

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“Your work is to keep cranking the flywheel that turns the gears that spin the belt in the engine of belief that keeps you and your desk in midair.�

-Annie Dillard 4 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 2018 Contest Information 5

“I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center.”

-Kurt Vonnegut

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ASPA CONTEST OVERVIEW DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018 MAIL-IN CONTESTS Arkansas Scholastic Press Association member staffs may enter materials for competition in the areas of broadcast, film, literary magazine, print newspaper, online newspaper and yearbook.

Ratings of superior, excellent and honorable mention will be awarded.

Entries will be judged in the following divisions: • 7A • 6A • 5A • 4A • 3A • 2A • 1A • Freshman Academy/Junior High & Middle School See the broadcast, film, literary magazine, print newspaper, online newspaper and yearbook mail-in contest detail forms for more information on each category and the entry fees.

GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND ALL-ARKANSAS The deadline for General Excellence and All-Arkansas is March 5, 2018— the same date as all other entries.

Broadcasting, film, literary magazines, print newspapers, online newspapers and yearbooks will first be judged for General Excellence, and superior, excellent and honorable mentions will be awarded. Winners of superior ratings will then be judged for All-Arkansas.

All-Arkansas awards are presented to the best broadcast programs, literary magazines, print newspapers, online

newspapers and yearbooks in the state—approximately the top 5% of publications.

See the General Excellence entry forms for more information. The entry fee is $5.

OF-THE-YEAR AWARDS Member staffs may nominate candidates for Literary Magazine Editor of the Year, Print Newspaper Editor of the Year, Online Newspaper Editor of the Year, Yearbook Editor of the Year, Broadcast Journalist of the Year, Broadcast Producer of the Year, Photojournalist of the Year, Broadcast Video Editor of the Year, Designer of the Year, Journalism Writer of the Year, Literary Magazine Writer of the Year, Business Manager of the Year, Broadcast On-air Talent of the Year, Film Producer of the Year, Film Director of the Year, Film Script Writer of the Year, Film Editor of the Year, Film Cinematographer of the Year, Adviser of the Year and Administrator of the Year. The entry fee for each of these categories is $5, except Adviser of the Year and Administrator of the Year.

Entry into these two categories is free.

See the information enclosed for each of the of-the-year awards for more information.

Late entries must be postmarked on or before March 12, 2018, and must include all late fees. Entries postmarked after March 12 or any late entry that does not include applicable late fees will be disqualified.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO Awards for all entries will be presented during the ASPA Convention and Contest on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

You must follow all guidelines for each individual category. Not following the guidelines could result in an entry being disqualified.

Please send a typed list of all students (with the school’s name and adviser’s name) entered in contests to ensure names are correct on certificates.

Checks for entry fees should be made payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association and should be enclosed in the entry package or paid on ASPA’s website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Allen Loibner-Waitkus at aloibnerwaitkus@uaptc.edu or call/ text 501-912-7272.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

ENTRY DEADLINE

UA-Pulaski Tech—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210

All entries must be postmarked on or before March 5, 2018. ASPA will accept late entries, but the fees for late entries will be doubled for each entry.

Or upload entries using ASPA’s website: arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org

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VIDEO PRODUCTION MAIL-IN CONTEST DETAILS

INCLUDES BROADCAST & FILM • DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018 GUIDELINES

CATEGORIES

All material submitted must be original student work.

BROADCAST

All entries must have been produced during this 2017-2018 school year by a current ASPA member staff.

Only one entry per category per school may be entered unless otherwise indicated.

All entries should be submitted using thumb drives. See Page 63 for details.

Enclose the $2 entry fee for each entry. Make checks payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association or pay with a credit card by selecting “Online Payments” on the ASPA website.

All entries must be postmarked or delivered on or before March 5, 2018.

Late entries will be accepted if they are postmarked on or before March 12, 2018. Please double all fees enclosed for late entries. See the note at the bottom of the page for more information on late entries.

Ratings of superior, excellent or honorable mention may be awarded.

Contest winners will be announced during the ASPA Convention and Contest on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director UA-Pulaski Tech—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210

F3—Film Original Score/Music: Less than one minute.

B1—Broadcast Daily News Program/ Announcements: One continuous segment of a daily student-produced program.

F4—Film Art Direction/Set Design: Less than 30 seconds.

F5—Film Costume Design: Less than 30 seconds.

B2—Broadcast Weekly Show: Send one show as it originally aired—no compilation shows— not less than ten minutes and not longer than 30 minutes.

F6—Film Sound Design: Less than one minute.

B3—Broadcast Monthly Magazine Show: Send one show as it originally aired—no compilation shows— not less than 10 minutes and not longer than 30 minutes.

F8—Short Narrative Film: Less than five minutes.

B4—Broadcast News Package: One segment. 2:30 maximum.

F10—Experimental Film: Less than five minutes.

B5—Broadcast Human Interest or Serious Feature Package: This is a non-fiction category. 2:30 maximum.

F11—Documentary: Less than 30 minutes.

B6—Broadcast Sports Package: One segment about a sports-related topic.

May be a news or feature story.

B7—Broadcast Humorous Feature Package: Any parody, satire, original scene, etc. designed to entertain or evoke laughter.

B8—Broadcast Show Opening: Student-produced opening for any show (45 seconds maximum).

B9—Broadcast Weather Less than three minutes.

Segment.

FILM

F7—Film Editing: Less than one minute.

F9—Narrative Film: Longer than five minutes. Shorter than 30 minutes.

VIDEO PRODUCTIONS1 V1—Commercial: 30 or 60 seconds.

V2—Public Service Announcement (PSA): A 30- or 60-second message to educate, inform or persuade a target audience.

V3—Animation/Stop than five minutes.

Motion:

Less

V4—Music Video: Must be copyright free music.

V5—Demo Reel: Less than 3 minutes about your broadcast and/or film program.

F1—Film Visual Effects: Less than one minute including visual effects from a film.

F2—Screenplay: 15 pages or fewer.

Because these categories could apply to both film and broadcast, your school may enter a total of two—one from each program.

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LITERARY MAGAZINE MAIL-IN CONTEST DETAILS DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018

GUIDELINES

CATEGORIES

All material submitted must be original student work.

M1—Shorter Poem: Seven lines or fewer. A staff may submit TWO entries. Pay two entry fees if two poems are submitted.

Entries must have been produced during the 2016-2017 OR 2017-2018 school year. You may send some entries from this year’s literary magazine and some from last year’s, but you CANNOT use an entry two years in a row. If you entered something in a mail-in contest last year, you may NOT enter it again this year.

Only one entry per category per school may be entered unless otherwise noted in the category information.

If you do not submit your entries online, use glue, rubber cement or transparent tape to attach the official entry form to the back of each entry. Do not use paper clips or staples.

Enclose the $2 entry fee for each entry. Make checks payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association or pay with a credit card by selecting “Online Payments” on the ASPA website.

M2—Poetry: Eight to 15 lines. A staff may submit TWO entries. Pay two entry fees if two poems are submitted.

M3—Longer Poem: 15 or more lines.

A staff may submit TWO entries. Pay two entry fees if two poems are submitted.

M4—Essay: A staff may submit TWO entries. Pay two entry fees if two poems are submitted.

M5—Short Story: A staff may submit TWO entries. Pay two entry fees if two poems are submitted.

M6—Feature Article: Story may be on any subject: human interest, profile, etc. Only ONE entry is permitted.

M7—Drama. Fewer than 20 pages.

Only ONE entry is permitted.

All entries must be uploaded, postmarked or delivered on or before March 5, 2018.

M8—Design: Submit one single page or a double-page spread. Only ONE entry is permitted.

Late entries will be accepted if they are postmarked or uploaded on or before March 12, 2018. Please double all fees enclosed for late entries.

M9—Thematic Development: Submit one copy of the magazine. Only ONE entry is permitted.

Ratings of superior, excellent or honorable mention may be awarded.

Contest winners will be announced during the ASPA Convention and Contest on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director UA-Pulaski Tech—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210

M10—Photography: Photo should tell a story without a lot of supporting text. Only ONE entry is permitted.

M11—Art or Illustration: Any medium.

Only ONE entry is permitted.

M12—Cover Design. Only ONE entry is permitted.

Or upload entries using ASPA’s website: arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org

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ONLINE NEWSPAPER MAIL-IN CONTEST DETAILS DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018

GUIDELINES All material submitted must be original student work.

Remember: Several of the categories on the next page (print newspaper mail-in contests) may be entered by online newspaper staffs as long as there are no more than one entry in each category from a single school. In other words, a school can only enter one newspaper news story, not one from the print newspaper and one from the online newspaper.

All entries must have been produced during this 2017-2018 school year by a current ASPA member staff.

Only one entry per category per school may be entered.

Each entry must be printed and attached to the back of an official entry form, or­if the web page will be accessible to the judges through April 1, 2018, you can simply list the web address on the entry form or upload the entry online. A copy of the entry form is enclosed for duplication.

If you do not submit your entries online, use glue, rubber cement or transparent tape to attach the official entry form to the back of each entry. Do not use paper clips or staples.

Enclose the $2 entry fee for each entry. Make checks payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association or pay with a credit card by selecting “Online Payments” on the ASPA website.

All entries must be uploaded, postmarked or delivered on or before March 5, 2018.

Late entries will be accepted if they are postmarked or uploaded on or before March 12, 2018. Please double all fees enclosed for late entries.

Ratings of superior, excellent or honorable mention may be awarded.

Contest winners will be announced during the ASPA Convention and Con-

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test on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director Pulaski Technical College—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210 Or upload entries using ASPA’s website: arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org

CATEGORIES W1—Website Design.

W2—Multimedia Package.

W3—Blog: Must submit three blog entries by the same student.

W4—Sports Package: A sports news or feature story that includes interactive material (link to video footage, online graphic, etc.).

W5—Other Section Design: Submit a design for any page other than the homepage.

W6—Interactive Graphic: Reader must be able to interact with the graphic: polls, comment section, etc.

W7—Commentary: An audio or video program or file that’s posted to a website and made available for download.

Should be no longer than five minutes.

NEWSPAPER MAIL-IN CONTEST DETAILS DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018

IMPORTANT NOTE Categories N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18 and N19 may be entered by print or online newspapers. Only one entry per school will be accepted. In other words, your school may not submit a news story from a print newspaper AND a news story from an online newspaper.

GUIDELINES All material submitted must be original student work.

during the ASPA Convention and Contest on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director Pulaski Technical College—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210 Or upload entries using ASPA’s website: arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org

CATEGORIES

Only one entry per category per school may be entered.

N4—Personality Profile: Must be based on an interview and include quotes. Cannot be the same entry as N2.

If you do not submit your entries online, use glue, rubber cement or transparent tape to attach the official entry form to the back of each entry. Do not use paper clips or staples.

Enclose the $2 entry fee for each entry. Make checks payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association or pay with a credit card by selecting “Online Payments” on the ASPA website.

All entries must be uploaded, postmarked or delivered on or before March 5, 2018.

Late entries will be accepted if they are postmarked or uploaded on or before March 12, 2018. Please double all fees enclosed for late entries.

Ratings of superior, excellent or honorable mention may be awarded.

Contest winners will be announced

N19—Centerspread Design.

N20—Opinion Page Design.

N22—Feature Page Design.

N1—News Story.

N2—Feature Story.

All mailed entries should be clipped directly from the printed newspaper.

N18—Front Page Design.

N21—Sports Page Design.

All entries must have been produced during this 2017-2018 school year by a current ASPA member staff.

Each entry must be attached to the back of an official entry form. A copy of the entry form is enclosed for duplication.

N17—Service to School and Community: Coverage of one topic that exhibits leadership by informing and impacting the readers. May be a single story or a series.

N3—Editorial.

N5—Column: A serious or humorous article expressing an opinion. Do not submit a sports column for this category.

N6—Sports News Story.

N7—Sports Feature.

N8—Sports Column.

N9—News Photograph.

N10—Feature Photograph.

N11—Sports Photograph.

N12—Photo Essay: A group of three or more photos designed to tell a story.

Submit the entire page or spread.

N13—Advertisement: Must be entirely designed by student.

N14—Editorial Cartoon.

N15—Informational Graphic.

N16—Review: A critical commentary of a movie, television show, book, musical recording, play, etc.

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YEARBOOK MAIL-IN CONTEST DETAILS DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • LATE DEADLINE: March 12, 2018

GUIDELINES All material submitted must be original student work.

Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director Pulaski Technical College—LR South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210

All entries must have been produced during this 2017-2018 school year by a current ASPA member staff.

Or upload entries using ASPA’s website: arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org

Only one entry per category per school may be entered.

CATEGORIES

Each entry must be attached to the back of an official entry form. A copy of the entry form is enclosed for duplication.

Entries may be copies or proofs of computer-generated pages. If layouts are not computer generated, entries should include design and color elements to represent the finished product. Facing pages should be taped together in the center. Layouts may be printed at reduced size to fit on 8 1/2” x 11” paper. Copy entries may be typed on plain paper.

If you do not submit your entries online, use glue, rubber cement or transparent tape to attach the official entry form to the back of each entry. Do not use paper clips or staples.

Enclose the $2 entry fee for each entry. Make checks payable to Arkansas Scholastic Press Association or pay with a credit card by selecting “Online Payments” on the ASPA website.

All entries must be uploaded, postmarked or delivered on or before March 5, 2018.

Late entries will be accepted if they are postmarked or uploaded on or before March 12, 2018. Please double all fees enclosed for late entries. See the note at the bottom of the page for more information on late entries.

Ratings of superior, excellent or honorable mention may be awarded.

Contest winners will be announced during the ASPA Convention and Contest on April 19 and 20 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

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Y1—Student Life Copy.

Y2—Academic Copy.

Y3—People/ Portrait Copy.

Y4—Groups/Clubs Copy.

Y5—Sports Copy.

Y6—Special Coverage: Coverage produced for any section that is not represented in a traditional story format (Who’s Who, entertainment pages, alternative feature coverage and design, breakers, etc.) This does not include theme pages (title page, opening, closing, dividers, endsheets, etc.).

Y7—Student Life Layout.

Y8—Academic Layout.

Y9—People/Portrait Layout.

Y10—Groups/Clubs Layout.

Y11—Sports Layout.

Y12—Advertising Layout.

Y13—Index Layout.

Y14—Student Life Photograph.

Y15—Academic Photograph.

Y16—Club Photograph.

Y17—Sports Photograph.

Y18—Theme Photograph: Must appear on a theme page.

Y19—Environmental Portrait Photograph: A portrait that’s executed in

the subject’s living, working or playing environment and illuminates his or her life and surroundings. Include caption.

Y20—Cover Design: Cover designed by a student, not stock or professional design.

Y21—Theme Development: Include layouts and copy for the following: »Cover »Endsheets (if printed) »Opening Section »One Division Spread NOTE: YEARBOOK SPREADS THAT ARE PRE-DESIGNED YEARBOOK COMPANY TEMPLATES SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED. ALL YEARBOOK LAYOUTS MUST BE ORIGINAL STUDENT DESIGNS.

ASPA MAIL-IN CONTEST OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

»Duplicate this form as needed. »Each contest entry must be attached with glue, rubber cement or transparent tape. »Do not use staples or paper clips. »Attach the entry so that the entry will face up when this page is flipped over. »Failure to complete this form correctly will result in disqualification.

CONTEST CODE (LETTER & NUMBER)

TYPE OF PUBLICATION:  Literary Magazine  Online Newspaper  Print Newspaper  Yearbook CONTEST CATEGORY NAME: ____________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT(S) WHO CREATED ENTRY: __________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ WEB ADDRESS OF ENTRY: _______________________________________________________

JUDGES RATING: Superior Excellent Honorable Mention No Award

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BROADCAST GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS

2017-2018 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »Include three complete shows on a thumb drive. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF PROGRAM: __________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ TYPE OF BROADCAST & FREQUENCY: ___________________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT PRODUCER(S): ______________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 18 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

FILM GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS

2017-2018 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »Include three complete films on a thumb drive. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF PROGRAM: __________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT PRODUCER(S): ______________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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LITERARY MAGAZINE GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS 2017 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »Include a copy of your 2017 literary magazine.

NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ NUMBER OF MAGAZINES SOLD/DISTRIBUTED: _________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT EDITOR(S): _________________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 20 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

ONLINE NEWSPAPER GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS

2017-2018 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5).

NAME OF WEBSITE: ____________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ WEB ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT EDITOR(S): ________________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 21

PRINT NEWSPAPER GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS

2017-2018 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »Include three different issues from this school year.

NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT EDITOR(S): _________________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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YEARBOOK GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS 2017 ENTRY FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »Include a copy of your 2017 yearbook.

NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ NAME OF ADVISER: ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT EDITOR(S): ________________________________________________ ADVISER’S PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DOES THIS ENTRY INCLUDE ANY ELEMENTS CREATED BY THE ADVISER AND/OR AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL?  Yes  No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTION ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN: _________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS TO JUDGES: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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BROADCAST VIDEO EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original broadcast segments filmed and/or edited by the nominee on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Broadcast Video Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

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BROADCAST ON-AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original broadcast segments featuring the nominee on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Broadcast On-air Talent of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 27

BROADCAST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original broadcast segments produced by the nominee on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Broadcast Producer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding broadcast producer. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc. Explain the exact duties and responsibilities of this student.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

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BROADCAST JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original broadcast segments featuring the nominee’s talents on a thumb drive.

The nominee’s name, school and “Broadcast Journalist of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding broadcast journalist. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc. Explain the exact duties and responsibilities of this student.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 29

FILM EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. A demo reel featuring the nominee’s talent on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Film Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 30 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

FILM CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. A demo reel featuring the nominee’s talent on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Film Cinematographer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 31

FILM SCRIPT WRITER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Two scripts written by the student: one short script (five or fewer pages) and one long script (six or more pages). The nominee’s name, school and “Film Script Writer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 32 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

FILM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. A demo reel featuring the nominee’s talent on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Film Director of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 33

FILM PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered. »See Page 63 for further instructions.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PROGRAM: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. A demo reel featuring the nominee’s talent on a thumb drive. The nominee’s name, school and “Film Producer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 34 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

LITERARY MAGAZINE WRITER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Enclose three original writing assignments completed by the student this school year.

Entries may represent a variety of types of writing and should be limited to poem, short stories, literary magazine features, essays and creative nonfiction. Entries will be judged on merit. The nominee’s name, school and “Literary Magazine Writer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

3. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 35

LITERARY MAGAZINE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter co-editors, but they will be judged together.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Enclose two samples of the student’s writing.

3. Enclose two samples literary magazine pages designed by the student.

4. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding editor. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc.

5. The nominee’s name, school and “Literary Magazine Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

6. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 36 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

ONLINE NEWSPAPER EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter co-editors, but they will be judged together.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ ONLINE NEWSPAPER WEB ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Enclose two samples of the student’s writing.

3. Enclose design samples created by the student.

4. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding editor. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc.

5. The nominee’s name, school and “Online Newspaper Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

6. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 37

PRINT NEWSPAPER EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter co-editors, but they will be judged together.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: ________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Enclose two samples of the student’s writing.

3. Enclose design samples created by the student.

4. Enclose a complete issue of the newspaper.

5. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding editor. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc.

6. The nominee’s name, school and “Print Newspaper Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

7. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 38 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

YEARBOOK EDITOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter co-editors, but they will be judged together.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: ________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Enclose two samples of the student’s writing.

3. Enclose design samples created by the student.

4. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding editor. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc.

5. The nominee’s name, school and “Yearbook Editor of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

6. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 39

BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. In a statement of not more than one page, explain why you, as adviser, consider this student to be an outstanding editor. Give examples of value to staff, observance of deadlines, leadership skills, etc.

3. The nominee’s name, school and “Business Manager of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 40 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original design elements completed during this school year by the student for your school publications. Entries may include complete spreads, pages, advertisements, informational graphics, sidebars, etc. If any designs contain elements designed by another student, please make a note on the entry.

3. The nominee’s name, school and “Designer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 41

PHOTOJOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original black and white or color printed photographs from this year. Include at least one sports photo and at least one news photo. Include the photographer’s name and the school’s name on the back of each photo or submit photos online.

3. The nominee’s name, school and “Photojournalist of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 42 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

WRITER

OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »Send this form with $5 payment ($10 if after March 5). »You may enter as many students as you wish, but you must include a separate entry form and payment for each student entered.

NAME OF STUDENT NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION: _________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ STUDENT’S GRADE: ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. A statement from the nominee of not more than one page in which he or she discusses what has been learned while serving on staff.

2. Five original writing samples.

3. The nominee’s name, school and “Writer of the Year Entry” must be included on the entry.

4. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

ADVISER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 43

ADVISER

OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »There is no cost for the category. »Entries will not be accepted after March 5.

NAME OF ADVISER NOMINATED: ______________________________________________ NAME OF PUBLICATION/PROGRAM: ____________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ MEDIA ADVISED: _______________________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. Student or other person making the nomination must include a statement of not more than one page in which he or she discusses why this adviser should be named Adviser of the Year.

2. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

NOMINATOR’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________ 44 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

2018 NOMINATION FORM • Deadline: March 5, 2018 • Late Deadline: March 12, 2018 »There is no cost for the category. »Entries will not be accepted after March 5.

NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR NOMINATED: _______________________________________ TITLE: ___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL’S AAA CLASSIFICATION: _______________________________________________ YEARS AS AN ADMINISTRATOR: ________________________________________________ Complete this form and use it as a cover sheet for the nomination. Also include the following: 1. Student, adviser or other person making the nomination must include a statement of not more than one page in which he or she discusses why this administrator should be named Administrator of the Year.

2. Additional information that may assist the judges may be submitted.

Enclose the $5 entry fee (unless paid online) and mail to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

NOMINATOR’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________ 2018 Contest Information 45

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ASPA scholarship details & entry form 2018 Contest Information 47

ASPA SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • Late Entries Not Accepted • No Entry Fee

A one-time, $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who will attend a public or private college or university and major in journalism, broadcast or film. Other related fields of study may be awarded by the discretion of the scholarship committee.

The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the ASPA Convention and Contest in Fort Smith on April 19. A check for the scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university upon proof of enrollment by the student.

QUALIFICATIONS •

The applicant must be a high school senior enrolled in an Arkansas high school—public or private.

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The applicant must be an active member of an ASPA media staff at that school.

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The applicant must register and attend the annual ASPA Convention and Contest in Fort Smith on April 19 and 20.

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A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

REQUIREMENTS •

The applicant must submit a candidate packet, which should include the items listed below.

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Additional materials may NOT be included.

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All items should be placed in a 9” x 12” envelope and mailed on or before March 5, 2018.

CANDIDATE PACKET ITEMS •

An official ASPA Scholarship Application form with the required signatures.

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An official high school transcript (must include the first semester of the student’s senior year).

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An essay (500-750 words) explaining why the student feels he or she deserves and needs the scholarship, what the student’s interests in journalism are, what the student’s plans are for the future and any other information the student feels he or she should include.

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Three samples of the student’s work: photographs, copy, designs, etc.

The packet should be mailed on or before March 5,2018, to:

Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director

UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South

13000 Interstate 30

Little Rock, AR 72210

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ASPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Applicant’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Street Address:__________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________ Zip: ________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ High School: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Type of Media:  Broadcast and/or Film  Literary Magazine  Online and/or Print Newspaper  Yearbook Number of Years on Staff: __________ Staff Position(s):__________________________________________ Future College: __________________________________________________________________________________ Planned Major: __________________________________________________________________________________ Yearly Household Income: ______________________________________________________________________ I hereby state that all information contained in this ASPA Scholarship Application Packet is true and accurate.

I am eligible for this award as described in the qualifications section of the information form. I created the enclosed application document independently using my own ideas, creativity and skills.

Applicant’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ I hereby state that the information contained in this packet is accurate to the best of my knowledge. This student is an active member of the publication staff at my school, and I do hereby recommend that this student be awarded the ASPA scholarship.

Adviser’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

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journalism education association state journalist of the year information 2018 Contest Information 51

About JEA National J Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships, named for JEA’s longtime treasurer, recognize some of the top high school journalists in the country. The contest begins at the state level. Winning portfolios from state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level.

Portfolios are judged at the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention, and winners are announced at the convention’s concluding awards ceremony. Scholarship funds — $3,000 for the top winner, and $850 each for runners-up (up to six runners-up awards are usually given) — are released to the student after the winners are announced.

Deadline

Deadlines vary from state to state, so check with your JEA State Director for contest information specific to your state, including where to send your entry. Do not send your entry to JEA Headquarters. The state contest coordinator must send the winning state entry to be received at JEA by March 15.

OVERVIEW Students start the competition within their home state. Please contact your JEA State Director for instructions on state contest submission. The tools on this site were designed for use at state and national contests, but candidates need to verify the procedures listed here are what they should do to enter their state first.

For national Journalist of the Year submissions, all entries must be digital. There are resources available here to help candidates get moving on the process.

Advisers should give this URL address to eligible candidates. Part of the process is to see what candidates will do to market themselves. This should be the student’s project; however, advisers may guide them however much or as little as they see fit.

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The judging rubric aligns with the 11 key areas in the Curriculum Initiative. Eligible contestants should be encouraged to review all guidelines. Candidates are required to organize their work examples in their digital portfolio by these 11 areas.

If there is an area of this site that is lacking, please send an email at rebecca_pollard@lovejoyisd.net so we can enhance our content to be more user friendly.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is this contest for seniors only?

Yes, eligible applicants must be seniors. It is never too early, however, to start building a portfolio of work examples. That can start at any time.

Is this contest only for those majoring in journalism or related field for college?

No. Can a candidate skip entering the state contest and apply only for the national contest?

No, candidates who enter the national contest must be the winner of their state contest.

If a candidate is submitting for the state contest, should he/she use form on JEA’s website?

No, the online submission form on JEA’s website is for the national contest only. At the state level, candidates should contact their state director to obtain submission.

Are there any limits on how many work examples a candidate can enter?

Because the contest is digital, there is no limit. But keep in mind that judges only have a certain amount of time to review a portfolio. So quality over quantity is important when considering what work to include.

Journalist of the Year The goal is to showcase the student journalist.

Is there a certain resume format to use? Or are there requirements of what to include on a resume?

There is not a particular format to use for the resume.

Again, the goal is to showcase the student journalist.

Listing experience that qualifies a candidate for this contest is important. Like the work examples, narrow down and choose quality over quantity.

Do work examples need to be in published format?

This is a two-part answer: 1. If the work has been published, it is not required to be submitted in its original context. It is important, however, for candidates to prove themselves as student journalists. For most cases, the judges will view the published work examples as the more credible approach.

2. If the work hasn’t been published, it still can be included, but the candidate must explain in the reflection/analysis why the work was included.

If a candidate has published work that was done outside of school, is that acceptable to enter?

Yes. Candidates are welcome to include work not in their school media as part of their work examples.

circumstances affecting it. Explanation should be brief (25-50 words in length is recommended), easy to read and should explain why this entry is important and was chosen for the portfolio.

What if a candidate doesn’t have an example for all 11 categories? Is the candidate automatically at a disadvantage?

Categories were not developed to exclude or penalize students who work in certain media; it was quite the opposite. The rubric was developed to give candidates with any type(s) of experience in student media an opportunity to compete. New categories have been added for candidates to show their versatility (Entrepreneurship, News Gathering, Editing, etc.).

Who should a candidate ask to write their letters of recommendation?

Candidates should ask those who know them best and can speak to the significance of their journalism experience.

Can a candidate post the letters of recommendation and/or transcript on the portfolio website?

These items are required to be uploaded for the national contest. This information should be kept private.

What should be included with each work example?

1. Each work example for the portfolio must be labeled with: 2. The applicable category 3. If published, the evidence of usage/publication of example should the candidate see it fit to include 4. If entered in any contest, how the work example placed if applicable 5. Published or non-published, an explanation/reasoning for each example. The explanation/reasoning includes the applicant’s explanation about the specific assignment. Include any difficulties encountered with the assignment and special

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Arkansas JEA Journ REQUIREMENTS

GUIDELINES

Students applying for JEA’s Journalist of the Year must complete the requirements and guidelines listed below as a part of their portfolio:

There are two parts to the application: 1) the application form, which includes personal information (contact information, transcript, letters of recommendation, résumé), and 2) the online portfolio of the student’s work, which judges will access via URL. See below for more details.

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Deadline: All entries on the state level should be submitted to the state director/designated official, Stephanie Emerson, MJE, by the March 5, 2018.

Applicant’s adviser must be a current JEA member.

Applicant must have participated in student media for a minimum of two years.

Applicant must be a senior in high school.

The following must be attached to the online application: • Official high school transcript or a counselor’s statement including journalism classes taken, grades and current GPA. Student should be a high school senior and should have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Action photo of applicant involved in some aspect of student media, and an extended caption written for that photo. If there is more than one dominant subject in the photo, please use location of candidate (left, right, etc.).

• Three letters of recommendation from those who know the applicant well and understand the impact of the journalistic experience on the student’s life (no letter should exceed two pages in length).

• Personal résumé.

• Self-analytical essay: Students should write with passion and make an impact on the judges because this essay functions as the applicant’s oneon-one interview with the judges. Essay should not exceed two pages in length.

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1. Candidates should complete the application at and email it to seemerson@gmail.com. Before completing, read the following: • Students should write their self-analytical essay, and create their résumé somewhere else (i.e.

Word Document, Google Doc), and be prepared to attach as a PDF to the email.

• Scan or convert your transcript and letters of recommendation to PDFs to email with the application.

• You will need a URL (Internet address) for your online portfolio showing your work examples.

2. Candidates should create an online portfolio for examples of their work: • No personal information should be included in your online portfolio. (See this tutorial for more information: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=A0r1CJ5-c54) • Work examples are part of presentation where candidates can showcase their progress over time as a student journalist.

• Applicants can choose any platform they wish to present their work examples. (See this tutorial for more information: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=K5r5RGIdL9U) • Broadcast/video samples should be no longer than 15 minutes in length.

• Work examples in the online portfolio should be organized according to the following 11 categories: Design, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Law and

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Ethics, Leadership and Team Building, Multimedia Broadcast, News Gathering, News Literacy, Photojournalism, Web, Writing (See this tutorial for more information: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=gaFIXcHed8g&feature=youtu.be) Each work example for the portfolio must be labeled with the applicable category, evidence of usage/publication of example, awards/contests entered and an explanation/reasoning for each example.

Explanation/reasoning – includes the applicant’s explanation about the specific assignment. In-

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clude any difficulties encountered with the assignment and special circumstances affecting it. Explanation should be 25-50 words in length, easy to read and should explain why this entry is important and was chosen for the portfolio.

The applicant’s personality should be evident in the entry. The student should choose a design/ concept for the portfolio.

To see examples of the previous entries, go to http:// jea.org/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-theyear/journalist-of-the-year-winners/.

HELPFUL LINKS The following links will help assist you in entering JEA Journalist of the Year:

JOY CANDIDATE TOOLBOX http://jea.org/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-the-year/joy-candidate-toolbox/

ORGANIZING WORK EXAMPLES http://jea.org/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-the-year/organizing-work-examples/

SETTING UP A WORDPRESS ONLINE PORTFOLIO http://jea.org/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-the-year/setting-up-a-wordpress-online-portfolio/

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DEADLINE: March 5, 2018 • Scan & Email to seemerson@gmail.com Name of Person Submitting Form: First Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address________________________________________________________________________________________ I am the:

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2. Student Information: First Name____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phonetic Spelling_____________________________________________________________________________________ For example, the name Raul Gonzalez might have the phonetic spelling “rah-OOL gon-SAH-les”

Street Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________ State_____________________ ZIP_____________________ Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number____________________________________________________________________________________ Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name_______________________________________________________________________ Instagram handle/user name________________________________________________________________________ 3. School Information School Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address____________________________________________________________________________________

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City__________________________________________ State_____________________ ZIP_____________________ School Phone Number_____________________________________________________________________________ Adviser’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Adviser’s Phone Number________________________________________________________________________ Adviser’s Email Address_____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Other Information: Hometown Newspaper Name__________________________________________________________________ Street Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________ State_____________________ ZIP_____________________ Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________ URL_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Student’s Signature & Portfolio Link: Signature_______________________________________________________________ Date____________________ Student’s Online Portfolio URL___________________________________________________________________ Please scan this form, save it as a PDF and mail it with the documents below to seemerson@gmail.com: • Please upload the student’s high school transcript or a counselor’s statement including journalism classes taken, grades and current GPA.(PDF file; maximum of one file accepted; file must be 2MB or less) • Please upload an action photo of applicant involved in some aspect of student media.

• (JPG file accepted; file must be 1MB or less) • Please upload three letters of recommendation from those who know the applicant well and understand the impact of the journalistic experience on the student’s life. (PDF files accepted; files must each be less than 2MB) • Please upload the student’s current resume, including all positions held in student media and their dates.(PDF file accepted; file must be less than 2MB) • Please upload the student’s self-analytical essay. Essay should not exceed two pages in length. (PDF file accepted; file must be less than 2MB)

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“The only security of all is in a free press.”

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NEW: Because of incredible headaches suffered last year because of errors made when submitting broadcast, film and video-production entries, all entries MUST be made one way—using thumb drives. Please read ALL of the instructions on the following pages and use them when entering all broadcast, film and video-production categories (except Mail-in Film Screenplay [F2] and Film Screen Writer of the Year).

SUBMISSION FORMAT Broadcast, film and video production mail-in contests, of-the-year contests and General Excellence/ All-Arkansas (except film screenplay—mail-in contest F2—and Screen Writer of the Year) must be submitted on thumb drives.

DVDs and online entries will no longer be accepted.

As long as files are named correctly and are the correct file types, you can put as many or as few entries on a thumb drive as you like.

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ACCEPTABLE FILE TYPES Only two types of files will be accepted for ALL Broadcast, film and video production contests:  .mp4  ,mov

THE PROCESS As entries are received, files will be pulled off the submitted thumb drives and distributed to the respective judges. Submissions made online or using DVDs will NOT be considered for judging.

Entry forms for of-the-year and General Excellence/ All-Arkansas categories may be submitted as hard copies or as PDFs included on thumb drives.

If you have ANY questions, contact Allen Loibner-Waitkus at 501-912-7272.

NAMING FILES NAMING YOUR FILES Each file should include all of the following information: »Contest category abbreviation (see Contest File Name Key) • B2 for Broadcast Weekly Show • F7 for Film Editing • V4 for Music Video • BGE for Broadcast General Excellence and All-Arkansas • FEOTY for Film Editor of the Year • etc.

»School name using correct abbreviation for type of school • SylvanHillsHS for Sylvan Hills High School • SylvanHillsFA for Sylvan Hills Freshman Academy • SylvanHillsJH for Sylvan Hills Junior High • SylvanHillsMS for Sylvan Hills Middle School »Student name(s) (first and last) separated by underscores • Kurt_Vonnegut • Kurt_Vonnegut-Norman_Mailer • Kurt_Vonnegut-Norman_Mailer-Gore_Vidal • Staff (any entry with more than three student creators) »Use Roman numerals if more than one video is used in a specific category •I • IV » Separate elements with hyphens

EXAMPLES If you are entering a .mp4 of a broadcast sports package in the mail-in contests created by Samantha Smith and Lyndel Roe of Benton Middle School, it would look like this: B6-BentonMS-Samantha_Smith-Lydel_Roe. mp4 If you are entering five .mov files of all the materials for Broadcast Journalist of the Year for Corky Shelton of Lonoke High School, it would look like this: BJOTY-LonokeHS-Corky_Shelton-I.mov BJOTY-LonokeHS-Corky_Shelton-II.mov BJOTY-LonokeHS-Corky_Shelton-III.mov BJOTY-LonokeHS-Corky_Shelton-IV.mov BJOTY-LonokeHS-Corky_Shelton-V.mov

CONTEST FILE NAME KEY MAIL-IN CONTESTS BROADCAST MAIL-INS • B1—Broadcast Daily News Program/Announcements • B2—Broadcast Weekly Show • B3—Broadcast Monthly Magazine Show • B4—Broadcast News Package: One segment • B5—Broadcast Human Interest or Serious Feature Package • B6—Broadcast Sports Package • B7—Broadcast Humorous Feature Package • B8—Broadcast Show Opening • B9—Broadcast Weather Segment FILM MAIL-INS • F1—Film Visual Effects • F2—Screenplay • F3—Film Original Score/Music • F4—Film Art Direction/Set Design • F5—Film Costume Design • F6—Film Sound Design • F7—Film Editing • F8—Short Narrative Film • F9—Narrative Film • F10—Experimental Film • F11—Documentary VIDEO PRODUCTION MAIL-INS (BROADCAST AND/ OR FILM) • V1—Commercial • V2—Public Service Announcement (PSA) • V3—Animation/Stop Motion • V4—Music Video • V5—Demo Reel

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GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS • •

BGE—Broadcast General Excellence & All-Arkansas FGE—Film General Excellence & All-Arkansas

OF THE YEAR • • • • • • • • •

BVEOTY—Broadcast Video Editor of the Year BOATOTY—Broadcast On-Air Talent of the Year BPOTY—Broadcast Producer of the Year BJOTY—Broadcast Journalist of the Year FEOTY—Film Editor of the Year FCOTY—Film Cinematographer of the Year FSWTY—Film Script Writer of the Year FDOTY—Film Director of the Year FPOTY—Film Producer of the Year

LABELING THUMB DRIVES The reason ASPA stopped using thumb drives in the past was because they have gotten so small that they often got lost in the shuffle of more than two thousand ASPA contest entries, but because of their convenience, we have decided to begin using them again.

The key is making sure they don’t get lost.

Think of them as keys for gas-station bathrooms: you want to attach something large to them so they aren’t lost. A variety of labels on strings are available at most store and are large enough to keep thumb drives from being lost.

If the files on the thumb drives are named correctly, how they are labeled is not that important, but here are a few examples you may want to follow:

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SUBMISSION Mail entries to: Allen Loibner-Waitkus, ASPA Director UA-Pulaski Tech—Little Rock South 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72210

“Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories.�

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THE BASICS TYPES OF FILES ACCEPTED Any of these types of files are accepted:  JPGs, JPEGs  PDFs  Microsoft Word Documents (.doc, .docx)  Documents in Rich Text Format (.rtf)  Compressed files (.zip)

FILE SIZE You want to keep your files large enough for judges to view, but don’t go crazy. Photographs at 300 dpi (for retina displays) at 8” by 12” are plenty large.

QUESTIONS

• SylvanHillsHS for Sylvan Hills High School • SylvanHillsFA for Sylvan Hills Freshman Academy • SylvanHillsJH for Sylvan Hills Junior High • SylvanHillsMS for Sylvan Hills Middle School »Student name(s) (first and last) separated by underscores • Kurt_Vonnegut • Kurt_Vonnegut-Norman_Mailer • Kurt_Vonnegut-Norman_Mailer-Gore_Vidal • Staff (any entry with more than three student creators) » Separate elements with hyphens

EXAMPLES

If you have any questions, call Allen Loibner-Waitkus at 501-912-7272.

If you are entering a JPG of a yearbook academic layout in the mail-in contests created by Samantha Smith of Benton Middle School, it would look like this: Y8-BentonMS-Samantha_Smith.jpg

HOW TO NAME YOUR FILES

If you are entering a PDF of all the materials for Print Newspaper Editor of the Year for Travis Baldwin and Corky Shelton of Lonoke High School, it would look like this: PNEOTY-LonokeHS-Travis_Baldwin-Corky_Shelton.pdf

NAMING YOUR FILES Each file should include all of the following information: »Contest category abbreviation (see Contest File Name Key) • W7 for Online Newspaper Commentary • M7 for Literary Magazine Drama • YGE for Yearbook General Excellence and All-Arkansas • FEOTY for Film Editor of the Year • etc. »School name using correct abbreviation for type of school

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CONTEST FILE NAME KEY MAIL-IN CONTESTS FILM MAIL-INS • F2—Screenplay LITERARY MAGAZINE MAIL-INS • M1—Shorter Poem • M2—Poetry

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M3—Longer Poem M4—Essay M5—Short Story M6—Feature Article M7—Drama M8—Design M9—Thematic Development M10—Photography M11—Art or Illustration M12—Cover Design

ONLINE NEWSPAPER MAIL-INS • W1—Website Design • W2—Multimedia Package • W3—Blog • W4—Sports Package • W5—Other Section Design • W6—Interactive Graphic • W7—Commentary NEWSPAPER MAIL-INS (ONLINE AND/OR PRINT— IF APPLICABLE) • N1—News Story • N2—Feature Story • N3—Editorial • N4—Personality Profile • N5—Column • N6—Sports News Story • N7—Sports Feature • N8—Sports Column • N9—News Photograph • N10—Feature Photograph • N11—Sports Photograph • N12—Photo Essay • N13—Advertisement • N14—Editorial Cartoon • N15—Informational Graphic • N16—Review • N17—Service to School and Community • N18—Front Page Design • N19—Centerspread Design • N20—Opinion Page Design • N21—Sports Page Design • N22—Feature Page Design YEARBOOK MAIL-INS • Y1—Student Life Copy • Y2—Academic Copy • Y3—People/ Portrait Copy • Y4—Groups/Clubs Copy

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Y5—Sports Copy Y6—Alternative Coverage Y7—Student Life Layout Y8—Academic Layout Y9—People/Portrait Layout Y10—Groups/Clubs Layout Y11—Sports Layout Y12—Advertising Layout Y13—Index Layout Y14—Student Life Photograph Y15—Academic Photograph Y16—Club Photograph Y17—Sports Photograph Y18—Theme Photograph Y19—Environmental Portrait Photograph Y20—Cover Design Y21—Theme Development

GENERAL EXCELLENCE & ALL-ARKANSAS • • • •

MGE—Literary Magazine General Excellence & All-Arkansas WGE—Online Newspaper General Excellence & All-Arkansas NGE—Print Newspaper General Excellence & All-Arkansas YGE—Yearbook General Excellence & All-Arkansas

OF THE YEAR • • • • • • • • • • • •

FSWTY—Film Script Writer of the Year MWOTY—Literary Magazine Writer of the Year MWETY—Literary Magazine Writer of the Year ONEOTY—Print Newspaper Editor of the Year PNEOTY—Print Newspaper Editor of the Year YEOTY—Yearbook Editor of the Year BMOTY—Business Manager of the Year DOTY—Designer of the Year POTY—Photojournalist of the Year WOTY—Writer of the Year AVOTY—Adviser of the Year ADOTY—Administrator of the Year

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HOW TO SUBMIT HOW TO PAY YOUR FILES ONLINE ONLINE 1. Go to arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org.

2. Click on 2018 Contest Information.

3. Scroll down to the section titled “SUBMIT ASPA CONTEST ENTRIES ONLINE.” 4. Click on the button that reads “ENTER ASPA CONTESTS ONLINE.” 5. Under “ASPA2018,” select “Browse...”

6. Locate the files you wish to enter and select “open.” You can choose files one at a time or select multiple files by holding down the “command” key on a Mac or the “control” key on a PC. 7. Once selected the file name will appear next to “Browse...” if you select only one file. The number of files selected will appear if you select multiple files.

8. Click on “Send Files.”

9. When “Finished!” appears in a green box above the “Send Files” button, you know your files have been submitted.

10. That’s it. There will be no other form of confirmation.

11. If you want confirmation that your files were received, call or text Allen Loibner-Waitkus at 501912-7272.

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1. Go to arkansasscholasticpressassociation.org.

2. At the top of the page, select “ASPA Store.”

3. Choose the contest(s) for which you are paying: “ASPA ‘Mail-in’ Contests,” “ASPA Of-the-year Contests,” and/or “ASPA General Excellence/All-Arkansas.”

4. Under “Category,” select the first category for which you would like to pay.

5. Under “Quantity,” select the number of you have/ will submit in the specific category.

6. Click on “ADD TO CART.” 7. Continue selecting categories and quantities until all entries.

8. Once you finish adding categories to your cart, click on the button in the upper-right corner with the shopping cart icon, the number of items and the amount owed.

9. Scroll down and make sure every category you have/will enter is in your shopping cart.

10. Click on the “CHECKOUT” button at the bottom of the page.

11. Type your email address under “Your Email.”

12. Click on the “CONTINUE” button.

13. Type the FULL name of your school under “School Information.”

14. Click on the “CONTINUE” button.

15. Enter the all the required information under “Payment.”

16. Click on the “CONTINUE” button.

17. Once you have reviewed your order, click on “PURCHASE” under “Review and Purchase.”

18. You will receive an email within a few days confirming your payment has been received.

“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper.

Half never voted for president.

One hopes it is the same half.�

-Gore Vidal

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If you paid or are paying for your entries online, there is no reason to fill out or submit this form. If you are paying via a schoo contests online). If your entries AND payment will be postmarked on or before March 5, 2018, please check and pay the stand on or before March 12, 2018, please select and pay the late fee.

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