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J-Day 2022

Two separate days where student journalists—newspaper, yearbook, news broadcast—can hear from media professionals to learn what they do and why they do it. For media advisers, a chance to network, earn clock hours and learn more about local media.

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Upcoming Press Conference

Celebrating the Student Press in Washington state! SPI Reykdal will make a statement in support of a strong student press in Washington...

Bellarmine Preps Jeanne Hanigan is the 2022 WJEA Adviser of the Year.

Jeanne Hanigan of Bellarmine Prep named 2022 WJEA Adviser of the Year

March 6, 2022

Bellarmine Prep student media adviser Jeanne Hanigan was named the 2022 WJEA Adviser of the Year at the State Convention Saturday, March 5 at...

WJEA 2021 Emerald Award winners announced

November 1, 2021

2018 Contest Results

July 29, 2020

Results: Newswriting Judges comments: Contestants demonstrated solid writing skills but need more practice with journalistic style. Strong...

2016 Contest Results

July 29, 2020

2016 Write-Off Contest Winners Contest Title Rating First Name Last Name School News Writing Exellent Mikayla Brummond Auburn...

2015 Contest Results

July 29, 2020

WASHINGTON STATE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE PUYALLUP HIGH SCHOOL • 21 MARCH 2015 TOTAL ENTRIES 221 SUPERIOR RATINGS 16 EXCELLENT...

2014 Contest Results

July 29, 2020

WASHINGTON STATE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL • 15 MARCH 2014 TOTAL ENTRIES 233 SUPERIOR RATINGS 19 EXCELLENT...

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Several organizations are devoted to scholastic journalism, but our particular emphasis is the support of journalism teachers and advisers in the state of Washington. Consistent with the mission of our parent national organization, JEA, “We support free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity.”