The Pella High journalists earned 29 awards from the Iowa High School Press Association’s spring newspaper contest. Students were recognized for 18 awards in writing, six in design and five in photography. 2013 graduate Mitch Shepperd led the way for the staff with six recognitions. Other award winners included Jillian Sagers, Greg Frommelt, Ben Konfrst, Sarah Muller and Micah Zeimetz.