Pella High School’s newspaper students earned statewide awards for their publication. The high school students earned 11 awards in the 2014 Iowa Newspaper Association Spring Awards. They were recognized for their work in illustrations, columns, page design, news stories, and news photos. Derrick Akers, Ben Konfrst, and Garrett Jansen earned 1st place recognition.

Micah Criscuolo – 2nd place Illustrator
Micah Criscuolo – 3rd place Illustrator
Joshua Da – Honorable Mention Illustrator
Derrick Akers – 1st Place Column
Derrick Akers and Ben Konfrst – 1st Place Double Page Design
Derrick Akers and Ben Konfrst – 2nd Place Double Page Design
Ben Konfrst – 1st Place Front Page Design
Garret Jansen – 1st Place Single Page Design
Megan Kooker – 2nd Place News Story
Ashley Kirkland – Honorable Mention News Photo
Jack Parisee – 2nd place column