JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention November 1-4, 2018 • Hyatt Regency Chicago JEA/NSPA Fall 2018 • CHICAGO — 1 PARK SCHOLAR PROGRAM A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits outstanding high school seniors. A full scholarship for at least 10 exceptional communications students that covers the four-year cost of attendance at Ithaca College. Take a chance. Seize an opportunity. Change your life. Study at one of the most prestigious communications schools in the country—Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications. Join a group of bright, competitive, and energetic students who are committed to using mass communication to make a positive impact on the world. To apply for this remarkable opportunity and to learn more, contact the Park Scholar Program director at
[email protected] or 607-274-3089. ithaca.edu/parkscholars 2 — JEA/NSPA Fall 2018 • CHICAGO Twitter: @nhsjc/#nhsjc PARK SCHOLAR CONTENTS 4 Convention Officials PROGRAM 5 Local Team/One Story A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits 6 Convention Rules/App outstanding high school seniors. 7 Keynote Speaker A full scholarship for at least 10 exceptional communications 8 Special Activities students that covers the four-year cost of attendance at Ithaca College. 10 Featured Speakers 14 Exhibitors/Advertisers 15 Sponsors 18 JEA Awards 20 NSPA Awards 25 Thursday at a Glance 25 Thursday Sessions 32 Friday at a Glance 39 Write-off Rooms 40 Friday Sessions 68 Saturday at a Glance 75 Saturday Sessions Take a chance. 98 Speaker Bios Seize an opportunity. 130 Hotel Floor Plans Change your life. Study at one of the most prestigious communications schools in the country—Ithaca College’s Roy H.