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Tupelo Student Awa Camara Wins SIPA College Scholarship, Fueled by a Passion for Storytelling

Tupelo Student Awa Camara Wins SIPA College Scholarship, Fueled by a Passion for Storytelling

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern May 13, 2025

For Awa Camara, journalism began as a whisper—an instinct to understand the world, even when words didn’t come easily. A self-described shy kid growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, Awa often felt like...

Beth Swann Honored with SIPA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Beth Swann Honored with SIPA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern May 13, 2025

Beth Swann, adviser for the newsprint, online and literary magazine programs at Nation Ford High School, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Elizabeth B. Dickey Distinguished Service Award, one of...

2025 Carolina Journalism Institute registration open

2025 Carolina Journalism Institute registration open

April 14, 2025

Carolina Journalism Institute offers the chance to meet new people, be a part of the USC campus community and immerse yourself in the world of communications and media.  This week-long camp is offered...

Best in South student media awarded

Best in South student media awarded

Nina Brook, SIPA Director April 4, 2025

The Scroggins Awards were presented in March at the Southern Interscholastic Press Association Convention in Columbia, South Carolina   Columbia, South Carolina, April 4, 2025 - The 2025 Scroggins...

SIPA 2025: Igniting Student Creativity and Competition

SIPA 2025: Igniting Student Creativity and Competition

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern March 25, 2025

More than 300 student journalists and advisers from 14 schools across South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and Kentucky came together March 7-9 for the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association...

2025 SIPA All-Stars

2025 SIPA All-Stars

March 18, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, 2025 SIPA proudly celebrated the inaugural class of All-Stars. This new recognition program honors exemplary graduating seniors attending the convention. Advisers had the opportunity...

SIPA 2025 Convention Awards

SIPA 2025 Convention Awards

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern March 10, 2025

Individual Honors Elizabeth B. Dickey Distinguished Service Award: Beth Swann, Nation Ford High School  Dr. Kay Phillips Administrator of the Year Award: Dr. Swade Huff, Clarke Central High School    2025-26...

2025 Scroggins Award Finalists

2025 Scroggins Award Finalists

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern February 18, 2025

Congratulations to the advisers and staff of these SIPA member publications for being named 2025 Scroggins Award finalists! The winners will be announced during the convention awards program on Sunday,...

Caroline Walsh named SIPA Star

Caroline Walsh named SIPA Star

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern February 13, 2025

From capturing unforgettable moments to leading a team of storytellers, Caroline Walsh has made her mark in the world of student journalism. As the editor-in-chief of Calibre yearbook at Western High School,...

Eryn Fox named SIPA Star

Eryn Fox named SIPA Star

Sarah Muñoz, SIPA Intern January 23, 2025

Eryn Fox wears many hats at Horse Creek Media, where they serve as co-news director. Whether they’re leading their team, anchoring the daily news show, or creating fresh content, Fox thrives on the energy...

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