Last weekend, five Harker students were recognized in the Journalism Education’s spring 2023 National Student Media Contest. Jessica Wang, grade 10, received a Superior award in Editorial Writing; junior Desiree Luo was given an Excellent award in the Sports Writing category; sophomore Felix Chen received an Excellent award in Press Law and Ethics; Mirabelle Feng, grade 10, was awarded Superior in Literary Magazine: Illustration; and senior Katie Wang received an Honorable Mention in Photography Portfolio.

National Student Media Contests are held twice a year in the fall and spring. Submissions are evaluated by a team of judges, whose critiques are made available to the students entering the competition. Winning entries receive awards at three levels: Superior, Excellent and Honorable Mention.