By Bailey Hussung
Today, English and Journalism teacher Jim Lang received the Excel award for the school district. After being nominated for this commendation, Lang had to undergo a rigorous interview and screening process, in addition to submitting coworker, student, and parent letters of recommendations.
The award ceremony included guest speakers, a Jazz band performance, student testimonials and a reception following.
On Wednesday, March 2, over 40 FC journalism and government students attended the 5th annual First Amendment Symposium at the Indiana State house sponsored by the Indiana High School Press Association.
Principal Louie Jensen was awarded IHSPA Administrator of the Year for his support of FC journalism and the First Amendment.
Senior Carmen Huff was a finalist for Indiana Student Journalist of the Year.
Junior Jill Moore won third place prize in the poster contest promoting the First Amendment.
Sophomore Grace Runkel won first place in the essay contest promoting the First Amendment.
Senior Jon Ferguson, President of the IHSPA student board, was one of six Indiana journalism students selected to speak about the First Amendment at the event last Wednesday.
