Journalism competition
10/30/2019
Bluffton University hosts competition for high school journalists
Bluffton University’s student-driven media organization “The Witmarsum” is hosting a journalism competition for high school students. To compete, submissions must be uploaded at www.bluffton.edu/journalism-competition by Dec. 11.
High school media organizations and clubs can compete for a $500 prize in the team category by submitting a portfolio of at least five pieces. Individual categories include feature story (print, online, audio or video), hard news story (print, online, audio or video), sports story (print or online), opinion piece (print or online) and news feature photography. First, second and third places in each individual category will be awarded $75, $50 and $25, respectively. There is no cost to submit an entry.
Participating clubs and students are invited to campus Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, for a banquet and awards ceremony. Students must be present to win.
For more information, contact Alyssa Eby, admissions counselor at ebya@bluffton.edu or 419-860-3618.
The Witmarsum
The Witmarsum is the student-driven media website of Bluffton University, featuring student-produced news and feature stories.
Competition award ceremony
Participating high school journalism / media clubs and students are invited to campus Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Awards will be presented at that time. Must be present to win.
Schedule
| 3:30 p.m. | Check in |
| 4 p.m. | Campus tour |
| 5 p.m. | Banquet |
| 5:45 p.m. | Awards ceremony |