Journalism Conferences/Competitions

I have represented Pennsylvania and State High at a number of journalism conferences and competitions. Read more about three of my most impactful experiences below:

1. Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, 2025 Pennsylvania Representative

Throughout the Free Spirit application process, I gradually transformed from a sports guy who just loved writing and telling stories to an aspiring journalist with a deep care for the field and the purpose it serves. The other representatives I met in D.C. also motivated me to improve. I saw that I belonged in a group with PBS student reporters and published researchers, but these highly accomplished student journalists also showed me how far I still have to go to reach the top of our field. My firm goal is still to work in sports journalism, but this conference impressed on me the importance of the fourth estate and showed that I could truly be a part of the journalism world.

2. Washington Journalism and Media Conference, 2024 National Youth Journalism Correspondent, Member of the Youth Advisory Board

I had the opportunity to spend a week at WJMC in Washington D.C. learning tools of the trade from professionals, as well as my fellow correspondents.

3. PSPA Competitions

In 2024 and 2025, I took first place in a PSPA regional competition in Newspaper Sports Writing, which earned appearances in the 2025 and 2026 PSPA state finals. I took second place in the 2025 state competition.