Several Jostens customers were recognized for their national contributions to scholastic journalism at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Washington, DC.

Michele Dunaway, Francis Howell Senior High School, St. Charles, MO, received a JEA Medal of Merit Award. Including Dunaway, four Medals of Merit were awarded to JEA members who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism.

Mark Newton, Mountain Vista High School, Highlands Ranch, CO, was among five individuals honored with the NSPA Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award recognizes substantial contributions to scholastic journalism outside regular job requirements as well as service to NSPA and its programs.

Carol Richtsmeier, Midlothian High School, Midlothian, TX, and Ray Westbrook, St. Mark’s School of Texas, Dallas, TX, were among nine educators recognized by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund as part of its High School Journalism Teacher of the Year awards program. Richtsmeier and Westbrook were among four teachers being recognized as Distinguished Advisers.

In addition to four advisers, John Cutsinger of Jostens was one of five individuals recognized with JEA Friend of Scholastic Journalism Award. The honor is given to any individual or group making a significant contribution to scholastic journalism.