honors

The Journalism Education Association (JEA) awards a medal to winners of its contests who receive a Superior rating. The JEA gives Superior ratings to no more than 10% of the entries in any contest.

Seattle Model United Nations is a one-day Model UN conference in late February at Seattle University. It has 16 unique committees, all in an in-person format. Delegates of all experience levels to enjoy our diverse set of committees that are sure to excite introductory and advanced delegates alike!

Seattle Model United Nations is a one-day Model UN conference in late February at Seattle University. It has 16 unique committees, all in an in-person format. Delegates of all experience levels to enjoy our diverse set of committees that are sure to excite introductory and advanced delegates alike! 

The Best of SNO Award was won by Shirene Khandpur for her article "Queer Representation and Relationships" on February 19, 2024. It is given by Student Newspapers Online (SNO) to recognize outstanding student journalism. The award showcases the best work from the more than 3,000 student news sites that use SNO Sites software and receives nearly 14,000 submissions for Best of SNO each year. The Best of SNO award is highly competitive and selective, with only about 10% of submissions receiving recognition. Reviewers look for stories that are engaging, concise, relevant, and polished, and that follow sound  journalistic practices. They also expect stories to appeal to an audience beyond the school community and to provide a larger context. 

Vancouver Model United Nations (VMUN) is one of Canada’s premier educational simulations. VMUN is the largest high school student-organized Model United Nations conference in North America. Since its inception in 2002,  VMUN has simulated world diplomacy, inspiring delegates to become more aware, more educated, and more thoughtful global citizens in an increasingly complex world. 

Shirene Khandpur wins Honorable Mention in the Commentary Writing genre on April 22, 2023 at the National Student Media Contests where contests were completed online and on site for the 2023 Spring JEA/ NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco. In all, 1,043 students competed in photo, broadcast, graphic design, literary magazine, design and writing contests.

There were 493 students recognized with 83 superior, 153 excellent and 257 honorable mention awards.

Nordic News is a nationally award-winning student publication reporting on Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington for over 50 years. Shirene Khandpur is the Editor of her school newspaper and has won several awards and accolades at journalism events locally, nationally, and internationally. Under her Mentor & Advisor Ms. Joanna Little, Shirene is dedicated to improving her craft, promoting journalistic values and exploring change through her online and print publication. The newspaper's print version is published several times per year, and the website features exclusive written and multimedia content. 

Nordic News is a nationally award-winning student publication reporting on Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington for over 50 years. Shirene Khandpur is the Editor of her school newspaper and has won several awards and accolades at journalism events locally, nationally, and internationally. Under her Mentor & Advisor Ms. Joanna Little, Shirene is dedicated to improving her craft, promoting journalistic values and exploring change through her online and print publication. The newspaper's print version is published several times per year, and the website features exclusive written and multimedia content. 

Nordic News is a nationally award-winning student publication reporting on Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington for over 50 years. Shirene Khandpur is the Editor of her school newspaper and has won several awards and accolades at journalism events locally, nationally, and internationally. Under her Mentor & Advisor Ms. Joanna Little, Shirene is dedicated to improving her craft, promoting journalistic values and exploring change through her online and print publication. The newspaper's print version is published several times per year, and the website features exclusive written and multimedia content.