BC Journalism
The student newspaper, The Bruin Voice, is advised by Kathi Duffel, who is a Certified Journalism Educator and holds a supplemental credential in journalism. The newspaper also belongs to the National Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association and has earned numerous awards from both of these national organizations. Last year, students traveled to Boston, MA, where they received the coveted Pacemaker Award (known in the world of high school journalism as the “Pulitzer Prize”) and they also earned a 1st Place Best of Show for their newspaper in the 8-page category. This was the third time the paper earned a Pacemaker award and the 7th time it has earned a 1st Place Best of Show trophy cup. In addition, students have won many awards in individual contests, including newswriting, editorial and opinion, sports, reviews, entertainment, feature, cartooning, as well as layout, design and photography. Known for its diligent and accurate reporting of issues that affect not just the school, but the community as well, the local newspaper, The Record, in recognizing their achievement said: “They exhibited some excellent examples of textbook journalism. In the business, we like to call it ‘shoe-leather’ reporting. … The stories were through, well written, and – above all – fair.” Student editors of The Bruin Voice also won the prestigious Richard G. Marsh award for newspaper excellence again this year – its fifth time sweeping this award category. Also of note, The Bruin Voice converted to full color last year – the first time since its inception in 1991!