
Seyun Park
Editor-in-Chief, The Pitch
Journalist of the Year Portfolio
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Journalism has been part of who I am for close to ten years. In fourth grade, I proclaimed myself the Editor-in-Chief of my class newspaper, and took it upon myself to share articles in a sporadically printed 8-page packet. I have been continually involved with student journalism ever since, continuing the same mission of bringing a greater understanding of current events to my classmates and community. This portfolio details my commitment to journalism through my own writing, content, mentorship and leadership of a staff of over 50 people on my school newspaper.
Introduction
Journalism
Experience
The Pitch,
Walter Johnson High School
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Staff Writer, 2021-2022
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Print News Editor, 2022-2023
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Print Editor-in-Chief, 2023-2024
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Editor-in-Chief, 2024-2025
Conventions​
Maryland-DC Scholastic Press Association "J-Day"
2023, 2024, 2025 (Scheduled panelist)
Awards
Individual Awards:
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
2023 Digital Media Briefs Writing,
1st place
National
Scholastic Press Association
2024 Multimedia Feature Story of the Year, Honorable Mention
National
Scholastic Press Association
2024 Multimedia Sports Story of the Year, 3rd place
National
Scholastic Press Association
2024 Multimedia Journalist of the Year, 4th place
MD-DC
Scholastic Press Association
2025
Journalist of the Year
Staff Awards:
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
2022-2023 Hybrid Gold Medalist
School
Newspapers
Online
2023-2024
Distinguished Site
National
Scholastic Press Association
2023-2024
First Class Honor Rating
School Newspapers Online
2024-2025
Distinguished Site
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