Storied journalism program wins again

Humboldt High School's Cub Tracks staff earned another state championship for its journalism skills this month. The title is the 25th in the program's history.

May 11, 2020 - 9:24 AM

Humboldt High School’s journalism squad earned its 25th state championship. Here, the students pose for a photo at a regional event from earlier this year. The students are, front row from left, Abby Rinehart, Brooklyn Ellis, Emma Johnson, Peyten Galloway and Tymber Kaufman; second row, Jackson Aikins, Anya Woods, Madi White, Alayna Johnson, Jailynn Goforth, Nichole Turner and Sam Neeley. Courtesy photo

Humboldt jerds rule! (That’s nerd + journalist.)

For the 10th year in a row, Humboldt High School’s journalism students — the jerds — have picked up a state championship.

No other school in the state of Kansas, no matter how large or small, has achieved 10 state journalism championships, let alone consecutive titles, journalism teacher Kim Isbell said. Altogether, Humboldt has 24 state titles since the state journalism contest began.

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