Jesse Sparks

Journalist. Student.

Afghanistan

Portfolio
The County Line
11/03/2011
Steps in the Right Direction

I received a silver key in the Scholastic National Writing Competition for this personal column.

The County Line
12/09/2011
Minor(ity) differences lead to baseless judgements

A personal opinion column about affirmative action's place in the college application process. This column won a bronze medal at the state-wide Interscholastic League Press Conference.

The County Line
12/09/2011
Welcoming brand new 'Dae'

A feature story about a high school custodian and her trials as she welcomes in a new addition to her family.

The County Line
04/14/2011
No Teacher Left Behind

This editorial was written during student walk-outs, in which they protested teacher layoffs. This editorial won first place in the Online Editorial category at the Interscholastic League Press Conference.