Wausau West student journalists win eight WNA awards in March

Student reporters and publications staff earn top honors at statewide competition

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:03am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating grid of stacked newspapers or magazines, representing the vibrant student journalism at Wausau West High School.The award-winning student journalists of Wausau West High School are being celebrated for their excellence in reporting, photography, and magazine production.Wausau Today

Students from Wausau West High School's Publications Lab won eight awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association banquet in Madison in March, including first-place honors in general reporting, feature photography, column writing, and general excellence for the school's magazine.

Why it matters

The recognition of Wausau West's student journalists highlights the quality of their work and the strong journalism program at the high school, which helps prepare the next generation of media professionals and engaged citizens.

The details

Norah Martin won first place for general reporting, Jocelyn Wolosek won first place for feature photography, and Milo Holdhusen won first place for column writing. Allison Jagodzinski won third place for both column writing and feature writing, while Aviya Yang took third place for general reporting. Elijah Kresin received an honorable mention for sports photography. The Warrior's Word magazine staff also won first place for general excellence.

  • The Wisconsin Newspaper Association banquet took place in Madison in March 2026.

The players

Norah Martin

A student journalist at Wausau West High School who won first place for general reporting.

Jocelyn Wolosek

A student journalist at Wausau West High School who won first place for feature photography.

Milo Holdhusen

A student journalist at Wausau West High School who won first place for column writing.

Allison Jagodzinski

A student journalist at Wausau West High School who won third place for column writing and feature writing.

Aviya Yang

A student journalist at Wausau West High School who won third place for general reporting.

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The takeaway

The strong performance of Wausau West's student journalists at the statewide competition demonstrates the high-quality journalism education and training they are receiving, which will serve them well as they pursue future careers in media and beyond.