Welcome to the Wyoming Student Media Association!

We have a new name and new logo, and we’re pretty excited about the change. Becoming WSMA is about including all the varying forms of student media and journalism that take place in the state of Wyoming.

If you are a student journalist or journalism advisor in Wyoming, then this association is for YOU. We exist to support student media. Come join us. We can’t wait to meet you.


Congratulations to all the State Winners at the 2023 Convention!


Congratulations to our Wyoming Journalist of the year winner,

Gabriella Paterson, Powell High School (2023)

Gabriella Paterson

Gabby Paterson is a PHS senior who is a recovering caffeine addict and probably has bigger shoulders than you and your dad. If you ever need to find her, she will most likely be at the pool, either swimming or lifeguarding. She is incredibly clumsy and is referred to as a bull in a china closet by her entire family. 

Paterson’s excellent portfolio of journalism work earned her the title of Wyoming JOY 2023, and the WSMA Board sends all our congratulations and best wishes to Paterson as she continues on to the National JEA Contest.

Runner-Up for Wyoming JOY 2023

Victoria Boulom, Worland High School

Advisor Sarah Staley

WYOMING JOY

Every year, a student is selected as the Wyoming Journalist of the Year to represent Wyoming Student Journalists at the National Convention. The Wyoming JOY award comes with a $500 scholarship and the chance to compete for a larger national scholarship. The Wyoming JOY runner up receives a $300 scholarship.

Check out the FAQ Sheet below for more information.

The 2024 JOY Contest will take place in January and February of 2024.

2024 Location: Casper College

 

Address: 125 College Dr, Casper, Wyoming

The WSMA Board is thrilled to be partnering with Casper College in planning the 2024 Convention.

Tentative Date: Monday, October 28th, 2024

 

 

Thank you for being a part of the Wyoming Student Media Association. We wouldn’t be here without the amazing advisors and journalism students throughout the state.

If you were at the 2023 Convention in Laramie: thank you!

If you weren’t, we hope to see you next year in Casper.