Platte County High School Journalists Earn Statewide Honors, Two Named to Missouri All-State Team
Platte County High School student journalists have earned top recognition at the state level, highlighted by two students being named to the 2026 Missouri All-State Journalism Team, one of the highest honors in scholastic journalism.
Seniors Adelaide Bonsignore and Jack Shroyer were selected as two of just 10 students statewide for the prestigious All-State team. The honor recognizes students who serve as the “most valuable players” of their programs, demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and expertise, often through critical behind-the-scenes contributions that make student publications possible.
“Having two students selected for the All-State team is an incredible achievement and a testament to the strength of our journalism program,” said Devan Foos, PCHS Journalism Teacher. “Adelaide and Jack exemplify the commitment, creativity, and leadership that define excellence in student media.”
In addition to the All-State Team honors, Platte County High School students earned recognition across multiple categories in yearbook, newspaper, photography, and broadcast journalism. These awards celebrate both individual and team excellence, showcasing the wide range of student talent and the program’s commitment to high-quality, real-world learning experiences.
All-Missouri Recognitions (Top 10%)
- Yearbook Theme - Yearbook Editors
- Newspaper Review - Shan Senoga
- Yearbook Sports Spread - Noah Smiley, Nicky Cianflone
- Yearbook Sports Writing - Addison Babcock
Superior
- Academic Spread - Maliyah Martin, Morgan Snyder
- Broadcast News Feature - Finley Pennington, Jackson von Glahn
- Broadcast News Feature - Jackson von Glahn
- Broadcast News Story - Addison and Will Babcock
- Yearbook Student Life Design - Maliyah Martin, Addison Babcock
- Overall 2025 Yearbook - 2025 Yearbook Staff
Excellent
- Academic Photo - Hailey Turner
- Yearbook Feature Writing - Areeha Hayat
- Broadcast Human Interest Feature - Finley Pennington
- Broadcast Announcements with Video - PCTV Staff
- Yearbook Specialty Design - Gabriel Miller
- Sports Action Photo - Nicky Cianflone
- Portrait - Hailey Turner
- Yearbook Student Life Design - Nara Jafarli
Honorable Mention
- Broadcast PSA - RJ Schatz
- Broadcast Newsmagazine - PCTV Staff
- Sports Action Photo - Nicky Cianflone
- Student Life Photo - Hailey Turner
Through experiences in writing, design, photography, and broadcast production, Platte County High School’s journalism students continue to develop critical skills in communication, collaboration, and storytelling. Their work reflects a commitment to excellence and prepares them for future success in an ever-changing world.