Mina Takahashi Wins Iowa Journalist of the Year
Paul Jensen hands Mina Takahashi her Journalist of the Year award. She also receives a $500 scholarship.
Mina Takahashi accepts the Iowa High School Press Association Journalist of the Year trophy at the April pep rally.
At the age of seven Mina Takahashi decided she wanted to be a writer.
At the age of seventeen she was named the best high school journalist in the state of Iowa.
“Mina worked very very hard on her journalism portfolio website that showcased her amazing body of work,” Jonathan Rogers, Little Hawk journalism adviser said. “What really makes Mina standout is her passion for the in-depth feature story, kindness, and AMAZING designs.”
Mina was Feature Editor for The Little Hawk this past year. During her time on staff the paper has won national Pacemaker awards and was All-Iowa News Team of the Year last year.
“As a reporter, I try to focus my writing on important issues that need to be addressed in the world. I try to highlight people and organizations that work to make a positive change, and cover topics to raise awareness about community and worldwide issues,” Mina Takahashi said.
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