Not only has Brown had a lasting impact on “The Spartan Shield,” but journalism has had a substantial influence on her as both a writer and a person. “She works so, so hard to make “The Shield” the best it can be. “Working under Alyce has taught me so many things about journalism,” she said. This perception of Brown is shared by both Dyer as well as Brown’s staff, such as junior Allisa Pandit. She is innovative, determined, unbelievably hard-wording, and wonderfully brilliant,” praised Dyer. “You can’t be a strong journalist without passion, and Alyce has a whole lot of that. “It is a huge undertaking that sometimes feels endless, but that’s what I love about the nature of this position and this field,” she described.
“I was able to take classes pertaining to every aspect of journalism from professors and professionals, which was such a great opportunity that helped me expand my understanding abilities so much,” Brown said.Īnd Brown’s dedication to journalism throughout her junior year and the summer before her senior year earned her the coveted Editor-in-Chief position of the print edition of “The Spartan Shield.”īrown devotes her seventh periods - and beyond - to the publication: generating ideas, running a team meeting, editing each article while writing her own, working on design and layout and helping the staff with everything throughout the writing and editing process. Outside of the classroom, Brown continued her journalistic work by attending Northwestern’s Medill Cherubs, a summer program for high school students to explore journalism in-depth.
After spending a semester in honors journalism, Brown quickly signed up for publications to continue honing her skills and exploring the world of journalism. This is her calling.”Īccording to Dyer, Brown was a promising student when she first joined the journalism program two years ago - the only junior in a class of seniors. “I knew early on that Alyce had a powerful voice that was begging to find an outlet, and I know that journalism was that outlet for her. “I remember reading the first review Alyce wrote for the Shield and thinking I was reading something from the New York Times,” she expressed. Adviser Maureen Dyer recognized Brown’s talent from early on. However, Brown winning this award did not come as a surprise to those who work with her. “It has just solidified in my mind the importance of journalism in times like these and my determination to continue working in this field.” “I’m so honored that the IHSPA deemed my work worthy of this award,” she shared. To Brown, this award serves as encouragement and recognition for all of the work she has put into her publication, which has become more difficult due to COVID-19.
In addition to the prestigious award, Brown was awarded $500 and a trophy and is now eligible to compete in the Journalism Education Association (JEA) Journalist of the Year contest on behalf of Iowa. Long after the final bell rings, one can often find senior Alyce Brown in room 167 working on “The Spartan Shield.”īrown’s hours of dedication to her publication cumulated into her being named the 2021 Iowa Journalist of the Year on March 16, 2021.
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