“The Geisler Chronicles” named Most Outstanding Middle School Newspaper for second-straight year

The James R. Geisler Middle School student newspaper, The Geisler Chronicles, received national recognition by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) as the top middle school newspapers in the country for the second-straight year.

“I am very honored to once again have The Geisler Chronicles named Most Outstanding Middle School Newspaper so these wonderful students are recognized for their hard work and dedication in creating our monthly newspaper,” said co-advisor Torry Yu.

The Geisler Chronicles was created during the 2018-19 school year and currently has 41 students contributing articles about what is happening at James R. Geisler Middle School. The monthly edition includes school news, world and national items, sports, short stories, and reviews.

“I have learned so many new things about events in our community, new recipes, and things our students interested in like books, musical groups, and video games,” said Yu. “These students are extremely busy with sports, clubs, and keeping up with their schoolwork and the fact they still make time to contribute to this student-led newspaper is commendable.”

Yu and, fellow co-advisor, Linda Bacon also received a Foundation For Excellence mini grant for the third-straight year, which allowed them to professionally print the final issue of The Geisler Chronicles for the 2023-24 school year.