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is similar to taking a master
class in scholastic journalism — its past, present and
future,” said Katheen Zwiebel,
past president of the Columbia Scholastic Press Advisers Association (CSPAA)
and chair of its Committee
on Standards. “His
For
decades, perspective
and wealth
Ed has
of knowledge
been a
from his 32
passionate years as the
leader of the
pioneer
CSPA is an
and
invaluable
crusader resource for
for
all involved
scholastic in student
journalists. media.”
“For
decades, Ed
has been a passionate pioneer and crusader for scholastic journalists. He leads,
teaches and inspires both
students and advisers on a
daily basis. Ed Sullivan truly is
the national dean of scholastic
journalism,” Zwiebel continued.
Many others who appreciate the work of the association, including teachers, advisers and professionals in other
arenas, echo and expand on
Zwiebel’s remarks.
“Few people know the student journalism industry with
the depth that Ed Sullivan
does,” said Gold Key recipient Vicky Wolfe, the former
director of marketing for Herff
Jones yearbooks and current
vice-president and general
manager of Herff Jones’ College Division. “His is not just
institutional knowledge; it is
industry knowledge. What is
perhaps most impressive is
that he can see the big picture
without losing the details—a
sign of a great journalist.
“His devotion to the
association and more
importantly, to student
journalism as a whole
is inspirational,” Wolfe
added. “I’m so impressed
by his level of collaboration with all people and
his interest in continued
innovation and ideas. Ed
is CSPA’s guiding light. I
can’t imagine the association without him.”
Adopting a cause
1984 — Ed Sulivan with CSPA Founder Colonel
Joseph Murphy at the annual spring convention.
Adviser Update
CSPA and its programs to
support the student press.
In addition, the focus of
the organization has been
and will continue to be on
students.
Sullivan emphasized the
impact of the CSPA founder and successor who
executed their vision as the
association grew.
“Murphy and O’Malley
inspired me to always
encourage good writing as
the foundation for the student press and to keep the
student press for students,
by students and containing
news of students,” he said.
“It was not to be an adjunct
for professional media, or
a propaganda vehicle for
partisan points of view. The
student press should be
open to all students and
they should be its focus.”
Sullivan has been a journalist and advocate for
journalism since high
school. As a high school
newspaper editor, Sullivan
recalls being forced to
watch as his high school
principal burned an issue
he had edited. He considers that episode as having
“seared” the First Amendment into his conscious1980 — Ed Sullivan and his predecessor,
CSPA honors
ness. As a result, he has
Charles R. O’Malley, at the1980 Gold Key dinOpportunities for recognidedicated his working life
ner held in conjunction with the 56th Annual
tion from the CSPA spur
to the cause of a free stu- Convention. Update photos courtesy of CSPA
publication staffs to do their
dent press.
and editors went on to other
very best individual and
Important and long lastcareers after high school or
collective
ing relationships with both the
college.”
work. The critique service
founder of the CSPA and his
offers detailed commentary
CSPA services
immediate predecessor were
on the submitted work, and
Schools across the nation
additional catalysts in Sulliawards Bronze, Silver and
van’s development and execu- and abroad rely on the CSPA
Gold Medalist ratings.
tion of the vision for the CSPA. to provide them valuable
Separately, the Crown
input on their media. Since
“I had the distinct privilege
awards conferred at the annu1925, more tha