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Certificates of Achievement awarded to the editors, staff writers and sponsors of Baldwin High School's student newspaper, The Purbalite, which earned a First Place Award in the annual judging of student newspapers by the American Scholastic Press Association.
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This Certificate of Achievement is awarded to the editors, staff writers and sponsors of Baldwin High School's student newspaper, The Purbalite, which earned a First Place Award in the annual judging of student newspapers by the American Scholastic Press Association. High school papers from throughout the United States are judged in 40 categories and ranked third place, second place, or first place. The honor was given based on newspaper issues published in the 2013-2014 school year. The Purbalite has established a tradition of excellence in this competition, having won the first place award for the past three consecutive years. By selling advertisements, print copies and holding community events, the students raise the money needed to publish the print paper and maintain its online presence. In 2014, The Purbalite website, www.purbalite.net, had more than 40,000 page visitors from 73 countries. The paper has more than 400 followers on its Twitter account and around 200 on Instagram. You have set a high standard of commitment and fervor that the youth of our great county may follow. You serve as an inspiration to this Council and to the citizens of Allegheny County.