The 2026 OC Write-Off hosted over 200 high school journalists for a slate of timed contests at Northwood High School on Feb. 21.
Fifteen Orange County high schools dispatched students to compete in newspaper and yearbook divisions. Professionals, college faculty and retired educators judged students’ entries in a blind read.
“The Orange County Journalism Education Association is deeply grateful for Northwood High School’s support in hosting the 2026 OC Write-Off. We also appreciate Irvine Unified continuing to support scholastic journalism and our extraordinary students showcasing excellence in writing, photojournalism and design,” OCJEA Board President Daniel Langhorne said.
We thank our generous 2026 Write-Off supporters: KTM Agency and Orange County Press Club.
Please see more photos from the event HERE!
The SoCal Journalism Education Association will host the State Student Media Contests and is looking for professionals to help judge high school students’ work at Harvard-Westlake School on Saturday, March 14. Please sign-up here.
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