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Ava Knapp
I am the 2026 California Journalist of the Year and was selected as a top-six finalist for National Journalist of the Year. I attended Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto, California and was the co-editor-in-chief of The Paly Voice. Joining the journalism program in 2023 elevated my passion for storytelling and to giving a platform to people's stories, often in real time. The nature of my high school's publication's 24/7 online-only format taught me the importance of reporting accurately, leading with urgency, and telling stories with integrity.
Steve Young, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, answers questions I asked about his reasons for attending a youth athlete mental health panel at Stanford University and advice for Palo Alto High School students coping with the loss of a student. More information about this story here.
Photo credit: Vicki Harrison, Stanford youth mental health specialist
Following a court case in San Francisco dealing with Education Code 48907, I talked to both the defense attorney and plaintiff regarding the elements of the case and whether or not they believed the outcome would set precedent. More information about this story here.
Photo Credit: Adam Knapp
Alexander Nemerov, a Stanford University professor of art history, answered my questions about the broader role of art in life at a school event I moderated in April 2026. More information about this story here.
Photo Credit: Adam Knapp
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