Jimmy Hibsch, editor-in-chief of The Pacer at Rolling Meadows High School, was named the IJOY for 2010. Hibsch received a plaque and a check for $300, and his name was forwarded to the national competition as the representative from Illinois. With him is runner-up Andrea Behling, editor-in-chief at Belvidere North High School. They received their awards June 5, 2010 at IJEA’s All-State Luncheon at the Executive Mansion in Springfield. Hibsch is advised by Stan Zoller and Behling by Mike Doyle.
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