Brandi Benson — Distinguished Advisor Award

Background

Brandi Benson from Lincoln Southwest High School earned the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association. The award honors someone who exemplifies high school journalism advising in Nebraska. Characteristics considered include years of service, publications advised, awards or honors earned, and ways they have positively influenced their students or their programs. Benson advises for both the student yearbook and newspaper at Southwest.

Explanation

Brandi Benson from Lincoln Southwest High School earned the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association.

Southwest Principal John Matzen had this to say about Benson:

“Brandi Benson helms an award-winning journalism department. Her true success lies not in the honors and trophies bestowed, but in the lives changed. Many students over the years have had their passion for journalism ignited in her class and whether they go on to a career in journalism or simply enter the world with the tools to examine issues from different perspectives, the world is better for it. That is her legacy.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Brandi Benson from Lincoln Southwest High School earned the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association; and

WHEREAS, Brandi Benson instills a love for journalism in her students; and

WHEREAS, Brandi Benson teaches her students to be critical thinkers, informed citizens and future leaders; and

WHEREAS, Brandi Benson is widely respected by her colleagues across the state.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate Brandi Benson from Lincoln Southwest High School for being named the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association.

Updated March 23, 2022