The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association is proud to announce Kyra Balch, a senior at Indian Trail High School and Academy, as the 2026 Wisconsin Journalist of the Year!
Kyra earned the top overall score in a highly competitive judging process, showcasing excellence in writing, photography, design, leadership and portfolio presentation.
Her work now advances to the national Journalism Education Association Journalist of the Year competition, with winners to be announced at the Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis (April 16–18).
We are also proud to share that Kyra Balch and Alyssandra Becker, Indian Trail seniors, were named to the first-ever Wisconsin All-State Journalism Team for their high-quality work in student media, leadership and dedication to journalism.
Congratulations to all on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌