WPHS student newspaper The Orange earns Gold Medalist honors

The Orange, White Plains High School’s student newspaper, has earned a Gold Medalist rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Medalist Critique Program, recognizing the work of its student journalists during the 2025-26 school year.

The honor reflects the dedication of the newspaper’s 20-member after-school staff, whose students report, write and produce The Orange while continually working to strengthen the publication.

“It’s impressive to read a publication produced by a 20-person after-school staff,” the CSPA critique stated. “These students have shown through their writing that they are committed and are dedicated student journalists.”

The critique added: “Overall, your student body and faculty should feel proud of this staff.”

The Orange is advised by White Plains High School English teachers Gia LoScalzo and Marlena Simmons.

Congratulations to The Orange staff on this outstanding recognition as its student journalists build on their success in the 2026-27 school year.