The award recognizes retired educators of journalism for their lifelong dedication and significant contributions to journalism education. The full list of people being recognized is: Erinn Harris, Linda Jones, Mary Larson, Tamra McCarthy, Jim McCrossen, Jed Palmer, Esther Wojcicki, and our very own Greg Keller.
Keller before passing away on December 21st 2024 in his two year battle with cancer, was Lincoln High’s journalism adviser for 30 years as well as a professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln before retiring in 2020.
Keller was given the award after his passing in his honor.
The official JEA website credits Keller for the “deep roots he’d planted and the seeds of wisdom he’d shared,” as well as his contributions to inspiring others to see the value in story telling. The site memorized Keller as “A champion for students’ voices.”
We have much to thank Keller for from his 30 years here at Lincoln High. He started Lincoln High’s news broadcast “Links Live” as well as played many important roles for this paper such as being its advisor for many years. Keller was a role model, leader, and friend to many at Lincoln High and his memory resides within many in our community.
He, along with the other recipients of the award will be honored at the spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle Washington on April 24th to April 26th.
