15 Fun Facts

For The Journal’s 100th anniversary, here is a list of some interesting facts

Natalie Walker|September 10, 2021

    1. It cost $1,120.39 to print this issue of The Journal.
    2. There are 27 people on Journal staff this year.
    3. This is the 100th volume of The Journal.
    4. This is year eight of running The Journal Rewired website.
    5. This is year five of printing in magazine format.
    6. Mr. Klopfenstein’s wife was the predecessor to him as the adviser of The Journal.
    7. The largest staff The Journal has had in the past 17 years was 32 people.
    8. Sophomores comprise 40% of The Journal staff.
    9. Juniors comprise 30% of The Journal staff.
    10. Seniors comprise 30% of The Journal staff.
    11. The Journal is printed at the Greenfield Daily Reporter in Greenfield, Ind.
    12. The Journal has been recognized by IHSPA for the Hoosier Star award 4 times.
    13. There are 32 pages in this issue of The Journal.
    14. Sixty two percent of the editors on staff are juniors and the other 38% are seniors.
    15. In the past 4 years, The Journal has produced two state journalists of the year and two finalists.