Honor Cords

Adviser Sarah Nichols bestows a JEANC Honor Cord on her daughter, Carson Nichols, during Whitney High School’s media awards in 2025. Member advisers should order Honor Cords early to ensure they arrive in time for graduation (Lauren Greathouse)

JEANC’s tri-color (gold, antique gold and navy blue) honor cords for graduating seniors to wear at commencement are a visual symbol of their excellence in scholastic journalism.

Member advisers may purchase cords March 15 through May 31 each school year. Cords are $10 each plus shipping.

Eligibility requirements include all of the following:

• Student is a senior.

• Student has served more than one year on a student media staff, which can include enrollment in introductory classes.

• Student has served in a leadership position on the student media staff -OR- has been honored with a first-, second- or third-place award in JEANC’s on-site or annual contests.

• Student’s media adviser is a current member of JEANC.

Purchased cords will be mailed only to the adviser member who placed the order. Purchases can be made with PayPal or major credit cards.

Honor Cord ordering is closed for the 2026 Commencement season.