We hope you join us for our centennial celebration at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Kansas City. While you’re there, here are some great ways to learn and enjoy the local flavor of the host city.

1. Connect with a friend from another state.
2. Attend a session that has nothing to do with an interest you have.
3. Visit the exhibition area and see how much swag you can grab.
4. Try to introduce yourself to one person from every different state.
5. Treat yourself to the hotel breakfast buffet.
6. Judge if you haven’t already signed up to do so.
7. Attend the centennial celebration after the Thursday keynote.
8. Ask JEA President Val Kibler for her autograph.
9. Attend the general membership meeting.
10. Make a list of 100 things you learned during the convention.
11. Introduce yourself to the speaker of a session you attend.
12. See how many featured speaker sessions you can attend.
13. Check out the Friday night student entertainment.
14. Pick something you can do at the next convention you didn’t do at this one.
15. Buy some centennial swag.
16. Find the two advisers wearing matching customized JEA 100 Nikes.
17. Congratulate all the award winners.
18. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
19. Explore the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
20. Take a stroll through the Country Club Plaza.
21. Enjoy a barbecue feast at Arthur Bryant’s.
22. Catch a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
23. Tour the Boulevard Brewing Company.
24. Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
25. Experience the interactive exhibits at Science City.
26. Check out the Sprint Center.
27. Explore the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
28. Take a riverboat cruise on the Missouri River.
29. Spend a day at Worlds of Fun amusement park.
30. Visit the Hallmark Visitors Center.
31. Check out Arrowhead Stadium.
32. Take a guided tour of the Kansas City Power & Light District.
33. Explore the Arabia Steamboat Museum.
34. Walk or bike along the Riverfront Heritage Trail.
35. Explore the shops and galleries in the Crossroads Arts District.
36. Visit the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
37. Experience the nightlife in Westport.
38. Explore the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
39. Take a cooking class to learn Kansas City barbecue techniques.
40. Attend a performance at the Kansas City Ballet.
41. Tour the Kansas City Zoo.
42. Visit the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall.
43. Explore the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site.
44. Check out Kauffman Stadium and maybe see some of the Kansas City Royals.
45. Take a scenic drive along Cliff Drive in Kessler Park.
46. Visit the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
47. Enjoy a picnic at Loose Park.
48. Explore the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center.
49. Explore the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site.
50. Visit the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden.
51. Go on a food tour to sample diverse cuisines.
52. Attend a performance at the Coterie Theatre.
53. Take a guided tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
54. Explore the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center.
55. Attend a performance at the Kansas City Symphony.
56. Visit the Shoal Creek Living History Museum.
57. Explore the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
58. Visit the Kemper East Gallery at the Kansas City Art Institute.
59. Attend the American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
60. Explore the Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
61. Attend a performance at Starlight Theatre.
62. Take a guided tour of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
63. Explore the Weston Bend State Park.
64. Attend the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Southmoreland Park.
65. Visit the Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City.
66. Explore the Prairie Fire Museum in Overland Park.
67. Attend the Kansas City Irish Fest in September.
68. Visit the Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center.
69. Explore the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum.
70. Attend the Plaza Lighting Ceremony during the holiday season.
71. Take a brewery tour at the Crane Brewing Company.
72. Explore the Liberty Memorial Park and Observation Tower.
73. Attend the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
74. Visit the Anita B. Gorman Park and Nature Center.
75. Attend a performance at the Unicorn Theatre.
76. Explore the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area.
77. Attend the Kansas City Auto Show.
78. Visit the Kansas City Public Library – Central Library.
79. Explore the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary.
80. Attend the American Jazz Museum’s Jazzoo event.
81. Visit the Shoal Creek Golf Course.
82. Attend the Plaza Art Fair in September.
83. Explore the Antioch Park in Merriam, Kansas.
84. Take a cooking class at the Culinary Center of Kansas City.
85. Attend a wine tasting event at Amigoni Urban Winery.
86. Explore the Anita B. Gorman Park and Nature Center.
87. Take a scenic drive along the Kansas City’s Historic Northeast area.
88. Attend a performance at the Just Off Broadway Theatre.
89. Explore the Weston Red Barn Farm.
90. Attend the Kansas City Fashion Week.
91. Visit the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in Overland Park.
92. Take a ride on the Kansas City Streetcar.
93. Attend a live performance at the Folly Theater.
94. Explore the Shawnee Mission Park.
95. Attend a performance at the Musical Theater Heritage.
96. Take a hot air balloon ride over the Kansas City area.
97. Attend the Plaza Art Fair in September.
98. Explore the Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park.
99. Attend a performance at the Quality Hill Playhouse.
100. Enjoy a round of golf at the Swope Memorial Golf Course.