In order to keep having the best paper ever, students have to continue to be as good as your staff is now. So become a well of knowledge from which many classes after you can draw to ensure the stability of your publication. One of the best lessons I've learned was the time I was right where you are in high school journalism. Though I thought I would surely die then, the way I got over my embarrassment was not to self destruct, but to do better next time. That's the glory of journalism.
Every day is an opportunity to do a little better.
Tonight, you receive an award for best writing or most aggressive staffer. Next week or next month, top yourself. Write a freelance article, shadow a reporter, designer or copy editor. Have coffee with a professional journalist. Learn something new in journalism, take a risk.