NEWSPAPER
FRONT PAGEA new policy for transfers takes effect
Summary: Starting next school year, transferring into schools will be completely different. This is to help prevent overcrowding in schools that already have a lot of students. Transfers will now be open to those with siblings, there will be a tracking transfer, and a majority and minority transfer.
Who: Students who are looking for a transfer
What: How students will be able to transfer schools next year
Where: In any AISD school
When: Next year, 2016-2017
Why: To prevent overcrowding and allow for more ethnic diversity in all schools
How: Only allowing tracking transfers, sibling transfers, and majority and minority transfers
Who was quoted in the story:
-Andri Lyons
-Jessica Torrez
-Michaela Gero
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
I think the quote from Gero was the strongest because it was from the eyes of a student who is going to be impacted from these new transfers policies. It also conveyed emotion when she talked about her brother's junior year being at another school.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Yes, because I wanted to know what the new transfer policies were. The lead egged me on and got me curious.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Statement
STUDENT LIFE
Red cross clue president raise awareness about medical and health issues to make a difference
Summary: Members of the red cross club are working to make a difference. They are participating in a competition that is going to fundraise for cures for certain diseases. The club has influenced many people's lives.
Who: Red cross club members
What: Are working to raise money and awareness of retain diseases
Where: At Bowie High school in room C103
When: Tuesday
Why: They are wishing to create a difference in people's lives around the world
How: Going to competitions to raise money, being in contact with members of the red cross, and having a club
Who was quoted in the story:
- Caleb Newton
-Madison Winn
-Erin Kowalik
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
I thin the quote by Caleb Newton at the end was the strongest. It gave his true feelings about how important this club and helping to make a difference in lives was to Caleb.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Yes, I wanted to know why the hallways were bare and I wasn't even aware we had this club so I wanted to learn more about it.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote
NEWS
Freshman Katelyn Dill takes home grand champion award
Summary: Katelyn Dill won the best of fair award at the Bowie Science fair this year. She did The story also talks about how students are able to judge elementary school science fairs by taking two or more science classes at Bowie.
Who: Bowie Students and Katelyn Dill
What: Being able to judge science fair
Where: At elementary schools
When: Thursday, January 14
Why: They need more judges and encourage those who are interested in science to help out
How: When a student takes more than one science class at Bowie
Who was quoted in the story:
-Alona Beatty
-Cardenas
-Gause
-Katelyn Dill
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
I think the last quote by Katelyn dill was the best quote because you get to hear how winning feels from a student's perspective. Everyone always complains about science fair but, in this quote you get to hear the perks of doing the fair.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Not really, it was kind of boring but also science fair was not very fun.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote
SPORTS
Ray is an All-American nominee
Summary: Senior Kianna Ray was nominated to be an All American Basketball player. She is a point guard for Bowie and has such motivation and ambition. Her teammates all think that she deserves the award.
Who: Kianna Ray
What: Nominated for an All-American award and is a great team player for Bowie
Where: Bowie high school
When: January 6th
Why: Kianna is scouted by many coaches, has a great attitude for the game, and has been playing forever.
How: Colleges coaches and scouts have seen her play and she tried out for the USA team.
Who was quoted in the story:
-Kianna Ray
-Alyssa Kuykendall
-Foradory
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
I think Alyssa's quote is the strongest because she is giving a third person opinion on Kianna. It helps everyone realize that yes she is good at basketball but she is also a team player and has a great attitude and passion for the game.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Yes, it sounded like a normals teen life yet the headline was talking about some big award so I wanted to know what was happening.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote
ENTERTAINMENT
Sweet sounds of the steel drums
Summary: The steel drum ensemble was formed 18 years ago and has been winning awards ever since. They go to international competitions and have to learn lots of different music for their performance. Everyone in steel drums truly enjoys the class and the instrument.
Who: The steel drums ensemble at Bowie
What: Were able to perform with professionals and win awards
Where: James Bowie High School
When: Established 18 years ago. This year they went to the competition
Why: The teacher felt the ensemble was good enough this year
How: The teacher has connections with those working this competition and was able to get an invitation
Who was quoted in the story:
-Amy Suggs
-Crosby LaGrone
-Jake Wolheb
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
The strongest quote in my opinion was the quote by Amy Suggs talking about how rewarding it was to teach these students which shows the closeness between each of these members in the ensemble.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Yes it had a very interesting simile that kind of grabbed my attention.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote
COMMENTARY
New Attendance policy causes confusion
Summary:People are arguing whether the incentives given for the new attendance policy is even worth it.
Who: Avy Friedman and Samantha Knapp
What: Two opinions on whether the incentives for attention are with it or not
Where: James Bowie High School
When: This year, 2016
Why: People don't know if they think it is worth coming to school even when they are sick just to get a parking spot but some say it is.
How: They both stated their opinions and put them next to each others
Who was quoted in the story:
-Avy Friedman
-Samantha Knapp
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
The whole story was a quote and they were both personal opinions so neither was stronger tan the other.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
There was no real lead but I was interested because I still don't quite understand the attendance incentives.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote (The whole story was a quote)
IN-DEPTH
Tarzan brings STC to new heights
Summary: Disney's Tarzan was performed and was the most popular STC show they have had all year. It was sold out on most nights and each night of performance made so much money due to the booster club.
Who: 70 thespians from the Bowie starlight theater
What: Performed Tarzan and it was the most popular STC show
Where: James Bowie Starlight Theater
When: January for 2 weeks
Why: The booster club worked extra hard to prepare for the shows
How: They had concessions and merchandise. The advertising for the show was good and Tarzan was a very popular show.
Who was quoted in the story:
- Eryn Northcutt
-Christina Haschke
-Emma Haschke
-Austin Hyde
-Walker
-Cornwell
-Davis
What quote was the strongest in your opinion:
I think the quote from Davis was the strongest because he was stuck in traffic but it was so important for him to get there. I t just shows how dedicated theater kids are and how important these shows are to the starlight theater.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading:
Yes because I was dry sad that I didn't get to see Tarzan so I wanted to read about it.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement:
Quote
PHOTOGRAPHY
. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?
-My favorite is the photo on the first page of the paper below the headline.
-My favorite is the photo on the first page of the paper below the headline.
1A. Why is this your favorite?
-This photo is a great action shot and gives the reader a great visual of what this event really is for those who were reading the story and maybe didn't know. It creates movement and adds description and detail to the story already present.
-This photo is a great action shot and gives the reader a great visual of what this event really is for those who were reading the story and maybe didn't know. It creates movement and adds description and detail to the story already present.
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?
Depth of field
Depth of field
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?
-My least favorite is the photo titled Reaching for the sky
-My least favorite is the photo titled Reaching for the sky
2A. Why is this your least favorite?
It's my least favorite because it includes mergers and is not very simple. I can't clearly focus on the subject and the poles coming out of her head are distracting and I'm sure she didn't like it either.
It's my least favorite because it includes mergers and is not very simple. I can't clearly focus on the subject and the poles coming out of her head are distracting and I'm sure she didn't like it either.
3. If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue? You will need to look through the entire paper and see the topics covered and decide which one you think would have been fun.
-I would have liked to cover Tarzan. The play was really good and I think that you could get some really cool and fun shots of that play. Also, it would be easy to focus on the main subject because in the theater everything is black except the stage.
-I would have liked to cover Tarzan. The play was really good and I think that you could get some really cool and fun shots of that play. Also, it would be easy to focus on the main subject because in the theater everything is black except the stage.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
Overall I would rate the photography in this issue a seven because there are a lot of good shots. There a lot of really cool action shots or emotion shots. I think most of the photo really help pull the reader into the story but there are still a few that have mergers, are blurry, or are just boring and don't really attract my attention.
Overall I would rate the photography in this issue a seven because there are a lot of good shots. There a lot of really cool action shots or emotion shots. I think most of the photo really help pull the reader into the story but there are still a few that have mergers, are blurry, or are just boring and don't really attract my attention.
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