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Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page

SL Parade on March 10

Who? The entire school

What? Will have a parade

Where? Bowie High School

When? March 10, extended FIT

Why? To help stop bullying

How? By promoting the pledge to end bullying when people see it

Who was quoted in the story? Aleka Neptune, Benson, Patricia Maney

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? The quote I think is strongest is by Benson saying "I really love a challenge, and this project definitely has its challenges."

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes I wanted to hear more about their No Place for Hate project.

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? The conclusion was the quote stated above.

Student Life

Red Cross Club presidents raise awareness about medical and health issues to make a difference

Who? The Red Cross Club

What? Is raising awareness about health and Medical issues

Where? The Bowie community

When? 2016

Why? To make a difference for the better

How? by working with the red cross and other schools.

Who was quoted in the story? Newton, Winn, Kowalik, 

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? A quote by Newton, "The Red Cross, and more specifically our club, is unique in the fact that it not only makes me feel like i'm actually making a difference in the world but also that the entire club can make an impact on a person in need's life who we haven't even met.

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes I was interested why people were at school earlier than normal.

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? The conclusion was a quote.

News

John Graff wins teacher of the year

Who? John Graff

What? Won Teacher of the Year

Where? At Bowie High School

When? 2015-2016 School Year

Why? Because he was a good teacher who encouraged students to do well in their classes.

How? By other teachers voting for him.

Who was quoted in the story? John Graff

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Being recognized by the staff meant a lot because they were the ones who voted for me.

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes because I wanted to learn more.

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement.

Sports

Ray is an All-American nominee

Who? Kianna Ray

What? Was named one of the Ronald McDonalds All-American Athlete

Where? In Austin

When? 2016

Why? Because she has been on varsity for 4 years.

How? Got the attention of everyone from being so good.

Who was quoted in the story? Kiana ray, Alyssa Kuykendall, Foradory, 

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? The quote I thought was strongest was by Kuykendall who said "No matter how much pressure is put on her she remains humble and kind.

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes It was interesting.

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote.

Entertainment

Sweet sounds of steel drums

Who? The steel drum program

What? has been very successful

Where? At Bowie

When? since 18 years ago

Why? from kind and fun people

How? by C.J. Menge who established the program.

Who was quoted in the story? Amy Suggs, Crosby LaGrone, Wohleb, 

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "It is amazing. I love music, and I try to do as much of it as I can" Wohleb

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote

Commentary

Drawbacks of the 'Incetives'

Who? Bowie High School and Staff

What? Reasons not to skip class

Where? Bowie Highschool

When? 2016

Why? So teens stop skipping class

How? With rewards for better attendance

Who was quoted in the story? No One

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? No quotes

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement.

Main Story
Tarzan Brings STC to new heights

Who? Theatre

What? Put on a play

Where? AT Bowie Highschool

When? January 2016

Why? For entertainment

How? With help from teachers and other students

Who was quoted in the story? Northcutt, Haschke, Jackson Walker, Hyde, Davis, Cornwell

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "As a whole I am so proud of this show, on the nights I didn't perform I would watch i. I think the whole family could enjoys this production" said Davis.

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote

Overall

1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? My favorite photo is the Tarzan photo
1A. Why is this your favorite? It looked good with the purple lighting and the staging.
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident? Simplicity, no mergers, balance.

2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? The steel drums picture of O'tello Garrard
2A. Why is this your least favorite? it cuts off part of his body and is a bit blurry around the edges.

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. The Tarzan play because it would be fun to watch the play as well.

4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points. 

I think the photography was good. I think they should put more photos because thats what most people look at.

Front Pages of the World

What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why? 
My favorite newspaper front page is Victoria Advocate from Victoria, Texas USA. I like this front page because it isn't too packed and has a very capturing headline. 
What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it? 
My favorite headline from this newspaper is Night Inferno. I am interested in the headline because infernos and fires are dangerous and lots of boys like fire. It was the largest text on the page and the most interesting pictures.
How many stories are on the front page of your favorite? 
3 stories are on my front page.
What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.

Most newspapers have about 3 stories, one main story with large photos in the middle or top of the page.

What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc. 

One thing I noticed that varied in the newspapers was the amount of photos in each front page. It varied from 1 to 4 photos mostly 2 or 3.

My Self-Designed Yearbook Spread

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