Rewards created for good attendance raises questions
This article was about the new attendance incentives and opinions from different students on the idea. The law states that a student must attend 90% of their classes to receive credit for that class, and the administration has come up with incentives to boost attendance. Attendance has been a problem for Bowie because as students move up in grade levels, they do not see it as a priority to attend class, which hurts that school (loss of money) but it definitely affects the students too.
Who?
Bowie Students
What?
Attendance Incentives
Where?
James Bowie High School
When?
At the beginning of the second semester all throughout the preceding years
Why?
To boost attendance
How?
Incentives will provide off periods, parking spaces and exemptions from exams
Who was quoted in the story?
Grace Little, Madi Little, Mason Kendrick, Ruth Widner, Lauryn Kendrick
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
I think the strongest quote was form Lauryn Kendrick "I know someone who dropped out of high school, got her GED, and directly went into the film business. But I also know people that have dropped out of high school with no ambition and no concrete support that waste away all their unused potential."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, because what they are talking about affects me
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Student Life
Lyles brings laughs with her Vines about teenager problems
This article is about different social media sites, but mostly focused on Vine. Many teenagers and young adults use social media, and it has its obvious advantages, and disadvatanges. It gives you the ability to connect with people all over, but at the same time disconnects you from the people around you.
Who?
All social media users, specifically Bowie students
What?
The use of social media and it advantages. disadvantages
Where?
Everywhere social media is available
When?
Current time
Why?
People use social media to connect with their surroundings
How?
People use Vine, Instagram and Snapchat
Who was quoted in the story?
Mikaela Lyles, Bryanna Feamster, Sahaj Mann, Samantha Jimenez, Vicki Hebert,
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"Yes, we can connect with people more globally, but it leads to a disconnect from the people around is an it can lead to a lack of interest in reality," Samantha Jimenez
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, it's intriguing
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement
News
Freshman Katelyn Dill takes home grand champion award
This article was about the activities having to do with science fair. Many students from Bowie that have taken at least two science classes were given the opportunity to judge Mills Elementary School science fair. Bowie students also talked about their high school science fair experience, and the awards they have received over the years.
Who?
Bowie Science Students
What?
Science Fair
Where?
Mills Elementary and Bowie High School
When?
January 13-14
Why?
Students showcased their science fair projects in hope to win awards
How?
Students were judges by Bowie staff
Who was quoted in the story?
Alonna Beatty, Cardenas, Gause, Katelyn Dill
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Beatty said "The science fair happens every year, after Bowie's science fair then the students advance into the regional fair and then ager that they then advance onto the international level,"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, because it talked about two interesesting events that related to each other
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Sports
Ray is an All-American nominee
This story is centered around Kianna Ray, a talented Bowie basketball player. She has been nominated for the title of "All American Athlete", one of the greatest honors an athlete can receive. This story goes in depth of her personal life, explaining how basketball is a major part of her life, having a lot of her goals and ambitions associated with the sport. She is a role model for her teammates but is humble about her high title. She will soon be graduating, and has a lot of good things coming her way.
Who?
Kianna Ray
What?
Nominated as All-American
Where?
The basketball court/ Bowie High School
When?
January 6, 2016
Why?
She was nominated because of her outstanding talent and hard work
How?
She has put in a lot of time and effort to play like she does today
Who was quoted in the story?
Kianna Ray, Alyssa Kuykendall, Foradory
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"She has major talent, and she pits so much time and effort into cultivating that talent to reach its highest potential. She knows what she needs to go in order to get her job done" Kuykendall
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, it was well written and makes you want to find more out about the story
Yes, it was well written and makes you want to find more out about the story
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
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Entertainment
Sweet sounds of the steel drums
This story is about the students that play steel drums at Bowie. Steel drums is a very successful ensemble and have been invited to play in the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, which is a great honor. Some students were even given the opportunity to play along proffesionals. All the students in the different levels of steel drums are very talented and gain a lot of experience by being a part of something so great.
Entertainment
Sweet sounds of the steel drums
This story is about the students that play steel drums at Bowie. Steel drums is a very successful ensemble and have been invited to play in the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, which is a great honor. Some students were even given the opportunity to play along proffesionals. All the students in the different levels of steel drums are very talented and gain a lot of experience by being a part of something so great.
Who?
Bowie steel drum students
What?
Invited to the PASIC
Where?
San Antonio
When?
2015-2016 school year
Why?
They are a great ensemble
How?
C.J. Menge had connections and was able to get an invitation to PASIC
Who was quoted in the story?
Amy Suggs, Crosby LaGrone, Wohleb
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"It is a huge honor to be asked to come perform at this international convention," Suggs said. "Especially alongside professional steel band musicians."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Commentary
Darwbacks of the "Incentives"
This editorial was about how the news issued incentives are causing more negatives than they are positives. Many students are unhappy with the new incentives and find them to be unfair and unreasonable. You need to go through a lot of work and trouble to get something that some people may consider isn't even worth it. To a lot fo people, these incentives don't even apply anymore because they've already been absent too many times.
Who?
Bowie Students
What?
New attendance incentives
Where?
James Bowie High School
When?
Start of second semester
Why?
To increase attendance rates
How?
Providing incentives
Who was quoted in the story?
No one was quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
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Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, because it associates with me
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement
In-Depth Page
Tarzan brings STC to new heights
This story was about the musical production Tarzan and about how all the cast and crew prepared so much to put on a spectacular show. There were a lot of people involved, choreographers, officers, and the cast themselves. Tarzan was one of the best shows STC has ever put on and the leads were played by Austin Hyde and Walker and Paige Bradbury and Maddy Sparks. To most of the cast, this was their last production, but most of them hope to continue theatre in college and pursue it in their career. This musical definetly opened up some doors for them, because they were passionate and strong in their leads.
Who?
Tarzan cast and crew
What?
Tarzan musical production
Where?
Bowie theatre
When?
Early spring semester
Why?
To put on an entertaining show and gain theatre experience
How?
Worked very long hours to acheive their high quality results
Who was quoted in the story?
Eryn Northcutt, Emma Haschke, Jackson Walker, Austin Hyde, Juliana Davis, Betsy Cornwell
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Hyde said, "I usually am very involved in my performances, but I am sure it is thrilling to watch, becuase it is thrilling to perform it on stage."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, it's very interesting and unique
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Photography
1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?
The portrait of the girl in "Hip-hop dancer excels with passion"
1A. Why is this your favorite?
1A. Why is this your favorite?
Becuase it is simple, well balanced, and stands out among the other photos becasue it is more "staged"
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?
Simplicity and background,
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?
The photograph of the girl taking a photograph of an object a boy is holding, it is captioned "Sugar Glider" under the "Photography business takes off" article
2A. Why is this your least favorite?
I don't think it is very strong becasue the background is very busy and there is not a good balance between the objects in the photograph
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.
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 think the most fun event to photograph would've been the Tarzan production, because there is a lot of actions and the scenery is very beautiful and vivid.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
I think that some of the photographs were very impressive while others I just did not enjoy. My favorite photographs were the Tarzan photos, basketball photos, FFA, and the pagent story. The photographs that were classroom based did not have a lot going on in them which is why I did not find them interesting.
