Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Other High school Newspapers
1. My favorite newspaper front page was 'The Outlet'. I liked this because the quotes from what was inside the newspaper were made a part of the picture on the front page.
2. 'The Oracle' newspaper automatically caught my attention because of the picture and the text and font they used to make the cover more interesting.
3. The headline, "Gone But Never Forgotten" caught my attention along with the picture right under it. It was about a student that died earlier that year. I thought it was an interesting topic to have in a school newspaper.
4. Only one story was on the front.
5. Not many front pages only had one picture, most of them were text
6. The size of headlines, number of pictures and amount of text all varied
7. Some of them were similar to what we looked at
Headlines: a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine
Subheadlines: a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing
Photos: a photograph
Teaser: a short item, a headline, or photo with caption referring to or promoting a news article or feature on inside pages
Folios: a sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves
Captions: a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon or poster
Stories: an account of imaginary or real people and events tad for entertainment
Bylines: a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article
Infographics: a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent info or data
Masthead/staff box: the title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front or editorial page
2. 'The Oracle' newspaper automatically caught my attention because of the picture and the text and font they used to make the cover more interesting.
3. The headline, "Gone But Never Forgotten" caught my attention along with the picture right under it. It was about a student that died earlier that year. I thought it was an interesting topic to have in a school newspaper.
4. Only one story was on the front.
5. Not many front pages only had one picture, most of them were text
6. The size of headlines, number of pictures and amount of text all varied
7. Some of them were similar to what we looked at
Headlines: a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine
Subheadlines: a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing
Photos: a photograph
Teaser: a short item, a headline, or photo with caption referring to or promoting a news article or feature on inside pages
Folios: a sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves
Captions: a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon or poster
Stories: an account of imaginary or real people and events tad for entertainment
Bylines: a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article
Infographics: a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent info or data
Masthead/staff box: the title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front or editorial page
Thursday, February 12, 2015
The Lone Star Dispatch // Issue 4
Front Page
After going in for an operation to remove a tumor from his liver on November 7th, Roberto Gomez's doctors realized that the tumor was inoperable. For two months following the unsuccessful surgery, Gomez remained in the hospital to recover. After returning home, friends, family and co-workers along with students (past and present) all worked to help him and the Gomez family through this hard time.
Who: Theatre teacher, Roberto Gomez
What: Gomez was diagnosed with liver cancer
When: He went in for surgery on November 7th
Where: Bowie HS, Austin, TX
Why: After his unsuccessful surgery, Gomez's friends came from all
over to support him and his family.
How: Fundraisers, community organizations, friends, ex-students
and family all came to support the Gomez's after the surgery and recovery.
Who was quoted: Gomez's wife, Rachel Gomez, and their
daughter Lauren Gomez, were both quoted.
Strongest quote: "It's amazing because this old man, my dad, finally discovered Facebook and he went on and within days he had hundreds of friends. People were flying in from all over the country; friends, ex-students, and co-workers,"Lauren said.
Was the lead sentence appealing: Yes, a very interesting start to the piece
Conclusion: The conclusion was a statement
Student Life
Along with school responsibilities, social lives and outside of school activities, some young men make time to think about their future by participating in the Eagle Scout Project. Many boys start Boy Scouts from a young age, but very few follow through and finish strong with the huge responsibility at the end of the road; a time consuming service project for their community. The few who do finish, see that the project means more than an extra bullet point on their resume. It is an experience that gave them life-experience, and new friends.
Who: Eagle Scout Award recipients at Bowie (students: Scouller and Schiller)
What: The commitment and struggles of being both a boy scout working
on their Eagle and a student
When: This year
Where: Boone Elementary School & Gorzycki Middle School
Why: Boys love the challenge, and some find new friends just by having
the Eagle Scout Project in common
How: Most projects take months of brainstorming and planning
before they actually begin working
Who was quoted: Four Eagle Scout Award recipients at Bowie
Strongest quote: "I loved the friends I made and what I learned. I carry it with me to this day." -Jim Rouen
Was the lead sentence appealing: It was appealing to all high school students
News
On January 25, 2015, the Bowie varsity cheer team competed in the United Cheer Association (UCA) South Texas Open Championships. Despite their little experience, (this was their first year in this competition) they came in first place. As their last competition of the season, this is what the team had been preparing for since day one of practice.
Who: Bowie varsity cheer team
What: United Cheer Association (UCA) South Texas Open Championships
When: January 25, 2015
Where: UCA South Texas Open Championships
Why: Varsity won first in their first year in this competition
How: They spent 5-6 months preparing for this competition
Who was quoted: Sophmore, Brandon Hertel; Senior, Rylee Barrios; Coach Knight
Strongest quote: "As one of the better cheer teams in Texas,
when we go into a competition we're usually trying to compete with ourselves." - Coach Knight
Was the lead sentence appealing: I think they could have done a
better job with the lead sentence.
Sports
With 3 seniors signed into colleges, the Bowie baseball team is already excited for their upcoming season. Coaches and players alike have a love for baseball that is evident in this story. Though the team's chances to make it to playoffs is 50/50, the family-like environment of the team keeps them excited and optimistic for the upcoming season.
Who: Bowie baseball team, seniors Chris Logan, Kyle Gray, & Joe Davis
What: 3 seniors signed to colleges earlier this year to continue their careers in baseball
When: Upcoming baseball season
Where: Bowie HS, Ranger College, Blinn College, & the University of Houston
Why: Even with the excitement of signings, the upcoming baseball season is looming ahead
How: Even with a 50/50 shot at making playoffs, the team is optimistic
Who was quoted: Senior Chris Logan, Senior Joe Davis, Senior Logan Gray, Sophomore Matt Milliner, Coach Samuel Degelia, & Manager Sara Hughes
Strongest quote: "It feels pretty good to sign. As a kid i didn't think about signing, but its a blessing." - Senior Joe Davis
Was the lead sentence appealing: If you are friends with any of the seniors that signed, or are interested in baseball, yes the sentence was appealing. The writer could have added something more to make the reader more interested.
Entertainment
The Starlight Theatre Company put on 'Evita' for their musical. With six different actors playing the same role on stage, along with stressful rehearsals, dance numbers, and songs to learn, each person had a big role to play in this show.
Who: Starlight Theatre Company
What: The company put on the show 'Evita'
When: January
Where: Bowie HS, Starlight Theatre Company
Why: Even with stressful, hours-long rehearsals, songs, and choreography to learn, the show went splendidly
How: Theatre arts teacher & director Kalyn Holloway put it all together
Who was quoted: Director Kalyn Holloway, Senior Lily Howard, Senior Morgan Martel, Junior Paige Bradbury, Sophomore Chloe Byars, & freshman maddy Sparkes
Strongest quote: "Rehearsals have been really fun, it has been such a great experience. When everyone cooperated they were so much fun and everyone could just enjoy it." -Sparkes
Was the lead sentence appealing: Very much so!
Commentary
Living in Austin is seen as a privilege to many, and with so many artistic, unique people living in our city, it is bound to overflow onto our streets, buildings and businesses. But people that don't understand Austin's special view of graffiti, see the spray paint-art around our city as vandalization more than true artistic ability shown in public.
Who: Austinites
What: Graffiti all around our city
When: Very recently
Where: All around Austin
Why: Austinites are influenced constantly by the art and unique people around them
How: Even when people wanted to take down the famous graffiti covering the walls
of some well-known downtown areas, people of Austin rose up to to protect their city and what they believed in; freedom to express themselves
Who was quoted: N/A
Strongest quote: N/A
Was the lead sentence appealing: Yes
In-Depth
Who:
What:
When
Where:
Why:
How:
Who was quoted:
Strongest quote:
Was the lead sentence appealing:
After going in for an operation to remove a tumor from his liver on November 7th, Roberto Gomez's doctors realized that the tumor was inoperable. For two months following the unsuccessful surgery, Gomez remained in the hospital to recover. After returning home, friends, family and co-workers along with students (past and present) all worked to help him and the Gomez family through this hard time.
Who: Theatre teacher, Roberto Gomez
What: Gomez was diagnosed with liver cancer
When: He went in for surgery on November 7th
Where: Bowie HS, Austin, TX
Why: After his unsuccessful surgery, Gomez's friends came from all
over to support him and his family.
How: Fundraisers, community organizations, friends, ex-students
and family all came to support the Gomez's after the surgery and recovery.
Who was quoted: Gomez's wife, Rachel Gomez, and their
daughter Lauren Gomez, were both quoted.
Strongest quote: "It's amazing because this old man, my dad, finally discovered Facebook and he went on and within days he had hundreds of friends. People were flying in from all over the country; friends, ex-students, and co-workers,"Lauren said.
Was the lead sentence appealing: Yes, a very interesting start to the piece
Conclusion: The conclusion was a statement
Student Life
Along with school responsibilities, social lives and outside of school activities, some young men make time to think about their future by participating in the Eagle Scout Project. Many boys start Boy Scouts from a young age, but very few follow through and finish strong with the huge responsibility at the end of the road; a time consuming service project for their community. The few who do finish, see that the project means more than an extra bullet point on their resume. It is an experience that gave them life-experience, and new friends.
Who: Eagle Scout Award recipients at Bowie (students: Scouller and Schiller)
What: The commitment and struggles of being both a boy scout working
on their Eagle and a student
When: This year
Where: Boone Elementary School & Gorzycki Middle School
Why: Boys love the challenge, and some find new friends just by having
the Eagle Scout Project in common
How: Most projects take months of brainstorming and planning
before they actually begin working
Who was quoted: Four Eagle Scout Award recipients at Bowie
Strongest quote: "I loved the friends I made and what I learned. I carry it with me to this day." -Jim Rouen
Was the lead sentence appealing: It was appealing to all high school students
News
On January 25, 2015, the Bowie varsity cheer team competed in the United Cheer Association (UCA) South Texas Open Championships. Despite their little experience, (this was their first year in this competition) they came in first place. As their last competition of the season, this is what the team had been preparing for since day one of practice.
Who: Bowie varsity cheer team
What: United Cheer Association (UCA) South Texas Open Championships
When: January 25, 2015
Where: UCA South Texas Open Championships
Why: Varsity won first in their first year in this competition
How: They spent 5-6 months preparing for this competition
Who was quoted: Sophmore, Brandon Hertel; Senior, Rylee Barrios; Coach Knight
Strongest quote: "As one of the better cheer teams in Texas,
when we go into a competition we're usually trying to compete with ourselves." - Coach Knight
Was the lead sentence appealing: I think they could have done a
better job with the lead sentence.
Sports
With 3 seniors signed into colleges, the Bowie baseball team is already excited for their upcoming season. Coaches and players alike have a love for baseball that is evident in this story. Though the team's chances to make it to playoffs is 50/50, the family-like environment of the team keeps them excited and optimistic for the upcoming season.
Who: Bowie baseball team, seniors Chris Logan, Kyle Gray, & Joe Davis
What: 3 seniors signed to colleges earlier this year to continue their careers in baseball
When: Upcoming baseball season
Where: Bowie HS, Ranger College, Blinn College, & the University of Houston
Why: Even with the excitement of signings, the upcoming baseball season is looming ahead
How: Even with a 50/50 shot at making playoffs, the team is optimistic
Who was quoted: Senior Chris Logan, Senior Joe Davis, Senior Logan Gray, Sophomore Matt Milliner, Coach Samuel Degelia, & Manager Sara Hughes
Strongest quote: "It feels pretty good to sign. As a kid i didn't think about signing, but its a blessing." - Senior Joe Davis
Was the lead sentence appealing: If you are friends with any of the seniors that signed, or are interested in baseball, yes the sentence was appealing. The writer could have added something more to make the reader more interested.
Entertainment
The Starlight Theatre Company put on 'Evita' for their musical. With six different actors playing the same role on stage, along with stressful rehearsals, dance numbers, and songs to learn, each person had a big role to play in this show.
Who: Starlight Theatre Company
What: The company put on the show 'Evita'
When: January
Where: Bowie HS, Starlight Theatre Company
Why: Even with stressful, hours-long rehearsals, songs, and choreography to learn, the show went splendidly
How: Theatre arts teacher & director Kalyn Holloway put it all together
Who was quoted: Director Kalyn Holloway, Senior Lily Howard, Senior Morgan Martel, Junior Paige Bradbury, Sophomore Chloe Byars, & freshman maddy Sparkes
Strongest quote: "Rehearsals have been really fun, it has been such a great experience. When everyone cooperated they were so much fun and everyone could just enjoy it." -Sparkes
Was the lead sentence appealing: Very much so!
Commentary
Living in Austin is seen as a privilege to many, and with so many artistic, unique people living in our city, it is bound to overflow onto our streets, buildings and businesses. But people that don't understand Austin's special view of graffiti, see the spray paint-art around our city as vandalization more than true artistic ability shown in public.
Who: Austinites
What: Graffiti all around our city
When: Very recently
Where: All around Austin
Why: Austinites are influenced constantly by the art and unique people around them
How: Even when people wanted to take down the famous graffiti covering the walls
of some well-known downtown areas, people of Austin rose up to to protect their city and what they believed in; freedom to express themselves
Who was quoted: N/A
Strongest quote: N/A
Was the lead sentence appealing: Yes
In-Depth
Who:
What:
When
Where:
Why:
How:
Who was quoted:
Strongest quote:
Was the lead sentence appealing:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
10 Photography Resolutions for the New Year (5 Websites)
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| I love this picture because of how it was taken and how beautiful it looks. The snow that comes between the subject and the camera breaks up the photo and makes it a much cooler picture to look at. I love the way the model is dressed and her expression makes the picture more interesting. (Even though i think if it had been more candid it could have been a lot better.) I saw a lot of really cool pictures that i assume were taken by the author of the blog. I also read about the 10 things a photographer should do with their time. |
Great Portraits (5 websites)
http://blog.phowd.com/2014/09/7-tips-shooting-great-portrait-photographs/
On this website, I saw a lot of amazing portraits. Not only were some of them very out-of-the-box, and interesting to look at, some of them were very edited. It was really cool to be able to see the before AND after pictures of the models and how shadows alone can change how someone looks in a picture. I learned that the way you edit a picture can completely change the way the subject looks, and the way the photographer positions the subject can give them picture more depth and make it more interesting to look at.
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