ACTION PHOTOS

Gavin Mcgee of Austin Texas goes for a mid day jog around Bowie High School. Gavin is the star athlete on the Bowie track team.

Gavin Mcgee of Austin Texas gets ready for track season with some sprints. Afterwards Gavin showed us how to jump hurdles on the Bowie track.

  Venessa Kerr dances around the Bowie tree in the courtyard. Venessa told us that she intends to try out for the Bowie dance company later this fall.

Venessa Kerr poses for her money shot at Bowie High School in Austin Texas. Afterwards she left to go study for her Physics Exam that was later on that day.

ACTION PREVIEW

Because it shows the sports team that won, it shows them celebrating, it shows there traditional ritual, it has action in it, an it takes a snapshot of a moment right before a reaction which makes it interesting to look at.

Its a fast shutter speed because its freezing the movement of the water and making it not blurry.

Yes i think its a key moment because it shows their victory and celebration as well as their ritual or tradition, no this couldn't have been planned it all works fluidly.

He used rule of thirds to position the coach well as well as making the three subjects form a symmetrical shape. He also used a fast shutter speed to freeze the action.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH STORY

WHO- The student of the month ( Madison Mcella)
WHAT-  Becoming student of the month
WHEN- This semester
WHERE- Bowie High School
WHY-  why are you student of the month
HOW- How did you do it

 Madison Mcella was recently named student of the month at James Bowie High School. When asked how she became student of the month she replied with a smile and said, "Hard Work!", her principle added, "Madison is student of the month because of two things, her grades, and the leadership she shows in every activity she participates in."
 "Becoming well respected and achieving a big accomplishment that I would be proud of is what drove me to become student of the month", explained Madison. That drive is present in almost everything Ms. Mcella does as she thrives in every class she attends.
  She's also a student who cares about her fellow classmates. When asked about what advice she would give to her peers she simply said, "To push yourselves." This leadership and encouragement makes Madison the perfect candidate for student of the month.
  "Willing and dedicated", Madison stated with a smile when questioned about the characteristics of a student of the month. "Madison holds student of the month really closely to her heart, you can tell its something she really cares about", added her mother.
  "Being dedicated and being able to push yourself to achieve your goals is what student of the month means to me." You can tell quite clearly the impact and great joy student of the month has had on Madison. When asked about its impact Madison thinks for awhile then says with a nod of assurance, "Its given me another accomplishment to be proud of."

 
 

NUT GRAPH

The nut graph is a paragraph used in journalism as a way of explaining the news value of a story. The nut graph is an important tool used in journalism, it allows the reader to know what the writer will be talking about. "Its called a nut because like the nut it contains the kernel or essential theme", explains news reporter Chip Scanlan. The Nut graph also tells why the readers should care about the story and provides a transition from the lead showing its connection to the rest of the story. Writer and editor of the Wall Street Journal Ken Wells said that the nut graph is " a paragraph that says what this whole story is about and why you should read it. Its a flag to the reader: You can decide to proceed or not, but if you read no farther, you know what that stores about." The nut graph is an essential tool used in photojournalism that allows reader to better understand the story, if used correctly the nut graph can make your article a real and well written news story.

LEARNING TO INTERVIEW/SCHOOL UNIFORMS

1) The head of the school ( or the person who had the new new rule passed)
2) The students of the school
3) The parents of the students
Questions
1) Why did you decide to change the schools dress code? (head of school)
2) How do you feel about wearing uniforms? (students)
3) How do you feel about the new uniform policy? ( parents)
4) What do you hope to achieve in making the students wear uniforms? (head of school)
5) Do you feel you have the right to tell students what they can and can't wear? (head of school)
6) Why change the dress code now? (head of school)
7) In your opinion why do you think the school changed to uniforms? (students)
8) Have you ever had an issue with your childs clothing? (parent)
9) Did you or your child ever fight about what they can and can't wear? (parents)
10) Do you think its fair of the school to make you wear a uniform? Why or Why not? (students)
11) Do you think the clothing you wear to school matters? (students)
12) Have you had problems enforcing dress code? (head of school)
13) Do you think uniforms are necessary? (head of school, students, parents)
14) Why do you think some schools make students wear uniforms? (students)
15) Do you think students should be allowed to wear whatever they want? (students, parents)
16) Do you think the new uniform policy limits self expression? (students, parents, head of school)
17) Do you think this new policy is for the best? (students, parents, head of school)
18) Are you worried about the new uniform policy? (students, head of school)
19) Do you think this policy will last? (students, parents, head of school)
20) Do you think the uniform policy will have a good or bad outcome? (students, parents, head of school)

INVERTED PYRAMID

STUDENT OF THE MONTH INTERVIEW

1) How does it feel to be student of the month?
Its a big honor
2) What people inspired you to get you where you are today?
My dad.
3) What drove you to become student of the month?
Becoming well respected and achieving a big accomplishment that I would be proud of.
4) What advice would you give other students?
To push yourselves 
5) How does one become student of the month?
Hard work.
6) What teachers helped push you to become student of the month?
My math teacher.
7) Are there other students you believe should be student of the month?
Yes
8) Was all the hard work worth it?
Yes
9) What kept you motivated?
Knowing that I would feel good about achieving a goal, and accomplishing something.
10) Was there any pressure to become student of the month?
Yes
11) Do you feel like you deserve the title of student of the month?
Yes, because of the hard work I put into it
12) Did any of your friends help you achieve your goal of becoming student of the month?
Yes
13) What do you plan on doing next?
Being an all around better person
14) What does student of the month mean to you?
Being dedicated and being able to push yourself to achieve your goals.
15) Would you describe becoming student of the month as a helpful learning experience?
Yes
16) Do you think becoming student of the month is an important achievement?
Yes
17) Do you think its important for schools to honor students of the month?
Yes
18) What characteristics would you look for in a student of the month?
Willing and dedicated
19) Would you want to become student of the month again?
Yes
20) What impact did becoming student of the month have on your life?
Gave me another accomplishment to be proud of.