Journalism

Three levels of Journalism are taught to students who enroll in this popular class. Producing the high school newspaper, The Warrior, students with skills in many different areas are chosen to work as a team by the adviser, Mrs. Diann Fugate.

The basic course explores the manner in which news is gathered and written, using a newspaper style rather than a literary style. Students are instructed in writing, layout, production and responsibilities connected with the print media, as well as the business side of producing a newspaper.

Returning students assume greater responsibilities as editors, business managers, graphic editors and photography editors. These students plan the layout and production of The Warrior.

Computer skills are essential to the layout of the paper. PageMaker is taught and used as the publication program. Ad sales are required which generate funds for the production of the paper which is printed locally at a professional web press. The Warrior has received a first place ranking for the past 3 years in the American High School Newspaper awards.