The Dispatch Issue #5

News

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

On February 22, Akins High School went into lockdown procedure due to a threat to their campus. This was caused by a former student getting onto an AISD bus and making threats towards the school. When the bus arrived the former student continued to threaten, he was reported. Later, after the lockdown, no one was injured and everyone remained safe. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Bee Barto-Akins Student

Sarah Simmons-Akins teacher

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "It's critical that they speak up and that they know that we're going to appreciate wen they do talk to us"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Commentary

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

In America, school shootings are becoming more common and the topic of arming teachers is becoming a talked about topic. Many people believe teachers should not be armed because it can  be very dangerous while others think that teachers should be harmed because it will prevent students from school shootings. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? No one was quoted, the only person talking was the writer. 

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "The gun control issue is much bigger than just schools."

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Features

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

Nicholas Stamper, a former teacher at Bowie, has decided to go teach overseas to Kazakhstan. Stamper has learned so much about teaching foreign students in a foreign country but continues to miss Bowie students and staff. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Nicholas Stamper-former Bowie teacher

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Teaching abroad has been a goal of mine since I got into teaching over a decade ago"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Entertainment

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

Freshman, Alyssa Shumaker, takes time for tech theatre and speech. Shumaker has put countless hours into technical theaters and speech. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Shumaker-Subject

Ms. Huerta- Teacher

Joe Morales- Junior

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "It's kind of crazy I feel like i've been given so many opportunities this tear. 

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Athletics

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

Chimdiebube has been running since he was in second grade. He was brought up in Nigeria and hopes to make it to the olympics one day.

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Chimdiebube- Runner

Chideras mom

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I want to study that and try to go to the olympics to have a normal life"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Reviews

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

The new movie, love, simon is sure to be on e of the best movies for teenagers. It is about a 17 year old teen struggling to come out with the pressures of high school. The review about the movie is good because the people reviewing it enjoyed the humor and the lesson that can be taught in the movie. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Quotes from the movie- Simon

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I just like women you know"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

In-Depth

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

Clubs are organizations which are designed to identify students and unify students. It has been 30 years since students and staff have decided to make clubs to help students embrace themselves. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Joyce Brisco- Club sponsor

Erin Kowalik- Science teacher

Alejandro Garcia- PALS teacer

Kaiya Emmert- Junior

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Organizations are designed to identify students, to unify, and to preserve, and organizations on campus do exactly that"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

In-Depth (8-9)

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.

Recent events occurring in mass media have brought up the question of mental health and stigma. Mental illness affects millions of people around the world. 

Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story? 

Avila Dye, Mark Robinson, Susan Leos, Rudy, 

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "We tend to hide from mental illness or not admit it because of mental stigma"

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes it did. 

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

Third:

1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? My favorite picture from the entire newspaper is the picture under the heading of safety over silence.

1A. Why is this your favorite? The reason it is my favorite because it captures many emotions of the protesters who want their life to be violence free.

2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? 

2A. Why is this your least favorite?

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.

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