Windham High School
teacher, Ryan Lowell and his first-hour journalism class invited The Windham
Eagle’s managing editor, Lorraine Glowczak, to speak and share the tricks of
the journalism trade as it relates to the Windham and Raymond communities.
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| WHS Journalism class |
Returning from February
vacation, the journalism students got the opportunity to not only hear about the
process of creating a small-town community newspaper, but also to share their
own goals and perspectives as a journalists and creative writers.
Although most of the
students in the class are taking the journalism course to meet the fine art
requirements expected of them for graduation; more than half have goals and
career ambitions that require the ability to write and communicate effectively.
Abby Lougee, a sophomore,
plans to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer. Her present area of interest is
the political and social concerns within the LBGQT community (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Trans and Queer.) Lougee is already writing about this subject matter
and has been invited to contribute to the Wedding Guide that The Windham Eagle
publishes every spring. She has agreed to write an article for that guide this
spring - to highlight issues surrounding gay marriage.
Sophomore, Liam McCusker
is one of three editors of Eagle Eyes, the high school newspaper. “I joined the
journalism class last semester because I wanted to discover a different perspective
on writing,” McCusker explained. “I also enjoy sports, so I decided to make
sports writing and editorials my focus.”
Dominique Wilson, a
senior and an editor of the school paper, is passionate about politics and has
written several editorials for Eagle Eyes regarding her perspective on
President Trump. “My thoughts on the Trump administration are one of my
greatest passions.” Wilson said.
Senior, Holden Willard
is also an editor of the school paper. A professional musician who has just
recorded his first album, Willard writes music reviews. “The Windham and
Raymond communities have a great music scene,” Willard stated. “I enjoy letting
the public know about the talented musicians and the impressive music that is
happening in our area.”
Towards the end of the
presentation, Mr. Lowell pointed out that a former journalism student and
Windham High graduate, Daniel Kilgallon still writes movie reviews for The
Windham Eagle.
“For several years now,
The Windham Eagle has given my students an excellent opportunity to get real
world writing experience and make connection in their community”, Lowell said.
“Writing well is an invaluable life skill, and The Windham Eagle has been a great
place for my young writers to develop that skill.”
Glowczak ended her
presentation by inviting the students, who want to publish their work, to send
in their article ideas to her for consideration.
The Windham Eagle is
always looking for new and fresh perspectives, so be on the lookout for one of
these talented students to be published soon.
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