Thursday, November 21, 2013

Lone Star Dispatch Issue #2

News- Silver Stars participate in Champions 4 Children
Summary- The Bowie Silver Stars are involved in a non-profit organization called Champions 4 Children. The story talks about a little girl named Kayleigh who joined the Silver stars through the organization.
Who?- Bowie Silver Stars
What?- are involved in Champions 4 Children
Where?- James Bowie High School
When?-
Why?- To make Kayleigh happy and to help the organization
How?- Kayleigh asked if she could join the Silver Stars and they accepted
Who was quoted in the story? 
Silver Star director Jennifer Dawson
Team Captain Maddie Hacking
Freshman Corin Taylor
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I think the Silver Stars have helped her by lifting her spirits, and giving her hope that they will find help for her undiagnosed diseases", Jennifer Dawson.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote

Commentary-New bill changes testing requirements
Summary- This story is about the House Bill Five (HB5). Which is a bill that will change the graduation requirements for students. The story goes into some problems this might have and some solutions.
Who? Law makers
What? Changed the graduation requirements
Where? Texas
When? 2014-2015
Why?
How? Changing graduation requirements
Who was quoted in the story? Chief School Officer Paul Cruz
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Students who start 9th grade in the fall of 2014 and thereafter must meet the new graduation plan requirements outlined in what is called the Foundation High School Program"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement

Student Life- Twitter fun turns into double dare
Summary- Sophomore Tyler Hudson made a bet on a social network site. When he lost the bet he jumped off Town Lake bridge into the cold water below.
Who? Tyler Hudson
What? Made a bet
Where?On Instagram
When? October 14th
Why? Made a bet with some friends
How?
Who was quoted in the story? Tyler Hudson
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I started regretting my tweet as it got closer and closer and then when i was at four hundred I just started planning it out so I wouldn't get arrested."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement

Entertainment- STC brings shows to kids
Summary-Starlight Theatre Company offers and senior directors make shows for children. The story then follow Christian Haddad and talks about his production.
Who? Starlight Theatre Company
What? are having shows for children
Where? Bowie auditorium
When? November 14-16
Why? To show how the seniors have progressed
How? Making and performing their own shows.
Who was quoted in the story?
Senior Christian Haddad
Sully Dildine
Theatre Teacher Kalyn Holloway
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?" I have full confidence of the students in the company. I think they have gained knowledge that they need from class with us and that they've made great decisions with their children shows"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statements
Trends and Culinary- Culinary cooks up bake sale goodies
Summary-  The bowie culinary students talk about the bake sale that took place at bowie. They go into some details about the day.
Who? Bowie Culinary Students
What? Had a Bake sale
Where? James Bowie High School
When? October 25th
Why? 14th Annual Bulldog Bakery
How? sold baked goods
Who was quoted in the story?
Junior Katelyn Ruel 
Junior Ciara Ruiz
Senior Elena Granados
Chef Richard Winemiller
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? " The week we spent baking in the kitchen was probably the most exciting and high energized week ever."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote

Sports- Famous number retired
Summary-  Former Bowie student Michael Griffin retires his jersey.
Who? -Michael Griffin
What? - retired his Jersey
Where?- Burger Stadium
When?-
Why?- He had the time
How?- At burger stadium at the akins game
Who was quoted in the story? Robert Griffin
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Man, it's a big honor, especially since they have been doing real well they only lost one game so far,"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement

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