The Lonestar Dispatch Issue

Front Page:

On November 7th, Roberto Gomez was told that he had an inoperable tumor in his liver. The two months after he was told the sad news, Roberto remained in the hospital. After returning home, Roberto's friends and family helped him through this sad news including his students and stuff.
Who- Roberto Gomez
What- He was diagnosed with liver cancer
When- November 7th
Where- Bowie
Why- His surgery was unsuccessful
How-  Fundraisers, community organizations, friends and family
Who was quoted- Gomez's wife and daughter
Strongest quote- "It's amazing because this old man, my dad, finally discovered Facebook and he went on and within days he had hundreds of friends. People were flying in from all over the country; friends, ex-students, and co-workers,"Lauren said.
Was the lead sentence appealing- Yes, a very interesting start to the newspaper
Conclusion-  The conclusion was a statement

Student Life:

The Student Life section was about the Bowie students' outside school life. This excerpt was intended to be about the Eagle Scout Project. Many boys who start Boys scouts usually don't follow through when they get older to complete the big eagle scouts project. The ones who do finish the project realize that it was an opportunity of a lifetime.
Who- Eagle Scout Award recipients
What- Boy scouts that did the Eagle Project
When- this year
Where- Boone Elementary School and Gorzycki Middle School
Why- Boys love the challenge of the project
How- Projects take months
Who was quoted- Eagle Scout Boys
Strongest Quote- "I loved the friends I made and what I learned. I carry it with me to this day." -Jim Rouen
Was the lead sentence appealing- It was appealing to all high school students

Sports:

The Bowie Baseball team is already very excited for the upcoming season. The love of baseball from the coaches and students is very evident in the story. The family environment of the team helps the team optimistic and excited for the season and possibility of going into the playoffs.
Who- Bowie Baseball Team
What- 3 seniors have been excepted into college for baseball
When- upcoming baseball season
Where- Bowie HS, Ranger College, Blinn College, & the University of Houston
Why- Even with the excitement of colleges the season is still coming
How- The team is optimistic about playoffs
Who was quoted- Senior Chris Logan, Senior Joe Davis, Senior Logan Gray, Sophomore Matt Milliner, Coach Samuel Degelia, & Manager Sara Hughes
Strongest Quote-  "It feels pretty good to sign. As a kid i didn't think about signing, but its a blessing." - Senior Joe Davis
Was the lead sentence appealing- It was okay, not very appealing

Entertainment:

The Starlight Theatre Company put on 'Evita' for their musical. With six different actors playing the same role on stage, along with stressful rehearsals, dance numbers, and songs to learn, each person had a big role to play in this show.
Who- Starlight Theatre Company
What- The company put on the show Evita
When- January
Where- Bowie HS
Why- Through the stressful work hours and practices the show was amazing
How- Theatre arts teacher and director put it together
Who was quoted- Director Kalyn Holloway, Senior Lily Howard, Senior Morgan Martel, Junior Paige Bradbury, Sophomore Chloe Byars, & freshman maddy Sparkes
Strongest quote-  "Rehearsals have been really fun, it has been such a great experience. When everyone cooperated they were so much fun and everyone could just enjoy it." -Sparkes
Was the leading sentence appealing- Yes!

Commentary

Living in Austin is such a unique and fun place to be but the artistery can also be viewed as something bad and turning off. Specifically the graffiti around the town.
Who- people of austin
What- Graffiti around town
When- recently
Where- Austin
Why- The art is influencing to people who see it
How- The art all around austin has shown the freedom of expression
Who was quoted- NA
Strongest quote- NA
Was the leading statement appealing- yes

1. My favorite photo was one taken from Evita.
1A. That was my favorite picture because it was interesting and captured Evita very well.
1B. This picture followed lines and rule of thirds.

2. My least favorite picture was the on for Wolrd Champion hits the target.
2A. The picture was poorly taken and didn't follow mnay rules of photography.

3. I would of shot for Evita because it seems like lots of fun and very enjoyable.

4.I would rate these photos a 3 because they weren't terrible but they werent great.