Dispatch #5

Entertainment:

Summary: Spring is the busiest season for theatre. Three shows are being performed in the Spring Shows and One Act Play (UIL) is going on. This article gives a brief explanation of what each show is about.
Who? Startlight Theatre Company
What? STC is performing so many shows during the spring.
Where? James Bowie High School\
When? Spring, 2017
Why? Spring is the busiest season for theatre
How? Spring Shows and One Act Play is going on.
Who was quoted in this story?  Hannah Huerta, Lauren Collins, Kalyn Holloway, Matthew Bosnyak, Avery Helder, Courtney Hall, Joe, Rebekah Peel, Shane Scandurra
Which quote was the strongest in your opinion?  You'll find yourself rooting for the characters, hoping they all get what they want," - Courtney Hall

The lead sentence did make me want to keep reading because I formerly acted at my middle school.
The conclusion was a quote.

Commentary- 

Summary- In this commentary piece the student explained the challenge of getting excepted into colleges. The norm has changed over the years, and it is harder to get into schools. Students have to go above and beyond, and it is worth is for how college is essential to most careers in life.
Who?-Jake Brien, high school students
What?-It is important to work hard to go to college
Where?-Bowie High school, A&M, ACC, Stanford, Harvard
When?- high school and college years
Why?- It is getting harder to be accepted into colleges, so effort is important
How?- Working hard to get to the higher level
No quotes.
The lead sentence made me want to keep reading.
The conclusion was a statement.

News:
Summary: May is coming soon, and so is prom. The Class of 2017 is having prom at the Renaissance Hotel in north Austin at the Arboretum on Asturday, May 20 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Hotel allows prom to be planned the way students want. The theme this year is "Going towards a New York City Route". The class officers have planned prom ever since freshman year.
Who? The Class of 2017
What? The seniors are currently planning out prom.
Where? James Bowie High School, prom is going to be held at the Renaissance Hotel
When?  May 20, 2017
Why? Prom is an event for seniors before they all spread apart from each other.
How? The Class of 2017 raised money for a budget for prom (raised at least $10k), and are selling tickets for $30.
Who was quoted in the story? Bridget Alvarez, Carlyn Crow, Deanna Dellana
Which quote was the strongest in your opinion? "It is a great way to end senior year before we all part ways." (Bridget Alvarez)
The lead sentence did make me want to keep reading despite I am not a senior because I have many senior friends who are excited about prom.
The conclusion was quote. 

Sports:
Summary - The Bowie High School girls' lacrosse team has been successful this year. The team bond is imporant to the girls on the team. The unique sport of lacrosse is growing in the country and at Bowie specifially. 
Who? Bowie's girls' Lacrosse teamWhat?  The team is successfulWhere? Bowie High SchoolWhen? This past lacrosse seasonWhy?The team is successful because the girls have a strong team bond.How? The girls care about each other and the sport itself.
Julia Krebs, Coach Jesse McCarthy, Luana Lopez, Veronica Cruz, Brianna Martinez, Sam Lopez and Rosa Heim.
The strongest quote was "Bowie lacrosse is a community of incredible people (players, parents, and coaches) who are truly focused on the success..." by Coach McCarthy.
The lead sentence made me want to keep reading.
The conclusion was a quote.

Front Page:

Summary: Bowie High school has chosen their new principal, Mark Robinson. Robinson is the current principal at Hudson Bend Middle School, Lake Travis ISD. He is not daunted from transitioning position from middle school to high school; he is eagerly anticipated for the change. He is also known to have a strong connection with students and has earned a privilege of being the principle of a School to Watch in 2014 and 2017. 

Who? Mark Robinson is currently the principal of Hudson Bend Middle School.
What?  Robinson is the future principal of James Bowie High School.
Where? James Bowie High School
When?  He will begin is career at Bowie during the 2017-18 school year.
Why?  Since the former principal left, Bowie had to choose a new principal.
How?  Six candidates were interviewed by the selection committee, then three final candidates were chosen (then were interviewed again); after the long process, Robinson was the best candidate.
Who was quoted in the story? Mark Robinson, Brad Lancaster, Amanda Toon, Ruth Ann Widner, Susan Leos
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?  "Through strong collaboration which includes administration, faculty, students, and the community working together as one, [we will] ensure student learning is the highest priority," (Mark Robinson)
The first sentence did make me want to keep reading because I wanted to know who was chosen to be Bowie's new principal, and why he/she was chosen.
The conclusion was a quote.

Student Life

Summary- The senior class has been working towards making a great prom night before graduation. The theme will be New York city, and the class officers have worked hard to figure out the details. Money has been raised through fundraisers and will be from tickets so that they can plan something big but not too expensive.
Who?-the senior class of Bowie, sponsor Deanna Dellana
What?-the class of 2017 prom
Where?-Bowie HS, Renaissance Hotel
When?- Saturday May 20th
Why?-The prom is a big night for seniors, so they are working on making it special
How?-The senior class has been raising money and has planned over the past few years
Bridget Alvarez, Carlyn Crow, Deanna Dellana and Lauren Noe.
The strongest quote was "It's a great way to end senior year before we all part ways" from Bridget Alvarez.
The lead sentence made me want to keep reading.
The conclusion was a quote.