Lone Star Dispatch #4

Sports:
The Bensons inspire others on campus. Mr. Benson speaks to youth across the nation about his troubled childhood and inspires them to power through their current situation. Mrs. Benson is the coach of several teams and inspires her athletes to have integrity and work hard.
Who: The Bensons
What: They motivate and educate students and athletes
When: Reoccuring
Where: Bowie and student camps
Why: To help others, out of generosity
How: With uplifting advice and relaxed attitudes
Quoted: Amber Lotz, Kacy Benson, Vickie Benson, Kianna Ray, Jamie Lankes,
Strongest Quote: "Reflecting on his past, I walkways have snacks in my office because of a story he tells about wen he didn't have any food at home." -Vickie Benson
Intro sentence: Yes, the intro sentence made me want to keep reading because it is interesting and I have heard him speak dozens of times, and even spoken on stage with him once.
Conclusion: Quote

Front Page: 
Incentives will now be offered if certain students meet the requirements. These incentives include painted parking spots for seniors and off-periods. Although many students think the incentives were created for the school to make more money and will be problematic, the motivation can improve the school's attendance rates and grades.
Who: Bowie students
What: incentives are now offered to students with good attendance
When: starting this spring
Why: to boost attendance rates
Where: Bowie and AISD
How: some students do not like the new policies, but the incentives can give students motivation to attend school
Quoted: Grace Little, Madison Little, Mason Kendrick, Ruth Widner, Lauryn Kendrick
Best quote: "We are simply trying to help students want to come to school" -Ruth Widner
Intro: The introduction sentence accurately summarizes the article but is not interesting.
Conclusion: Quote
Student Life:
Mikaela Lyles makes vines about relatable teenage problems. Many students enjoy watching vine videos for entertainment. Lyles loves making funny videos that many students campus enjoy watching.
Who: Mikaela Lyles
What: Makes vine videos
Where: At her house and other locations
Why: She likes to entertain people and make them laugh
When: Now
How: She spreads her jokes using social media videos
Quoted: Mikaela Lyles, Bryan Feamster, Vicki Hebert, Sahaj Mann, Samantha Jimenez
Best Quote: "Try it out, and you'll love it like I do." -Lyles
Intro: The intro sentence is interesting but doesn't really make me want to read on because the article isn't really interesting to me.
Conclusion: statement
Main Story:
The STC performed the musical Tarzan. Students in all 4 greased were able to perform and hundreds of people cam rout to watch. The STC spent months preparing and rehearsing.
Who: The Starlight Theater Company
What: The school musical
When: The past 3 months
Why: to share their passion and talent
How: With help of directors, teachers, and talent.
Quoted: Erynn Northcutt, Emma Hashcke, Jackson Walker, Austin Hyde, Juliana Davis, Maddy Sparkes, Paige Bradbury, Betsy Cornwell
Best Quote: "This show has really shown me  what hard work is,  and I have worked so hard. It's amazing to see the rewards of this."
Intro:The intro hooked me because I went and saw Tarzan and want to read more.
Conclusion:Quote
News:
The JBHSOPE is going to nationals this year. This requires heavy planning and financial sacrifice. Students and directors have been working very hard to prepare the band for the competition.
Who: James Bowie HS Outdoor Performing Ensemble
What: are competing in the national competition
Why: They are good and want to win
Where: Indianapolis
When: November 2016
How: They are traveling with a company that arranges trips with large student groups
Quoted: Kim Shuttlesworth, Caroline Garcia, Adam Dinkins, Maya Webb, Allison Yetter
Best Quote: "It's such a beautiful thing to be apart of this production" -Allison Yetter
Intro: The introduction accurately summarizes the article and draws in the reader's attention
Conclusion: quote
Commentary:
The new attendance policy has many pro's and con's. Some students think that it will motivate them to attend school and improve attendance rates. others believe it is an act for money and will cause many confusion. Some say the plan is not very well thought out.
Who: Bowie students
When: starting now
Why: attendance rates are poor
What: incentives are offered to students with good attendance
Where: Bowie and AISD
How: attendance will be monitered
Quoted: None
Best Quote: none
Intro: the introductions are interesting enough to pull the reader in
Conclusion: statement
Entertainment
The Bowie Steel Drum Ensemble has been performing for per 18 years. They perform in clinics and concerts. They travelled to San Antonio for the PASIC convention.
Who: Bowie Steel Drum Ensemble
What: Went to the PASIC Convention
When: This year
Where: San Antonio, Bowie
Why: The founder had connections
How: They practice in class
Quoted:Amy Suggs, Crosby Lagrone, Jake Wohleb
Best Quote: "They're really lucky to have been given such a great opportunity" -Crosby Lagrone
Intro: No, the introduction is boring.
Conclusion: Quote

My favorite photo is the pageant picture because they have a nice landscape. Siplicity and ule of thirds are evident.

My least favorite photo in the paper is the silver stars one because the background is blurry.

Overall, the photography in this issue is strong. Most of the pictures are in focus, relevant, creative, and show the rules of composition.