What's next?

Well, it looks like we still have quite a bit of work to do on our newspaper. Here's some ideas that we really need people to step up on and "get the story."

1. Sports: Thursday we have a huge track meet. We need pictures and interviews.
1. Golf: varsity plays at home on Thursday. I'll take pictures.
2. Softball: 24 teams will be here Friday and Saturday. We need pictures and stories.
3. Baseball: next week
2. Spirit week: yes, I know, again!!
1. There must be about 100 pictures in the folder from the assembly on Wednesday.
3. Scavenger Hunt: good job, girls. There are lots of photos in the January folder. Let's put them to good use with a theme. I thought the front page idea was good.
4. Samantha Newton: she's our 18-year-old senior with leukemia. I spoke to her and her mother yesterday. They are very willing to tell Samantha's story. I think this would be a marvelous human interest story. Both Samantha and her mom, Dara Newton, would prefer that whoever does the story email them with the questions. Then call her later if you have questions. Her email is daranewt@msn.com. This is a very delicate story. Samantha was in the hospital (on her back) for three months. She plans on attending the prom with her boyfriend Noe Vargas, and she hopes to walk with her class for graduation. The family has been through so much, and they still have a long way to go. Her mother said that Samantha will need treatments (radiation and chemo) for the next two years. If someone would like to do this (it takes courage), I have more information for you. Thanks.
5. April Fool's Day: we must print some totally fabricated stories for this day. Believe me, no matter how outrageous it is, some kids will believe it.
1. indoor windsurfing champ
2. student drafted by the NFL
3. i-pods to replace many teachers
4. rabid javelina attack student's car
5. McDowell and Booth get in fist fight over where to eat lunch
6. you get the idea.
6. We need band pictures
1. Mrs. Cleveland said first period is best for pictures.
7. Other suggestions are welcomed.
8. Writer's club Friday morning. Donuts!!

Thank you,

R.Burd
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz