As the end of the academic year draws nearer, we find ourselves both looking into the future and reflecting on the past. In the following collection of quotations, the staff of The Phoenix Inquirer reflects on their experience in the Newspaper service group.
“I felt needed and I felt like I served a purpose. It was definitely a different experience. I really liked how we could all work together, but individually at the same time.” -Lisa Green, staff writer. Joined Newspaper in the second trimester.
“I made new friends.“ -Claudia McLendon, full-year staff writer.
“I learned how it feels to be on a deadline, how not to procrastinate.” -Catherine Cianfrani, staff writer. Joined Newspaper in the second trimester.
“I helped the community a lot by entertaining with comics and informing them with a few articles. I did a lot to contribute to Newspaper and met a lot of new people.” -”Benny” Flora, full-year staff comic artist.
“I contributed new ideas and new things, and I learned that you’ll never know what you can make until you try it out.” -Ibraheem Ahmad, staff writer. Joined Newspaper in the second trimester.
”I really learned how to work together, to learn and cooperate with different personalities from mine.” -Jream Barnett-Mathews, full-year staff writer and artist.
“I have gotten better at writing and how to say stuff.” -Pierce Hayton, staff writer. Joined Newspaper in the second trimester.
“I learned that drawing is fun. I also learned not to leave your comics on the library floor.” -Dylan Mitchell, full-year staff comics artist.
“I enjoy working with people I don’t normally work with. I like writing articles and taking pictures. Everything about Newspaper is great!” -Anjali Gupta, full-year staff writer and photographer.
“We have a lot of talented writers and artists here in Newspaper, and I think getting together as a service really helped us to see how we can share those talents with the community. It was a great experience for my last year in Middle School, and I hope it continues to be a service option in the future.” -Sophie Geagan, full-year staff writer.
“I think that the newspaper service group succeeded in creating a supportive community in which students felt comfortable taking risks and thinking creatively–all in the service of our school. I can’t wait for the staff to reunite next year! We look forward to welcoming new members and sending eighth grade leaders on to the Upper School.” -Ms. Kenealy, Newspaper faculty advisor.
How do feel that your service group has contributed to the good of a community? Respond in a comment below or write to us at msnews@friendscentral.org and share your experience!