When the newspaper is finished, it is rushed to the printer and then distributed to everyone in the school free. After the paper is distributed, students create new pages for our World Wide Web site, one of the oldest student sites on the Internet, building a site that is visited by people from around the world and learning about creating for the 'net at the same time. But the newspaper is more than just a class. A co-curricular activity, newspaper is also a school activity. As a member of the club, you'll be part of a group that'll work together to create something special all year long.
Newspaper is a lot of work, but it's also a good time and a great place to work with friends.
Students research, complete interviews for, write, edit and layout stories for the school's award-winning student newspaper, The Patriot Press and its World Wide Web version, The Patriot Press Online . In addition, they sell ads, handle bulk mailing, fund raising and take care of all business necessary in running the newspaper. Gain organizational and business skills running the newspaper.