Springfield High School - Resume Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Admiring the memorial of jonathan Fairbanks Hey down there. Rush hour in the library. Ye Olde Gym. 122

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ICURNALISM NE of the newest, most significant types of publications in American journalism is the school newspaper. ln the last twenty years it has become a vital part of school life both in high school and in college. Of course such activities as a school newspaper must be extra-curricular, and the staffs of such publications are composed of students who desire to receive the excellent training provided by journalism who are willing to give extra time outside of their regular school routine. The main purpose of the school news- paper is to serve the student body. ln schools of large enrollment where assemblies are difficult to have, the school paper pre- sents the school affairs and offers recogni- tion for outstanding work. The school paper is a vital factor in shaping the policies and molding the opinions of the student body. The newspaper contributes to the cause of keeping alive school spirit, so necessary for the complete benefit of the school, its facul- ty. and student body as a whole. f. - ii- -:-lxi ' .111 f 124 Another beneficial influence of the school publication is the training it provides. A school journalist, properly trained, can later apply that training as a means of gain- ing a livelihood later in life. The journalist also learns many new principles and forms opinions that will serve as guides in the future. Many professional journalists could add to their store of knowledge if they would take heed to some of the opinions voiced in school publications by young, aspiring journalists. However, the publication of a school paper includes more than writing. Many fields are offered for training: the circula- tion of a newspaper is all important. The school paper must be financed and adver- tising sold to business concerns of cities, providing valuable training for salesman- ship. Art is becoming an important factor in newspaper work. The taking of pictures and the making of cuts is only a small part of the work assigned to an artist on the staff of a newspaper. The artist must strive to- ward a balance of the various pages of the publication. The reporter on a newspaper is an integral member of the staff. Another phase of journalism in the school and college is the year book. Al- though it is often assumed that the newspa- per and year book are alien: close examina- tion will tend to dissipate such beliefs. The main difference is that the newspaper pre- sents the school's news and activities week by week while the year book presents the school news in complete, composite form, once a year. So, a salute to the school journalist for his fine work, and may the school pay fit tribute to his efforts to present the school news as it should be presented.