Springfield High School - Resume Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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.

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However, turning from subjects closest to the school organization, we must not neglect the commercial phase of journalism. Perhaps no other factor is so important, such a necessity, as the modern newspaper. The newspaper, as it is known today, did not reach its peak of influence and efficiency until the latter part of the nineteenth century but since that time has steadily increased in influence, in government, in politics, and public opinion. ln general, the most important duty of the newspaper is to present the news in world-wide coverage, taking as its field the city, county, state, nation, and the world at large. It is indeed wonderful that an indi- vidual can read in the evening newspaper of events that have taken place in the world that day. Such proximity of news should undoubtedly increase the intelligence and knowledge of the individual. For the newspaper to have its complete and beneficial effect, it must be free to express and make known the news as it appears and be free to express its own views. The newspaper is an asset in any A XZ? xf v biw ? A tltr t Q X ,f4fW lf if , , . 9 if 125 Eg -4 'Y' , 7 , Q .Y f ' - 'I. N-- q 'T'- 'Z ? c - -lg -- 1 i ' -Li J f ' - ' i 4 ' 1 -5 .. +?-,.,..' f , ' 1-- .. ' 1' -1 .' Q ' . s , A - .. J - -- , 7 1 -f g ' -I . , ' Q - N2 ' , ww J '-i-. :L Y Y... , 1- . , A - ..-i i f f 5 ig ll 1:-az Y 7: ' ' - --,. iv .'-1-4- f- . 4-Q' ' 51' --..,.. ' Tl. 2 4 .7 v T, g - f ' ' , gs. ' 'j Qi ' .f-gf 1 - ffm'-24 y 'ine F 1 - - ' ', , ' L , - 5 4 Y YE .4 T 5, - ,413 ' Q 'i- v - ..- ?, 1' , W fl Q 5 if 9- f a- 'af Y, 3 i-- Q4 , '+ 'fi Y - L ,4 Q i4 e1 . . is W?-E: i country, but it gains added significance in a democracy. A free, virtuous, and enlight- ened newspaper is a necessity in such a government as ours. Another important branch of the jour- nalistic field is the periodical or magazine. The magazine serves a useful purpose by somewhat counter-balancing the sometimes radical nature of the newspapers. Usually the magazine prints the story in somewhat condensed form expressing certain authors' viewpoints on the subject. During the last five years, Radio has grown from its infancy and become one of the most important journalistic agencies of the world today. While American newspa- pers have filled a very important niche in the lives of the American people, each home is now becoming a miniature newsroom through the influence of Radio.