Stories:
1. Raising cultural awareness with music, food, art, and alliance
Black History month is a celebration that lasts throughout the month of February to raise awareness of the importance of african americans in history. Bowie High is a very diverse school and it is essential to know about different cultures in an environment like Bowie. If people were more educated about african american culture, then it is likely that others will recognize how important they are to how the world works.
Who?
Carter G. Woodson
What?
Black History Month
Where?
Bowie High School
When?
February
Why?
To inform people of the impact African Americans make on the world in history, and today.
How?
Showing people the African American culture and history.
Who was quoted in the story?
Oluwaseun Odufuye
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?
"People should educate themselves in black history and then I think they should get the importance of staying educated, the importance of unity, of being brave, and always standing up for your rights." -Oluwaseun Odufuye
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
2. High schoolers can fall in love
High schoolers can experience love just as adults do, according to science. Teens have hormones that contribute to the feeling of love and they have just as many as adults do. But it all boils down to the respect, loyalty, and devotion some one has for some one else, because that signifies true love.
Who?
Austyn Keelty/High schoolers
What?
Love
Where?
High school
When?
It takes, on average, 88 days to fall in love.
Why?
Science can explain that teen love is just as real as adult love.
How?
Loyalty, devotion, and respect are major factor when someone is in love.
Who was quoted in the story?
Austyn Keely
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?
"Love is just one of those things where not one person can callout true/false or wrong/right, because love simply can never be copied or forced." -Austyn Keely
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
3. Senior experiences the ride of her life
Senior Celeste Hermes has had a passion for horses since she first rode one as a little girl. When she got her first horse, Frazier, she experienced obstacles that limited her and her horse. But through hard work and persistence, Celeste and Frazier continue as a team.
Who?
Celeste Hermes
What?
Equestrianism
Where?
Scissortail Hill Equestrian
When?
February 10, 2017
Why?
To recognize equestrianism as a sport
How?
The story highlights a personal connection between horse and rider, as well as the physical ability you and your horse have to have when riding.
Who was quoted in the story?
Celeste Hermes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?
"Riding has taught me to be confident."-Celeste Hermes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Photography:
A1
The cheerleaders are against a black sky, making them pop from the photo. The lighting would be perfect, except for the large light in the background interferes with the lighting slightly. The image shows what the story is about and someone could get a main idea about the article.
- Simple background and depth of field
- The cheerleaders are the main subjects.
- yes, the photo's exposure is balanced.
- The picture has a deeper depth of field because multiple layers are present.
B1
The horse and rider jumping has good lighting. The image really incorporates the bond between horse and rider mentioned in the article. The photo really supports a heartfelt story along with the determination and passion that goes with riding.
- leading lines, simple background, balance.
- Frazier and Celeste are the main subjects.
- Yes, the exposure is balanced.
- Shallow, even though shadows are evident, the background is not obviously separated from the background.
B7
The lighting is well exposed, but it would have been better if the photo was in color. The photo plays well with the theme of the story, but again, would be better if it was in color to portray the fun story.
- simple background and leading lines.
- Matthew Lane is the main subject.
- Yes, exposure is good in the photo.
- The depth of field is shallow, because the subject is the main focus with minimal layers.
A8
The lighting is mostly balanced, but I would expose the photo a little more because of the dark background. The photo ties in well with the gymnastics theme and it shows the wide range of movement when it comes to gymnastics. The photo impacts the story itself by showing the hard work gymnasts put in every day.
-rule of thirds and leading lines leading lines.
- Kate Stubbs is the main subject.
- The photo could have been more exposed to bring out the main subject.
-The picture has shallow depth of field because the background is closer to the subject.
5.
The photo is well lit, being outdoors give it great natural lighting. The sign helps show women empowerment which the story highlights.
- Balance and depth of field
- The main subject is the lady holding the sign.
- The natural light really exposes the image perfectly.
- The picture has a deeper depth of field and the fuzzy background helps bing the attention to the subject.
My favorite image is on the front cover of section B and it's the smallest picture shown.
The picture shows the connection between horse and, rider and I love this story/pictures in general because they're different.
It's my favorite because the shadows and lighting are very well balanced, and it's also well balanced and symmetrical.
My least favorite picture is on page A3 to the left.
It's my least favorite because the picture is boring to look at and it also isn't taken at the best angle.
I would like to shoot athletics photos.
Overall, the photography was good because most of them were taken at good angles and the lighting was well exposed. The low points in the photography were that some were not interesting to look at and some were not taken at a good quality.
