By: Chaireth Jones
After a whole year of The Blotter staff’s lack of male members, some have finally joined to create a more diverse setting. This year’s staff includes six boys who cant wait to bring it all to the table.
“I’m excited for the addition of more diversity on our staff, “ newspaper adviser Mrs. Christina Faulkner said. “New staff members always add a different perspective to our publications.”
Faulkner says that over the past couple of years, guys just really haven’t been that interested. She’s happy with the new addition.
“To accurately and objectively report the news of our community, a news source must be representative of the community it serves,” former journalism adviser Mrs. Suzanne Ponder said. “The Blotter should have as diverse a staff as the community it covers.”
“I want to bring more guy perspectives to the newspaper.”
Word to describe self: Special
Why did you want to join?
“I plan on being a meteorologist, so I figured this experience would help.”
Joined through journalism
“I’m hoping to bring creativity.”
Word to describe self: Charming
Why did you want to join?
“My teacher recommended me to do it, and I thought it would be fun.”
Recommended by Mrs. Ponder and Mrs. Korte
“I feel like us boys being in here will bring masculinity to the newspaper.”
Word to describe self: Diverse
“I wanted an easy class.”
First year of any journalism class.
“I want to bring more tech stuff.”
Word to describe self: Loyal
Why did you want to join newspaper?
“Since freshman year I have wanted to get better at writing, and I want to be a journalist in the future.”
Joined through journalism
“[I want to bring] A different view, finally a guy’s perspective.”
Word to describe self: Talkative
Why did you want to join?
“I wanted to join because it seems like it would be fun.”
Recommended by Mrs. Ponder
“I want to bring more stuff about sports, and a more diverse perspective on stories.”
Word to describe self: Funny
“[I wanted to be on staff] So I can put in my two cents on everything.”
Recommended by Mrs. Ponder
