Newspaper

Newspaper

MISSION

The Coral Springs High School Colt Chronicle is to foster an appreciation for all things journalistic in nature—be it print, photo, or online journalism. Colt Chronicle staff members are entrusted with the arduous task of being the “pulse” of CSHS and generating a forum for our students, faculty members, parents, and community members.

SPONSOR

Ms. Tate

Room 1014

Email: caitlyn.tate@browardschools.com

OFFICERS (2017-2018)

Editor-in-Chief: Franchesca Seminario

News Editor: Bianca Carpenter

Opinion Editor: Natalia Wilson

Lifestyles Editor: Blake Meyer

Feature Editor: Payton Campagna

Sports Editor: Samantha Kinggard

Web Editor: Melody Arevalo

IMPORTANT CLUB INFORMATION

MEETING DATES: Honors elective held during 3^rd period on Green days.

REMINDERS and INFORMATION: Be sure to get the monthly agenda and updates at…

            Email: coltchroniclecshs@gmail.com

PARTICIPATION: New and returning staff members are required to write at least 2 articles per issue and sell 1 advertisement to a community business per quarter. Editors are required to edit the articles for their section as well as create their respective section layouts using InDesign software.

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Skills learned include: Article writing, editing, photography, InDesign software, interviewing skills, sales skills, website design, and much more!

HONORS

SENIOR CORDS: Seniors who have been in a journalism class for at least 2 years and have received all As and Bs as well as a core GPA of 3.0 are eligible to join the Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor Society. Dues are a one-time payment of $15 (payable on Coral Springs High School’s website under Online Payments) and include lifetime membership as well as a cord at graduation.

CRITERIA FOR JOINING

The student must…

Take an Introduction to Journalism class the year prior (J1 is taught by Mr. Lyons)

have attained an A or B average in previous English courses.

have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Love journalism!