ASNE Institutes train, inspire scholastic newspaper advisers
Published: August 08, 2003
Last Updated: August 08, 2003
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RESTON, Va. – As
part of an aggressive, comprehensive effort to revitalize scholastic journalism,
178 teachers
from 42
states have completed the third annual American Society of Newspaper Editors
High School Journalism Institute.
“A trained corps of enthusiastic newspaper advisers
will spark the development of student newspapers and strengthen existing
publications. We’re confident that through this effort, a diverse group of
students will discover a passion for journalism to pursue in college and
beyond,” said Peter K. Bhatia, 2003-04 ASNE president and executive editor
of The Oregonian, Portland.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation provided ASNE
with a $4.8 million grant to pursue high school journalism initiatives
from 2001-03, including the summer Institute. Three other ASNE scholastic
journalism initiatives are detailed on the following page.
For the third straight year, six accredited university
journalism schools hosted ASNE Institutes. The attendees qualified for
graduate or continuing education credits, with all key expenses (transportation,
lodging, meals, materials, tuition and credit) covered by ASNE through
the Knight grant. The 2003 host universities were:
- Ball State University, Muncie,
Ind., July 6-18.
- Hampton University, Hampton,
Va., June 15-27.
- Kent State University, Kent,
Ohio, July 6-18.
- University of Maryland,
College Park, July 13-25.
- University of South Florida,
Tampa, July 13-25.
- University of Texas at Austin,
July 6-18.
Each journalism school added its unique strengths to a
dozen journalism topics and skills workshops outlined by ASNE. Dozens of
newspaper professionals and scholastic journalism leaders partnered with
the universities, supplementing the faculty in shaping and leading the sessions.
A total of 553 teachers have gone through the Institute since its inception
in 2001.
The Institute’s overall goals are to:
-
Produce teachers who are
better informed about the operations, practices, news values and ethical
decision making in the craft of journalism.
-
Develop the writing, editing,
graphic, photography, Web
and business skills that teachers need to better advise students on how
to start or improve independent school newspapers.
-
Shift the focus of many
high school newspapers to fair and balanced news reporting and writing
rather than essay writing.
-
Instill a greater understanding
of, and appreciation for, the First Amendment.
-
Extend the learning by asking
each teacher to share their training with 10 peers.
“A free and fair scholastic press
crystallizes the meaning the First Amendment for all students. This in
turn helps schools become
vibrant communities where truth, knowledge and an exchange of views are
valued,” said Jeffrey D. Cohen, 2003-04 chair of ASNE’s High School
Journalism Committee and editor of the Houston Chronicle.
Institute recruitment includes outreach to school districts
in urban and isolated rural areas where journalism programs are under stress.
Of the 178 schools represented this year, 55 schools (31 percent) have minority
student populations of 50 percent or higher. Of the teachers, 29 (16 percent)
identified themselves as people of color.
Follow-up support is key to the
Institute’s success. In addition to the two-week training, the teachers
receive paid membership
to the Journalism Education Association, an independent national scholastic
journalism organization for teachers and advisers. Other paid memberships
include the teacher’s
state or regional scholastic press group and the Student Press Law Center.
An academic-year subscription to the teacher’s local
daily newspaper for use in the classroom is arranged, as are subscriptions
to American Journalism Review, Columbia Journalism Review and The American
Editor. Each teacher has also been provided with the building blocks of
a classroom media library, including an AP Stylebook, a primer on scholastic
press law, press ethics guides, news writing texts and a design handbook.
Application forms for teachers who wish to apply to the
2004 Institute will be mailed to high schools this fall and will be accessible
online.
The other three key components of the ASNE high school
journalism initiative are:
www.highschooljournalism.org: A Web site for students interested
in journalism, their teachers/advisers, guidance counselors and newspaper
editors. Content, which is updated several times a week, includes skills-building
exercises, sample lesson plans, a spotlight on high school newspapers across
the country, interaction with professional journalists, updates on scholastic
press freedom issues, a database of scholarships and training programs
for students and teachers and links to more than 400 university journalism
programs.
my.highschooljournalism.org:
The best and easiest way to start a school newspaper. Existing student newspapers
that go online gain
access to online search and archiving capabilities. The hosting service
is free. A one-time $25 application fee is used toward journalism materials
for the school. No special computer language skills are needed. Cut and
past methods are used to upload stories, headlines, photos and other material.
ASNE Journalism Partnerships: Daily newspapers seek out individual
high schools or school districts to jointly submit applications to ASNE
for specific projects to launch a student newspaper or improve an existing
one. Funding of up to $5,000 is available for computer hardware and software
for the school newspaper if a clear need and attainable goals are demonstrated.
Partnerships for the 2003-04 school year will be announced this month.
Applications for the 2004-05 school year will be mailed to daily newspapers
in the April 2004.
ASNE is the principal organization of the top editors
at daily newspapers throughout the Americas. Founded in 1922 as a non-profit
professional organization, ASNE focuses on the professional development
of its members and journalism-related issues, including the First Amendment,
newsroom staff diversity, journalism education, editorial innovation, journalism
credibility and the newspaper’s role in providing information necessary
to the informed practice of citizenship.
The Knight Foundation’s Journalism Program, based in
Miami, supports organizations engaged in the education of current and future
journalists.
For more information contact:
Diana Mitsu Klos
ASNE Senior Project Director
703-453-1125, dmk@asne.org
2003 ASNE High School Journalism
Institute attendees
ALABAMA
(1)
- Kerri
Dean, Catholic High School, Huntsville (Hampton University).
ALASKA
(1)
- Beth
Ann Brogan, West Anchorage High School (University of Maryland).
ARIZONA
(2)
- Mary
Sambo, Agua Fria High School, Avondale (Kent State University)
- Brian
Snyder, Millennium High School, Goodyear (University of Texas/Austin).
CALIFORNIA
(17)
- Olaina
Anderson, Torrey Pines High School, San Diego (Kent State University).
- Chalida
Anusasananan, Mt. Eden High School, Hayward (Hampton University)
- Bryan
Autz, Jordan Freshman Academy, Long Beach (University of Maryland)
- Sylvia
Dyal, Gunderson High School, San Jose (University of Maryland).
- Brian
Garner, Galt High School (Ball State University).
- Elisia
Harkins, Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks (University of Maryland).
- Les
Honig, Westminster High School (Kent State University).
- Teri
Hu, Irvington High School, Fremont (University of South Florida).
- Justi
Lange, Ramona High School, Riverside (Ball State University).
- Nancy
Martinez, Grover Cleveland High School, Reseda (University of South Florida).
- Jeri
McFadden, Vacaville Christian High School (Ball State University).
- Barbara
McQueen, Sherman Indian High School, Riverside (Ball State University).
- Joseph
Milne, Valley Center High School (University of South Florida).
- Diana
Rowland Ghazal, Anderson Union High School (Kent State University).
- Elizabeth
Sergeant, Abraham Lincoln High School, San Francisco (Hampton University).
- Marlene
Whittaker, Central Valley High School, Shasta Lake City (University of
South Florida).
- Sharon
Zoetewey, Valley Christian High School, Cerritos (Ball State University).
- In
addition, Xochilt Chavira, high school programs coordinator for the California
Chicano News Media
Association, Los Angeles, was an observer at the University of Texas/Austin
Institute.
COLORADO
(1)
- Laura
Hardman, Glenwood Springs High School (Kent State University).
CONNECTICUT
(2)
- Meredith
Adler, Waterford High School (Kent State University)
- Amy
Frayne, Fitch Senior High School, Groton (University of Maryland).
DELAWARE
(1)
- Jennifer
Bendler, Charter School Of Wilmington, Wilmington (University of Maryland).
FLORIDA
(6)
- Diana
Adams, American Heritage School, Plantation (University of South Florida)
- Elizabeth
Cardenas, Felix Varela Senior High School, Miami (University of South Florida).
- Phyllis
Levine, Lake Howell High School, Winter Park (Kent State University).
- Sean
Marcus, Chamberlain Senior High School, Tampa (University of South Florida).
- Terrie
Morris, Edgewater High School, Orlando (University of Texas/Austin).
- Teresa
Sarduy, Miami Springs Senior High School (University of South Florida).
GEORGIA
(4)
- Romona
Griffin, William H. Shaw High School, Columbus (University of South Florida)
- Jenna
Hood, Yeshira Atlanta High School (University of South Florida)
- Barbra
Stone, Burke County High School, Waynesboro (University of South Florida)
- Jonathan
Stroud, Berkmar High School, Lilburn (Ball State University).
HAWAII
(1)
- Lori
Tanaka, Kahuku High & Intermediate
School (University of Maryland).
IDAHO
(2)
- Darlene
Dyer, Wood River High School, Hailey (University of South Florida).
- David
Quinley, Jerome High School (Ball State University).
ILLINOIS
(10)
- Teena
Bolton, Gifford Street High School, Elgin (Ball State University)
- Carole
Hack, Routt Catholic High School, Jacksonville (University of Texas/Austin)
- Susan
Harrington, Normal Community High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Kyle
Higgins, Kelvyn Park High School, Chicago (University of Maryland).
- Jennifer
Legue, Rockford Christian High School (Ball State University).
- Sara
Salvato, Geneva High School (Ball State University).
- Matt
Thomas, Minooka Community High School (University of South Florida).
- Thomas
Winski, Warsaw High School (University of Maryland).
- Christopher
Wolf, St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago (Ball State University).
- Stan
Zoller, Waukegan High School (Hampton University).
INDIANA
(2)
- Misty
Barton, Muncie Southside High School (Kent State University)
- Chad
Tuley, Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis (Ball State University).
IOWA
(3)
- David
Faris, Carroll High School (University of South Florida).
- Toni
Hoffmeier, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School, Marcus (University
of Texas/Austin).
- Salli
Nichols, Storm Lake High School (Kent State University).
KANSAS
(3)
- Michael
Bowser, Deerfield High School (University of Maryland).
- Leah
Hillman, Syracuse High School (University of South Florida).
- Kim
Warren, Salina South High School (Kent State University).
LOUISIANA
(3)
- Mary
Qualey, Airline High School, Bossier City (University of South Florida)
- Nicole
Thomas, Carroll High School, Monroe (University of Texas/Austin).
- Jeff
Wilson, Jesuit High School, New Orleans (University of Texas/Austin).
MARYLAND
(6)
- Iris
Crankfield, South River Senior High School, Edgewater (University of Maryland).
- Lori
Gravley-Novello, Sandy Spring Friends School (University of South Florida).
- Mary
Grubowski, Carver Vocational-Technical High School, Baltimore (University
of Maryland).
- Shannon
Harris, St. Veronica's Academy, Baltimore (University of Maryland).
- Lori
Hlopak, Elkton High School (University of Maryland).
- Maria
Marzen, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, Dundalk (University
of Maryland).
MASSACHUSETTS
(6)
- Adeline
Bee, Attleboro High School (University of Maryland).
- Janet
Benoit, Norwell High School (University of Maryland).
- Barbara
McGuinness, William J. Dean Technical High School, Holyoke (University
of Maryland).
- Michele
Netto, Barnstable High School, Hyannis (Kent State University).
- Jeremy
Rogers, Frontier Regional High School, South Deerfield (University of South
Florida).
- Thomas
Varnum, Tyngsborough High School (Hampton University).
MICHIGAN
(2)
- Alexandria
Luttke, Berrien Springs High School (Ball State University).
- Whitney
Woods, Osborn High School, Detroit (Kent State University).
MINNESOTA
(5)
- Ellen
Austin, Cannon Falls High School (Ball State University).
- Carol
Harper, Lyle High School (Kent State University).
- Tim
Hayes, Highland Park Senior High School, St. Paul (Ball State University).
- Shirley
Morgan, Austin High School (University of Maryland).
- Michael
Scott, Hutchinson Senior High School (Ball State University).
MISSISSIPPI
(1)
- Karen
Sullivan, Brookhaven High School (University of Maryland).
MISSOURI
(4)
- Elizabeth
Condray, Salem High School (Kent State University).
- Christina
Geabhart, Oak Park High School, Kansas City (Hampton University).
- Deborah
Perry, St. Pius X High School, Kansas City (University of Texas/Austin).
- Amy
Wilson, Rolla High School (University of South Florida).
NEBRASKA
(1)
- Cathy
Davis, Hastings High School (Hampton University).
NEW
HAMPSHIRE (3)
- Carol
Downer, Winnacunnet High School, Hampton (Ball State University).
- Michelle
Neller, Goffstown Area High School (University of Maryland).
- Nancie
Stone, Pinkerton Academy, Derry (University of Texas/Austin).
NEW
JERSEY (1)
- Victoria
Bonfrisco, H. P. Becton Regional High School, East Rutherford (University
of South Florida).
NEW
MEXICO (3)
- Dee
Dee Fleming, Piedra Vista High School, Farmington (Ball State University).
- Carolynne
Knox, Ruidoso High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Laura
Russell, Moriarty High School (Ball State University).
NEW
YORK (9)
- Jennifer
Anderson, Lansing High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Andrea
Byrne, Ardsley High School (University of South Florida).
- Lance
Dillahunt, East Hampton High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Lois
Klukkert, Charlotte Valley Central School, Davenport (Kent State University).
- Ron
Martorelli, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, West Islip (Hampton
University).
- Ana
Piltawer, Francis Lewis High School, Fresh Meadows (Ball State University).
- Kimberly
Rouleau, Acquinas Institute, Rochester (Ball State University).
- Joni
Strong, John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview (University of Maryland).
- Sonya
Wingate, Monroe Academy For Business & Law,
Bronx (University of Maryland).
NORTH
CAROLINA (5)
- Martha
Gilroy, Heide Trask Senior High School, Rocky Point (University of Maryland).
- Susan
Hopkins, David W. Butler High School, Matthews (Ball State University).
- Mary
Landingham, Christ School, Arden (University of Texas/Austin).
- Amy
Lepore, Havelock High School (Hampton University).
- Laura
Moore, Pender High School, Burgaw (Hampton University).
NORTH
DAKOTA (1)
- Margaret
Townsend, Minto High School (Kent State University).
OHIO
(13)
- Karen
Ballash, Elyria High School (Kent State University).
- Mandy
Bankert, Malvern High School (Kent State University).
- Christine
Daniel, Xenia High School (Ball State University).
- Jennifer
Duncan, Hamilton High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Carole
Hlavaty, Medina High School (Ball State University).
- Roger
Jones, Huron High School (Kent State University).
- Eric
Lowery, Northwest High School, Canal Fulton (Kent State University).
- David
Schiopota, Barberton High School (Kent State University).
- Karen
Spidel, Timken High School, Canton (Kent State University).
- Luke
Wiseman, Mariemont High School, Cincinnati (Ball State University).
- Heather
Wolfe, Eastern High School, Reedsville (University of Texas/Austin).
- Angela
Wolford, Winton Woods High School, Cincinnati (Kent State University).
- Marcia
Wylie, Midpark High School, Middleburg Heights (Kent State University).
OKLAHOMA
(4)
- Carrie
Burrow, Lawton High School (Ball State University).
- Kelly
Matteson, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Oklahoma City (Ball State
University).
- Janet
Paynter, Ponca City High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Jo
Perryman, Chickasha High School (University of Texas/Austin).
OREGON
(3)
- Merna
Hall, Baker High School, Baker City (Hampton University).
- Laurie
Ross, Mazama High School, Klamath Falls (University of South Florida).
- Kristin
Turnquist, Clackamas High School (University of Maryland).
PENNSYLVANIA
(8)
- Amanda
Bollacker, Hatboro Horsham High School (University of South Florida).
- Jane
Dodson, William Penn High School, York (Kent State University).
- James
Dugan, Littlestown Senior High School (University of Maryland).
- Valerie
Kennedy, Western Beaver Junior/Senior High School, Industry (University
of Maryland).
- Mary
Kate MacKenzie, Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University, Pittsburgh (University
of South Florida).
- Michelle
Saylor, Millville High School (University of South Florida).
- Twyla
Simpkins, Chester High School (University of Maryland).
- Amy
Tolbert, Hampton High School, Allison Park (Kent State University).
RHODE
ISLAND (1)
- Nancy
Dandurand, Cumberland High School (University of South Florida).
SOUTH
CAROLINA (3)
- Amelia
Ligon, Aiken High School (University of South Florida).
- Michael
Ware, Ridge View High School, Columbia (University of Maryland).
- Kaaren
Wells, Irmo High School, Columbia (Hampton University).
SOUTH
DAKOTA (1)
- Nora
Groft, Northwestern High School, Mellette (University of South Florida).
TENNESSEE
(5)
- Richard
Baltz, Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville (Ball State University).
- Lisa
Bennett, Kingsbury High School, Memphis (Hampton University).
- Brenda
Hall, Middleton High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Lee
Ann Robins, Jackson Central-Merry High School (University of Maryland).
- Glenda
Stephens, Hendersonville High School (Kent State University).
TEXAS
(23)
- Tammy
Austin, Boswell High School, Fort Worth (Ball State University).
- Laura
Babcock, St. Agnes Academy, Houston (Kent State University).
- Alfredo
Barreiro, Veterans Memorial High School, Mission (University of Texas/Austin).
- April
Burkhardt, North Dallas High School (Hampton University).
- Carol
Countryman, Scurry-Rosser High School, Scurry (University of Texas/Austin).
- Karen
Evans, David W. Carter High School, Dallas (Hampton University).
- Mario
Garcia, McCollum High School, San Antonio (University of Texas/Austin).
- Valeria
Goad, Sinton High School (Ball State University).
- Michael
Guevara, Health Careers High School, San Antonio (Ball State University).
- Rebecca
Helmer, Concordia Lutheran High School, Tomball (University of Texas/Austin).
- Kay
Herron, Hardin High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Gerrianne
Lockhart-Walker, Loretto Academy High School, El Paso (University of Maryland).
- Stephan
Malick, West Brook High School, Beaumont (University of Texas/Austin).
- Amy
Nelson, South Hills High School, Fort Worth (University of Texas/Austin).
- Zantel
Nichols, Willowridge High School, Houston (University of Texas/Austin).
- Traci
Pedersen, South Grand Prairie - Ninth Grade Center (University of South
Florida).
- Mario
Rios, Southwest High School, San Antonio (University of Texas/Austin).
- Paula
Jo Seals, Slidell Junior/Senior High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Wallace
Sisk, Charles H. Milby High School, Houston (Ball State University).
- Caprinia
Taylor, Townview Magnet Center, Dallas (Kent State University).
- Demetria
Thomas, George Bush High School, Richmond (University of Texas/Austin).
- Chris
Thompson, MacArthur High School, San Antonio (Kent State University).
- Carol
Turner, May High School (Kent State University).
VERMONT
(1)
- Janice
Prindle, Thetford Academy (Kent State University).
VIRGINIA
(4)
- Paul
Bennett, First Colonial High School, Virginia Beach (University of Maryland)
- Jaime
Miller, York High School, Yorktown (Hampton University).
- Ana
Redstone, Open Campus High School, Virginia Beach (Hampton University).
- Gary
Smith, Hampton High School (Hampton University).
WASHINGTON
(4)
- Theresa
Bastian, Washington High School, Tacoma (Ball State University).
- Greg
McElroy, Vashon High School (University of Texas/Austin).
- Nancy
Smith, Hanford High School, Richland (University of South Florida).
- Kristine
Whipple, Kamiak High School, Mukilteo (University of Maryland).
WYOMING
(2)
- Mike
Riley, Cody High School (University of South Florida).
- Robert
Roth, Laramie High School (Hampton University).
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