Lone Star Dispatch - News Evaluation

FIT
Who: Student body
What: FIT (Flexible Instructional Time)
Where: Bowie High School
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Why: For students to get help in classes they're struggling with.
How: Enforcing going to FIT

FIT has been added this year to students schedules. It is a time for students to get help or catch up in classes.  Most students find it beneficial to them.

Coach Robert Deckard - Direct
Principal Stephen Kane - Direct
Madison Cooper - Direct
Scott Mayo - Direct
Meagan Hudson - Direct
Joseph Lewright - Direct

4. No opinions
5. I think the headline should have the title "FIT" in it.
6. The picture doesn't fit because I just see students standing around and not studying.

LANDERS'
Who: Volleyball coach Jason Landers
What: Fund Raiser
Where: Bowie High School
When: Oct. 26th, 10:00 a.m. Saturday
Why: Raise money to help fight cancer
How: Dress up as superhero

A fundraiser is being held for volleyball coach Jason Landers at Bowie High School. The fundraiser is to help raise money for his cancer.  Everyone can drew up as your favorite superhero and run the three mile run, one mile walk, and kid's fun run & family fun activities.

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. No art

Bands of America
Who: James Bowie High School
What: Bands of America
Where: Bands of America Austin regional
When: September 38
Why: Outstanding performance
How: An enormous amount of training

The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble placed first in the Bands of America Austin Regional. An enormous amount of training and practice was put in to gain them this award.

Madeline McBride - Direct
Jordan Sanchez - Direct
Moody Schoolar - Direct
Stephen Howard - Direct
Franco Paloma - Direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. Yes

Harding
Who: Jill Harding
How: Helped coordinate restoration efforts for the on-campus cave
When: September 16th
Where: Austin District
What: Groundwater Stewardship Award
How: Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer Conservation District met and picked the winner

4. No opinions
5. I don't think it does because the story does not focus on Harding inspiring the campus, it focuses on what she has won and why.
6. No picture

Hope4JD
Who: JD Hartman
What: JD's injury
When: October 2008
Where: not in article
Why: Was playing near the pool
How: Rushed to the hospital

John Hartman - Direct
Beth Hartman - Direct

JD Hartman suffered an injury in 2008 that has caused him to have HAI which is from lack of oxygen to the brain.  His family created the organization HOPE4JD to support children who suffer from that injury.

4. No opinions
5. I don't think it does because the article never talks about the event.
6. It fits the caption under it but not the article itself.

Debate Team
Who: Bowie Forensic Team
What: Winning Sweepstakes
When: beginning of season
Where: not said
Why: New coach
How: A new experience

The Bowie Forensic Team won 2nd in Sweepstakes at the beginning of the season.  The members are very passionate about the team and enjoy it very much.

Miguel Lozano - Direct
Jamie Godwin - Direct
Tanner Berg - Indirect
Alisa Hoban - Direct

4. I believe "debating competitions used to be populated by nerds" is an opinion.
5. It does
6.No picture

Bulldogs and Hotdogs

Who: Bowie High School
What: Bulldogs and hotdogs
Where: Bowie High School
Why: Fundraiser
How: Booths, pep rally, games, and performances
When: not said

Bulldogs and Hotdogs was a successful fundraiser this year despite the rainy weather that occurred.  The event contained a pep rally, booths and special performances.

Stephen Kane - Direct
Noe Barrios - Direct
Ethan Berdofe - Direct
Michelle Shadwick - Direct


4. No opinions
5. It should have something about the even itself and then it would be sufficient.
6. Yes

Pheed
Who: Users
What: Pheed
When: not said
Where: App Store
Why: Social Media
How: Combination of Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Tumblr, and Twitter.

A new app called Pheed is a combination of Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Tumblr, and Twitter. Most students at Bowie High School don't seem to want to convert to this new app.

Alexa Boone - Direct
Karla Castro - Direct
Ramiro Huerta - Direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. No picture

Cell Phone and Dress Code
Who: Students and teachers
What: Cell phone and dress code enforcement
When: not said
Where: Bowie High School
Why: Students and teachers different opinions on the subject
How: Examples of different situations

Teachers believe in having extra credit for not using cell phones, students believe you should only have it taken up under certain circumstances.  Students explain that the dress code for leggings should be looser because it is the style and they are the same as pants.

Jacob Blacklock - Direct
Dana Stiles - Direct
Denise Sanders - Direct
Katy Jacobs - Direct
Karla Boone - Direct
Erin Crowley - Direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. no picture