For the September issue of the Rustler I wrote an article on the school boards decision to change the policy on body piercings to allow them. I contacted all of the members of the school board through an email with some questions about the change. The questions were not questioning the decision, merely asking for information.
The school board responded by discussing the email and electing Mr. Joe Sajevic, FHS Principal, to speak for them and answer my questions. I was a little disappointed because I was hoping to talk to someone other than Mr. Sajevic in order to vary my sources, Sajevic is quoted a lot in our paper.
Sajevic answered my questions very satisfactorily and my article turned out well. I was very gratefully for his help.
I think the school board was surprised a student actually asked them questions and emailed them directly. This shows that FHS students should be more vocal about what they want changed and what they think about the school.
I hear people complain about one thing or another everyday in the hallways. Stop complaining about not being able to use your cell phones or the horrible bathrooms and try to get these things changed. Everyone has a voice that should be heard, so use it.
One of the school board members did reply to email giving me props for contacting them.
"The school belongs to the students, staff and the community and if you don't speak up about what is important to you - no one will ever know," FPS School Board Member
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1 comment:
This gives a nice behind the scenes view of a high school journalist. That is a good use of the blog. I hope you continue to use your voice as a journalist to examine more issues of importance.
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