A PUBLICATION OF THE CHUCK STONE PROGRAM FOR DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION AND MEDIA

2 Chuck Stone: the man who W H AT ' S inspired the program INSIDE 3-7 Profiles of student attendees 8 Diversity and stylebook entries

VOLUME ONE / JUNE 30, 2007 Pilot program a hit by ELIZABETH HUEGEL Anna Baloch AND JUSTINA WONG receives coaching from Professor Mind-opening. An interesting learning experience. Napoleon Byars Fun. on her profile These are some of the ways students described the story. Students Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in Education and received one-on- Media, held June 24 to July 1, at UNC-Chapel Hill. This one editing from is the program’s pilot year, but organizers and participants faculty during hope it’s not the last. the workshop. “I hope the program will return,” said scholastic media director Monica Hill. “The Chuck Stone Program offers a unique opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds to explore issues and media opportunities at a top-notch journalism school.” The Chuck Stone Program is designed for a diverse range of students. Of the 34 applicants, 20 students were selected from different socio-economic, religious and eth- nic backgrounds. “It was a selective process,” said assistant professor Napoleon Byars, who directed the workshop. “We looked for students with an interest in journalism and the ability to write and communicate.” The application process included an essay, a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from high school Photos By Stacey Axelrod advisers. Workshop participants lived in Granville Towers Olivia Graham, another participant whose favorite class and received special instruction from journalism profes- to offer this program.” was “How to Conduct and Interview” by Byars. sors. Students also worked on their own newspaper, The The funding provided for textbooks, meals, lodging and “I love Chapel Hill,” Graham said. “I can definitely pic- Mix, and learned about diversity. transportation. ture myself studying in the journalism school and working “The country is becoming so diverse,” said Senior The workshop days began at 8 a.m. and ended at 9 on The Daily Tar Heel.” Associate Dean Jan Yopp. “In order to cover diversity, we p.m., after which students could visit Franklin Street. The students also attended a Durham Bulls professional have to have newsrooms that reflect the complexion and Participants also sat in on newspaper budget meetings with The Daily Tar Heel The Herald-Sun baseball game, shopped at Southpoint Mall and experi- makeup of society.” and . enced campus life. The program, named for former UNC professor Chuck “It was really interesting to see a working newspaper in Students got a real picture of UNC-CH. “It’s a uni- Stone, is modeled after a three-week high school journalism progress,” said Meredith Eumont, a workshop participant. versity that truly cares about students and their welfare,” program in the early 1990s and targets rising high school “I liked seeing how they got their stories and I hope to see participant Taylor Howard said. “It’s not just outwardly seniors. A $25,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in the final product.” beautiful.” Howard plans to apply for enrollment next in Journalism Foundation funded the program. The students interacted with professors during lectures 2008. “We knew we wanted to do something to honor Stone such as “Writing Stereotypes” given by associate professor Students agreed that the program was a great success and reach out to high school students,” said Speed Hallman, Rhonda Gibson and “Ethics in Media Writing” by associate and a unique learning opportunity. “I liked the network of assistant dean for development at the School of Journalism professor Lois Boynton. friendships we made,” said participant Tiffany Thornton. and Mass Communication. “We’re very excited to be able “I’m definitely learning to become a better writer,” said Left to right: Ebonee Blackshaw and Professor Queenie Byars discuss a story. Students Viraj Doshi and Joseph Johnson work diligently to make the deadline. Kashanna Fair expressingly makes a point about stereotyping. 2 NEWS Chuck Stone His life, career reflect commitment to diversity by DESTINI BALDWIN AND ELIZABETH WANGU

Chuck Stone used an acronym to evalu- ate his stories: FEAT, which stands for “Stone was a won- fair, even-handed, accurate and thorough. Likewise, this acronym can be used to derful speaker; he describe his remarkable character and jour- nalism career. Stone was born in 1924 in a segregated always stood up hospital in St. Louis. He spent his childhood in Hartford, Conn., and attended Wesleyan for fair play for all University where he was the only black student in his class. Stone is well known for his journalistic peoples.” ALEXA ASENDORF Tampa, Fla. endeavors and continuous efforts in help- DESTINI BALDWIN ing spread diversity. Richard Cole, former Charlotte, N.C. dean and now a professor at the School AMNA BALOCH of Journalism and Mass Communication, -Dean Emeritus Raleigh, N.C. and a close friend to Stone said, “He was EBONEE BLACKSHAW always interested in diversity. If you had Richard Cole Cary, N.C. to pick one thing he was for, it was diver- CONISHA COOPER Huntersville, N.C. sity.” Stone’s love for journalism is apparent Christian Leadership Conference.” Dictionary, a raconteur is one who has wit VIRAJ DOSHI Raleigh, N.C. by his achievements. “Journalism chose Stone said he immediately declined the and skill in relating stories and anecdotes MEREDITH EUMONT me,” he often states. One of Stone’s greatest position because he didn’t want to live in interestingly. New Orleans, La. achievements was the establishment of the the South and expose his three children to As a beloved professor emeritus of the KASHANNA FAIR National Association of Black Journalists, segregation. University of North Carolina, Stone is most Washington, D.C. where he was elected its first president in Stone was a prominent civil rights activ- remembered for his charming way with OLIVIA GRAHAM 1975. ist who wrote an array of texts illustrating words and signature polka-dot bow ties that Durham, N.C. Professor Stone was also a good friend the importance of fairness and diversity. only Stone could pull off. ELIZABETH HUEGEL Raleigh, N.C. with influential people such as Malcolm “Stone was a wonderful speaker; he Just as Stone evaluated his stories using X, Martin Luther King Jr., and John F. always stood up for fair play for all peo- FEAT, the same acronym can also be used TAYLOR HOWARD Harrisburg, N.C. Kennedy. ples,” Cole said. also to evaluate and describe him. A fantas- ETHAN JACOBS “I was such a close friend of Martin When Cole was asked to describe Stone tic teacher with an easy-going personality, Matthews, N.C. Luther King Jr.,” Stone said. “After a service in one word, he was puzzled for a moment an ambassador for freedom of speech and JOSEPH JOHNSON I was offered a position by Martin, the posi- but then answered firmly, “Raconteur.” a true inspiration to all participants in the Charlotte, N.C. tion of executive director of the Southern According to the American Heritage Chuck Stone Program. ASHLEY MCBRIDE Washington, D.C. OLIVIA NELSON u DID YOU KNOW? t Oakland, Calif. u Origins of State Names. When several occasions, wished to sue the mag- technology. (DTH budget meeting) ALEX RHODES Winston-Salem, N.C. most recite the “50 Nifty United States” azine over its statements about an alleged they take for granted that the state names sex-tape of Spears and her then husband, u Daily Tar Heel Members TIFFANY THORNTON Scare Away Future Reporters. Washington, D.C. are American born. In fact, the real- Kevin Federline. The judge ruled that ELIZABETH WANGU ity is quite different. “What you find is because of her status as a public figure Students visited The Daily Tar Heel, Cary, N.C. that many are not of English origin,” and her hypersexuality, a sex tape would UNC’s student newspaper, and sat in on KAYLA WILDY Assistant Professor Paul Cuadros said. not defame her reputation. (Cathy Packer) a budget meeting. Reporters discussed Leavenworth, N.C. Cuadros names several trends. “For story ideas and updates on photos. JUSTINA WONG example, in the Midwest, you find mostly u Photojournalism. Summer Editor Clint Johnson, while Apex, N.C. There is much indigenous names, and in parts of the more to taking a picture than meets the answering questions about how time PHAREN BOWMAN AND consuming working at the DTH was, VERNON TAYLOR South and Southwest, you see Spanish eye. Photographers have to think about Counselors language names because either Spain or contrast, portrait or landscape, back- responded, “Last year’s Editor-in-Chief GRAHAM RUSSELL Mexico had inhabited those lands before ground, linear lining, and the hallowed Joseph Schwartz said he pulled in about Designer America.” (Paul Cuadros) Rule of Thirds, among other things. 80 hours a week.” Some students were STACEY AXELROD (Stacey Axelrod) apprehensive about potentially working Photographer u Innocent Until Proven Guilty. at the DTH. Most students still want The Mix was published from the u Dolphins and Sea Lions, Our to work on the publication, however. School of Journalism and Mass Britney Spears lost a libel case against Us Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill. Weekly because she was not able to prove First Line of Defense. The govern- “Actually going to The Daily Tar Heel defamation, or the fact that the informa- ment is looking for new terrorism detec- encouraged me even more to work at the Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in tion would cause her to “be held up to tors– an underwater system involving DTH,” said Elizabeth Huegel, a Chuck Education and Media Stone participant and Raleigh native. 284 Carroll Hall, CB# 3365 hatred, ridicule, or contempt.” Spears, dolphins and sea lions. Their abilities are Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3365 who expressed her sexuality publicly on apparently more advanced than modern Compiled by Amna Baloch PROFILES 3 A passion Moves changed her life Small but

by MEREDITH EUMONT She moved back to North Carolina in mighty, she for fashion the middle of the school year, so it was Destini Baldwin is always on the go, hard to integrate herself into E.E. Waddell by CONISHA COOPER whether in North Carolina or New Jersey. High School. However, with encourage- speaks out Her confidence and playful attitude cre- ment from friends and family, Baldwin ate a sense of comfort and friendship in became more comfortable in her new A self-proclaimed modern day Audrey by TIFFANY THORNTON anyone who is lucky enough to encounter home and started to make new friends. Hepburn and workaholic, Alexa Asendorf, her presence. Baldwin’s two moves forced her to 17, dreams of a life in the city equipped Baldwin, who moved to New Jersey become more outgoing and social. She Amna Baloch stands out in a crowd. with a corner office and editor’s desk at from North Carolina hopes to use those two characteristics But at 4 feet 11 ½ inches, Baloch Vogue magazine. when she was 7, con- when she travels the world after complet- has heart and spirit that are anything but It was only 18 months ago that Asendorf sidered her first move ing college. little. She is a left-handed logical thinker first became passionate about fashion and to be unexpected and A lover of the diverse cultures of with little imagination, but has courage to interested in pursuing a career in maga- sudden. “I cried every the world, Baldwin plans to travel to believe in an afterlife that is nothing short zines. Her journalism experience, however, day until I met my remote places such as Africa, Greece and of imagination. runs beyond a high school newspaper. best friend,” she said. England. In these countries, she hopes to Baloch believes her life is “a short “I don’t do school newspapers,” said Baldwin quickly uncover the beauty and splendor of these journey to God.” She dedicates her life Asendorf. grew to love New unfamiliar places. to secure her afterlife because that is her This past year at Asendorf’s school, Jersey, particularly the After traveling, Baldwin wants to live “way of life.” She lives for the time when Hillsborough High accepting attitude and the overall way of in New York City and possibly write for her life is no longer mortal. School in Tampa, Fla., life. She made many friends and traveled to a magazine like Vogue or Marie Claire, “I love to praise the school newspaper New York City often to visit family mem- maybe as a freelance writer. God at least five times was censored because bers. “I want to live a fast-paced life and I a day,” said Baloch, of a controversial story. At age 16, Baldwin was shocked to feel the only city that can keep up with who is Muslim. “I “There were statis- learn that she would be returning to North me is New York City,” Baldwin said. Her respect other reli- tics about IB versus tra- Carolina. pink hair highlights and hot pink nails gions, but personally ditional kids that broke The move was tough because Baldwin demonstrate only a trace of her creative my religion is right for it down into race. A lot did not remember much about her child- personality. me. But I accept that of people were upset hood in North Carolina and feared that Despite Baldwin’s desire for spon- not everyone has the about that,” Asendorf said. “When you’re the racial equality would be different from taneous living and extensive traveling, same beliefs.” in high school, you’re limited.” New Jersey. Baldwin missed her New she wants to eventually settle down. She Amna (peace) Noor (light) Baloch Instead of writing for a high school Jersey friends and was hesitant to make appreciates her family and values the sup- (Balochistan, a province in Pakistan) lives paper, Asendorf writes for the St. Petersburg new ones. port that her family gives. in Raleigh, N.C., and attends Needham B. Times. She is part of the X-Press Team, a Broughton High School. 12-person group of teenagers ages 13-18 “People call me ‘small but mighty’ who work on the paper under the leadership because for a short person I say things that of editor Sherry Robinson. She also partici- Blackshaw aims to be famous are just, well, surprising. Once someone pated in the Poynter Institute High School by OLIVIA GRAHAM gasped when I said ‘slaughtered,’ like Journalism Program. Like her journalistic Dressed in stylish and up-to-date cloth- they didn’t expect that to come out of my experience, Asendorf’s career goals are ing, Blackshaw defies the stereotype of a mouth.” ambitious for her age. Ebonee Blackshaw, 17, is beautiful spoiled and only child. Baloch not only has a love for her “If I could do anything, I would run and courageous. Beautiful because of the “When I was a little girl and asked my religion but also has a love for words. She Vogue magazine,” said Asendorf. “I want to way she lights up a room and courageous mother for a new Barbie I would have devotes herself to praying five times a day run Vogue because it’s more than a fashion because of her abil- to mow the lawn first in order to get it,” and to reading every night. Reading selec- magazine, it’s the Bible. If a guy being a ity to face her fears. Blackshaw said. tions range from David Sedaris’ satires to sports reporter and obsessing over basket- But what Blackshaw Blackshaw, who is a rising senior at Willa Cather’s My Antonia. This love for ball is a respectable career, then so is my really wants to be is Athens Drive High School, is beautiful words has sparked burning curiosities in obsessing over clothes and working for a famous, and she hopes inside and out and determined to make oth- their roots and origins. fashion magazine.” to achieve that goal ers feel comfortable around her. “Even though everyone said take Asendorf lives at home in Tampa, Fla., through journalism. “When I was younger I was really shy, Spanish or French, I decided to take Latin with her mom, dad and brother. The fast “I started thinking but when I got to high school I became to learn the roots of all the romance lan- paced, high style life that Asendorf dreams about journalism when more comfortable with approaching peo- guages.” of will require her to someday make the I was 6 years old,” ple,” Blackshaw said. She participates in Broughton’s Muslim move from her life-long home in Tampa Blackshaw said. “I’ve been writing poetry No one could ever break Blackshaw’s Students Association (MSA), debate team, to the big city, but she isn’t afraid. She all my life. In fact, I’ve written more than spirit. She walks with an extra step of International Club and Broughton Book is interested in attending colleges such 500 poems and collected them in journals. I confidence and has the heart of an aspiring Club. But she rarely discusses her accom- as Northwestern University, Columbia plan to have them published one day when journalist. plishments and goals. University and the University of North I’m famous.” “I’ve learned so much at this work- “There’s always someone better than Carolina at Chapel Hill. If strength is a requirement for success, shop,” Blackshaw said. “I now know how you, so why brag? Not only does she have her life together Blackshaw is well on the way to achieving to organize my writing, compose leads and “Islam teaches you values like being as for career goals, but Asendorf has also her goal. That strength was evident the day avoid using so many adjectives.” humble and how important it is. Because got her entire future mapped out. she received a phone call informing her Beyond the new jeans and high fashion you are not the best and you are never the “I want to give time to myself and that her father, who lives in Georgia, had stiletto heels, she knows that she must con- best.” become financially stable before I give my suffered from an aneurysm. tinue to work hard to achieve her goals. Baloch’s interest in language has life to someone else,” said Asendorf. “I was either going to break down or “I have always wanted to be a journalist sparked wide-ranging career interests from “I’ve always been really independent. stay positive,” Blackshaw said. “I chose ever since I was a little kid,” Blackshaw linguistics to medicine to journalism. I was really young when I decided who I to remain positive.” Blackshaw’s father, said. Judging from her performance at the But her ultimate goal in life is “not to was, ” she said. Troy McIntyre, was 37 when he was rushed Chuck Stone diversity workshop, she is worry about money. I don’t want to be One day Alexa Asendorf's name just to the hospital. She immediately flew to well on her way to becoming one. rich, but I just don’t want to be in debt.” might appear somewhere in Vogue. Georgia to be at his side. 4 PROFILES Family Doshi lends a helping hand BY JOSEPH JOHNSON congregation is mostly Hispanic. Together, paper is putting out,” said Doshi. “With the they helped teach some of the congregation tools that I am learning at this program, I inspires to speak better English. can help make Ravenscroft High School It’s hard to find many people who are as Doshi’s commitment to helping others a better newspaper—maybe even the best BY ALEXA ASENDORF confident and comfortable with themselves is evident whenever a new group of for- school newspaper in all of Raleigh.” as Viraj Doshi. Sporting his trademark eign exchange students enters his school. Journalism skills won’t be the only thing baseball cap Doshi, 17, looks directly at He does whatever he can to make sure that that Doshi plans to take back to Raleigh. The defining aspect of Conisha you and speaks with a voice that projects they are comfortable and understand their He’s learning more about diversity, too. Cooper’s life is her family, which is self-confidence. new environment. “My school is mostly white with only anything but ordinary. At age 15, Dawn “With all the peo- Just as Doshi uses his knowledge to help about five blacks and five Asian kids Harrell, Cooper’s mother, found herself ple who need help, it’s others, he hopes the Chuck Stone diversity among about 90 students,” said Doshi. pregnant while living with her parents, hard not to become workshop will help student participants do Doshi wants to take the information five sisters and eight brothers in a small involved in my com- the same. He also hopes to benefit from about diversity back to his school so that town in rural North Carolina. munity,” said Doshi. other students’ knowledge and become a students will learn to become more open to Harrell raised her daughter while Doshi is the presi- more intellectual journalist. differences. After only a few days here, he attending high school and continued dent of the Spanish As the editor of his school’s newspaper is already more accepting of others. her education until receiving a master’s Club at Ravenscroft and copy editor of the yearbook, Doshi Journalism is Doshi’s passion, and he degree in engineering. High School where he wants to help his classmates become better hopes to use it to get into college so he can “My grandma already had a lot on her is a rising junior. Club members are also journalists. pursue his dream, which includes studying hands with 14 kids and couldn’t take on committed to giving back to the community “I hope this workshop will help me to medicine or law. the responsibility of another one,” Cooper, and recently visited a local church whose become more aware of the things my news- 16, said. As a first generation college graduate, Harrell is her daughter’s inspi- Eumont’s sun still shines after the storm ration. BY DESTINI BALDWIN It’s really hard to believe that just less polishing up her G.P.A a bit and spending as By the time than two years ago this sunny, blue-eyed much time a possible with friends. Cooper was 4 years “I had never experienced any personal girl had lost everything. Her home was “I want my senior year to be really mem- old, her parents had tragedies so Hurricane Katrina came as a destroyed. Her family had to relocate to a orable and exciting,” said Eumont. called it quits. From complete shock,” said Meredith Eumont. In small town just outside of New Orleans. She’s really excited about graduating and kindergarten to the the wake of Katrina, Eumont had lost every- “It was really different from New attending college next fall, maybe joining a second grade, Cooper’s paternal grand- thing. This catastrophic ordeal made her, Orleans. The only thing to do was to go to sorority and hopefully pursuing a career in parents cared for her while her mother at only 16, re-evaluate the local Sonic.” journalism. worked toward a graduate degree. her life for what is and Having gone though such a life-altering “I’d really like to live like this crazy Though Cooper remains close to her isn’t important. event has made Eumont more accepting of exciting life before I settle down,” laughed father’s family, she sees her biological Eumont, the oldest things she doesn’t know. She’s found this Eumont. In New York Eumont would like dad and his son Terrell, 16, only a few of three children, has new security in herself as well as indepen- to pursue a career writing for a variety of times a year. always lived a shel- dence. genres. When Cooper entered the fourth tered life. Living in her “I’m more open to things now like com- “I’d like to write for tabloids like People, grade, her mother married William own comfort was all ing here. Being away from home and alone fashion magazines like Vogue but I’m also Crowder, who became her stepfather. she knew. was a really big step for me,” said Eumont. interested in politics too,” said Eumont. Crowder’s work has caused the family “I was so used to Now, two years later, Eumont and her Even though she would like to live in New to move frequently over the past few depending on people and never doing any- family are trying to move past Katrina. York, Eumont eventually hopes to move years. Up until high school, Cooper had thing by myself—I didn’t even go to the She is concentrating on her senior year at back home and have a family. never spent more than two years in the bathroom by myself,” Eumont said, laugh- The Academy of Sacred Heart, an all-girl “You always have to come back home,” same place. ing as she sipped her coffee. Catholic school. Her main concerns are said Eumont. Now happily situated at the Northwest School of the Arts focusing on the- atre, musical theatre and playing the Watch out, Katie Couric: New anchor in town flute, she is facing another looming by ELIZABETH HUEGEL tra was when she traveled to West Africa again this coming year. move. Her stepfather has spent the past to play for the ambassador and 200 young Fair’s main aspiration is to be a news two years commuting weekly between children. “It was an experience I will take anchor for either The Today Show or NBC Huntersville, N.C. and New Jersey for From the steel drums to the anchor desk, with me forever,” Fair said. news. “I love David Gregory,” Fair said. “I work. He is now seriously considering Kashanna Fair has a plan to make it hap- She explained that members of the remember going to the White House to see relocation to the Northeast. pen. orchestra held hands going back to the bus him when I was little. Cooper’s family recently expanded Fair is a rising because the young children chased after “I love news,” she said. Fair confessed with the addition of Christian, 2, and senior at Theodore them. “I felt like a rock star,” Fair said. that she watches the news at least twice a Gabriel, two weeks old. Roosevelt High School Her love for children is evident in her day, which may be rare for teenagers “It was upsetting at first because they in Washington, D.C. work as a mentor for kids with mental disabili- Aspiring to be a news anchor is not far- do need constant attention, but I’m leav- She is an active member ties. The program is referred to as “GearUp” fetched in her eyes. When she heard she was ing next year and they need our mom of her school orchestra which stands for, Gaining Early Awareness accepted to the Chuck Stone Program, Fair more,” said Cooper. program, playing the and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. was surprised because she had never worked Cooper says she considers her mother Double Second, which She said the program is challenging but this is for a newspaper desk before. in every decision and constantly strives is two steel drums with what makes it appealing to her. She has enjoyed herself and hopes to to live up to her mother’s expectations. 15 notes each. It’s a way for high school juniors and benefit from the experience by leaving with “My mom has always told me that “The program is very demanding with seniors to get involved with younger chil- a new knowledge and being recognized for each generation is supposed to be better practices two hours a day and eight hours dren to prepare them for the real world. Fair her writing. than the one before it,” said Cooper, “I during the school week,” said Fair. Saturday likes the challenge that comes along with “Diversity is not always what the eye can really take that to heart and try to make it practices start at 10 a.m. and last to 6 p.m. this responsibility, and will definitely do it see, but it’s about what the soul beholds.” reality for my family.” Her favorite experience with the orches- PROFILES 5 God major influence in her life P.R. has BY EBONEE BLACKSHAW up as a dedicated Christian, Graham is dren from disadvantaged backgrounds. She at peace with herself despite what others said that visiting with the kids is personally job appeal seem to think about her faith. She is often rewarding and so much better than just Olivia Graham actually cares about the openly praying aloud for what she wants. sending money. people she meets. Despite what others think, Graham genu- Even though Graham appears like a BY KASHANNA FAIR Being a busy reporter and selling ads inely cares about people and always looks to happy person on the surface, she has had for her school paper, contributing to church help others. Graham attends Riverside High more than her share of stress. Her father She buys Vogue, Teen Vogue, and charity functions and participating in School, where she is involved in extracur- was shot while at work last year. Seventeen every month, never missing Habitat for Humanity ricular activities. As a reporter for the school “I was shocked, and I was scared,” said a beat on the latest fashion trends. But while working a part- newspaper, she enjoys interviewing people Graham. “It was like I was in a daze.” someday, Elizabeth Huegel, 17, intends time job seem to keep as a way to meet new students. Although it took some time for the real- to make her own fashion statement. her busy. Graham’s “It gives me the opportunity to get to ity of what happened to set in, Graham If journalism doesn’t work out for simple style, soul- know people I wouldn’t usually approach chose to stay strong for her family. “It has her, Huegel plans to work in fashion ful eyes, and tomboy if I wasn’t in journalism,” she said. She shown me that I am not easily broken,” said merchandising and advertising. She is demeanor may fool doesn’t enjoy advertising as much. Graham. interested in the clothing division of you when you first “I feel as though I am not a good sales- You would never be able to tell that fashion. She says she likes putting out- encounter her sweet, person because it’s forced,” she said. someone as mellow as Graham had expe- fits together. caring personality. She is involved with Habitat for rienced anything so dramatic. Her father is Public relations has also sparked an Graham, 17, is a giving person and Humanity and will travel to Honduras to doing well now and Graham is still smiling interest with her. appreciative of what she has, but she fear- help deliver school and medical supplies. more. “I am interested in public relations lessly stands up for her beliefs. Growing Graham also works with orphans and chil- “I look to God for everything.” because it’s a job that keeps you busy, and I like being A team player on and off the court busy,” Huegel said. “I think it’s fun to BY OLIVIA NELSON as a group. I mean, we just have a lot of The only thing that matters is getting my interact with people fun,” Howard said. hands on the ball.” being a representa- Taylor Howard’s fashion sense is the As for school activities, Howard Howard now plays on her school team tive of a company. I cherry on the sundae of her well-rounded describes the Junior Civitan as a club that is and local AAU team. think I’ll represent character. “I like to shop at American “strictly community service.” Her involve- Howard was involved in Habitat for a company well.” Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch ment in the club has included fundraisers Humanity. Her mother served on the Her family has been supportive in and Forever 21,” Howard said. for battered women’s shelters and juvenile Habitat board. At the time Howard was too her endeavors so far. They have told Howard belongs diabetes. During her junior year the Junior young to participate in the program, but her her to test the waters, and whatever she to more than a dozen Civitan held a talent show to raise money mother’s spot on the board allowed her to chooses they support her. service and academic for children with diabetes. help in other ways. Huegel’s mother moved to the United extracurricular activi- “We sold bracelets, collected non perish- “I gathered toys and brought them to States from the Dominican Republic at ties and is the defini- able food items and collected toiletries.” homes,” Howard said, “I brought them age 18. She received her bachelor’s and tion of what it means Howard also belongs to the Beta Club, things like kitchen supplies too; they were master’s degrees in medicine. Her suc- to be selfless. which requires her to maintain a 3.8 GPA. going to need household items.” cess story helped Huegel become just Howard is unable She has played organized basketball Howard comes from a close-knit fam- as driven. to participate in her since the third grade. Her dad taught her to ily. She has a sister, 28, a brother, 25, and Huegel wants to share that drive church youth group dribble a ball when she was 4. a sister, 12. with others. She mentors incoming during the school week, but her time and “I can’t see myself not playing,” Howard Howard believes her sister needs a Wakefield High freshmen and helps dedication on weekends more than makes said. “When I’m playing, I feel like nothing role model. “She’s going to need a posi- them with the problems transferring up for it. else matters; my grades don’t matter, the tive influence. Why shouldn’t I be one at from middle school to high school in “We go out to dinner and go to concerts college I’m going to go to doesn’t matter. home?” Raleigh, N.C. “With the ninth grade program there’s a center which was an old Winn Talented student-athlete Jacobs sets lofty goals Dixie grocery store. They will be hav- BY ALEX RHODES Jacobs is aware of how others may view on a college roster,” said Jacobs. ing school there because the main high him. His usual attire is collared Polo shirts, Another of Jacobs’ ambitions is to be a school is overcrowded. As a peer men- Ethan Jacobs is 16 years old, well dressed casual jeans or shorts, fresh shoes and a sports columnist for ESPN on shows like tor I get to come down to the Winn and has an intriguing personality. He’s a bas- clean haircut. Around the Horn and 1st and 10. He idolizes Dixie.” ketball player and a court jester. “Looking better clothing-wise reflects on Stephen A. Smith because he’s exceptional Another activity that Huegel is During the Chuck Stone workshop Jacobs who you are,” said Jacobs. He isn’t interested and able to argue his point of view and opin- involved in is the International Thespian frequently joked with in huge shirts and baggy jeans. He thinks ions on his show Quite Frankly. Society, an organization of actors from fellow students. He by wearing collared shirts, casual jeans or “My family is pretty normal with occa- around the world. also worked hard and shorts, and fresh shoes make you look more sional arguments and disagreements,” “I have been in plays since the sev- contributed to discus- presentable to people. said Jacobs. Jacobs has two older brothers enth grade,” said Huegel. sions about diversity Jacobs is a leader too, and at 5 feet, 9 Evan, 18, and Eric, 21. Evan attends Brown With the society, she has been able to and the media. inches tall he is the point guard on the varsity University and studies engineering. advertise for their programs and plays. Jacobs is active in basketball team. He also participates on the “Evan is my best friend because I can She works together with other students the community and con- Charlotte Clippers AAU basketball team. open up to him anytime and he actually to broadcast and advertise programs to tributes by being a part His dream is to be offered a scholarship listens,” said Jacobs. Eric attends Stanford classmates. of the Youth Advisory to play basketball at the college level and University and is majoring in psychology. How does Huegel feel about this Council, Habitat for Humanity, “We the to one day play for the Cleveland Cavaliers Other than playing basketball, Jacobs generation? People” and the NAACP. alongside LeBron James. enjoys writing about current and sometimes “If we learn and accept each other A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Jacobs “I love basketball a lot and I realize that controversial sports issues so he can practice and our differences we would become resides in Charlotte, N.C. , where he is a ris- to play in the NBA and even college is a long his sport columnist skills for his school news- more active and able to better the world ing junior at Providence Day High School. shot, but I think my work ethic can land me paper, The Eagle. more than the leaders now. ” 6 PROFILES Johnson Criminal justice calls her Newspaper by ELIZABETH WANGU Seeing how determined McBride was job, diversity to pursue journalism, it was ironic that her gives back At only 17, Ashley McBride already long-term goal was to become a crimi- holds one of the most crucial positions as nal justice attorney. When asked why she her goals by VIRAJ DOSHI wanted to pursue law after college rather a leading member of her school newspaper by TAYLOR HOWARD staff at McKinley Technical High School. than continuing her studies in journalism, At first glance, Joseph Johnson II seems McBride is the editor-in-chief of her she admitted she was confused. like an intimidating figure. He wears an XL T- school newspaper and is determined and “I always wanted to be a lawyer up until “Journalism is an essential part of democ- shirt, baggy pants, gold chains and has a stern motivated to pursue a high school when I joined the newspaper racy,” said Olivia Nelson. “Journalism’s job look on his face. However, Johnson’s helpful degree in journalism. then it all changed,” she said. Although she is to open people’s eyes.” Nelson has a love nature, amicable personality and impressive McBride’s long- still wants to be an attorney, she is still cer- and devotion for journalism and diversity. achievements are at odds with the stereotype term goal is to become tain about pursuing journalism. “ … To be Nelson, 17, has a passion for journal- that goes with his outward appearance. a criminal defense a good lawyer one must have journalistic ism that did not always exist. In fact, she Johnson, 17, a native of Charlotte, is attorney. In addition to experience.” McBride is convinced that the was originally interested in public rela- an honor-roll student at E.E. Wadell High her leading role in her skills that she will acquire from journalism tions. Just this past summer Nelson attend- School. Because of his high academic school newspaper staff, will help her career as an attorney. ed a writing camp at achievement, his school allows him to she is also the co-cap- Editor-in-chief of her newspaper and Duke University and take advanced classes at nearby Central tain of her track team. co-captain of her track team, McBride is a wrote an article about Piedmont College. McBride is eager to be involved in jour- hardworking well-known leader within her how employers check “I’m taking actual nalism. “Through talking with people they school. She claims to be patient and per- applicants’ Facebook college classes, so now can persuade you into thinking in a certain sistent which are the two qualities that one and Myspace pages. I’m not as worried way … to not dismiss their views on a par- must possess to be a good leader. In fact, her work because I know what to ticular topic.” McBride said, “Being in charge, not was so effective that expect,” Johnson said. Even when McBride was asked whether being bossy and being able to listen at a some of her camp Johnson says that, she would still be willing to pursue jour- deeper and compassionate level makes me counselors were fired by attending college nalism if there was no pay in return, it was a good leader.” because of the inappropriate items found classes, he is “planning apparent that she was still eager. McBride also believes that her leader- on their pages. Nelson’s article not only for the future” because “I feel like it’s my job to tell people the ship in school will help her as a journalist opened up her community’s eyes but hers as “that’s all I have to truth and what’s out there.” McBride said and a lawyer in the future. well. She came to realize that her love for work with.” While Johnson may modestly that she loves to help others. She felt as “Being a leader means that I have people people was much deeper than just talking, claim academics is his only talent, others though informing them of their surround- skills. To be a good journalist and lawyer but she too enjoyed the writing aspect of may disagree, with good reason. ings and telling them the truth was a way in you should easily relate with people, and I communication. Johnson also actively participates and is which she could help others. can do that.” As a rising senior at Athenian High a leader in school activities. For example, School in Oakland, Calif., Nelson said, “I he recently was appointed as peer leader want to look back on it and feel like I did in his school’s Mentor/Mentee program. Sports interest feeds his writing a good job balancing everything and that I Also he was secretary for the school’s Deca made my parents proud.” Her parents will Club. by ETHAN JACOBS clubs, Humane Society and school news- have no problem seeing that she is a student However, his impressive resume is not paper. The activity that he takes the most who values her education and plays both limited to school activities. He is involved Alex Rhodes doesn’t let the negative pride in is, without a doubt, basketball. softball and runs track. in a Neighborhood Awareness group. things in life affect him. Before moving to North Carolina, Nelson’s time is also dedicated to “I want to give back to the community as A 16-year old rising senior, self- Rhodes had never played basketball. Students of Color, a club where students of much as I can,” Johnson said. described as “skinny and handsome,” Alex “I really got interested in basketball all ethnic groups come together to discuss His inspiration to do more for the com- is a talented individu- when I moved to Winston- Salem,” Rhodes current conundrums concerning minorities munity can be attributed to his participation al. He attends Ronald said. “My step-brother introduced me to the and possible remedies to problems. This in the Morehouse Leadership Program. Wilson Reagan High game.” organization is a big part of Nelson’s life Since the program emphasized the need for School, in Winston- Since picking up the game Rhodes has and she treasures her weekly meetings. African-Americans to become leaders in Salem, N.C. attained much success with his AAU team However, Nelson’s dedication does not their communities, Johnson became more Rhodes was born in the “Kappa Magic” and has become a start- stop there. She is a basic editor for her high involved in his community. Detroit, Mich., where ing guard on the varsity team at school. school’s newspaper. Her job entitles her to All of these different types of experi- he lived for eight “My relationship with basketball is straight write headings, proofread and be a recourse ences have opened up Johnson’s eyes to years. For the most love,” Rhodes said. “I don’t know what for her peers when they have trouble getting problems in his community. “At my school part, it was a time of I would do without basketball, but I can contacts for their stories. there is a lot of diversity, but it seems no getting into trouble and finding himself in imagine that I wouldn’t take care of my Speaking of jobs, Nelson does plan to one wants to accept it,” Johnson said. “For the principal’s office. However, his misbe- body the way I do.” make a career in journalism by working for example, there are gay people at my school having and troublemaking ended abruptly Journalism is second only to basketball. a newspaper. However, her overall goal in but no one wants to get to know them.” when his parents separated. A sports reporter for his school peri- life is much bigger. “I want to be com- Johnson said he’s fortunate to be chosen “I felt like it was my fault, but of course odical, The Rooster, and for a local paper, pletely and 100 percent selfless but selfish for the Chuck Stone Program where diver- it wasn’t, they just had differences” Rhodes Triad Sports Weekly, Rhodes’ writing has too,” said Nelson. sity is celebrated. Johnson initially had little said. been praised by numerous teachers. In large She wants to make a difference in the interest in journalism. In fact, his primary Those differences led him to a com- part, he feels that his success has come world by writing about topics that everyone reason for applying was to get a feel for his pletely new environment. from his extracurricular activities. “It’s a can relate to. dream college, UNC, and to see things in a “Winston-Salem was such a better place lot easier to write about sports when you “I don’t want to wake up each morning different light. to live. I wouldn’t be successful today if we are already familiar with a lot of them,” and do something for myself," said Nelson. Johnson said he benefited from the hadn’t moved,” said Rhodes. Rhodes said. “Instead I want to help others.” workshop because it introduced him to The new scene created a successful He often wonders how this journalistic As long as we are able to remain hum- journalism. environment for Rhodes. He jumped at the success has come about. ble, then our world is one step closer to Johnson is not sure about his future opportunity to be involved in numerous “I wouldn’t mind going to UNC for being a perfect society, Nelson claims. “The plans. “I’m waiting until college to make a extra-curricular activities in his town and journalism, if I can’t get a scholarship for world would be a perfect place if ignorance final decision,” he said. at school, including the Spanish and Key basketball,” Rhodes said. did not exist." PROFILES 7 Thornton outfitted for success Always by AMNA BALOCH her an advantage in the fashion world. She she faces. is Chickasaw Indian, Italian and African “Because I come from an inner city, I inquisitive Tiffany Thornton, 17, wants to run a American. think differently,” Thornton said. “Most fashion magazine one day and use her expe- “I can bring something new to the table,” people in the fashion world are very privi- rience as a journalist to reduce her depen- Thornton said. leged so they are used to being surrounded by ASHLEY MCBRIDE dency on others. Thornton, a D.C. native, complains about by fashion and they already had a head start, “Some people might be in charge of a the hypocrisy of living in the nation’s capital. but I am not that privileged.” Elizabeth Wangu, 16, is not a mall- whole corporation, but they don’t know “Living in D.C. is a contradiction because Thornton plans to keep her family in strolling, boy-chasing girl. She volun- how to run each spe- it is the capital of one of the richest nations mind once she achieves material success. teers to help the elderly, fundraises for cific task,” Thornton in the world,” Thornton said. “That is where The eighth child in a family of 15, she the Leukemia Foundation and speaks said. “I don’t want to all our political leaders live, but the educa- knows it is hard to financially maintain a Swahili. have to fully depend tion sucks.” big family. She is a member of Ladies of on somebody making When asked if she lives in downtown “I make my career decisions based on Distinction, a high school sorority that my money.” Thornton D.C., Thornton stares incredulously. how it will benefit my family,” Thornton emphasizes sisterhood and volunteer- is involved in dance, “Downtown? That is where the president said. “The whole point in me being success- ism. track, mentoring, SAT lives!” ful is to help my family.” “It is so fun helping people and we prep and was chairman Her eyes light up when she is questioned Thornton said responsibility is a double- all do it together, so it is not strenuous at of a planning commit- about career goals. “I love fashion, it is edged sword. “You just have to be patient. all,” Wangu said. tee for a national conference about teenage just like a passion!” Thornton is definitely ... I am not able to do things like go out In order to stand out in her class issues. confident about her choice for her future with friends since I am older than seven of of 400 at Athens Drive High School, She believes her mixed ancestry will give career, but she acknowledges the hardships my siblings.” Wangu maintains a high GPA and is an active member of Kayla Wildy: A not-so-bratty Army brat the Spanish Club, Key Club and the by JUSTINA WONG Wildy advises other girls not to be afraid style, Wildy releases her emotions through Choral Ensemble. to go for their football dreams. her poems. She once won a Poetry.com con- “It’s hard to bal- The “muscle” behind the Leavenworth “And don’t listen to your dads,” she joked. test with a poem entitled “Love Hurts.” ance them all, but High football team is not a guy. Kayla Wildy’s father, a U.S. Army major, is also “It’s about a girl finding out that the I’m well organized,” Wildy, 17, may be a poet and the future the reason she calls herself an “army brat." person she loves doesn’t feel the same way Wangu said. “I try CosmoGirl editor, but She has lived in Germany, Georgia, North about her,” Wildy said. to avoid procrastination." friends know not to Carolina, South Carolina and Kansas. She Wildy admits her passion for writing Although she does not write for her mess with this football treasures her overseas experiences most. poetry began during middle school while school publication, Wangu has devel- manager who dreamed Wildy not only learned the new language she lived in Germany. “I think I just wrote oped a fond interest for the craft. She is of being linebacker. but also experienced the German culture. love poems. I had a crush. He was half skeptical about everything and everyone “I just wanted to She found Germans to be more open. German,” she laughed. and she is always asking questions. The tackle people,” she “If you turn on the TV, you might see In the future, Wildy wants to be editor of Kenya native has always wanted to be a said. “I wanted to be a something you wouldn’t see in America, a magazine like CosmoGirl or Seventeen. “It lawyer, but is unsure of the life it may linebacker.” like a naked lady,” said Wildy. “Same with just seems like fun,” she said. She seeks a bring. Wildy, who lives in billboards.” balance of fun and news and believes those “All of the lawyers who I have talked Leavenworth, Kan., never expected to become Being the daughter of a military officer magazines offer it. to say their life is their job, so I’m really a football manager. also has its disadvantages, according to “They have really serious things in there, skeptical,” said Wangu. “I cannot put “I wanted to play football, but then my Wildy. With each move she faces the chal- as well as fun things,” Wildy said. work and social life over my family.” dad got really mad. He kept telling me, lenge of not only making new friends, but Wildy is currently a reporter and pho- Like many girls who have school ‘That’s not a girl’s sport so you don’t need keeping old ones. tographer for her school newspaper The and social problems, Wangu looks to to be doing that.’” To help adjust to this demanding life- Patriot. her mother and her sister for support. Whenever there is a sad moment in her family, they are there to uplift everyone. Budding cartoonist wins state competitions “They are the epitome of perfection, to by KAYLA WILDY Bull’s Eye. staff is considerably smaller than the Bull’s me,” said Wangu. As a freshman at Diamond Bar High Eye staff. Everybody had to have a story as Wangu was born in Nairobi and lived Justina Wong, 17, may come off as shy School in Southern California, she was the opposed to The Bull’s Eye staff where writ- there until she was 8. “When I came to and quiet but she keeps her focus on what only underclassman who was invited to the ing a story was a privilege. the U.S. I learned so many new things,” she enjoys doing, drawing. Staying focused Southern California Journalism Education “My most interesting story was one I Wangu said. paid off for her, and she Association write offs. While there, she covered for The Legacy,” Wong said. “It Wangu found it incredibly hard to won many awards for competed in a timed cartooning competition was about the student body president. He meet new friends and adjust to her new cartoon drawings. and won first place. She also competed in a was definitely a character and he stood out culture. “It was crazy because where I’m “One day I was in the N.C. media contest and won second place. by the way that he dressed and talked.” from everyone is like you and in the U.S. back of the class doo- When she moved from Diamond Bar, Justina started with journalism in middle everyone is so different,” said Wangu. dling when the school Calif., to Apex, N.C. it was a culture shock. school under her mother’s instruction. She Although Wangu goes back to Kenya newspaper adviser, Justina, a proud Taiwanese-American, didn’t like it but she pushed herself to try it to visit family, she still misses her friends Daniel Roubian, saw moved to a predominately white neighbor- in high school, thinking it would be differ- and the food. “It’s amazing because my drawing,” Wong hood. ent. She ended up sticking with it. we can e-mail each other or talk on the said. “He then asked Although she prides herself on being By attending the Chuck Stone diversity phone and it is just like the old days." me to do a sample caricature of Bush and Taiwanese she also doesn’t mind explaining workshop, she hopes to learn as much as she Her favorite things to eat were Kerry to show the newspaper staff. I knew her heritage to those who may be unaware can and apply her knowledge to improving samosas, mandazis and goats. Samosas they were not expecting much but I went all of where she is from. She quickly recovered The Legacy. This summer she also plans are deep-fried rolls with stuffing and out and they loved it.” from the culture shock and continued with to visit her father in California. When she Mandazis are croissant-sized pastires. That’s when she took the title of edito- her journalism career. She applied to the returns home to begin her senior year, she “When I go back, I’m looking for- rial cartoonist at her school newspaper, The school newspaper, The Legacy. The Legacy will start her first job at Chick-Fil-A. ward to eating some rolls and goat." 8 NEWS In diversity, unity thrives by OLIVIA GRAHAM AND TAYLOR HOWARD

Twenty students checked in between 3 and 5 p.m. on Sunday and within the hour of their arrival they were acting as if they had known each other for years. “It is remarkable how a group of strangers who come from different backgrounds have so much in common,” said Tiffany Thornton, 17. At one of the sessions stu- dents talked about current racial issues and their own unique experiences. One student was impressed and encouraged by his peers’ comments. “Oh my god I’m dead, these people are so deep,” said Ethan Jacobs, 16, after the session. Students in the program range from Panamanian to Austrian. “After being in this pro- gram I am going to encourage people in my school to not be Photo by Stacey Axelrod so closed minded,” Kashanna Conisha Cooper and Alexa Asendorf check word usage in AP Stylebook, given to each student to use as a resource. Fair, 17, said. All of the stu- dents agreed that this week was worthwhile, and that all of them will leave with more than they came with. Differences limited

Workshop Ethnicities Black Italian in stylebook entries French Taiwanese by MEREDITH EUMONT people’s ability to express themselves,” said On the contrary, Caucasian is the only AND ASHLEY MCBRIDE Olivia Graham, a Chuck Stone diversity entry for members of the white race. Since so Indian workshop student. many people refer to themselves differently, Cherokee Despite its prominence in the journal- “The point of using The AP Style Book there shouldn’t be restrictions on how people Kenyan ism world, The Associated Press Stylebook is to be politically correct, but in the pro- are defined. sometimes inadvertently limits ways in which cess, you are actually offending people,” said “Race is a social construct and the chang- Cuban people are classified. Alexa Asendorf, another participant in the ing stylebook is trying to follow existing Austrian There are many terms in The AP Stylebook workshop. “Society is constantly changing social structures,” Meyer said. German that classify people according to race, religion and making things that were unacceptable or “In being politically correct, you’re try- and sexuality. Many of these words have mul- crude yesterday commonplace today. ing to eliminate stereotyping, but The AP Dominican tiple synonyms, but The AP Stylebook prefers “Depending on an individual’s sexual Stylebook wants white people to be called Trinidadian certain terms to others. orientation or race, they have their own pref- Caucasian and black people to be called Panamanian “If you are part of an oppressed group, and erences as to what they want to be labeled,” black,” said Asendorf. “If you’re going to if social pressure is bad, then you will associ- Asendorf said. “The AP Stylebook should set standards, they should be equal—black Costa Rican ate with what people call you,” said Philip understand that and leave more room for and white.” Irish Meyer, Knight Professor at the UNC School personal expression and preference in writ- It is wrong to use the generic version of Filipino of Journalism. ing.” black to describe an African American when People who consider themselves “homo- Other terms in the book characterize a the formal version, Caucasian, is used to Pakistani sexual” have been identified by many names, group of people. In the 2006 edition of The describe a white person. The book advises English such as gay, lesbian and queer. AP Stylebook, it states that black is “the journalists to capitalize the term Caucasian, Hindu Indian In the 2006 edition of The Associated preferred usage for those of the Negroid or but not black. However, both terms are Press Stylebook, it is preferred that a writer black race.” proper nouns used to describe people and Vincentian use the term “gay” or “lesbian” rather than The entry also advises against using some say should be used in a similar gram- Jamaican “homosexual.” The book allows the term “Colored” because it is considered deroga- matical way. Chickasaw “homosexual” to be used only in “clinical tory in the U.S. According to the book, the “The AP Stylebook is setting a standard contexts or references to sexual activity.” term African-American should only be used for people to follow and sets the bar for politi- “There are different meanings of the word in quotations or as the name of organizations, cal correctness, but it needs to leave room for gay, and to reduce it to one usage limits but never to describe someone’s ethnicity. change,” says Asendorf.