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Fall 2016 / Vol. XXV, No. 1 theA Publication of the Northscoop Carolina Scholastic Media Association DATES DEADLINES& Oct. 4 South-central Piedmont Regional Workshop The Charlotte Observer Oct. 13 Northwest and Southwest Regional Workshop UNC-Asheville Oct. 20 Central Carolina J-Day UNC-Chapel Hill Oct. 25 Northeast and Southeast Regional Workshop East Carolina University Nov. 10-13 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention Indianapolis Photo by Bradley Wilson Feb. 11 Chip Sweeney (left) and Julia Ryan edit news packages at the 2016 N.C. Scholastic Media Institute in June. NCSMAA Board Meeting UNC-Chapel Hill Feb. 15 Deadline for N.C. Journalist FROM ASHEVILLE TO GREENVILLE of the Year submissions Online registration for four annual, regional workshops now open Feb. 19-25 Scholastic Journalism Week Journalism advisers and students from Come and join us at one or more of the across the state are invited to attend an following events: March 15-17 CSPA Spring Convention N.C. Scholastic Media Association regional Columbia University workshop. Oct. 4 in Charlotte South-central Piedmont Regional Workshop May 1 Registration forms for all four workshops The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Deadline for NCSMA 2016 are now available online. Emphasis for each Media Contest entries in of the four will be on covering the election Oct. 13 in Asheville newspaper, radio, broadcast season. Northwest and Southwest Regional news and online news site categories Workshop Each workshop is offered by a co-hosting UNC-Asheville, Asheville May 1 university or newspaper, and cost is only Early bird registration $15 per person, including lunch. Oct. 20 in Chapel Hill deadline for NCSMI 2016 Central Carolina J-Day June 2 The four workshops cover all eight UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, co-spon- Deadline for NCSMA 2016 NCSMA regions. sored with the News & Observer Media Contest entries in yearbook and literary magazine categories For more information such as contacts Oct. 25 in Greenville and registration links, visit: Northeast and Southeast Regional Workshop June 19-22 https://ncsma.unc.edu/workshops/ East Carolina University, Greenville NCSMI 2016 Page 2 the scoop Fall 2016 the scoop Yearbook is journalism A Publication of the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Fall 2016 Vol. XXV, No. 1 Our state’s high school me- gional workshops this October. Published four times a year by the dia association proudly includes Connecting to others in the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association, all areas of student expression. state who work with student School of Media and Journalism, The most prominent among communicators can be one of UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365. them is yearbook. Yearbook the most rewarding of your Phone: (919)962-4639, (919)843-7730 or (888)562-6276 email: [email protected] journalism is, in fact, the most professional activities. website: ncsma.unc.edu prominent form of student Kudos Monica Hill, NCSMA director journalism in all of our U.S. Mark Harrison, journalism José Valle, editor high schools. Monica Hill teacher at T.C. Roberson High NCSMA Director NCSMA Officers: Yearbook classes and in Asheville, has been named President Hannah Magraw, Providence High; Vice yearbook participation help stu- Special Recognition Adviser by President for Newspaper Leah Kallam, Northwood dents hone their skills in photojournalism, Dow Jones News Fund. Translation: He High; Vice President for Yearbook Dallis Guilliams, West Henderson High; Vice President for Literary Magazine feature writing, business management, was one of the runners-up to the National Lydia Goff, Gaston Day School; Vice President for entrepreneurship, design, leadership, sto- High School Journalism Teacher of the Electronic and Online Communication Caroline rytelling and marketing. Year competition this year. This is such Bowers, T.C. Roberson High; Vice President for Visual A North Carolina teacher relatively new important national recognition of his Communication Emma Strickland, First Flight High to the field expressed concern this summer stature as a journalism teacher. Harrison NCSMAA Officers: that her school did not offer journalism. I will be recognized Nov. 12 at the National President Jan Reid, Cape Fear Academy; President- assured her that her school most certainly High School Journalism Convention in elect Traci Latta, R.J. Reynolds High; Past President Candace Brandt, Providence High; Secretary Neal did. We celebrate and encourage courses Indianapolis. Morgan, Northwood High; Vice President Newspaper such as Introduction to Journalism, as Journalism Education Association will Steve Hanf, First Flight High; Vice President Visual well as Honors Journalism options. But we present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Communication Brandy Caton, Hickory Grove also celebrate and encourage the valuable recent retirees and former NCSMAA board Christian School; Vice President Yearbook Lisa Stroud, Christ Covenant School; Vice President Electronic educational opportunity available through members Adrienne Hollifield of Charles Communication Mark Harrison, T.C. Roberson High; a yearbook journalism program. Owen (Black Mountain )High, Beth Lail of Vice President Literary Magazine Marva Hutchinson, I hope you and your scholastic media Statesville High and Robin Sawyer of First Providence High; Task Force Chair Janet Cooke, Clayton High students will join us at one of our four re- Flight (Kill Devil Hills) High. How student journalism creates future leaders As the candidates prepare to debate, develop an appreciation for ini- How we handle mistakes is and voters ready themselves for Nov. 8, the tiative and teamwork. important. Holding individual future leaders of our country are awaiting A publications adviser can conferences and group discus- instruction and guidance in our classrooms. foster a sense of responsibil- sions to solve problems can be How can participation in student media ity in staff members. Breaking constructive. Peer evaluation can develop the skills needed to run a business, down deadlines into smaller guide improvement, but public guide a group or govern? tasks—interviewing sources, humiliation discourages growth What qualities do we associate with taking photos, writing, design- and stifles productivity. Students leadership? A sense of vision, purpose and ing and editing— allows them to who can identify problems and direction. The ability to identify and set understand the layers of respon- Jan Reid solutions while respecting each goals. A respect for individual needs and sibility and the role that they NCSMAA President other are well on the path to talents. The willingness to work with and play in each. How the adviser deals with leadership. for the group. The decisiveness needed to mistakes, and how the editors and col- Expressing gratitude and rewarding ef- pursue a course of action. The recognition laborators help staff members to improve, fort are essential to staff success. Recognize of limitations and boundaries. The ability to encourages and prepares them for the next the ways that students contribute. While inspire and motivate. challenge. grades do motivate, feeling appreciated, After teaching for 38 years, I’d like to Student journalists are learning to be needed, and valued by the adviser and other share what young journalists have taught leaders and advocates. Through publica- staff members is more inspiring. Encourage me about the leadership opportunities tions, they give a voice to the voiceless, student leaders to praise and thank staff available in the classroom. identify needs and concerns, and bring to members regularly, so that when construc- Publications students learn to set goals light those issues that are dangerous if kept tive criticism is necessary, progress is and meet deadlines through brainstorm- in the dark. They learn to develop appropri- possible. ing, staff training and communicating with ate resources and contacts as they explore Who knows? The next president, CEO peers and administrators. Working both an issue, balance coverage, and present the or community leader may come out of your independently and collaboratively, they facts. class. Have a great year. Fall 2016 the scoop Page 3 Advice for keeping your staff motivated this year Being on a publication staff can create in- like they’re contributing without message blasts are another great credibly rewarding and stressful experiences. stepping on other people’s toes. technique to get information Here are some tips to keep your team focused Writing a master to-do list for out. However, be careful not to and happy, and to minimize tension. your editors makes everyone overload your staff! 1. Make your staff a family. aware of what needs to be done. 4. Support your staff. One of the best parts of working There’s also something satisfying Ordering pizza when you together in journalism is the camaraderie and stress-relieving about strik- have to stay late one day is just everyone shares for the work. Although this ing through an item on the list. one of many great strategies to will naturally develop throughout the year, In addition, develop a place for strengthen your community. you can boost this relationship early on. Or- your team to share and save files, Hannah Magraw With all the stress of creating, it ganizing staff socials can help everyone get as it allows you to store every- NCSMA President can be easy to lose sight of all the to know each other in a different context thing in an ordered fashion and reasons you love what you do. and build stronger relationships. The closer reduces the stress of multitudes of e-mails However, it’s crucial to keep telling people your publication family, the more you are all with large attachments. what they’re doing right and how much willing to help one another, the more every- 3. Communicate well. you appreciate their dedication. It goes a one cares about your product and the better Communication to and amongst your long way with new staff for an editor or an you all understand each other. An added staff is almost as important as staying adviser to recognize the good things they’re benefit beyond better journalism is having organized.