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The end of the 2010-2011 school year is close and although many seniors at Eastview High School already have their plans for next year, many Juniors don’t. This is the beginning for them, where they will start to look at colleges or post secondary options. But, for those who are continuing their education after high school, the biggest question becomes, where? No longer are we herded like cows to the school our house falls in; now we get a choice. For many this is one of the hardest choices to make. However, let’s focus on one problem that many students have to face, a private or public school.

Although there are benefits to both kinds of schools, there are also downfalls. Private school can have nicer food and be more up to date. However, do they really provide a better education? Or are they just glitzing up their school to create an illusion of spending more money on a private school will give you a better experience and education.

Then again, public schools are not always as nice as private schools are. But, the fact that you can go to a public school for a fraction of the cost of the private school really helps in the end. Norbert Dziekan likes to think of it as, “You go to school to get an education, to get a better job. You do not go to school to be in debt the rest of your life. Going to college is an experience but you still want to be able to live your life after that.”

The truth is college only lasts for a little while, then after that you spend the rest of your life in a career that you have studied for and paying off old loans. After college there are going to be new expenses, and if our debt is so high from college it could haunt us.

So, even though it seems far away, when those juniors graduate they will have to make an important decision. Choosing a private school will provide an experience but with an unforeseen cost. So start thinking about the future, after college. Picking a public school can still give the experience of college life, but with a smaller cost for an education, and that’s smart.

Draft

The end of the 2010-2011 school year is close and although many seniors at Eastview High School already have their plans for next year, many Juniors don’t. This is the beginning for them, where they will start to look at colleges or after school options. But, for those who are continuing their education after high school, the biggest question becomes, where? No longer are we herded like cows to the school our house falls in; now we get a choice. For many this is one of the hardest questions to answer. However, let’s focus on one problem that many students have to face, a private or public school.   Although there are benefits to both kinds of schools, there are also downfalls. Private school can be nicer food wise and up keep wise. However, do they really provide a better education? Or are they just glitzing up their school to create an illusion of spending more money on a private school will give you a better experience and education.   Then again, public schools are not always as nice as private schools are. But, the fact that you can go to a public school for a fraction of the cost of the private school really helps in the end. Norbert Dziekan likes to think of it as, “You go to school to get an education, to get a better job. You do not go to school to be in debt the rest of your life. Going to college is an experience but you still want to be able to live your life after that.”   The truth is college only lasts for a little while, then after that you spend the rest of your life in a career that you have studied for and paying off old loans. After college there are going to be new expenses, and if our debt is so high from college it could haunt us.   So, even though it seems far away, when those juniors graduate they will have to make an important decision. Choosing a private school will provide an experience but with an un foreseen cost. So start thinking about the future, after college. Picking a public school can still give the experience of college life, but with a smaller cost for an education, and that’s smart.

Interview Questions

1. Erin Gotteslaben/ Shanti Turner/ Haylen Bright
*Are you continuing on to college?
-If so where?
*Is your school a private school or public
*Do you prefer public or private schools and why?
*What do you think the benefits are to having a public school?
*What do you think the benefits are to having a private school?
*What do you think of the price your school asks for?
*What are the downfalls to a private school?
*What are the downfalls to a public school?

pre-writing

1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
Going to college

2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
Private Schools vs. Public schools
I prefer public

3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
To show how much the price of education is going to cost now and in the future, and how you could save money by still getting an education but at a cheaper price.

4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
*Going to college earns you more money
*Graduates are graduating with the most debt ever now
*Still educated with less debt
*More money in the future to spend on experiences not debt

5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
I will motivate them by explaining what they could do with the cheaper education...still more money because you went to college, but less debt, out of debt faster.

6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
A lot of seniors are going to college right now. When they begin this fall, they need to realize what debt they are taking on, because this debt will hang over them for a long time and they need to realize the consequences.

Final Feature Story

With only three Mondays left in the school year, seniors at Eastview High School are digging deep to find their remaining motivation to finish their classes.  Along with the assignments seniors are making a checklist in their head that keeps growing. This ongoing list includes Prom, Graduation Plans, Grad parties, college registration, and much more.

However, let’s focus on grad parties. They include anyone you’ve ever known. That is from long lost relatives to the closest of your friends. The invitation even goes out to all the Facebook friends you have made throughout the years. Erin Gottesleben a senior at Eastview High School said, “I’ve replied yes to two or three grad parties that I know for sure I am going to and the rest have been flooding in on Facebook, but I replied maybe to all of them, in case they didn’t work in to my schedule.”

Grad parties have become increasingly popular as the years have gone on and this year at Eastview several seniors are preparing for theirs. The benefits to having graduation parties are great.  You get to celebrate an exciting time with your friends, family and mentors; and of course, the money everyone donates is always a big help towards tuition and books. However, they do have their down sides as well. Roberta Dziekan a parent of a senior at Eastview High School confessed, “We decided that not to throw a grad party mainly because of the costs that come with the party. It's a big responsibility to plan a party like that and with the end of the year coming close to an end, we decided we'd rather just relax and have a casual dinner with close family members.”

Although a good point, Graduation parties are a lot of fun. They can include games like a bean bag tosses and sometimes games that ask questions about the graduate. However, I like to think the best part is always the food and I think many others would agree with me. Erin Gottesleben a senior this year shared, “The thing I am most looking forward to at the graduation parties are all the different foods I will get to eat.” The food is always like a centerpiece at the party. Yes, you come to congratulate your friend but then you follow your nose straight to the food. Sometimes it’s a surprise, it can be almost anything. I remember attending grad parties last year and there were taco bars, barbeque beef sandwiches, lunch meat sandwiches, and just tons of fillers. It was amazing; I was so full all the time from them. Then sometimes you hit the jack pot; someone’s grad party has some kind of catered food like pizza from Dominos, or wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, or maybe even Jamba Juice smoothies. Catered food is always a big hit at graduation parties, although it can become costly.

Graduation parties can seem like a no brainer, but there are mixed opinions here at Eastview I decided to interview some people that had different opinions when it came to grad parties. Mr. Groebner a teacher here at Eastview High School beamed about his grad party, “I remember it was at my house, I believe there were around fifty to seventy-five people there. It was a nice sunny day, and lasted about three hours. Distant relatives came and a lot of my high school friends came as well.” The experience was a memory that Mr. Groebner will never forget. However, when Erin Gottesleben was asked if she was going to have a grad party she responded with, “I am not having a grad party because I don’t want to have to do all the planning. I’d rather just go out to dinner with my closer family, like grandparents.” Erin gave a valid point, and her argument was understandable. Her comment also seemed to mirror Roberta Dziekan’s view point about graduation parties, “I did not have a graduation party. I had a dinner with immediate family. When I grew up hardly anyone had grad parties it was more of a family event.” Although Roberta’s experience may have been different than other parents, this shows how far graduation parties have come.

Even teachers have started to enjoy graduation parties. Mr. Groebner talked about what he looked forward to, “I look forward to the conversations that I will have with the graduate, and just to see how they handle themselves at the party. I also look forward to the surprise of who I may see. Since I am a teacher here, it is very likely that I’ll run into someone I know.” Mr. Groebener is not the only teacher that has been invited to grad parties in the past. I noticed when I attended grad parties last year that I saw teachers at them as well. It was initially a shock, but I guess they too wanted to celebrate with the graduate...although I’m sure they wanted the food too.

With my senior year coming to an end, I have put much thought into having a graduation party as well. After considering all of the benefits and costs I decided not to have one. Even though many of my friends are having parties I decided that for me personally, I would rather follow in my mother’s footsteps and just have a relaxing dinner with close family. I will celebrate with my family, although it will be on a much smaller scale. I will also still celebrate with friends at theirs. To me that is a win-win situation.

When it comes to grad parties many people can have mixed opinions, but one thing is unanimous, the benefits of having a graduation party is that you get to celebrate an exciting time with friends and family. The memories from the party will last a lifetime and help recap your senior year. So to those who are not having a graduation party congrats on graduation still, and to those of you that are having graduation parties, enjoy them and pick good food, maybe you’ll see me there.

Editing

I have edited Josh Moe's paper and will be editing Erins later.

Feature Story Draft

With only three Mondays left in the school year, seniors at Eastview High School are digging deep to find their remaining motivation to finish their classes.  Along with the assignments seniors are making a checklist in their head that keeps growing. This ongoing list includes Prom, Graduation Plans, Grad parties, college registration, and much more.

However, let’s focus on grad parties. They include anyone you’ve ever known. That is from long lost relatives to the closest of your friends. The invitation even goes out to all the Facebook friends you have made throughout the years. Erin Gottesleben a senior at Eastview High School said, “I’ve replied yes to two or three grad parties that I know for sure I am going to and the rest have been flooding in on Facebook, but I replied maybe to all of them, in case they didn’t work in to my schedule.”

Grad parties have become increasingly more popular as the years have gone on and this year at Eastview several seniors are preparing for theirs. The benefits to having graduation parties are great.  You get to celebrate an exciting time with your friends, family and mentors; and of course, the money everyone donates is always a big help towards tuition and books. However, they do have their down sides as well. Roberta Dziekan a parent of a senior at Eastview High School confessed, “We decided that not to throw a grad party mainly because of the costs that come with the party. It's a big responsibility to plan a party like that and with the end of the year coming close to an end, we decided we'd rather just relax and have a casual dinner with close family members.”

Although a good point, Graduation parties are a lot of fun. They can include games like a bean bag tosses and sometimes games that ask questions about the graduate. However, I like to think the best part is always the food and I think many others would agree with me. . Erin Gottesleben a senior this year shared, “The thing I am most looking forward to at the graduation parties are all the different foods I will get to eat.” The food is always like a centerpiece at the party. Yes, you come to congratulate your friend but then you follow your nose straight to the food. Sometimes it’s a surprise and it can be almost anything. I remember attending grad parties last year and they had taco bars, barbeque beef sandwiches, lunch meat sandwiches, and just tons of fillers. It was amazing; I was so full all the time from them. Then sometimes you hit the jack pot; someone’s grad party has some kind of catered food like pizza from Dominos, or wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, or maybe even Jamba Juice smoothies. Catered food is always a big hit at graduation parties, although it can become costly.

Graduation parties can seem like a no brainer, but there are mixed opinions here at Eastview I decided to interview some people that had different opinions when it came to grad parties. Mr. Grobner a teacher here at Eastview High School beamed about his grad party, “I remember it was at my house, I believe there were around fifty to seventy-five people there. It was a nice sunny day, and lasted about three hours. Distant relatives came and a lot of my high school friends came as well.” The experience was a memory that Mr. Grobner will never forget. However, when Erin Gottesleben was asked if she was going to have a grad party she responded with, “I am not having a grad party because I don’t want to have to do all the planning. I’d rather just go out to dinner with my closer family, like grandparents.” Erin gave a valid point, and her argument was understandable. Her comment also seemed to mirror Roberta Dziekan’s view point about graduation parties, “I did not have a graduation party. I had a dinner with immediate family. When I grew up hardly anyone had grad parties it was more of a family event.” Although Roberta’s experience may have been different than other parents, this shows how far graduation parties have come.

Even teachers have started to enjoy graduation parties. Mr. Grobener talked about what he looked forward to, “I look forward to the conversations that I will have with the graduate, and just to see how they handle themselves at the party. I also look forward to the surprise of who I may see. Sine I am a teacher here, it is very likely that I’ll run into someone I know.” Mr. Grobener is not the only the teacher that has been invited to grad parties in the past. I noticed when I attended grad parties last year that I saw teachers at them as well. It was initially a shock, but I guess they too wanted to celebrate with the graduate...although I’m sure they wanted the food too.

With my senior year coming to an end, I have put much thought into having a graduation party as well. After considering all of the benefits and costs I decided not to have one. Even though many of my friends are having parties I decided that for me personally, I would rather follow in my mother’s footsteps and just have a relaxing dinner with close family. I will celebrate with my family, although it will be on a much smaller scale; I will still celebrate with friends at theirs. To me that is a win-win situation.

When it comes to grad parties many people can have mixed opinions, but one thing is unanimous, the benefits of having a graduation party is that you get to celebrate an exciting time with friends and family. The memories from the party will last a lifetime and help recap your senior year. So to those who are not having a graduation party congrats on graduation still, and to those of you that are having graduation parties, enjoy them and pick good food, maybe you’ll see me there.

Interview Questions

Parent (Roberta)
1. Did you have a graduation party when you graduated or is this new to you?
2.What are the benefits of grad parties?
3. Have you ever had other children that youve hosted grad parties for?
4. Why did you decide to throw a grad party?

Student (Haylen, Liza)
1. Are you having a grad party? Why or why not?
2. What do you like about grad parties?
3. When is your grad party, what are you having?
4. How many grad parties are you going to?
5. What is the best part about grad parties to you?

Teacher (Mr. Grobener?)
1. Did you ever have a grad party? What do you remember if you did?
2. Do you plan to attend students grad parties this year? If you do then what are you most looking forward to at them?
3.What do you think about grad parties?

My actual story topic

Will be about grad parties

Feature Story Topic

I think my feature story topic will be on graduation and the lessons that I have learned throughout my senior year.

Final Story

A couple of weeks ago, televisions seemed to be disappearing from the hallways and classrooms at Eastview High school. The janitors were working hard that day to remove the televisions, so that the increasing use of updated technology at Eastview could expand.

Much like how Apple has been improving their products and updating their own technology, Eastview has been working hard to do the same. In the past years as everything has become more and more digital; newspapers, magazines, libraries, and even Eastview High School have conformed. Teachers have even started to transfer their curriculum online, using Moodle.

So where did these televisions go? It was discovered that the TVs in the classrooms were taken down after a long 14 years, and the LCDs were coming in as a fresh new update. The TVs in the hallways were moved for other reasons. Mainly the fact that it was a distraction to have three TVs on one floor, and they were having some control issues with them. The principle explained, “I believe the TVs in the hallway are a good source of communication, but I don’t believe we need three.” With this in mind he explained that now, “All of the 30 seat classrooms have LCDs.” They are even trying to provide LCDs for special rooms that are smaller. Liza Malkovich a student at Eastview High School exclaimed, “I love the LCDs, no longer do I have to crane my neck to see the TV, plus I can see the screen really well now.”

A system is set up so that after the TVs are removed, they are sent straight to an auction where the district can earn some money back. In fact, it is a state law that anything purchased by the district must go to an auction after. This helps the district regain some money to use for the future.

 This is a huge resource and a great improvement not only for the students but also for the school. The LCDs are apparently cheaper to install than a regular TV. Plus they also provide the flexibility of how big the screen is, so everyone can see.

When asked about the future of technology at Eastview High School, some eye opening thoughts came up. Since students have begun to have much more technology than before, the suggestion was made to eliminate computers in the cluster labs. It’s thought that if they were to take all of the computers out of the cluster labs and made them into mobile labs, then perhaps it could become a more work friendly, relaxing place. “Kind of like Caribou but without the coffee,” Dr. Peterson joked. Although, a student at Eastview High School was very upset by the idea, “I like the clusters the way they are right now, if the labs went to a mobile lab, I wouldn’t like how casual they would become,” explained Liza Malkovich. However, this could possibly help the students more. Plus, the school is built very well to adjust to future updates. Including the fact that Eastview works very well with wireless technology, where compared to other schools that are older have a much harder time making the new adjustments.

Overall, the TVs being removed from the classrooms and hallways are just the beginning of what will come to Eastview High School. Although our grandparents may still be resistant to the new technology, learning how to use the technology will be essential to anything later in life. Dr. Peterson explained well, “If you’re not computer literate, then you are not truly literate.” Meaning that we live in an age now where technology is replacing several ways of the past. Without adjusting with the technology, we will be left behind. Here at Eastview that is understood and they are continuing to prepare us for the many years to come.