Important Information about Northwest Horizons

1. Journalism Overview
Journalism is an educational class as well as a great real-world experience
Changes implemented to newspaper by Melanie Huynh-Duc, adviser:
Name of newspaper changed from Northwest Express to Northwest Horizons
Switched to full color edition
Improving website (northwesthorizons.com)
Changing format to full color, 20 page news magazine in 2016-2017
2. Journalism Benefits
HONORS level credit for second year and more
Accolade to include on college resume
Journalism scholarship opportunities
Connections to UNC and USC Schools of Journalism
3. Publishing
Production Cost: approximately $1,400 for EACH full color run (four issues 2015-2016)
Funding Sources:
Newspaper Advertising (collectively): approximately $1,100
Contribution Request at beginning of school year: approximately $1,100
Right Decisions, Right Now: $1,000
4. Journalism Conferences
State
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA) 3rd week of June
Summer Institute: 20-hour intensive workshop designed to teach innovative
and effective ways of communicating through scholastic media
Regional
Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA)
1st weekend in March
Class sessions, key note speakers, contests, quiz bowl, talent show, exhibits, awards
National
Journalism Education Association (JEA)
Nov and Apr in major US cities
Learning sessions, hands-on workshops, discussions, and career roundtables
Contests, receptions, awards convocations, critiques, and evening entertainment
5. Booster Club
Purpose: Provide funds for Journalism program (NO school or district funding)
Majority of computers donated with outdated programs
Much of equipment is student supplied with access lost after graduation
Goal: Eliminate PERSONAL funding of Journalism by adviser, Melanie Huynh-Duc
JOIN NWHBC $20 Cash or Check payable to Northwest Horizons Booster Club
Objectives: Purchase Elmo (interactive document camera) to assist with copy editing
Provide scholarship assistance to regional and state conferences
Focus: fundraisers (3-4 throughout year)
Attractions (coupon) bookSeptember
Lollipop SaleOctober
Ornament SaleDecember (remaining stock)
Carnation SaleFebruary
Volunteers needed as conference driver and/or chaperone, preparing fundraisers
Executive Board (2017-2018): VP, Secretary, and Treasurer are parents of seniors
6. Booster Club Finances
7/31/16 Bank Balance: $2,562.66 NOTE: Publishing costs not receipted from boosters
15-16 Profits/Credits
Ornament
167.60
Lollipop
270.56
Right Decisions Right Now
1,000
The NW Horizons Booster Club provides financial support for newspaper printing, press
association memberships, equipment and software, contest fees, and conferences charges.
Dues will be used to reduce the out-of-pocket costs for members.