Why is scholastic journalism here to stay?

• “I think scholastic journalism is here to stay because people were made to respond positively to stories.” Debby Oluwole, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “I love getting to share the stories of my peers and learning a little bit more about each of them. I like that I can use the medium of writing to let people hear the voices and stories that don’t always get told.” Mary Ely Lodge, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “It gives the students a chance to be heard.” Sydney Shinn, Niceville High School, Florida
• “Because it encourages passionate people to pursue journalism.” Kierstyn Moseley, Sparkman High School, Alabama
• “I believe that the stories of high school are important to everyone, the memories made here will last forever through our work.” Leah Carney, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “It’s important to stay for many reasons, it’s the news for the school. Journalism is one of the simplest forms of writing with formulas. It’s so unique and useful. I use so many skills for Journalism in all of my other classes and it really benefits me and gives me academic success!” Addison LoSurdo, Cedar Park High School, Texas
• “It’s here to stay because it’s a way everyone gets their information from.” Annelyse Smedley, Niceville High School, Florida
• “It is expressing the creative and organized thoughts of our generation.” Ford Bunton, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it allows students to express their unique opinions about issues happening in their school.” Amanda Dye, Niceville High School, Florida
• “Journalism is a timeless form, no matter the type of media that comes, scholastic journalism will always have a place amongst the student body” Cassandra Price, Niceville High School, Florida 
• “As long as students find a love for being on staff, scholastic journalism will be here to stay.” Emercyn Randolph, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Scholastic journalism is so important! It helps students learn photography, design, and writing skills that could be useful later on in life, even if they don’t end up in journalism. I think journalism has taught me a lot about conscientiousness, initiative, working collaboratively, and planning.” Claire Dinh, Suncoast Community High School, Florida
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it plays a crucial role in fostering media literacy, promoting free speech, and empowering students to engage with current events. It provides a platform for diverse voices, encourages critical thinking, and nurtures essential skills like research, writing, and ethical reporting, ensuring its continued relevance in shaping informed and responsible citizens.” Reilly Little, Larry A. Ryle High School, Kentucky 
• “Scholastic Journalism is here to stay, because of the opportunities students gain from it. With scholastic journalism being available as an opportunity, students are given a voice to speak out, express themselves, and cover interesting and breaking news in communities. Speaking from experience, I wake up everyday looking forward to typing up a new story for my school’s newspaper and getting to interview all different members of my community.” Anthony Ciano, Rockland High School, Massachusetts
• “Because it brings a community together of the best of the best.” Marigny Mcdonald, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Frankly, I don’t know if it is. We as school journalists are not protected under the first amendment. I am hugely concerned about the population of uneducated students, who will soon age into uneducated voters, and the choices they may make to run our country. As a student journalist, I have seen firsthand how we have to fight to include REAL issues, and talk about difficult subjects like discrimination, or corruption, or bullying. What’s important, though, is that we keep fighting. It makes my day to see readers inspired to engage in civil debate on the most vital issues to our nation. We need to keep fighting for our right to a free press, and we need to stay impartial and just, and seek to right the wrongs of our institutions with factual reporting, covering all aspects, and most importantly, humanizing those who are so often reduced and overlooked. We need to keep fighting for scholastic journalism.” Sam Knight, Niceville High School, Florida 
• “Because it creates lasting friendships.” Ciara Whitt, Collegiate High School, Florida
• “Without scholastic journalism, there would be no way for parents, teachers, and the students themselves to look back and reminisce about old memories.” Marcella Mugno, Suncoast Community High School, Florida
• “Scholastic journalism is important as people are given the opportunity to share their stories and experiences as well as read the yearbook and learn more about others.” Olivia Stritikus, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “It’s such a great learning experience and you get to build skills that you would never have had before such as time management, people skills, communication, confidence, etc.” Allie Elton, Olathe South High School, Kansas 
• “We have a unique voice that nobody else can utilize as well as we can to connect to students.” Yemaya Gaspard, West Palm Beach, Florida 
• “Scholastic journalism needs to stay because if it ever leaves, there will not be any formal way of learning journalism and also the amount of stories shared with the students will gradually decrease.” Shane Kaneshiro, McKinley High School, Louisiana 
• “It prepares students for real jobs, provides a diverse community and home for any one, and is constantly evolving for the changing world we live in.” Katherine Rollins, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “It lets students have the opportunity to express their creative side while making something that is still used now whether that be on an online platform or on paper.” Emily Ford, Conifer High School, Colorado 
• “Scholastic journalism is a way for students to refine writing skills and learn the basics of publishing. It is also cool because the yearbook is a fully student created book that the entire student body is able to appreciate.” Claudia Cook, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “It gives students new opportunities and challenges students to further pursue said opportunities.” Sam Shipman, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Because writers in our generation are motivated to address issues important to us.” Emilie Driscoll, Lakeridge High School, Oregon 
• “Scholastic journalism shouldn’t just stay. It should grow. We must continue sharing the world with our small communities and making sure that the people who aren’t usually listened to are heard.” Makenna Aiello, Olathe South High School, Kansas
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it cultivates critical thinking, fosters communication skills, and promotes media literacy among students, all while fostering a sense of community and curiosity.” Isabella Olson, Cedar Park High School, Texas
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it allows many students to gain more knowledge, connect and be informed about important events or issues throughout the school.” Morgan Stewart, Niceville High School, Florida
• “News-worthy stories never cease. Schools will always have students who want to stay updated with campus stories. As scholastic journalists, our job is to make sure the gap between current events and student awareness never lags. It’s crucial that the new generation remains informed; as our nation’s next wave of voters, being educated and civically engaged will ensure the democracy of our country remains.” Michelle So, Arcadia High School, California
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because we need to teach new generations how to properly develop and convey important news and events so other people may know what’s going on in the world.” Aiden Tolley, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “Scholastic journalism is important for students to be able to express their opinions and inform others of school events. Without scholastic journalism, our voices won’t be heard, causing the school district and the state government to trample on our rights without giving us the right to free speech. It is here to stay because it gives students the power to emphasize what they want others to know and be informed about, and maybe inspire others to take action in their community.” Gianni Cons Gonzales, Suncoast Community High School, Florida
• “With the rise in AI technology, people think that writing will no longer keep its relevance in society. However, I believe that there is nothing that can truly compare to an authentic story from a real person.” JoJo Marlow, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because scholastic journalism is a great source for students to learn about themselves and their communities!” Hannahlaura Schuchhardt, Niceville High School, Florida
• “Because news will always be important in schools. Scholastic journalism is an opportunity and experience that teaches many great life skills and people skills.” Neal Elliott, Sparkman High School, Alabama
• “Journalism is everywhere. Everything we do requires communication and reporting so it’ll never stop being a thing.” Meghan Milligan, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “It is here to stay because it is an impactful resource in teaching students how to work with others as well as find unique stories around them” Piper Magarger, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “Scholastic journalism is an essential part to any high schooler who wants to go into the journalism field, and it provides a community where you can build friends and learn so much from experienced teachers.” Will Dorros, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “Because it teaches students the proper way to write and brings communities together.” Christian Badger, Sparkman High School, Alabama
• “Because it helps give voice to the next generation and keeps people informed.” Ana Maria Martinez, Suncoast Community High School, Florida 
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because of two reasons: its importance to others and it gives a voice to those who might feel unseen. Journalism creates a place where people can feel known, while also providing coverage of events throughout an entire year of community and friendship among each other.” Todd Harrison, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Scholastic journalism is a good way for young people to express their feelings, and let others know that they are not alone.” Jennifer Kuzmin, Fairmont High School, Ohio
• “It is a way to connect, compete, and it shares stories that would otherwise be unknown. It also teaches students who want to go into the journalism industry exposure and to experience that gives them a head start.” Coralyn Broad, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “It provides all the help high school journalists could ever need!” Zaynab, Natick High School, Massachusetts
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it allows people to express themselves and bring change through stories, photos and design.” Avery Fellingham, Olathe South High School, Kansas
• “Stories need to be told and people will always need to tell them. It brings together a sense of community and allows for people from all walks of life to feel appreciated.” Lyla Kelley, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee
• “Journalism proves its value not only through the dedication of staff members, but also through the support my school has towards the journalism community.” Hannah Ulm, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee 
• “Scholastic journalism is here to stay because it allows young people to express themselves, share important stories, and contribute to their school communities, which will always be important.” Hazel Lilly, Niceville High School, Florida 
• “I think because it is more meaningful than any other form of journalism.” Graycn Fruchter, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Tennessee