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Clarkston junior-high students present 'Pack Press' newspaper to the board
Summary
Teacher Ally Dennis and student reporters introduced the Pack Press (CJHS newspaper), described staff size and content, and previewed a 'Humans of Clarkston' display that will be installed at the Clarkson Independence Library.
Teacher Ally Dennis brought Clarkson Junior High uthors to the board to present the Pack Press, the junior-high newspaper produced by an 18-student staff and one editor-in-chief.
Students described their work and recent articles: one student highlighted a Powder Puff-game feature, another described an internet-safety article, and students explained a 'Humans of Clarkston' project that involved interviewing downtown residents and businesses and will be printed with QR codes linking to online stories for a library display.
Board members praised the students and asked about publishing cadence; Dennis said the Pack Press publishes weekly and has produced more than 115 articles this semester. Trustee comments were uniformly positive: trustees complimented layout, photography and community engagement and encouraged students to continue pursuing journalism as a potential career.
Why it matters: the presentation showcased student civic engagement and school-to-community connections, offering a public forum for student voice and providing an opportunity for trustees and the public to see student work in a governance setting.
Provenance: presentation begins at SEG 282 and continues through SEG 507 in the transcript.
