Good morning. Learning professional skills, making friends that become like family and documenting local history through photos and feature writing is part of the magic of being on yearbook and newspaper staff in high school.
It’s a backstage pass to the entire school year, blending creativity and a dash of school spirit.
And at Village Christian Academy, working on the yearbook involves more than just classroom time, including the summer, nights and weekends. But the entire staff will tell you it is worth it.
“It’s also allowed me to see all of the aspects of our school with a different perspective,” said Caroline Gardner, a 17-year-old rising senior and the design editor for the upcoming year. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. explores residents’ disagreement with the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners’ decision to amend the town charter, extending the board members’ term lengths to four-year staggered terms. Plus, bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora writes about how it’s never too late to go back to school for the August “Back to School” magazine. More in today’s newsletter.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Budding journalists in high school student media learn civic engagement and personal growth
At Village Christian Academy, Pine Forest High School and Fayetteville Academy, being on the yearbook and newspaper staff means learning real-world skills
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: Hope Mills mayor, commissioners face political challenges over change in town charter for term lengths
What you have as the result of the 3-2 vote on July 7 is staggered four-year terms now a part of the town charter, and some none-to-happy residents.
Column: What work doesn’t always teach us
Bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora shares that it’s never too late to go back to school.
Columna: Lo que el trabajo no siempre enseña
Columnista bilingüe Claudia Zamora dice que nunca es demasiado tarde para regresar a la escuela.
Events
FARMERS MARKET
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S.-1, Cameron
- When: 1-5 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the James Creek Farmers Market on the first and third Sundays of each month!
PERSONAL ART SHOW
- Where: Red Springs Artspace, 200 S. Main St., Red Springs
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: Jeffery Geller, owner of Red Springs Artspace, is presenting “Personal Paintings, Fabric & Ceramics”, an exhibition of his many talents as a multi-media artist.
FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS VS CAROLINA MUDCATS
- Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 5 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Fayetteville Woodpeckers face off against the Carolina Mudcats!
Obituaries
Marie Rinhart Gardner
Marie Rinhart Gardner passed away on Wednesday, Aug.14.
Salatheil Leroy McNeill
Salatheil Leroy McNeill, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Aljiuan Elijah Brockington
Aljiuan Elijah Brockington passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Until tomorrow!
🌳 Airborne and Special Operations Museum held a National Airborne Day celebration and Proclamation Signing Ceremony yesterday. “This event, held in partnership with local government leaders, reaffirms the enduring partnership between Fort Bragg and the surrounding communities while honoring airborne heritage and a 250-year-old symbol of liberty—a historic tree located outside the museum,” read a press release. Read Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr.’s column about the event here.
~ Valeria
