As students leave behind their high school years and begin their experiences in the real world, they take with them many memories and experiences. They go off on their separate ways and start new lives. These lives are often shaped and molded by what they did in high school. A journalism class is just the course for this molding.
Jordan Albrite, an alumni of Harrisonburg High School and former editor-in-chief of the student publication, The Newsstreak, is very gladshe took the class.
“The first thing that comes to my mind when i hear high school journalism is Adobe Page Maker,” Albrite said with a laugh.
Working on page layouts, hanging out with good friends, and suffering along with everyone else also jump to her mind as some of the greatest parts of being in the Newsstreak.
HHS is also fortunate enough to go on wonderful journalism conferences every year. Over her years, Albrite went on trips to Washington D.C, New York, and Chicago.
“My favorite trip was probably the Chicago one. I had never been and I appreciate going to new places. It is a cool place.” Albrite said.
Albrite had the good fortune to be in a Newsstreak class with many talented students. Albrite says that she probably would not have befriended some of these people had she not taken the class. One of these good friends is Carla Meyerhoeffer. They had similar personalities and really “hit it off”. The two are still friends and keep in touch.
Newsstreak had a lasting effect on Albrite’s life. Albrite says that taking the journalism class helped enhance her communication skills.
“I am more comfortable talking to people now, and being able to do so is a valuable life skill.’ Albrite said.
To this day she is proud that she did it and says it has helped her in many job interviews and will continue to do so.
