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A Journalism Geek, And Loving It


On the first day of my junior year I received my schedule, ecstatic to see my classes for my junior year of high school. I was already aware that I was taking journalism, but for M-A Bear News, not The MArk. When I saw that I was placed in The MArk I became depressed, and I went to that class with a dull expression, knowing it would be a long year. But, little did I know that taking journalism for The MArk would transform me into the writer I am today.

Taking The MArk was probably one of the best things I have ever done. Because we make a magazine we have more reasonable deadlines, allowing us to have more flexibility to interview, write, edit, and play around with our layouts. I can honestly say from my freshman and sophomore years I never bothered to glance at the magazine produced by our own students, but now that I am a part of the MArk I look forward to every issue. The atmosphere of the class is great and all the students are so open to sharing ideas and messing around with each other.

I think one of the best parts of journalism though is the teacher, Mrs. Snow. She is honestly the funniest and most loving teacher, and I feel like I can come to her for anything, whether it's personal or just a "I need help now!" statement. She is so down to earth, and she is open to talking about anything, whether it's about shopping, prom, dating, or even gossiping about Leonardo DiCaprio. I don't know where I would be without her; she is able to connect with me no matter what problem I bring to her, and always knows how to put a smile on my face.

Because of this class I have definitely turned into a journalism geek, but for the better. I have learned to love writing, and I mainly started this blog because I wanted a place where I could write whatever comes to mind, while loving it at the same time. It sounds cheesy, I know, but I have developed a love for journalism, a love and passion that no one will understand. Writing articles for a magazine just puts a smile on my face, and even if no one reads my article in our school magazine I know that putting in all that effort to produce an article is my idea of fun.

So thanks Mrs. Snow and all my journalism peers. For introducing me to a passion I never knew I had, and inspiring me to start this blog in order to further my love for writing.


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