Final Merger

Sports Action

Blur 

Akins student throws basketball to score winning point. 

Panned 

Many cars speed by akins high school zone. 

Running across plane 

Andrew Mchenry runs to class during sweep. 

Running Towards 

Andrew Mchenry practices running for track. 

Student of the month Interview

1. Whats your name? Andrew McHenry 
2. Whats your grade level? 11th 
3. How old are you? 17
4. Where are you from? Austin Tx
5. Did you go to a different high school before here? No
6. What academy are you in? Aces 
7. What extra curricular activities are you involved in? Drivers Ed
8. Do you have a job? No but looking 
9. Do you plan to college? Where? Yes, in state 
10. How does it feel to be student of the month? Shocked and happy 
11. Did you expect it? No
12. What do you consider you greatest accomplishment? Becoming student of the month 
13. Who inspires you to do good? Why? Dad because he wants to open a business with his dad. 
14. What do you consider a talent of yours? Stand up and electric bass
15. Is there a teacher here you can go to if you need help on a subject or problem? Why? Yes Ms. Bagnall because she's a cool person.   
16. Whats your favorite subject? Why? Computer maintenance because its what he wants to do in the future. 
17. Whats your least favorite Subject? Why? Video game design because the class is tough 
18. Have you ever failed or gotten a grade in which you were unhappy about? What subject? yes in physics
19. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Successful job driving a 1970's dodge charger or challenger
20. What do you think students that want to be student of the month should do in order to accomplish this? Work 

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The art of the interview

Topic: School Uniforms

Sources:
President of AISD school board- Vincent M. Torres 
Akins principle- Daniel Girard 
Akins student- Emily Hernandez 

20 Questions 

1. What is your name? 
2. What is your title? 
3. How long have you been involved in education? 
4. How old are you? 
5. What is your opinion about the new mandatory school uniforms?
6. How important is your image to you?
7. How would mandatory school uniforms effect your life? 
8. If you have family who would be effected by these mandatory uniforms how do you think they would feel about this change? 
9. Have you ever had to wear uniforms and if so, did you like them? 
10. What do you think was the reason for the mandatory uniforms? 
11. Do you believe mandatory uniforms will actually improve a students learning environment? How? 
12. If the school provided these uniforms do you think parents or students would be more relieved? 
13. Do you think teachers should have a certain uniform? why? 
14. How long do you think these uniforms will benefit students? 
15. Do you believe uniforms take away a students form of representation? 
16. What do you think the consequences for not wearing the uniform will be? 
17. What do you think some requirements should be in order to not have to wear a uniform on a certain day? 
18. Do you believe uniforms should be mandatory at after school events such as sporting events, clubs, festivities? Why or why not? 
19. Would you go as far as moving states in order to not wear uniforms? 
20. How would you describe you sense of style? 

Newspaper Layout- Eye of the Tiger

Front Pages of the world

What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why? 

 My favorite newspaper front page is the Albuquerque journal because the first photo you see really grabs your attention and makes you want to read more about what is going on in the area. 

 

What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it?
"Tattoo parlor trip leaves mom with crime record" is a very interesting title because the words being combined in the headline isn't something you hear all the time. 

How many stories are on the front page of your favorite? 
Four stories are on the front page of my favorite newspaper 

What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.
All of the photos in the newspapers have a big oversized photo in the center with a big headline followed by a story formed into columns and maybe a few extra stories on the bottom and left side. 

What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc. 
Some headlines are bigger than others and some pictures are smaller than others, also the front page in some newspapers contain legends or keys that reference different stories throughout the newspaper 

7 News Values

.AISD police: Teacher sexually assaulted first-grader

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/police-aisd-teacher-sexually-assaulted-first-grade/nXG4H/

Timeliness -- the newness of the facts

This article was recently released but is over something that happened about two years ago with a 1st grade student at Blazier Elementary and a 48 year old teacher.  

Man shot at East Austin home

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/man-shot-at-east-austin-residence/nXKRy/

Proximity – the nearness of a given event to your place of publication.

I chose this article for proximity because it feels so close to home i think it would be a good example of how near this event took place. 

In Seoul, Kerry Warns North Korea Against Missile Test

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=696190739361646620#editor/target=post;postID=8534790216505164523

Prominence – the “newsworthiness” of an individual, organization or place.

This article is thinks newsworthy because its something that a lot of people have been talking about and i do think people would be interested to hear that secretary of state John Kerry has warned North korean leader Kim Jong-Un about the consequences of launching the missiles. 

French Senate passes gay marriage bill
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/04/12/french-gay-marriage/2077039/

Impact – the effect or consequence of an event on the audience.

I chose this article for impact because Gay marriage is a big controversial topic now a days and to have it legalized, even if its in france, i believe is a big impact that will start moving other countries toward a changing nation. 

Rare gay rights bill passes Senate committee

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/rare-gay-rights-bill-passes-senate-committee/nXHRt/ 

Conflict – the meeting of two or more opposing forces. These forces can be physical, emotional 

or philosophical.

This article is about a bill that was recently passed dealing with same sex and gay couples who are having consensual sex and how some people do not agree with a gay rights bill being passed by the senate. 

Probe reopened in Canadian teen's alleged rape, bullying
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/04/12/canada-teen-rape-bullying/2078691/
Human Interest – the drama the surrounds people involved in an emotional struggle.
Bullying as another negative aspect of a teenagers life and many people are either very compassionate about it or try to shield there kids from it and it is very controversial and its sad to say that it does happen and people do hear about it which is why i think it is a perfect example for human interest. 

My Yearbook Spread

King Pica Spread

Magazine Cover "Diverse"

Portrait and Self Portrait

Portrait

 Self Portrait

Magazine Covers Part 2

Early Magazine Covers

Publication date: December 14, 1918

In the mid-1700s the magazines didn't really have covers they were more like a table of contents with a title. They were usually created to look like books they had no describing words on what was going to be inside the magazine. 

Poster Covers

Publication Date; August 11, 1969 

One of the most memorable type of cover in the magazine field mostly from the 1890s to the 1960s. The style of poster covers look as though they cover could be framed and hung on a wall, like a poster. poster covers usually are focused on one thing and are enhanced to appear more noticeable. Smaller word fonts are used because they are confident that their magazines can catch the attention faster than other magazines that are made to catch a readers eye. 

Pictures married to type 

Publication Date: November 5, 2012

Throughout the 20th century cover art has come to the point where it's maybe even bigger than Poster Covers. A large title, An enlarged model, and words all over the place are the first thing you see when looking at Pictures Married to Type of magazine cover. This style combines activity, confidence, and some recreation. The placement of the picture usually gives a sense of depth. Basically there is a lot of overlapping features to this style. Bright colors, big fonts and eye catching designs are what you will see on these magazines.

In The Forest of Words

Publication date: November 2010

 Some covers nowadays have bigger cover lines than the actual name of the magazine and when it can be arguable that it doesn't do the magazine justice it also brings a new style to the table. Started with Mademoiselle Magazine in 1937. Even though its series ended in 2001 it came to peoples attention that, combined with a great photo, a large number of vivid cover lines make a great magazine cover. Poster covers have few or smaller cover lines, Forest of words uses words to capture people attention.

Magazine Part 2

1. The early Magazine Covers
In the mid-1700s the magazines didn't really have covers they were more like a table of contents with a title. They were usually created to look like books they had no describing words on what was going to be inside the magazine. 

2. The Poster Cover
One of the most memorable type of cover in the magazine field mostly from the 1890s to the 1960s. The style of poster covers look as though they cover could be framed and hung on a wall, like a poster. poster covers usually are focused on one thing and are enhanced to appear more noticeable. Smaller word fonts are used because they are confident that their magazines can catch the attention faster than other magazines that are made to catch a readers eye. 

3. Pictures Married to Type
Throughout the 20th century cover art has come to the point where it's maybe even bigger than Poster Covers. A large title, An enlarged model, and words all over the place are the first thing you see when looking at Pictures Married to Type of magazine cover. This style combines activity, confidence, and some recreation. The placement of the picture usually gives a sense of depth. Basically there is a lot of overlapping features to this style. Bright colors, big fonts and eye catching designs are what you will see on these magazines.

4. In The Forest of Words
Some covers nowadays have bigger cover lines than the actual name of the magazine and when it can be arguable that it doesn't do the magazine justice it also brings a new style to the table. Started with Mademoiselle Magazine in 1937. Even though its series ended in 2001 it came to peoples attention that, combined with a great photo, a large number of vivid cover lines make a great magazine cover. Poster covers have few or smaller cover lines, Forest of words uses words to capture people attention.

My Favorite Cover

Singer Pink is back in fighting shape after shedding 55 pounds of baby weight 15 months after giving birth to her daughter Willow.

In this portrait of Pink, She shows off her body after losing 55 pounds of baby weight, by picking up her already see shirt and showing her belly. I do think the lighting in this portrait is great because she looks very nice and even though it seems formal she does look very conformable and naturally posed. Those who know Pink know that since she was teen has struggled with her weight and was constantly bullied because of it. That brings out the emotional connection to this magazine. Representing herself now as a mom and superstar that not only sounds great but looks great really brings out the meaning of this whole magazine. It would have been better to have some of her backstory on the cover I think that would make the person looking at this magazine see why it is such a big deal she is on here and showing her body off to the world. 

Best Magazine Covers of 2012

1.New York, Formal
2.Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Formal
3.People, Informal
4.People, Formal
5.Sports Illustrated, Formal
6.ESPN, Formal
7.National Geographic, Formal
8.Time Out Chicago, Environmental
9.GQ, Informal
10.Parade, Environmental
11.GQ, Formal
12.People, Formal
13.Vanity Fair, Informal
14.National Geographic, Environmental
15.Sports Illustrated, Informal
16.Departures, Formal
17.W, Formal

Magazine Tips

• Arousing curiosity (that’s to pull the casual glancer in)
• If the cover pops out from its background, don’t weaken it by fussing with it.
• If it is invisible like wallpaper, decide what element is worthy of becoming dominant. 
• Efficient, fast, easy to scan (that’s showing off the service)
• Intellectually stimulating, interesting (that’s to promise benefits)

Green, Triangle, Backpack

Triangle 

   

Backpack 

Green

Portrait Reminder

Portraits

   
 Self Portraits 

Future

Next year I don't think i will be taking any classes dealing with journalism or yearbook because I'm in ABLE and it doesn't really have anything to do with my major but i really do hate the fact that i asked for it freshman year and i didn't get it until this year. If i were to have started since freshman year maybe i would continue into yearbook because i think thats interesting but next year i think I'm gonna take different classes. Im thinking of taking accounting for my major and cord, AVID has also been a tremendous help to me i think I'm going to continue to be involved in this program because it is helpful. Then of course my core classes, being a senior i do want to take precautions in not giving myself so much work that i won't be able to accomplish so i want to play it safe and try my best to be as diverse and successful as possible my last year of high school.

Green Triangle Backpack

Caption Practice/Vocabulary

Who: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

What: Embrace

Where: At the Tarmac of the Davenport Iowa Airport

When: August 15, 2012 (Wednesday)

Why: The Obamas have not seen each other in three weeks

How: Warmly, Passionately

Background: After seeing Michelle, President Obama tripped on the tarmac and slammed on the ground hitting his head. He was flown to the closest hospital for treatment.

Sentence #1 Verb? (present tense): President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace passionately on the tarmac of the Davenport Iowa Airport on Wednesday.

Sentence #2 Verb? (present tense): The Obamas had not seen each other for three weeks while President campaigned across the country.

Caption Header: warm embrace after long campaign

Who: South Korean Pop Singer Psy 

What: Sings Gangnam Style 

Where: Central Seoul 

When: October 2, 2012 (Tuesday)

Why: To perform at a concert

How: Excitedly Energetically 

Background: After receiving over one million views on youtube, Psy has topped the charts in just a few months. 

Sentence #1 Verb? (present tense): South Korean pop singer Psy, Sings Excitedly at Central Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday October 2, 2012. 

Sentence #2 Verb? (present tense): Performing after receiving over one million views on youtube, Psy has topped the charts in just a few months for his catchy, easy dancing song Gangnam Style   

Caption Header: Korean Singer performs for over one million fans. 

Who: 8 Year old Christopher Haupt 

What: pitches a ball  

Where: at a dodgers game 

When: September 14, 2012

Why: Picked out of the audience 

How: Harshly 

Background: After attending his first baseball game with his family christopher haupt is angry over the dodgers loss. 

Sentence #1 Verb? (present tense) Eight year old Christopher Haupt angrily pitches the ball at a dodgers game on September 14, 2012. 

Sentence #2 Verb? (present tense) Haupt was picked out of the audience at his first baseball game to pitch a ball after he threw a tantrum over the dodgers loss. 

Caption Header Angry 8 year old player 

Vocab: 

Depth of field: Distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene hat appear acceptably sharp in an image. 

Light (angle Intensity): element that makes rings visible 

Shadows: a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and surface

Diffusion: a refraction of light or an erratic display of light passing through an element 

Exposure: the amount of light allowed to fall on each area of a photograph

Aperture (f-stop): the opening that allows light to pass through a lens and reach the camera sensor 

Shutter speed: Length of time the shutter is open. 

ISO: the amount of light needed. 

2012 in Review

1. Best song of 2012?

I already loved Taylor Swift but now i love her even more because she's being diverse and is showing a different side of her through her music. She's usually into balled/country songs but this time a catchy new album thats topped the charts already is the best thing she could have done to get peoples attention. Love this song.

2.Best movie 2012?

 At first when i heard about The Hunger Games trilogy i wasn't to captured by it but when i started reading the books i was instantly hooked. I read all of them and i prayed that the movie would let me down and it didn't! I loved the movie because even if you didn't the book you would still understand the main ideas and characteristics of the characters. Loved it Can't wait for Catching Fire this year.

3. Most important story of 2012?

Even though its sad and very hard for me to talk about i think the most important story of 2012 was the Sandy Hook Shooting because people need to know that these things happen and everyone should be ready to prevent these types of things. This story this Tragedy i believe is a reminder to everyone that if we are all impacted by something like this in a similar way then we must all be connected in some way and we should all have the power to do something about it.

4. Most important person of 2012?

If it were any other year i think it would have been different but for this year i think it was obama because he was reelected for president this year and hopefully for a good reason and with him we can repair damage done and make the U.S even better.

5. Most important Entertainment Story of 2012?

Favorite photos of 2012

I Really like this picture because at first you just see the big picture but once you look a little closer you see all the people forming the big picture and i just think its an amazing picture. 

 The Sandy Hook shooting is already an unthinkable story but to actually capture others reactions and moments that took place the horrible day kind of gives me the chills because it makes it more real and for me personally makes me sad but something that should be remembered and this photo is the perfect photo to show others reactions.

I  absolutely love this photo because of the way it was taken. It seems as though the soldier is walking out onto the earth and the depth and point of view mixed in with the soldier just nonchalant about walking out of the airplane makes it an even better photo.