The Lonestar Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page: Cancer diagnosis doesn't stop Gomez

Summary: Theatre Teacher, Roberto Gomez, is currently fighting cancer. The community is pitching in to help since he's so dedicated to his work. Doctors found a tumor in his left liver, underneath his heart. When he went in to get it removed, he was informed that it wasn't possible to operate on, making him fight harder. His daughter, Lauren has refused to let him go down without a fight, getting him through the painfully tough times. Him and his family have made a large impact in the news and in the community.

Who- Roberto Gomez

What- Theatre teacher

Where- James Bowie High

When- Feb. 9

How- Featured on the news and made a large impact

Who was quoted- Lauren Gomez (daughter)

What's the strongest quote- "You don't really think of things until they happen"

Did the lead sentence draw you in- Yes

Conclusion: Statement or Quote- Statement

Student Life: Marching Band Travels Abroad for New Year's Parade with Millions Watching

Summary- The Bowie Outdoor Preforming Ensamble traveled to Big Ben in London to march and play in front of 2 and a half million people, taking 300 of the members with them. They all roomed together and had a phenomenal time.

Who- James Bowie Outdoor Preforming Ensamble

What- Marched in London

When- New Year's

Where- London, England

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Did the lead sentence draw you in-

Conclusion: Statement or Quote-

Sports: The article I chose was about Brooke Landry, she's the highest ranked female knife thrower, which she's been doing since she was five.

Who- Brooke Landry
What- Knife Throwing
When- Since age 5
Where- In Texas and around the world
Why- It's what she enjoys
How- Lots of practice
Who was quoted- Gillian Sittler
Strongest quote- "...She has been committed to it a long time" (Sittler, '15)
Lead sentence draws you in- Yes
Quote or Statement- Quote.