Lead: !st impressions of journalism academy

Lost. Immediately upon entering Boggs Hall the rush of new faces flashed by so fast that I must admit to not remembering anyone's name, at least not until later that night when I re-asked them for what must have been the third or fourth time. After that it was all smooth sailings. The guys all bonded pretty quickly and we branched out to meet the other group: the females. I must say the transition from strangers to friends happens pretty fast here and everyone smiles a lot. So how were my first 24 hours? In one word, memorable.

Article info lead

Following the intense research of several articles concerning The Hunger Games movie and its success, I have realized just how important it is for parents to check out the trailer before taking just any child to go see it in theatres.

1st day of Journalism Academy

Throughout the course of twenty-four hours at the Journalism Academy, I have encountered experiences that I previously had not been exposed to, such as meeting new people, and expanding my personalty. This is my first camp "experience" at which I did not know anyone before it began. It challenged me to push myself and open up my personality to the world of fellow journalists that are attending the camp.

Although the first few hours of Grady Glee had me anxiously awaiting instruction, the camp has proved to be a challenging experience that has taught me about writing and independence while leaving space for social events.

All Through Love of Journalism

First Lead: Over the course of my first day at Grady Glee camp, I have continued to be amazed at how connections are so easily formed and strengthened through love of journalism amongst a group of diverse individuals meeting for the first time. 


Second Lead: As the popularity of present era technology persists to take over society, our ability to learn suffers, as does our ability to maintain attention. 


I look forward to seeing all that we can accomplish as a group of young innovators and I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity!!


- Lela Johnson

Crazy Schedule for Academy Instructor:

Today is the first day of Academy. How does the day look from an instructor's perspective? Well, I would say, mine doesn't look normal, but what is normal? You see, I am a mom. I am a nursing mom. I have an infant. Add this:  We are in the middle of moving to Florida, so we are staying with friends in order for me to be able to teach this week. I love this camp so much, we delayed our move in order for me to be here!

Schedule:
Wake at 6:15 to baby talk. Baby goes back to sleep.
Check email.
Do some stretches and strength exercises. It is pouring down rain outside, so no run.
Six year old Amelia wakes up and reminds me that she has a feather that she wants to show me and it is in the pocket of Daddy's pants. She starts hunting pants.
Six month old William wakes up. Feeding time.
Put William on the floor to make coffee.
William's diaper explodes all over the floor. Change diaper and clothes.
Amelia locates feather.
Mom locates coffee.
Amelia and daddy look up and identify feather -- a yellow bellied sap sucker.
I leave for early meeting with Joe.
I go back home.
Feeding time for William. William down for a nap.
Back to class.
Ahhh. Class. What a group of students! They know their news!
Health issues, sports concerns, international student news, Hunger Games, Euro Cup, a rise in the use of drugs, the election, summer sports leagues, etc.
Great ideas, great work as a team.
We get our stories organized.
Lunch.
Back home. Feeding time.
Back here for afternoon session.
We practice the interview, we discuss the use of verbs and how to work on a lead.
We get ready to interview.
We practice using the AP Style Guide
We blog.
Back home to feed William.
What a day!!!!
Can't wait for tomorrow!

Sweeet.

I really liked writing my story. I feel pretty good about it, getting the interviews was the hardest part, because i was so nervous at first, but the more i kept doing them, the more i liked it. This has been a great way to explore whether or not i like doing this, totally in depth, and i really do. The whole process of it is really awesome, and in a way it builds your self-confidence because you can't be people shy. It just gets you out there. If i could write about anything, i would probably choose something that i can put my opinion in. Something that'll teach people about all the wonderful things there are in the world that have yet to be discovered.