Roosevelt High School 1977 Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN) - Full Access

1. T. Jenson, C. Douglas, M. Emery, M. Olson, W. Greer (retired editor of St. Paul Pioneer Press & Mpls. Star), R. Larrison. 2. Cynthia Anderson, advisor. Sitting: G. Mason, J. Warhol, M. Pickard, C. Douglas, D. Dahlgren, ]. Sevlie, W. Arms, R. Miller, S. Allen, C. Anderson, M. Olson. Standing: B. Paulson, B. Bjornson, R. Larrison. "Informing the public is the biggest and foremost responsibility of being a journalist. The readers depend upon him/her to relate to them what has, is, or is about to happen. They want the story to be interesting enough to hold their attention yet at the same time accurate enough that they can rely upon it. While performing his duties the journalist is actually serv- ing the public by gathering and com- piling all this information for them, He saves all his readers both time and effort. Through the experience of serving the school as a reporter one learns to communicate better with others. During personal interviews you are placed in close contact with many people and given the job of "finding out the facts. " You learn to be po- lite, tactful and concise yet always obtaining all the necessary informa- tion. You learn to respect others and to appreciate the time and the answers they are so willing to give. Reporters also become more observant and aware of their surroundings. After a short time they realize they must keep their ears and eyes open or they could miss an opportunity for a story. Between papers the staff may read novels, view movies and attend press conferences. The staff normally takes a trip in the spring and ends the year with a farewell party at Mrs. Anderson's home, 11