Three Penny Press Staff Application 2020-2021
We are excited that you want to be a part of Bellaire's Student Press and write for the Three Penny Press newsmagazine. Please complete this application to the best of your ability. Remember that spelling and grammar is important. :)  THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY,  MARCH 6
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Email *
What is your first and last name *
What grade are you in this year? *
What is your cell phone number? *
What is your preferred email? *
What is your T-shirt size? *
Do you have any experience in Adobe InDesign or Photoshop? (if answer is yes - please explain in next question). *
If the answer is yes to the above question, explain your experience below.
I have experience in the following areas of journalism, photography and/or technology. Check all that apply. *
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List this year's electives and what you plan to take next year. *
Have you held any leadership positions in organizations or work (in school or outside of school)? Describe below. *
What family/job responsibilities after school will you have next year, if any? *
Newspaper is a deadline-driven class. Discuss your ability to meet deadlines (turn in class assignments before or by the due date). *
How do you feel about coming in during lunch or after school to complete assignments or meet deadlines? *
What kind of transportation options do you have for attending events outside of school? *
Do you own your own camera? *
How would you rate your ability as a writer? *
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Describe a personal strength that you feel will make you an asset to the staff? What do you bring to the program and how can you make it stronger? *
What's the most important thing your parents have taught you? How have you applied that to your daily life? *
Rate yourself on a scale from 1-5. 1- poor, 2 - OK, 3- average, 4 - above average. 5 - excellent.  COPY AND PASTE the following words and put a number next to each one in blank below. RESPONSIBLE, DEPENDABLE, MEETING DEADLINES, PHOTOGRAPHY, WORKING WITH OTHERS, WRITING SKILLS, CREATIVITY, WORK ETHIC, HONESTY, LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZED, COMPUTER PROFICIENCY, PERSISTENCE, GRADES, INDEPENDENCE, ATTENDANCE. *
Discuss your expectations for Three Penny Press. What do you hope to learn? *
List 3 people (teacher or student here at Bellaire) who you feel would make a great newspaper feature/profile. Explain why you think this person is a good choice (HINT: think of people with cool hobbies, talents, accomplishments, sports, life experiences, etc) *
Discuss how you feel about this year's Three Penny Press newsmagazine. What stood to you about it and why did you remember most? *
How do you feel the Three Penny Press could improve next year? What would you like to read more/less about? *
How many absences do you average in a six-week period? *
PART II - JOB DUTIES - check all that interests you. *
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PART III - SUMMER CAMP - Returning and new members are encouraged to attend the High School Communications Workshop at Texas A&M University. It is July 17-19, 2020 at Texas A&M University, College Station. More info to come later. (Cost: approx: $350 - which covers meals, housing and instruction). Indicate below whether you may be able to attend. *
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PART IV: YOU'RE ALMOST DONE. Please read this statement and write your name and date below that you understand the commitment. "I understand that if selected for staff and in a leadership position, this is a one-year commitment in an elective honors (5.0) credit of Newspaper I, II and III. Please type name below. I also understand that I must be passing all of my classes to be accepted and to stay in Three Penny Press. (ALSO - please stop by Room 340 during Cardinal Hour to pick up 5 essay questions and teacher recommendation forms.) *
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