Giving Back and What Comes Next: A Note from the Editor-in-Chief
Leave a place better than you found it.
These words ring true for our team of student journalists who truly want PHS to be a place of action, a place where we see each other, a place where we can all do better, a place of change.
I would like to thank each PHS journalist who helped make The SHIELD a platform of powerful words where others found connection. While the work was arduous, the final draft was rewarding. I watched you nervously pick up your first assignment and I proudly watched you blossom into the confident journalist you are today.
To every staff member, thank you for being kind and gracious with your time, and thank you for all that you do every day. Our journalists gained a valuable perspective and connection during these valuable conversations.
To my right-hand Erin Moreno, thank you for making this project come to life, for listening to my brain, and guiding me with your creative mind. You are a gem.
Thank you for everyone’s support and encouragement. Collectively, this project was possible.
Enjoy the last edition of the year where many members of our team wrote about their own experiences and gave student advice, as well as interviews with teachers, articles spotlighting programs on campus, and our fabulous spring sports recap.
PHS, what is next for you? We shall wait and read.
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Giselle Kendall
Editor-in-Chief
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Want to be a part of our team? Listen for announcements for our club’s meeting dates and times.
Why is Student Voice Important on Campus?
A message from the Presidents…
As a community at Patriot High School, we all have our differences. From student to staff, we uphold different perspectives, exhibit different personalities, and cultural beliefs. Journalism is important because it allows us to share these different parts of ourselves with each other. Furthermore, it puts to light pressing issues that aren't typically discussed in an academic setting. Student voices are important to our school community because we are what make up the campus. Through journalism, we can spread awareness and build connections, thus empowering our PHS campus.
At the end of the day, no teacher, staff member, or student can know exactly what each person’s struggles are, but if we are able to speak out about what affects us not only inside and outside the classroom, maybe we can get through each day easier. Through journalism, our staff will be able to read the issues that students may have questions about, and together, create a more comfortable learning environment. In a general sense, when students feel comfortable in an environment, they are more likely to express themselves. PHS can benefit from learning about students' opinions and viewpoints, and vice versa, because it would allow us as a school to adapt and overcome problems as a whole. Our goal overall is to uplift every student and staff member on this campus and to let them know that whatever they have experienced or what they are going through, their feelings are valid and they are not alone.
You are not alone at Patriot High School.
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Evelyn Flores
Londyn Workman
Co-Presidents