A copy of the UHS student newspaper, the "Indian Post," came my way recently, and I'm delighted to see that the young journalists are not shying away from controversy.
The lead story, with an accompanying editorial, was about the administration's unpopular decision to require all seniors to take final exams, a decision that "has prompted an outcry from the student body." I'm hoping there is a follow-up story with quotes from the unhappy students.
And there was a full-page story about the recent suspensions of "a number of" students (how many?) who are accused of smoking and drinking at a football game. The reporters did their homework, interviewing not only the principal, James Conley, but also the assistant principal, Amy Jenkins, the Student Council president, Ian Quain, and two seniors.
The paper also featured a point-counterpoint about whether the high school team name (the Indians) should be changed, and both the pro and con sides were excellently and cogently argued.
And I see that dress codes remain a hot topic, just like they were in my high school days.
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