Thursday, March 12, 2009
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
We've had plenty of talented individuals come through our system at gs who might have what it takes to make a go at it on Broadway. Is this the type of story a high school student wants to read -- even when it's about one of his/her classmates? Why or why not? In other words -- do you think that a story like this could be told in our newspaper?
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7 comments:
Carolyn B.
I believe that a smaller story would spark an interest in the Lion's Den readers minds. I personally could care less about reading a story like this about people in our school because it is not something I'm really interested in. Well, I take that back. If if were a story about Pat making it to Broadway, then I would read it because I know him, but if it were a story about certain girls who I don't like making it to Broadway, I would throw it away...maybe spit on it...curb stomp. To put it straight, a story like this would be a hit in any news paper just because it fits the mold. Big girl, single mom, growing up, dark horse,making it big, those are things that a lot of people define as a feel good story and want to read about. Mind you, when I say a lot of people I'm not including myself. Although, I did find it touching.
Pat M
I feel that many high school students would not appreciate this story unless they have a theatrical background. As a student with theatrical experience, the story of Michelle Dowdy interested me as well as causing me to reflect upon past performances. With that being said, however, I feel that Dowdy's peers would be interested in the story. I know that as a student at Greensburg Salem I find that I take pride in students and alumni who gain fame whether it be through athletics or theater.
Rae J.
I think that if it is someone that the reader knows and is friends with, they might enjoy reading about their accomplisments. I also think that anyone interested in theater would wnat to read this, because this could inspire them. However, if the reader doesn't like the person (or just doesn't know them), they would probably end up throwing the paper away. It all depends on who's reading the story. Also, this story is a bit long for our paper. Most people aren't going to read a long story about someone they don't even know or like. I guess it just depends on who's reading it. Some may enjoy reading about other students, and others could just care less.
I think that a story like this would be a very good story to tell in our school. I would hope that I would personally know who the person was so that I might be able to find a way to relate to them in some way but if not who cares.
I understand that I dont know every person in the school, but I do know a lot. So to see one of my friends have their own story and be completely famous would be fantastic. So I think if some one from our school were to go threw the same situation, I would expect them to have their own story.
Rick M.
A story like this would be great for a school newspaper. It deals with a student from the school who has gone on to find success in their chosen profession and gains wide recognition because of their efforts. A story like this can be appreciated by anyone for its human interest aspects. It makes you feel both joy for Dowdy and her new role on Broadway and empathy for her. Readers are able to share in her happiness and her pain as she leaves the only home that she has ever known to try and make it in show business. For this reason, I believe that any reader can find a reason to like it. High school students will be interested because they know the student and they will be captivated by the harrowing tale of Dowdy.
Mohamed A.
I think this kind of a story would be read by many here in GSHS. I personally wont read an article like this if it were someone i didn't know. but yes, if it was my classmate or close friend, i would definately read it. But all in all, as i said before, if there were to be a story like this which happened to someone here in this school. It would certainly make a very nice article for some of the students in this school to still stick with their dreams and look upto the person in the article.
I think that it would receive a lot of attention if it were run in the paper. It's a human interest piece, and who doesn't like reading those? I obviously think that the amount of interest generated by the article would be dictated by the student it happened to. Let's face it, there are some kids who are more popular than others, and if those kids made it onto Broadway, they would get far more attention than a quiet, introverted kid that sits in the corner. But, overall, I definitely think it would be an excellent story to run in the paper.
Steve R.
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