Newspaper (The Bell)
Newspaper is a full year, Practical Arts AND MVA credit course focusing on hands-on aspects of newspaper publishing and Photography including: writing, interviewing and design. Students selected for this staff will have the opportunity to become a published writer and the responsibility of producing The Bell newspaper, distributing to about 1,800 students and staff. Members begin as reporters, but over time, progress to leadership positions, which includes designing pages and leading the team in positions like Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, Design Editor and so much more.
Find all of our stories and more on our Online Bell Newspaper
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Victorya Wilkinson, Editor in Chief
Jamie Munoz, Instructor
The Bell Sr Ads
Our final May issue is dedicated to the Seniors! If you would like to purchase a Sr. Ad for your student, information will go out in April. They are only $10 and feature a photo and a brief congratulations note.
If you have any questions, or you do not receive the information, please contact Jamie Munoz
2022-2023 Awards and Rankings:
- 2022 NSPA National Design of the Year Honorable Mention - Derek Katzer
- JEMKC First Place Newspaper Multiple Spread Coverage - Lucy Boyle & Bianka Castillo
- MIJA Best of Show Newspaper (State Winner)
- MIJA All Missouri Photo Illustration - Victorya Wilkinson
- MIJA All Missouri Online Breaking News - Kaiya Lynch
- MIJA All Missouri Sports Photography - Sam Brusven