Jenna Landin - Arts Writer
I am an arts writer for the Redwood Gigantea and have been in this section since the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year. I enjoy writing stories about certain events and things that Redwood put together like performances and plays. I have learned that everyone has their own thing that they enjoy and love to do. I find it interesting finding out what people like to do most and what their perspective is on it. From being a journalist I've learned to be able to talk to others and be introduced to new groups of people at Redwood. What makes my work important is it shows other Redwood students what others accomplish. I am proud of myself for being able to inform others of some of the events happening at Redwood.
Semester 1 Stories
Redwood's Fall Play Brings Twist to Familiar Stories:
This story is about Redwood's first fall play of the year. Two members of the play were interviewed and asked questions about how they were feeling about it and for more experienced members, how this play would be different from past years. The theater director talks about how excited she was for the play. She also mentions how entertaining it will be so many people should go see it.
This story matters because it brought light to the upcoming play at the time and it allowed more people to know about it and see it. This informed the Redwood students and staff that didn't already know about it. This helps our reader community be educated on what's coming up.
Freshman Band Students Reflect on First Marching Season:
This story is about how Redwood marching band freshmen feel about their first season marching with Redwood. Two freshmen were interviewed asking how they felt about being apart of the marching band. They both express their feelings with marching band. They both love it.
The story matters because incoming freshmen are able to see how others feel about marching with Redwood. Other people are also able to see how passionate students are here at Redwood. This helps the readers know about more groups of students who attend Redwood.
Freshman Anne Wu shines in Redwood High School's, selected for Prestigious CASMEC All-state Music Conference
This story is about a Freshman student here at Redwood who auditioned and made it to the CASMEC All-State band music conference. This was a deep dive on how Anne was feeling before her big performance.
This story matters because it shows how well Anne did when she auditioned, but also it shows she plays her instrument well. It spotlights her on her amazing talent.
The People of the Pit: Redwoods Finest Connect for Bye Bye Birdie!
This is a story about some talented people play music for Redwoods Bye Bye Birdie play. We interviewed a teacher Mr. Woodbury, Pricila Cenobio, and Chloe Rojas. They showed excitement for playing in the pit.
This story matters because it shows people that students and teachers can all play together. Also it shows where the wonderful music comes from. The story shines on a few people who are in the pit.
Redwoods Ben Lozano Makes it to National Honor Choir
This story is about how a talented singer named Ben Lozano made it to the National Honor Choir. The story is a deep dive on Ben. Ben answers questions about how he is feeling etc.
This story matters because it spotlights Ben's hard work and achievements. It also spotlights the Redwoods choir community.
Reflection
In this area, reflect on your growth. This work should have three parts.
Where have I been?
I expected Journalism to be kind of like an easier English class where you can choose your own stories to write and write whatever you want. I had no idea that I would be writing for the Redwood Gignatea. It's definitely a lot different than what I expected it to be like.
Where am I now?
Now that I've been part of journalism for a whole semester, I think I've definitely learned a lot about writing and interviewing. At the beginning, I was very scared to start interviewing people because I wasn't sure what I would say. But now I'm a lot more comfortable with it and feel more confident with myself when interviewing.
Where am I going?
I want to write at least 5 stories next semester and possibly try writing a story for a different section just so I have a variety of stories. I want to be able to write stories that I enjoy writing and find what kind of stories I really like to write and am interested in.