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- BEAR FACTS IS STARTING A NEW WEBSITE! Please be patient as we undergo some remodeling. For up-to-date information, see an editor or stop by E200 any day during 1st period.
Bear Facts
Bear Facts is the official newspaper of LZHS, created entirely by students. Bear Facts is a production of the Advanced Journalism Newspaper Production class (AJNP). All design and much of the writing is produced by those students. Bear Facts, however, is also an extracurricular activity and is open to all students regardless of age or other involvement.
While nearly all of the articles and photos in Bear Facts are the product of LZHS students, the editors may periodically elect to run material obtained from Knight Rider/Tribune Information Services (KRT). In the event that such a decision is made, the article and/or photo will be credited as directed by KRT.
Bear Facts strives to be a free forum publication and as such, always welcomes submissions from any interested contributors. We strive to provide the school community with an informative and creative newspaper and will not accept obscene, libelous, or otherwise objectionable articles, and reserve the right to refuse articles or advertisements for any reason.
Letters to the editor should be delivered to any AJNP staff member and will only be considered for print in Bear Facts if the writer’s name and year in school or other age-appropriate title is indicated. We reserve the right to edit (while preserving the original intent of the letter) or refuse any letters to the editor if the need arises. The opinions expressed in editorials/letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of the entire staff of Bear Facts or District 95. All letters must be turned in two weeks prior to the intended issue’s publication. The writers and editors assume full responsibility for the contents of the publication.
Bear Facts is published nine times a year as a public forum and is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Press Association, the Kettle Moraine Press Association, and the Quill and Scroll Society.
For more information on becoming a contributor, contact us at 847-540-4721 or email bear_facts@lz95.org.
Bear Facts is the official newspaper of LZHS, created entirely by students. Bear Facts is a production of the Advanced Journalism Newspaper Production class (AJNP). All design and much of the writing is produced by those students. Bear Facts, however, is also an extracurricular activity and is open to all students regardless of age or other involvement.
While nearly all of the articles and photos in Bear Facts are the product of LZHS students, the editors may periodically elect to run material obtained from Knight Rider/Tribune Information Services (KRT). In the event that such a decision is made, the article and/or photo will be credited as directed by KRT.
Bear Facts strives to be a free forum publication and as such, always welcomes submissions from any interested contributors. We strive to provide the school community with an informative and creative newspaper and will not accept obscene, libelous, or otherwise objectionable articles, and reserve the right to refuse articles or advertisements for any reason.
Letters to the editor should be delivered to any AJNP staff member and will only be considered for print in Bear Facts if the writer’s name and year in school or other age-appropriate title is indicated. We reserve the right to edit (while preserving the original intent of the letter) or refuse any letters to the editor if the need arises. The opinions expressed in editorials/letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of the entire staff of Bear Facts or District 95. All letters must be turned in two weeks prior to the intended issue’s publication. The writers and editors assume full responsibility for the contents of the publication.
Bear Facts is published nine times a year as a public forum and is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Press Association, the Kettle Moraine Press Association, and the Quill and Scroll Society.
For more information on becoming a contributor, contact us at 847-540-4721 or email bear_facts@lz95.org.
Past Issues
The following are downloadable PDF files of past issues released by Bear Facts. You will need the free Adobe Reader to view these files.
The following are downloadable PDF files of past issues released by Bear Facts. You will need the free Adobe Reader to view these files.
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 September 2007 |
 October 2007 |
 November 2007 |
 December 2007 |
Journalism Classes
Journalism classes were introduced gradually over the past few years at LZHS. Bear Facts, accordingly, has grown from a publication worked on entirely after school to a newspaper that takes input from several credited classes. The journalism programs most recent addition is that of a broadcast class, where students focus on live media and reporting. The current classes offered at LZHS are:
Journalism classes were introduced gradually over the past few years at LZHS. Bear Facts, accordingly, has grown from a publication worked on entirely after school to a newspaper that takes input from several credited classes. The journalism programs most recent addition is that of a broadcast class, where students focus on live media and reporting. The current classes offered at LZHS are:
Awards, Accolades, & Etceteras
Bear Facts is proud to have earned numerous accolades from journalistic organizations around the country. The staff is equally proud of their individual awards. Recent accomplishments include:
Bear Facts is proud to have earned numerous accolades from journalistic organizations around the country. The staff is equally proud of their individual awards. Recent accomplishments include:
- 2007-2008
- Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association silver certificate and individual honorary mentions for: Joe Buzzelli, entertainment writing; Tim Ekl, photography; Sara Hewitt, features writing; Adam Petraglia, sports writing; and Kerri Sustich, news writing.
- Several senior editors plan to pursue journalism at the collegiate level. These include: Linda Brozyna, Hayleigh Colombo, and Amanda Orabutt.
- 2006-2007
- National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Finalist
- Quill & Scroll International 1st Place award for Superior Achievement
- Several senior editors plan to pursue journalism at the collegiate level. These include: Kelly Miller and Kim Yapelli.
- 2005-2006
- National Scholastic Press Association First Class with two Marks of Distinction (for Coverage & Content and Layout & Design)
- Quill & Scroll International 2nd Place award for Substantial Achievement
- Carolyn Wagner, adviser, earned her Certified Journalism Educator status from the Journalism Educators Association. Fewer than 350 educators across the nation share this title.
- Ben Paul, Editor-in-Chief, was awarded the Kettle Moraine Press Association scholarship based on his excellence in journalism and his intent to pursue journalism as a career. Paul will study journalism at Missouri University starting Fall 2006.
- All six senior editors plan to pursue journalism at the collegiate or professional level: Amy Grogan, Dave Heffernan, Heather Holm, Sarah Mathews, Ben Paul, and Lauren Younis.
- 2004-2005
- Quill & Scroll International 1st Place award for Superior Achievement
- Kettle Moraine Press Association 1st Place award
- 2003-2004
- Quill & Scroll International 2nd Place award for Substantial Achievement
- Kettle Moraine Press Association 1st Place award
- Six of the seven graduating editors plan to pursue journalism at the collegiate level. These include: Aimee Chisamore, Katie Garner, Tony Gonzalez, Devon Goudge, Pat Lighthall, and Jeff Montgomery.
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