Mrs. French's English Class
Miller Place High School
Welcome To Publications Productions
While Introduction to Journalism covers all aspects of journalism and school newspaper publishing, Publications Productions focuses on reporting, editing, as well as the layout production of all
Yearbook Cover by Kathryn McCabe Class of '07
Students begin the year learning about the different types of news articles and what makes quality school journalism. Students also develop editing skills and practice improving both their own and others work. Finally, with the help of veteran editors and reporters, students get exposure to actually producing the paper, working on computer layouts using the PageMaker 7.0 and PhotoShop 6.5 programs and submitting the paper electronically. Throughout the entire year, the class practices interviewing, writing and taking photographs for the
As a part of the Productions staff, students will be required to observe the veteran editors and reporters to hone their skills. We have learned that it is best to get right into the thick of it. Experience, in addition to readings, is the best teacher.
In order to get the jist of the PageMaker program, you may click here to view a brief, narrated, overview of the program. Please do not order anything from this site. I will provide you with everything you need to learn the programs and the process. The center column offers you a glimpse of the Fundamentals, Guides & Rulers, and Drawing Tools. It is a great way to view the program at your own pace.
NOTE: Click the PAUSE button at the bottom left of this page before starting tutorial--you can't listen to both!
Meet Your 2007-08 Publications Editors!
Title |
Panther Press |
Editor In-Chief |
Kyle Reitan |
Co-Editor In-Chief |
Erika Karp |
Managing Editor |
Emily Varonier |
News Editor |
Amanda Wilutis |
Features Editor |
Krista Cappelli |
Opinions Editor |
Lauren Wolman |
Health & Fitness Ed. |
Dominique DeFelice |
Graphics Editor |
Briana Garcia |
Graphics Editor |
Emma DAguanno |
Sports Editor |
Melissa Tacchi |
Photo Editor |
Samantha Fox |
Correspondence |
Samantha Fox |
Correspondence |
Emma DAguanno |
Layout Editor |
Amanda Wilutis |
Layout Editor |
Briana Garcia |
Layout Editor |
Caitlyn |
Title Yearbook Editor In-Chief Erika Karp Co-Editor In-Chief Emily Varonier Managing Editor Kyle Reitan News Editor N/A Features Editor N/A Opinions Editor N/A Health & Fitness N/A Graphics Editor Briana Garcia Graphics Editor Emma DAguanno Sports Editor Melissa Tacchi Photo Editor Briana Garcia Poetry & Prose N/A Poetry & Prose N/A Text Editor Amanda Wilutis Text Editor Samantha Fox Layout Editor Caitlyn
Title |
Entre Nous |
Editor In-Chief |
Melissa Tacchi |
Co-Editor In-Chief |
Lauren Wolman |
Managing Editor |
Erika Karp |
News Editor |
N/A |
Features Editor |
N/A |
Opinions Editor |
N/A |
Health & Fitness |
N/A |
Graphics Editor |
Briana Garcia |
Graphics Editor |
Emma DAguanno |
Sports Editor |
N/A |
Photo Editor |
Dominique DeFelice |
Poetry & Prose |
Caitlyn |
Poetry & Prose |
Amanda Wilutis |
Text Editor |
Kyle Reitan |
Text Editor |
N/A |
Layout Editor |
Emily Varonier |