iJournalism Spring '15 Capstones

The Spring '15 iJournalism News Team, comprised of seven seniors, has finished the course by presenting unique stories through the medium of mobile and multimedia journalism.

All of the stories are conveniently compiled in a playlist on the Worthington Christian School YouTube channel.

Synesthesia

Senior, Natalie Rohrig posseses a rare condition called, Synesthesia.  Synesthesia is when people can taste colors, or associate colors with words.  As Natalie mentions, most people do not even know they have this condition until they hear about someone else having it.  It becomes part of their daily lives. Natalie associates colors with people, words, and numbers.  She sees waves and forms and music and different color patterns depending on the person and the length of time she has known them.  Natalie enjoys her Synesthesia and likes that it makes her unique.
-Courtney Farrell

2015 Teacher of the Year Award

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, the annual Teacher Of The Year award was handed out to a well-deserving math teacher, Mrs. White. Each year, the faculty is invited to vote for the colleague of their choice for this award, which is presented by the Parent Teacher Fellowship Endowment Fund.  The iJournalism news team went inside the classroom to capture this exclusive footage as the award was presented to her. Students, family and faculty gave sincere testimonies thus proving her worthiness for this award.
-Brian Lambright

Josh Cardosi, Ashley Hall and Grace Hall winners in Worthington Libraries 2015 Poetry Contest

 Worthington Libraries awarded Worthington Christian High School senior, Josh Cardosi 1st and 3rd place in the 2015 Poetry Competition. Grace Hall (5^th grade) and Ashley (7^th grade) also won 1^st and  3^rd places for their poems in the competition.

 

Cardosi  publicly performed his 1^st place poem titled, "Professions,” Saturday, April 18, 2015 at The Northwest Library’s new “Poetry Path.” 

WC3's iJournalism news team was there to capture this exclusive video:

iJournalism news team informs WC in live broadcast

Coming up next Saturday on April 25th is an opportunity to start supporting next year's DR trip.  The Java Jog is a 5K & kids fun run at the Middle School.  Plan to arrive by 8:30 to be sure not to miss the kids run at 8:45!  The 5k will begin at 9 am in the parking lot.  It's only $10 for students and $30 for adults!  You can register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/java-jog-2015-tickets-16174628750  or talk to Ms. Knepper.  Even if you don't like to run, come enjoy the free coffee and donuts and help support the 2016 Dominican trip.

All Worthington Christian students are invited to this year's Senior Ruckus.  On Friday, May 22nd "The Ruck" will take place at Warrior stadium after Baccalaureate.  This will include a series of epic water gun fights among the senior class.  The winning team will receive 100 dollars per player.  Keep your eye out for more details soon!

The AP Art students have been working hard on their portfolios this year and you are all invited to stop and see the shows.  There is one more group show this Thursday, April 23rd followed by a grand finale Spring show the first week of May.  Art is on display in the Media Center through the end of the year.

iJournalism class tours The Columbus Dispatch

On Thursday, March 19, just hours before the Senior class' departure for their missions trip to the Dominican Republic, Mr. Stoll's iJournalsm class attended a field trip to The Columbus Dispatch located at 34 S. 3rd Street.

While at the famous Columbus-based newspaper, students toured the facility with Chief Photo Editor, Craig Hollman and learned of all the different jobs and equipment required to produce the daily publication both in print and online. 

The iJournalism students will be gathering stories while on their trip for future reporting upon their safe return on Thursday, March 27, 2015.

Please pray for the team comprised of 77 students, staff members and medical personnel for safe travel, effective ministry and changed hearts. For updates and pictures during the trip, follow the blog here: http://wchs2015seniortrip.wordpress.com/

~David Stoll

iJournalism teacher

Medicines needed for the senior trip to the Dominican Republic

As you may know, the senior trip to the Dominican Republic is coming up in less than two weeks. The seniors need your help to gather the materials they need to take down to this lush island with them. On Friday, you'll be given the opportunity to help out via a medicine drive. If you bring the medicine assigned to your grade, you will be in turn rewarded with out of uniform that day. 

Its absolutely understandable if you don't quite have a grip on what exactly the seniors will be doing in the DR. Essentially, they are spending half of their time in villages stricken with both physical and relational poverty attempting to bring the joy and message of Christ to the children and people involved with the schools there through VBS-type activities. The seniors are spending the other half of their time touring the island, soaking in the sun's radiation, and bonding as a class before they graduate  If you're still curious, feel free to speak to a senior about it and ask them what you can pray for while they're gone! They have prayer bracelets they'd love to give you. Don't forget your medicine on Friday! 

-Reed Klass