A note from our editors-in-chief

As Sequoia returns from the mid-winter break, everyone prepares for the long stretch of classes and tests ahead of them. Our reporters and editors have worked day and night and overcome many challenges to create the collection of pages you are about to read.

These will be the second individual articles that our new reporters, J1s, will be writing. We’re excited to see improvement in not only writing quality but magazine design as well. Through mentorship and editing, the staff as a whole has honed in on any points of weakness and has worked tirelessly to improve upon their previous works. This community formed in the newsroom has brought cohesion and unity to an already diverse range of writers.

With this issue, we strived to be positive. Flipping through the magazine, you will be able to read a variety of well put-together articles that will hopefully bring a smile to your face. From movie reviews to sports recaps to Sequoia animal features, there is something for everyone to read and relate to this issue. For those interested in the more serious topics, we have that too. Updates on the district drama and the IB Diploma can be found in the issue as well.

This issue was the opportunity for reporters to get out of their comfort zone with photography. We strayed away from our illustration and doodle art style in hopes of better capturing the livelihood of the Sequoia community through real pictures. Our reporters did amazing, taking their DSLR cameras out and capturing key photos to make their articles come to life. See if you can spot yourself in any of the photos taken.

With our advisor back, we thought all our problems would go away. Amongst the rejoice of having a full team again, we overlooked the fact that we would be losing key reporters and editors as they went off to pursue the IB Diploma. Our remaining editors picked up the extra work without question, demonstrating the amazing leadership and courage of the experienced Raven Report staff.

Even though we just distributed our last magazine, we hope that you can enjoy all of our work and appreciate the hard work our reporters put into improving their journalistic skills this issue.

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THE RAVEN REPORT IS A Sequoia High School student publication produced in the journalism class through the efforts and decisions of the staff and the publication’s editors and adviser. The Raven Report is a public forum for students, staff, parents and community members.

THE RAVEN REPORT STRIVES TO provide Sequoia High School with informative, engaging and relevant news. The staff will exercise integrity and adaptability while promoting justice and transparency through professional reporting about the school, the community and the world.

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THE RAVEN REPORT STAFF welcomes signed letters to the editor so that readers might share in the opportunities of the scholastic free press in open forum. The written views of students, parents or community members must be responsible, in good taste and free from libel, slander or obscenity. Letters may be edited for grammar or content if necessary; furthermore, editors will not guarantee that letters will be published.

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