MEET YOUR VILLA NOVAN NEWSPAPER STAFF!
THE VILLA NOVAN NEWSPAPER STAFF 2016-2017
Zoie Cote, Senior, Photographer
Makayla Hall, Senior, Photographer/Editor
Jose Ocasio, Senior, Photographer/Editor
Jalea Rodriguez, Senior, Photograher/Editor
Elexzandir Ramsingh, Senior, Sports Photographer
Christian Calderon-Rosado, Junior, Writer/Photographer
Fransheska Matias, Junior, Writer/Editor and Photographer
Jade McBride, Junior, Photographer
Breanna St. Jean, Junior, Photographer and Writer
Nayleena Vongphairoth, Junior, Graphic Designer
Hanna Zhang, Junior, Graphic Designer
Alena Carr, Sophomore, Photographer and Writer/Editor
Germani Jarrie Rosario, Sophomore, Photographer
Mawra Chanthavong, Freshman, Photographer and Writer/Editor
Natasha Phimmahom, Freshman, Sports Photographer
Hillary Thilavong, Freshman, Photographer and Writer/Editor
Mrs. Benjamin, Advisor
WEDNESDAYS:
THE VILLA NOVAN NEWSPAPER MEETS
AFTER SCHOOL WITH MRS. BENJAMIN IN ROOM 207
*Looking for artists, writers, poets,
graphic designers and computer geeks,
student/athletes, dance/theatre students
and photographers to cover school events!*
2015-2016
THE VILLA NOVAN STAFF IN MR. DEPOT'S RECORDING STUDIO RECORDING NEWS HEADLINES FOR WOON RADIO 1240
JALEA RODRIGUEZ, MATTHEW OMOSEMI, GERMANI JARRIE, ZACHORY LEVEILEE AND MR. DEPOT
THE VILLA NOVAN STAFF VISITS THE CALL
VERONICKA VEGA, MATTHEW OMOSEMI, MRS. BENJAMIN, GERMANI JARRIE
FRONT: REPORTER AND PHOTOGRAPHER JOSEPH NADEAU AND EDITOR SETH BROMLEY WITH REAR: MATTHEW OMOSEMI, GERMANI JARRIE, AND VERONICKA VEGA
THE VILLAN NOVAN STAFF ATTENDS SPORTS WRITING 101 WORKSHOP
GIVEN BY CAROLYN THORNTON IANUCCILLI AT RIIL OFFICE
On December 3rd, Woonsocket High went on an amazing field trip to a Sports Writing Workshop and I had a blast. In the beginning a man was talking to us about cellular phones and how it's different from texting something to someonethan from saying it in person. Honestly I believe that's true, I had my times where I could say anything on a text to my mom but in person it's a whole lot more difficult.
Then a really nice lady came and asked us to get a paper and pen and go around the room and meet someone you don't know, she said, "Here's an example, my name is Carolyn Thornton, I'm a sportswriter, I ran track." Then she had us try it, at that point I was nervous, but I made it seem like I wasn't, so I went around and met this kid name Mavrrick, he ran track just like me. Carolyn started talking about ways to write a good article and how to get the reader to feel like he/she was there. After that we ate some pizza and OH MY GOD, it was delicious. Honestly at first I thought it was going to be boring because I'm an athletic kinda guy, I don't write and interview people all day, but then it got to me that I can actually do writing about the sports I love, so who knows, I might just do that!
Written by Germani Jarrie
Carolyn's notes:
This workshop will discuss the craft of writing and the writing tools specific to a sports journalist. The goal is to demystify the writing process and teach students how to gather, organize and analyze information and then write fairly, accurately and concisely under a deadline situation.
The workshop will touch on such topics as the keys to effective interviewing and reporting, game analysis, game coverage vs. feature writing, the nuances of writing for a blog vs. Facebook vs. Twitter and other social media platforms – and perhaps the most important topic of all- journalistic integrity.
Members of our staff are Jalea Rodriguez in white sweater, Matthew Omosemi in blue button-down shirt, Veronicka Vega in white shirt to the right of Matthew, Germani Jarrie in the rear in the gray hoodie, and Breanna St. Jean, in the black top and blue jeans
OUR HARDWORKING STAFF
Dennis Castillo, Senior Executive Sports Writer/Editor
Dennis is a senior and the Executive Sports Writer for our Novan Newspaper. Officially from Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Rhode Island in late 2002. He has lived in a few different cities and is back living in Woonsocket since 2010. He has enjoyed sports his whole life and especially loves sports statistics. Go Novans! |
Jalea Rodriguez, Junior Photo Editor/Writer
Jalea is a member of the tennis team. She loves soccer, art, and Creative Writing.
Jalea is a member of the tennis team. She loves soccer, art, and Creative Writing.
Veronicka Vega, Junior Writer/Editor
Veronicka Vega is currently a junior at Woonsocket High School. Veronicka is a student in the Graphic Design and Printing class at the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC) and is a sprinter on the indoor and outdoor track teams. She grew up out of state and moved to Woonsocket three years ago. Since then she has been very active in the community volunteering at the AutumnFest Parade and more recently at the French Heritage Festival and Soiree hosted by the Northern Rhode Island Council of the Arts. Veronicka takes part in activities at the Community Care Alliance Youth Center after school. She is an avid reader and wants to pursue a career in writing. |
THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF CONTRIBUTERS!
Elexzandir Ramsingh, Junior Contributing Sports Photographer
Elex is a junior and member of the Band. When not performing, he is taking photographs of the Novan football team! |
Vhankham Sipraserth, Senior Contributing Photographer
Vhankham is a flutist in the Concert Band, team manager for the Wrestling and Golf teams, and has completed many community service projects. |
Adaline Rahn, Junior
Contributing Artist Adaline designed the Novan head featured on the Student Artwork page. She works at Riverzedge. She is a member of the Indoor and Outdoor Track teams throwing the shot put, discus and hammer. Adaline is also a member of the ELO program. She sings in the Chorus and recently returned from the competition in Virginia. |
Mrs. Benjamin, Advisor
Always on the lookout to showcase the outstanding student accomplishments at Woonsocket High School and Woonsocket Career and Technical Center (WACTC), you may see me at your academic, athletic, music department and Dance/Theater Arts department events. Or you may be one of my students in my English and Creative Writing classroom! After teaching for 14 years at Woonsocket Middle School as an 8th-grade English teacher. I am honored and proud to be the Editor and Student Advisor of The Villa Novan Newspaper. Show us your Novan Pride! |
ARCHIVES 2014-2015
Hailey Smith, Lead Writer and Creative Writing Editor
My name is Hailey Smith and I am a graduate Class of 2015 at Woonsocket High School. I was the lead writer for the Novan Newspaper. I was a new student in my senior year at WHS, because up until this year, I was home schooled by my parents. I have been dancing ballet since I was three-years-old, and will continue to dance until I’m forced to quit! I excel in writing creatively. I am going to be majoring in Creative Writing and I hope to one day be a distinguished author of fiction novels. I currently have stories published online, and have a growing fan base of over 16,000 readers. Here’s a link to my page, I hope you like my stories!
On this website, I have a writer’s blog named “Woonsocket Writers.” Go check it out! :)
My name is Hailey Smith and I am a graduate Class of 2015 at Woonsocket High School. I was the lead writer for the Novan Newspaper. I was a new student in my senior year at WHS, because up until this year, I was home schooled by my parents. I have been dancing ballet since I was three-years-old, and will continue to dance until I’m forced to quit! I excel in writing creatively. I am going to be majoring in Creative Writing and I hope to one day be a distinguished author of fiction novels. I currently have stories published online, and have a growing fan base of over 16,000 readers. Here’s a link to my page, I hope you like my stories!
On this website, I have a writer’s blog named “Woonsocket Writers.” Go check it out! :)
Kalasia Richer, Lead Events Writer
My name is Kalasia Richer. I am a senior at Woonsocket High School. I was a class officer for the junior class and ran indoor track as a sprinter and a hurdler in the winter. I have been on the girls tennis team for years now and I have developed a deep passion for it. I have also been on the school's robotics team for two years and I love learning new things about technology. My favorite color is purple and I love to eat food!
My name is Kalasia Richer. I am a senior at Woonsocket High School. I was a class officer for the junior class and ran indoor track as a sprinter and a hurdler in the winter. I have been on the girls tennis team for years now and I have developed a deep passion for it. I have also been on the school's robotics team for two years and I love learning new things about technology. My favorite color is purple and I love to eat food!
Richard Keach, Lead Graphic Artist and Senior Editor
My name is Richard Keach. I am a 2015 graduate at Woonsocket High School. I designed the website and edited it with my co-writer Hailey Smith and Mrs. Benjamin. I was also the president of our school's Creative Writing Club. I want to be inspired so here is your chance to inspire me. Make the news yours.
My name is Richard Keach. I am a 2015 graduate at Woonsocket High School. I designed the website and edited it with my co-writer Hailey Smith and Mrs. Benjamin. I was also the president of our school's Creative Writing Club. I want to be inspired so here is your chance to inspire me. Make the news yours.
Dennis Castillo, Executive Sports Writer/Editor
My name is Dennis Castillo. I am a senior at Woonsocket High School. I am the Executive Sports Writer for our Novan Newspaper. Officially from Brooklyn, New York, I moved to Rhode Island in late 2002. I have lived in a few different cities and I'm back living in Woonsocket since 2010. I have enjoyed sports my whole life and I especially love sports statistics. Go Novans!
My name is Dennis Castillo. I am a senior at Woonsocket High School. I am the Executive Sports Writer for our Novan Newspaper. Officially from Brooklyn, New York, I moved to Rhode Island in late 2002. I have lived in a few different cities and I'm back living in Woonsocket since 2010. I have enjoyed sports my whole life and I especially love sports statistics. Go Novans!