Extracurricular
Activities
Publications and Media
The Catalyst Newsmagazine
Purpose & Mission: To publish a monthly
newsmagazine that is written, designed, produced
& funded by students
Sponsor: Sarah
Wheatley
Meetings: 3rd block class OR after school meetings
during deadlines
When: Entire year
Background Req.: Recommendation from Language Arts
Teacher or Photography Teacher, high level of writing
skills
Activities: Publish 7 issues during the school year,
journalism banquet, monthly potluck lunches, writing
workshops
Parent Involvemt.: None required
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Wildcat TV
Purpose & Mission: To document school activities
& promote spirit
Sponsor:
Leigh Anne Kuhn
Meetings: Must be enrolled in Broadcast Video class;
videotape and edit WHS events during and outside
school hours
Cost: None
When: Entire year
Background Req.: Need to be enrolled in a current
media class; Good camera skills and some video production
knowledge; Reliable participation
Activities: Provide sports/event coverage through
weekly broadcasts
Parent Involvemt.: Transportation help if needed
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Roar
Yearbook
Purpose & Mission: Produce Wheeler's award-winning
yearbook
Sponsor: Tara
Thompson
Meetings: Monthly meetings, work during class, before/after
school, camp
Cost: Camp costs ($100 at least)
When: Entire year
Background Req.: "Intro to Journalism" class
Parent Involvemt.: Not required but available
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