From The Editor-in-Chief
Join our journalism ETAP program
Have you ever wanted to explore opportunities in journalism? Look no further than our newest program here at Estancia. We are excited to offer a revitalized journalism course with many available spots for 10th–12th graders interested in roles ranging from staff writers and photographers to editors and website developers. No matter your skill level or experience, there is a place for you on our team.
This course is an ETAP class that allows you to earn credit while building real-world skills that will help you succeed far beyond high school. Whether you want to strengthen your writing, learn the basics of reporting, improve your photography, or gain experience in digital media and design, this program offers hands-on opportunities to grow. At The Talon, we value student voices, and we want to expand our team so that our stories represent the entire school, not just a few contributors.
You should consider joining our program because it is a new and evolving opportunity. Since the class is just restarting, you have the unique chance to help shape something meaningful and lasting on campus. Your ideas, creativity, and perspective can directly influence the direction of the newspaper and leave a lasting impact on the school community. Being part of a student publication also helps you develop communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills that are useful in any future career.
Our journalism program is not like every other ETAP. We have one to two dedicated days each week to focus entirely on producing and improving the newspaper, as well as direct access to the entire editorial team and our adviser, Mr. Abuel, who guides and supports students through every step of the publishing process.
We are actively looking for more students to join us. If you or anyone you know is interested, please sign up or scan the QR codes around campus to request a schedule change for second semester. We hope to see you in the newsroom soon!
From me to you,
Hello! I’m Annika Knox, the Editor-in-chief, and this is my letter to you. I don’t want this newspaper to be a faceless production, I have a great team supporting me with everything behind the scenes— and together we have big plans for this newspaper.
I want us to be something you can trust, the place to go when you want to know. I hope that one day, the Estancia Talon can become and Integral part of our school community, something to read with pride, knowing it represents all of you reading. This paper is for you, not just about you, this paper is built off the backs of your stories, so please, if you have anything you are passionate about, don’t hesitate to tell us!
This year you can expect to see everything from the top stories of Eagle news, Victories for Estancia, Club happenings, passionate student creations, and everything in between. We aim not just to capture the celebratory moments, but the ones that often lie untold—the stories that capture the real lives of students, the ones that truly capture what it means to be an Eagle, not just picture perfect journalism.
I think that at Estancia, everyone has the right to be in the loop, know what’s happening in their communities, and even see glimpses of themselves through our publishing’s. Our goal is to connect people through truth, storytelling, and our passion for journalism. The Talon only exists because of your stories, your lives, and the wonderful community we have here on campus. Thank you all for reading and supporting all we’re trying to be here at The Talon.
Be sure to check out the Front Page to see Estancias latest happenings- and stay tuned. We’re just getting started.
Your proud Editor-In-Chief
-Annika Knox
Contact Information
Annika Knox: estanciatalon.editors@proton.me
Feel free to email me about suggestions, stories, or anything in between!