Newsroom apprentice Matt Herrera pursues journalism path
Computer graphics designer and budding journalist Matias Herrera 17 works at Wilson County News absorbing news advertising layout and printing processes. Production Manager Cathy Green notes his drive to learn start to finish. He values reporting editing headlines and ad design and hopes to continue learning from publisher Elaine Kolodziej after meeting her at Floresville High School.
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Matias
Matt) Herrera
Matt
Wilson County News
Cathy Green
Elaine Kolodziej
Floresville High School
Local teen journalist balances paper work with community service
Matt Herrera, a six month reporter at a Floresville newspaper, helps run a youth program at Victory Temple on San Antonio's west side. He mentors 12 to 17 year old boys from housing projects, guiding them through games study and Bible lessons as part of the Royal Rangers outreach. Matt designs and publishes the God&rsquo.s Fighting Eagles newsletter to promote the program and invites new members via contact numbers 216 7771 or 216 4519.
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Matt
Victory Temple
San Antonio
West Side
Royal Rangers
Royal Ranger
God's Fighting Eagles
Boy Scouts
Increasing Minority College Graduates at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin will offer a fall course titled Increasing the Minority College Graduation Rate. It will study the education pipeline from kindergarten through college to identify policy interventions. Dr. Jorge Chapa notes the Hopwood decision affects minority graduation rates and both race neutral and race based options will be explored.
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Austin
University of Texas At Austin
Ing
Hopwood
Jorge Chapa
United States
The Misery Of Family Violence And A Grave Request
A reader appeals for a grave marker for her mother who died after years of abuse by her adult sons. The note recounts severe injuries, a costly funeral, and charges dropped for the shooter with no witnesses. The columnist invites legal help and prayer, noting many readers will see the plea.
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Mr. Ross
Florida
P.S
Zanesville
Coast Guard Academy Accepting Class of 2002 Applicants
The United States Coast Guard Academy invites nationwide applications for the Class of 2002. Submission deadline is December 15, with required SAT I or ACT by December 1997. Candidates ranked high in class, active in school and community, and with math and science proficiency have best chances.
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United States Coast Guard Academy
Director of Admissions
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
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