Like many other teens his age, Wayne Memorial High School Student Will Murphy can often be seen wearing a snapback hat, button-up shirt, and jeans. But unlike most, his clothes aren’t from any department store. They are made by him. Murphy aspires to become an entrepreneur. He plans on starting a hat and bow tie business. Murphy always had this idea in mind, but after … [Read more...] about Teen takes action in business
Bobby Hawthorne takes students to the next level
Students in The Bobby Hawthorne Experience class have utilized every day of this week. They were assigned five stories in three days, usually working on several pieces at a time. “They’re not sleeping. We don’t let them sleep,” Assistant Instructor and Writing Coach Missi Yeomans said. Seaholm High School student Monisha Gowda has been working hard to keep up with all the … [Read more...] about Bobby Hawthorne takes students to the next level
Competition for MIPA Cup title continues
The MIPA Cup Tournament has seen setbacks due to the weather. The competition adds up points for each class, or “team,” for participating in activities throughout the week. Each student has to check in with an activities assistant to receive points for their team. The first major opportunity for points is the volleyball tournament. Set to begin on Monday, August 4, the game … [Read more...] about Competition for MIPA Cup title continues
Money Matters addresses advertising
Students taking the Money Matters course at MIPA are expanding their knowledge of advertising today. “We’re learning what to say and what not to say, and certain things that might intimidate others, we’re learning how to overcome those,” Clarenceville High School student Mitchell Hardy said. In class, the students practiced their methods of sales through demonstrations. … [Read more...] about Money Matters addresses advertising
Student writers prepare for a challenge
MIPA students interested in a challenge have signed up for the Bobby Hawthorne Experience. This intense course is taught by Bobby Hawthorne, a journalist with 40 years of experience. He has taught this class for 8 years, and many other writing classes at MIPA before then. “I always teach basically the same thing, it’s just a different name,” Hawthorne said. Students will be … [Read more...] about Student writers prepare for a challenge