Patiently waiting in line behind a buildup of students who want to change classes, grab a quick interview or earn some Chad Change, Everett High School’s senior Meeshon Rogers and 2013 graduate Jaimie Bozack are in a constant attempt to get some one-on-one time with camp director Chad Sanders. Because to them, he is much more than just a camp director. During the week, … [Read more...] about Chad Sanders tackles multiple roles
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Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
"Makin’ it rain" here at MIPA may be a little bit easier for Chad Sanders than anyone else. With his Chad Change, diving into a pool of money is definitely possible. As the director of the MIPA workshopfor student journalists, Sanders's job requires him to check in on classes and events at all times. However, running around doing numerous tasks at once, he said, … [Read more...] about Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
Lakota East student uses #Mipa2013 to connect to others
From first time camp goers, to old-timers, MIPA students are encouraged to use the hashtag #MIPA2013 for any MIPA-related tweets. Lakota East Senior and staff member of Lakota Spark, Morgan Bain, uses twitter to connect and make new friends. “I’ve met other people through my tweets,” said Bain. “Someone actually found me through the hashtag and started following me. Later on … [Read more...] about Lakota East student uses #Mipa2013 to connect to others
MIPA students customize camp shirts
Hundreds of MIPA students walked into Shaw Hall on Sunday afternoon, July 28, with a clean slate and an even cleaner T-shirt. Along with a week-long camp experience, MIPA staff gave the high school students a white T-shirt and the chance to make it their own with tie dye. However, due to the unpredictable Michigan weather, the tie dying was postponed to Monday. Chad Sanders, … [Read more...] about MIPA students customize camp shirts
MIPA directors embrace new roles
Back in his school days, MIPA workshop director Chad Sanders was on the path of an English major, not journalism. It was during a teaching interview that he said he found his true calling. It only took one question: “Can you teach newspaper?” Being on the English major track, he knew he didn’t know how to teach newspaper, so, logically, he responded, “Heck, yes.” He then ran to … [Read more...] about MIPA directors embrace new roles