Behind the Scenes on Our First Issue

Editorial by Chroma the Chameleon

Contributing photos by Jordan Lee

Starting a school newspaper is no small task, but right from the get go these students have been willing to learn about their new roles & the whole process.

Chroma, our HCU mascot, portrayed at his desk. Chroma's Corner editorials are ghost written by various human authors.

As HCU’s resident mascot, that does my heart good to see. They’ve gotten out of their comfort zones by conducting first interviews. They’ve learned about journalism ethics, something they will continue to learn. They’ve studied new skills, asked good questions, and shown curiosity and excitement.

As we boldly debut our first issue, here are some behind the scenes pictures I’d like to share.


The first issue team from left to right: Noel, Jordan L., Jordan K., TJ, Jonah, & CJ. Not pictured: Sophia

Noel, age 9, pictured after conducting her very first interview, at the Spartanburg Humane Society, “I felt a bit nervous, but it was really exciting.” Noel is one of the new Junior reporting staff at the Upstate Homeschool Update. Photo/Carrie Knepper


CJ, the editor of our student newspaper, working at our Nov./Dec. publishing meeting. Photo/Jordan L.

At the table from left to right: Jonah, CJ, and Noel, during the Nov./Dec. publishing meeting. Photo/Jordan L.

Ghost written by Carrie Knepper, HCU Staff