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By DEBORAH FLINCHUM
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer
“Extra, extra, read all about it!”
Mrs. Lucy Ann Maeyer’s sixth grade English class at Rappahan1 nock County Elementary School is publishing a school newspaper. Junior Rapp will be on sale in February.
Mrs. Maeyer explained that former vice-principal Mr. Cotter “asked me to publish a school paper. It gives the children a chance to write for a purpose. I think we do too much TV watching and not enough reading of books and not enough writing. We’re going to turn into a more illiterate society than we already are. I put it off because I didn’t want the work but I think it’s a necessary vehicle for the school,” said Mrs. Maeyer. “I think it’s an excellent opportunity for every kid in every grade to write.”
Mrs. Maeyer explained that “Newsroom” — a computer program — is used to help publish Junior Rapp. The software program was paid for by the SPTA.
Teaching and Computers, a computer magazine, describes the “Newsroom” program as being an easy-to-use word processor and graphic tool which offers students flexibility to create stylish, sophisticated publications. “When working the ‘Newsroom,’ students are busy
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