M My Drops Of Ink Analysis

Leadership is a characteristic that has not always come naturally to me, despite the fact that I enjoy talking to and working with people. I just never considered myself a leader. However, an opportunity to lead presented itself in my journalism class after being on staff for two years as a photographer. At the end of my junior year, I applied and interviewed to become photo editor. Being photo editor this year has given me the courage to take control and learn how to give direction to others. For example, earlier this year, I took it upon myself to create a presentation teaching the staff photography tips I had learned -- this was the first time I was truly passionate and confident about leading. Being on staff for Drops of Ink, our publication’s name, has made me more self-assured in my ability to influence others. …show more content…
All of our articles are suggested and written by the student staff. For a high school newspaper, we tackle some challenging topics and, as an editor, I help select these topics. One of Drops of Ink’s core values is to “give a voice to the voiceless.” Stories that exemplify this value include those written on homelessness (which I worked on), sexual assault, bullying, and teenage drinking and drugs. Last year, our publication was nominated for a major national award (the NSPA Pacemaker), and two of my photographs received recognition from a local journalism organization.
We have also recently expanded the scope of our work. Last year, Drops of Ink moderated a discussion with the mayoral candidates of our town prior to an election. We are currently planning a panel discussion regarding gun control and school safety in light of the Parkland, Florida, shooting.
Drops of Ink has allowed me to tell stories through pictures, collaborate with peers I normally would have no contact with, and produce a monthly magazine of which I am so