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There are sixteen years standing between these two reporters newspapers;
however,the passion for journalism has not changed.
, . Officer Jeff Hupp was a member of The Bulldogger during 1985 and 1986. Led
by Mr. Phil Sinaguglia, The Bulldogger won many awards in the late 1970's and
early 1980's. When talking to Officer Hupp, he remembered his former periodical
fondly.The newspaper of his time focused their stories around Bulldog pride and
had many articles about our sports teams,students,clubs,and events happen-
ing at the school with few national and educational issues.
A fairly non-controversial publication,it featured students recommend-
ed r' by teachers. The newspaper also featured a comedic section filled with
jokes, cartoons, silly pictures, and/or'bloopers' (as the staff called them).
Vastly unlike today's newspaper, The Bulldogger did not have any com-
puters for writing, layout, or printing. Hupp said, "We would type our final
drafts on a typewriter and then go down to the Pasco Press and spend
four or five hours just setting up the layout."
Since its inception in 2009, the current newspaper, The Paw Print,
has upheld the glorious reputation of the former newspaper. New features
have been added such as the popular Great Debate and Politically Incor-
rect columns. Current Editor in chief,Rachel Wise said,"We strive to pres-
ent a Zephyrhills High School twist on important national issues, events,
and controversies so that we can keep students informed about imperative
and sometimes controversial affairs in an objective way while still keeping
them interested."
New technology also makes designing the layout of the paper a much
quicker experience than that of the past newspaper. Current newspaper advisor
Mrs. Snyder said, "While it may take less time to set up the paper, it takes a great
deal of technological skill to set up it up. This is a great learning experience for the
• r kids because before the printer did most of the work laying out the paper, but now, the
students make the The Paw Print printer ready.""
These two newspapers,old and new, both stand as an essential part of school
history. The newspaper thrives on hard-hitting news,controversial issues, heated debates,
and insightful academic hints. As long as there is news,there will always be a Zephyrhills
High School newspaper.
By Rachel Wise