St. James Launches a Newspaper Club
This article was written by Newspaper Club Reporter, Scout O.
This year, in 2025, for the first time in St. James’s history, there is a student-run school newspaper called the Monthly Maverick! The students of St. James write everything. After classes end, the club members meet once a week on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The newspaper provides experience in writing, editing, photography, and much more! David, in 6th grade, said, “I have developed skills such as photography and interviewing.” And Mikhael, in 6th grade, also said, “I developed skills such as reading, writing, and editing.” Nick, in 6th grade, said, “I enjoy being able to write in my own words.”
Besides learning valuable skills, students can also socialize with their peers. Each month, the students who volunteer also learn to work together. Watts, in 5th grade, said he liked it when we were in groups, and it was a good way to spend time with his friends.
The Monthly Maverick features teacher spotlights, updates on the school’s sports, news from the school and church, an exclusive comic, and more! Students in fifth through eighth grade can participate in the club, which is supervised by parent volunteers. Eighteen kids participate in the newspaper club weekly!
The first edition of the Monthly Maverick was released in November 2025. The students work on each volume the month prior to it being released to the parents, faculty, and other students.
Besides being a club where kids sit and write about St. James. The newspaper club creates passion for young minds in the community here at St. James.
Photos by budding photographer James H., who was “stuck” after school for his older sibling's Newspaper Club.
