The Girard JOURNAL

CAMP GIRARD: Media World excitement!

2006-07-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

'Keepin' it real": Media World Elective teaches kids the world of print, and broadcast media
Coming to you LIVE on 107.5 and now, via podcast on your computer!
www.GirardCollege.com

Summer fun continues at Camp Girard each day at Girard College in Philadelphia. This week, students in the "Media World" elective are practicing both their writing and broadcasting skills. New Girard JOURNAL staff writers include Halle Rigney, and Zoe Jamison. Both of these young ladies will be entering 8th grade at the Bache-Martin School in the nearby Fairmount community. These young journalists along with Donte Ingram had their first 'man-on-the-street interviews at Broad Street and Girard Avenue during the first week of camp.

Thanks to the efforts of Camp Girard (Group 12) counselor and Philly Peace Initiative founder, Carlton Hipps, the youth were able to hear a "LIVE" broadcast on FM frequency 107.5 this past Tuesday. Hipps is interested in facilitating both photojournalism and radio broadcasting for not only Camp Girard students, but later this coming school year in the G-SAP after school program at Girard. Along with Group 8 senior counselor Miss Sara Cederberg (Bryn Mawr '07) The Girard JOURNAL staff and Mr. Carlton Hipps, the youth of Camp Girard have officially started "GBS" (Girard Broadcasting Services) and WGBS coming to you on FM and podcast.

To tune in to the first live podcast by the students of Media World stay 'tuned' to this, your official student voice newspaper for the link. (It will be posted within 24 hours. Be sure to stay in touch. Be in touch.

The Girard JOURNAL would like to hear from you. You can email us at Girard.Journal@gmail.com We look forward to many letters and YOU may end up a featured writer or have your voice on radio or podcast for all to see and hear.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Summer Staff Writers Halle Rigney, and Zoe Jamison contributed to this report. Edited by D Michael Blackie. Podcast by Miss Sara Cederberg. Special consideration to: Sean Bryant, Clifton Casurra, Cierra Hamilton, Nicole Whipple, and Steven Geiger for participation in the podcast. Mr Carlton Hipps, tech-savvy counselor and all-around Hipps-ter was 'in the field' videotaping for future LIVE RSS Feeds and broadcast material. The excitement builds as these dynamic young people learn the real world tricks-of-the trade.

The Girard JOURNAL is a part of the "Philly Future" community of blogs at http://phillyfuture.org/blog/769

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CAMP GIRARD 2006
The Girard Journal
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

Camp Girard 2006 Begins Monday Morning

2006-06-24T11:28:00.000-07:00

A Movement of the Mind, Body and Soul
The Girard JOURNAL Staff

A record number of campers and staff will get off to a great summer at Camp Girard 2006 on Monday morning. Families will begin dropping off campers in front of Founder's hall on Monday morning at 8 AM. "We're ready" says an eager and excited Shira Woolf-Cohen, camp director for the past five years.

According to Ms. Woolf-Cohen, a record number of campers registerd for the exciting summer camp experience at Girard College. "It is an academic camp" says Woolf-Cohen, but the kids don't see it as an extension of school. Not all the participants come from Girard College; many are from the general community outside the wall, and some are from the People for People Charter School on Broad Street, some are family of Girard students and alumni.

As with any summer camp it's chock full of activities like sports, games, swimming and field trips. But, there are math, science, reading clubs and electives that enhance and enrich the learning experience too.

When the remaining camp staff are hired and placed, Camp Girard 2006 could top out at about 450 participants, including staff, supllemental staff and campers. It's a record!

Camp Girard staff and management can be reached at 215-787-4496

Be a good "Girard Citizen"...

2006-06-14T06:21:00.000-07:00

Show Your Patriotism: Fly the Flag
American Independence "Holidays" & Events
www.GirardJOURNAL.blogspot.com

June 14th is "Flag Day" one day set aside to show patriotism and respect for the flag of the United States. This year also marks "America's 400th Anniversary", the anniversary of the beginnings of our great nation with the founding of the Jamestown colony. Later this month, it's the Welcome America Philadelphia celebration including a parade and a Lionel Richie concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway all ending up with firworks over the Art Museum on July 4th.

MORE Events/Details can be located at:
Philadelphia http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/
you might also be interested in reading this web page:
http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/showthread.php?t=19766&referrerid=7494

2006-06-14 Flag Day (America's Birthday)
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CAMP GIRARD 2006
The Girard Journal
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

STAFF PROFILE: Malik Ray, A& E

2006-05-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

A Very Dramatic Writer: Malik Ray
Arts & Entertainment Correspondent

When it comes to drama, you could say Malik Ray has it covered. Well, he'll cover Arts and Entertainment for The Girard JOURNAL your on-line student newspaper. From the school play, to the Spring Concert, and every entertaining event in between Malik will be there to bring you a first hand account.

Malik is entering 8th grade in September. He came to Girard College in fourth grade, and has a sister here as well, in "Good Friends" the elementary school at Girard College. Malik is the middle child of six siblings and lives in the Fairmount section of the city. He lived in South Philadelphia before that and attended the Universal Institute Charter School. [That school is operated by Universal Enterprises, and Kenny Gamble of the famous Philadelphia "Gamble and Huff"].

Malik takes his work so seriously, he even played a role in the school play "Seasons of Broadway" this spring at Girard College. Malik enjoys science and enjoys good grades for his hard work.

We look forward to Malik's hard work, and his dramatic reports beginning this summer while he's at GETS Technology Camp. It should be very entertaining.

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CAMP GIRARD 2006
The Girard Journal
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

Student Staff Growing Daily

2006-05-24T12:55:00.000-07:00

The Girard JOURNAL, your on-line campus newspaper is growing rapidly. We're already widely read and admired. Our student staff grows daily. Today, we're proud to announce that Danny Levine has joined the student reporting staff of The Girard JOURNAL.

Danny came to Girard College in fourth grade, he's now entering 7th grade in September. Danny lives in South Philadelphia with his brother, age 9, and his mother. Danny wants to see his brother also attend Girard College. "He's scared to leave home" Danny says. His family was planning a trip to his homeland of Vietnam this summer, but now Dan says "We may just go to Detroit" [where he has other family members].

Danny says that Social studies is his favorite class, because history is interesting to him. This year he participated in "The Write Stuff"- a creative writing and journalism enrichment in the G-SAP (Girard Student Afterschool Program). He also was a part of the Girard Track team for boys.

The Girard JOURNAL takes great pride in welcoming Danny to the newspaper. We look forward to his articles next school year.

TOMORROW: Staff Profile-Malik Ray, a very 'dramatic' writer...

New Staff Writer Signs on...

2006-05-22T23:51:00.000-07:00

The Girard JOURNAL Welcomes Staff Writer
Khanh Le signs on for Summer 2006

The Girard JOURNAL welcomes Khanh Le as a staff writer for the Summer of 2006. Le is on the staff of the High School Newspaper, The Girard News. He's an energetic and tireless journalist. Besides his studies, he finds time to write articles; and manage the Girard College baseball team.

A lifelong student of Girard, Le hails from New Jersey and is a Sophomore student, expected to graduate in June of 2008. He's also active in the scouting program on campus. Meanwhile, The Girard JOURNAL takes pride in welcoming Khanh Le to the summer 2006 Camp Girard newspaper staff. "I'm looking forward to writing about Camp Girard this summer", said an enthusiastic Khanh.

Le was recruited by G-SAP (Girard Student Afterschool Program) facilitator D. Michael Blackie, who is also serving as the 'staff editor' of The Girard Journal. "I think Khanh shows exceptional journalism skills and will be an asset to our efforts", said Mr. Blackie.

Next school year, Blackie along with co-facilitator Stephanie Marudas have plans to bring audio and video to The Girard JOURNAL via podcast, [on-demand broadcast links] to supplement the text articles. Stay tuned to your on-line campus newspaper, The Girard JOURNAL.

Story ideas may be emailed or dropped by the office in Merchant Hall. Student writers are wanted. Apply by email, or in person, after June 26th at Camp Girard. School may be on vacation, but your mind is not. Read; stay informed. Be in-the-know. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard, to contribute to the news of Girard College, the after school program or summer camp. Don't delay, act today.

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CAMP GIRARD 2006
The Girard JOURNAL
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

"Founder's Day" is Coming!

2006-05-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

Girard College "Founder's Day" Events
May 20, 2006 Marks the Day

Students, staff and alumni of Girard College will celebrate the annual "Founder's Day" program on Saturday, may 20, 2006. The day marks the birth date of philanthropist Stephen Girard, the school's founder and benefactor to many.

The day's events begin early, and come to a close at around 3:30 in the afternoon. This year's event includes an off-site chapel service; a breakfast, and a luncheon in the armory. In the evening there will be an alumni 'reunion' dinner at Founders Hall on campus. Tours of the "Girard Collection" will be given in the afternoon as well.

Be sure to stop by the PTA Tent, the Camp Girard Tent and visit the Development tent, where you can leave a personal legacy of your own.

For complete details of the 2006 Founder's day events log onto www.girardcollege.com and click on the headline for Founder's Day for the scheduled, simultaneous celebrations.

G-SAP Nears Closure as Semester Ends

2006-05-09T10:42:00.001-07:00

The G-SAP-Girard Student Afterschool Program is coming to a close. The last program day is on Thursday, May 25th. Staff are also reminded that there is no program this Thursday, May 11th. Students in all grades wil present their "Spring Concert" at 7 PM in the High School auditorium. See www.girardcollege.com for further details.

G-SAP began this school year, after many delays on January 26th. Students were offered many extra curricular activities and tutoring in both Language Arts and Math. There were PSSA Prep classes, SAT Prep classes and Study Skills along with a menu of elective enrichments from sewing to journalism and African Dance and Drumming.

For the school year beginning in September of 2006, a full year program is planned. Only one G-SAP session was held this year. Community activism, and academically supportive programs were offered to middle-school and high school students at least two days weekly. Service learning was a key to the offerings. Student voice--and choice was important to the program planners, as it will be next school year as well.

The Girard JOURNAL will make every effort to keep staff, faculty and students up-to-date as the program gears up next academic year; meanwhile, thanks to all the facilitators, tutors and administrative staff of G-SAP for a job well done.

Camp Girard staff are to report to the library next Wednesday, May 17th at 6 PM for a training and orientation meeting with camp director Shira Woolf-Cohen and administrative staff. New staff may stop by HR-Human resources in the basement of the High School building for paperwork processing from 330 PM until 5 PM.

Learn more about Camp Girard by stopping by the office (#3-Merchant Hall) any Monday through Thursday afternoon from 330 PM until 5:00 PM--but, not after May 23rd. Camp begins June 26th. Get out those shorts!

HELP WANTED: Reporters...

2006-05-08T13:15:00.000-07:00

Become a reporter for your school
The Girard JOURNAL Wants YOU!
mailto:Girard.JOURNAL@Gmail.com

Do you have a desire to write? Do you write well? Are you interested in the current events of your school, the community, the city or the world? If so, then the Girard Journal is looking for you. It's a fresh, new creation of the G-SAP after school program and camp Girard 2006 at Girard College.

You don't need news experience, only the desire to learn to write like a news person. You will be the envy of your peers. Your work will speak your thoughts and you will gain respect and admiration.

If you would like to learn more about The Girard JOURNAL, log onto our blog at http://www.girardjournal.blogspot.com/You can email us that you are interested by sending a letter of interest to: Girard.JOURNAL@Gmail.com You don't need to attend Camp Girard this summer to be considered. The Girard JOURNAL will serve as the on-line campus newspaper of the G-SAP Program next school year, too.

Don't delay, act today! We need to hear from you. The Girard JOURNAL is the student voice of Girard College and we need your voice to make it complete and interesting.

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CAMP GIRARD 2006
Girard Journal
mailto:Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

Camp Staff Meeting: Wednesday at Girard College

2006-05-07T18:27:00.000-07:00

Camp Girard Staff Training Next Wednesday
New Recruit Training Meeting and Orientation

New staff and counselors for Camp Girard 2006 will be gearing up for the exciting program planned for this year. All counselors, senior counselors, program specialists and other staff are meeting on next Wednesday, May 17th at 6 o'clock in the evening at the school's secondary school library. Parking on campus is available.

Camp Girard will commence on June 26th. Camp staff will assemble the camp facilities a week before. The daily camp will operate from June 26 through August 4, 2006. Camp runs daily, from 8:00 am until 5:30pm, and includes all three meals.

For further information, log onto http://www.girardcollege.com and click on the headline above Camp Girard for details. Other training and staff meetings will be posted here.

Girard College
2101 S. College Ave
Phila., PA 19121
215-787-2600
www.girardcollege.com
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CAMP GIRARD 2006
Girard Journal
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
Merchant Hall #3 office
215-787-4496

Camp Girard Summer 2006 Set to Have a HOT Summer!

2006-05-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Camp Girard 2006, the annual Summer Camp program at Girard College www.girardcollege.com is set to get underway on June 26th. Camp Director, Shira Woolf-Cohen has assembled a great staff of Program Specilaists, Counselors and Senior Counselors to bring another summer of quality program to Girard College summer camp participants.

The first staff training is this week, with more to come. The campus is buzzing about the camp and the kids are all excited about the offerings. Enrichments, field trips, fun in the sun and the pool! All part of camp Girard 2006.

For further information call the camp office, located in Merchant Hall on campus at 215-787-4496; and stay tuned to this blog for daily or weekly updates as the camp proceeds.

Have A Great, Fun, Safe Summer 2006
The Camp Girard JOURNAL Staff
Girard.Journal@gmail.com
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