A Literary Journal Draws Lots of Viewpoints At Middletown HS North
Students find a place to indulge a love for literature in creative afterschool club.
So much for the myth that the art of writing has been lost on texting teens. An after-school Literary Journal club at Middletown High School North doubled in size from last year, to 30 students. On Tuesdays, members are gathering to share a passion for the printed word as they work together to produce a small book of art and prose. Co-Editor Sydney Forte, 18, said the club had become a sort of salon for creative thought for the young members. "They're discussing books, suggesting books and borrowing them from each other," she said. Her 18-year old co-editor and running buddy, Cheyenne Zani, said, "When you come to Viewpoint, you read what you want to read -- not what you have to read," said "You share in a nice and warm environment, …
NJarhead
9:44 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Agreed. Very nice to read, thank you. more ›