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About 100 high school students from the Charlotte area attended workshops for aspiring journalists at the Charlotte Observer Tuesday.
The topics ranged from journalism ethics to graphic design.
The N.C. Scholastic Media Association co-hosted the regional event with the Observer. "Students and teachers love coming to the building and taking classes in the newsroom," said Monica Hill, the association's executive director.
An East Mecklenburg High School student, Laura Carroll, said, "The 'Killer Graphics' class was the most useful because the computer techniques they taught will help with the setup of our paper."
Providence High School junior Sasha Ferger also enjoyed the conference. "It's my first year on the school paper," she said, "and I thought this was a very beneficial experience. My favorite class was photography, because I learned about what kind of camera I should get and how to take better shots."
Rick Thames, the editor of the Observer, said that the turnout at the conference was a positive sign for the future.
"Journalism is essential to the health of any community," he said. "We are excited to see so many students get involved in journalism because it shows it is alive and well. When you see students getting together on their own campuses, it speaks well of our future."
