“We edited the Lobby Observer site online, wrote and produced articles regularly and anchored both the Ranger Top 5 and Rec Ball show,” mentions Masters.Īlthough Masters was unable to recall a specific reason as to why she decided to take Journalism I her freshman year, she has always had a particular love for reading and writing. “Journalism seemed like a practical way to use that passion to help educate others and gain a greater understanding of the world around us,” says Masters. “I also was interested in international affairs and travel, and journalism is a great outlet to tap into for both of those as well.”Īs a co-editor for the Lobby Observer, Masters enjoyed reading feature articles about teachers and students within the Westborough High School community.

Her senior year, Masters became a co-editor of the Lobby Observer alongside fellow senior Stephanie Johnston. As a writer, Masters helped producing and anchoring stories. In her junior year at WHS, Masters became a student intern for Mrs.

“I was able to work with a group to make short videos for feature news stories,” she says. Sophomore year, Masters took Journalism II. While in Journalism I, Masters wrote a variety of articles including reviews, feature stories, and interviews. Stoker, a WHS Journalism and English teacher. While attending Westborough High School, Masters took her first Journalism course her freshman year with Mrs. Sarah Masters, former Lobby Observer editor and Westborough High School graduate is a junior currently attending UMass Amherst College she took some time to reflect on her high school years.

Taking by Sarah Masters