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BRIEF HISTORY OF “THE SUNSHINE”
“ANG SINAG”

The campus paper Sinag was a product of perseverance and willingness to give information to every student.
Due to this willingness, Miss Rosario Bernardo, Miss Teresita Torio, Miss Annaliza Torres, and Miss Florence Datuin created the “Sinag” or “The Sunshine” in the year 1995.
It was the campus paper of Eduardo L. Joson Memorial High school.
It was a magazine size campus paper with 8 pages, having an article written in English and Filipino language. In every school year, they produce 500 copies given for every student.
The process of production was assisted by the printing press a dummy was sent to them. It cost 50 pesos per campus paper. Until now, the “Sunshine” publication still shines.

BASIC INFORMATION

The size of the paper being use was 12 x 18 for contest entry but in regular issue, they produce a magazine size. In every, production they always make sure that the magazine is composed of 8 pages. 1,000 copies were produce in every production. It was produced two times in a school year in order to inform the students what was happening in the school. They are using a glossy type of paper with an ADOBE page maker for every printing. Now the “THE SUNSHINE” causes 90 pesos per copy.

MAN POWER/HUMAN RESOURCES

From the two advisers, Mrs. Crispina S. Bravo and Mrs. Mylene R. Alviar down to the Editor-in-chief, Associate editor, Feature editor, News editor and sports editor, the division of labor was distributed.
The editor and staff wrote the articles, and then the advisers will be the one to suggest if there is something to change or something to be added, and then approve it.
The advisers also supervise the staff and serve as a coach in the press conferences. They also serve as manager for releasing funds for the paper.
The school administrator serves as a consultant of the publication. The Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) serves as one of the great supporter of the publication.

WORK PROCESS

Work process was distributed to the top position up to the last.
For gathering information, all of the staff uses their seeking power to gather different information. The News editor, Feature writer and the Editor-in-chief were the one responsible for writing an article about the said information they have gathered.
In editing the articles, the copy reader is the one who’s responsible for it. In laying out pages, the editor-in-chief was assigned to do this.
The printing press has the role in the printing process of the materials. The distributions of copies were the responsibility of the staff and teachers.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

The staffs of “The Sunshine” attended different press conferences and seminars. Last September, 2006, they have attended the Regional Training for School paper advisers and journalist held at Talavera Central School. Last August, 2007, they have attended the same workshop seminar at Subic, Zambales.
Last October 14, 2008, they did attend the School District Level Press Conference held at Zaragosa National High School. On November, 2006, they attended the District Level Press Conference held at Talavera Central School. Last November, 2007, they have attended again the same Division Level Press Conference (DSPC) at same place.