Kelsey Shockey –– Staff Writer

During Kelsey Shockey’s experiences at Staples and throughout the middle school years, she has always loved journalism because she feels there is an opportunity to be creative. Writing for the school paper communicates an important message to its audience: thinking and knowing about one’s community matters.

Her favorite article she has written was an investigation on student behavior. “Are people Anti-Social on Buses Because of Technology?”  The article looked at how students interact (or don’t) because of the ubiquitous ipods and smart phones that teenagers carry.

Her biggest challenge, as it is for many journalists, is finding topics that a large audience will find interesting and enjoy.  She hopes to continue learning about journalism by taking Intro to Journalism this spring. 

Energetic and with a quick smile, Shockey stays involved in many activities when not in the newsroom. Besides writing for Inklings, she plays a competitive game of tennis and is a member of Staples, Intensity and the Longshore tennis teams.  She also dances, sings, and is a part of the Staples Television Network.

August 24, 2011 | Even the Shrubs are Getting in Shape