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What’s the Buzz: W’burg Independent launches its new student-led newspaper

What’s the buzz at Williamsburg Independent School lately?

Thanks to the enterprising efforts of a handful of the school’s students, that question is beginning to be answered.

“The Buzz,” Williamsburg Independent’s official student-led newspaper, published its first-ever issue last Thursday following weeks of planning, writing and designing.

The four-page inaugural issue, launched with oversight from both a group of faculty advisors and a member of the News Journal staff, contains a variety of student-centered content based around current events at the school. Additionally, it highlights students and teachers who are making a difference throughout the district. There’s even a section catered toward the youngest students in the district, with a coloring page and word search activities.

Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper lauded the time and energy put into making the newspaper a reality, which has been in discussions and planning stages since last October. Further, Housekeeper noted that she thought that students being able to tangibly see the result of their efforts will inspire more to get involved with not only future issues of the newspaper, but also spark ideas for other projects.

“I think kids were genuinely impressed that this paper happened. I just believe in no hypothetical learning. It’s got to be real and it’s got to be purposeful and I think that’s literally the winning ticket with this,” said Housekeeper.

The school district has had something in the vein of a student newspaper in the past, according to school officials, though not quite in the capacity that many would consider a traditional newspaper.

The students comprising the “newspaper club,” as it has been deemed for the time being, consisting of Elijah Muse, Cabela Johnson, Jacob Durham, Caleb Nichols, Zaden Housekeeper and Laylee Wyatt. A small group of faculty helped coordinate the work of the students as well, including Mrs. Becky Hamilton, Mrs. Kacey Hensley and Mrs. Kristy Stewart.

While the group that launched the paper is relatively small, it is expected to grow. Since publication of the first issue, more students have expressed interest in getting involved with the newspaper. The community has also shown an interest in the newspaper, according to Housekeeper, who said she has received a lot of feedback since announcing the arrival of the first issue last week.

“People are texting and messaging me asking if they can buy these or if we can mail these, and that’s a big deal,” said Housekeeper. “We might have to have more copies printed.”

 “The Buzz” is expected to be published one more time before the end of the school year, and is currently anticipated to be completed during the second week of May.

Moving forward, Housekeeper has several ideas for keeping the newspaper going strong. Among the possible plans, is adding journalism to the curriculum next year to allow students who are interested in working on the paper be able to do so collaboratively during school hours instead of during their spare time as it is currently being done. If that is feasible, the newspaper could be published as frequently as once per school quarter.

“We have so many extracurriculars after school, it’s hard for students to be able to have that time. But if it’s just part of the school day, it gives them meaningful, purposeful work,” said Housekeeper. “I want to be able to walk through the building, see kids with their newspapers out, taking pictures, walking in classrooms; I want it to be a learning hub, not school.”

Anyone who is interested in picking up a copy of “The Buzz” can do so by requesting one at the school’s front office.

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Charles Dan Lawson

Charles Dan Lawson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2024.
He was born on July 28, 1933 in Whitley County, KY to the late Opal and Everett Lawson.
Charles loved gardening, country music, bluegrass music and spending time with his family.
He was employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and was a United States Army Veteran. He owned and operated Lawson Tax Service in Dayton, OH for the past 35 years.
Charles was a Freewill Baptist Pastor for 15 years in the Dayton/Fairborn area. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Lawson; his daughter, Debbie Jones and his brother, James Lawson.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Xander-Lawson; his grandchildren, Jessie Lawson, Kara Catalano, Zach Xander, Kenny Xander, Kathy Xander and Kim Xander; his great-grandchildren, Gavin Lawson, Jaden Ater, Carmine Ater, Bently Ater and Louie Catalano; his nieces, Margaret Burchell and Marietta Lawson Fitzgerald and his close friends, Donnie Dalton and Roger Moses.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm with services to follow at Newcomer Funeral Home – North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd. Dayton, OH 45424.
Charles will be laid to rest at Byron Cemetery in Fairborn, OH.

Bonnie (Fox) Musick

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Bonnie (Fox) Musick, age 74, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born May 20, 1949, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Carl David Musick; son, Paul David Musick; parents, Newman and Pearl (Holt) Fox; brothers, Troy Fox, Charlie, Frankie, and Henry Fox; sisters, Ramona Church, and Kathy Partin.
She is survived by, daughters, Carla Goley and husband David, Cheryl Musick, Sheila Musick and Willie Chadwell; grandchildren, David Smith and wife Lindsey, Alex Dople and wife Makayla, Dawson Goley, Devin Goley, Hunter Musick, Sydney LaBrooy and husband Dexter, Chris Chadwell and wife Nikkie, Megan Clark and husband Jamie, and Tamra Chadwell; several great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Angie Douglas-Musick; brothers and sisters, Shelby Fox and wife June, Ronnie Fox, Rocky Fox and wife Diane, Shirley Oliver and late husband Roger, Irene Musick and husband Arnold, Barbara Grayson, Freda Leach and husband Eddy; friend and caregiver, Debbie (Neely) Stanaford; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing.
Funeral was Thursday, March 28, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Bargo officiating.
Burial was held on Friday, March 29, in the Douglas Cemetery in the Wooldridge community.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

McKinley “Hot Shot” Morgan

McKinley “Hot Shot” Morgan, age 77, of the Little Elk Community of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the LaFollette Medical Center.
He was born July 25, 1946, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Hotshot is preceded in death by, wife, Reba Sue (Miller) Morgan; twin grandsons, Canaan Isaiah Morgan and Caleb Isaac Morgan; father, Leonard Morgan; mother, Bessie (Hicks) Perry; and brother, Paul Morgan.
He is survived by, sons, Arron Morgan, Paul Morgan and wife Mary, and Greg Morgan; daughters, Sharon Morgan, and Karen Cordova; grandchildren, Paul William Morgan, Caylaan McKinley Morgan, and Mariah Lay; great-grandchildren, Mariah Taylor, and Dean Walker Morgan; and a host of other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, George Mark Morgan and late wife Betty, Carl Morgan and wife Jennifer, David Morgan and wife Betty; sister, Evelyn Hackler and late husband Clarence; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
The funeral was Friday, March 29, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Denny Wayne Davis officiating.
Burial was Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the Baird Cemetery, Little Elk, in Pioneer, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Lettie Mae Dizney

Lettie Mae Dizney, age 88, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at Baptist Health in Corbin.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Henry Jones and Bettie Owens Romines Jones.
Lettie was a retired lab technician from American Greetings in Corbin and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Lettie loved to take care and feed her family. She enjoyed going to the lake with her family and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lettie is survived by her loving husband, Chester Dizney; children, Chester Arnold Dizney (Nancy), and Sharon Petrey (Roy Smith); grandchildren, Josh Roaden (Amanda), William Dizney (Angie), and Ben Dizney (Kirsten); great-grandchildren, Brailey Dizney, Brookz Dizney, Whitley Roaden, Kamden Dizney, Eden Dizney, and Raegan Dizney; siblings, Ray Jones (Meta), Willie Jones, and Betty Veer (Arlie); and by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Tuesday April 2, 2024, from 1pm until 3pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 2nd at 3pm with Rev. Kevin Roach officiating.
Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Lily, Kentucky.
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.