Wanna write/take pictures/and tell stories for the Braves Messenger, please see below:

THE BRAVES MESSENGER

Student Contributor Submission Guidelines
Publish on: bravesmessenger.com | Deadline: Last day of each month

WHERE & WHEN

Goal: Tell a story with photos from a real school-related event.
Requirements:

10 photos (your original work; clear and school-appropriate)
Captions/Descriptions: 100–200 words total across all photos
(captions should explain who/what/where/when/why it matters)
Event must be school-related (game, concert, pep rally, club meeting, service project, performance, competition, etc.)
Tip: Include a mix of wide shots, close-ups, and action moments
Format tip: Label photos Photo 1–10 and include captions in one document.

Goal: Write about something that matters to Whetstone students.
Requirements:

300–500 words
Topic must be school-relevant and student-choice
Include a title and clear beginning–middle–end
Topic ideas: student life, clubs/activities, arts, sports, school issues (phones, attendance, testing, parking), student opinions (respectful + constructive)

Goal: Share a school voice using questions and quotes.
Requirements:

300–500 words with a short intro + closing
Ask 6–8 questions and include direct quotes
Double-check spelling of names/titles
Who to interview: coaches, teachers, counselors, administrators, club leaders, student organizers, and staff (“day in the life” spotlight)

Selected work will be published on bravesmessenger.com
Published contributors are entered for a chance to win a FREE yearbook
Top pieces may be featured in the 2026 Whetstone Legend yearbook (your work could “live forever” in print)

Questions? See Mr. Smith in Room 220