A Backpack Journalist Summer Camps – 2012
The Writing Lab! A Backpack Journalist – 101 CAMP – 5-day (Monday to Friday) Writing, (Reporting and Broadcast), Song Writing, Digital Photography(Portraits and Environmental), Digital Storytelling and Filmmaking wrap up each day’s rotation... READ MORE »»
PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED WITH NASHVILLE FILM INSTITUTE!
ABACKPACKJOURNALIST PARTNERS WITH THE NASHVILLE FILM INSTITUTE TO OPEN A “BACKPACK JOURNALIST SCHOOL” AND ADDING FILM MAKING CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. A Backpack Journalist – “Backpack” curriculum for writing, song writing,... READ MORE »»
Experiencing the War Young
A conversation with Dom Fredinaelli & Cole Smith From the film: Where Soldiers Come From Reported by Alexus Packwood “Experiencing the War Young: A Conversation With Two Soldiers – Dom & Cole” The National Guard... READ MORE »»
“The Deployment and Coming Home”.
A conversation with Mary Smith, Cole’s Mother From the film: Where Soldiers Come From Reported by Alexus Packwood “The deployment and coming home”. Imagine watching him walk out that door. Your child. But a child no more. No, your child... READ MORE »»
Cover the Assignment Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event in Charlotte, NC!
Recently A Backpack Journalist had the opportunity to Cover the Assignment at the North Carolina Air National Guard Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon event held in Charlotte, NC this last weekend. Below you will find the interviews and work that... READ MORE »»
A Backpack Journalist presents Cover the Assignment AUSA!
A Backpack Journalist team of teachers and business professionals will be overseeing and teaching writing, broadcast journalism and photojournalism training that ultimately will allow a group of military youth to: “COVER THE ASSIGNMENT –... READ MORE »»
I won’t forget
I write him a tear-stained letter. I’m so sorry. I sit on my bed legs crossed, shoulders slumped, crying with my mom when the revelation of I can’t live without him hit me. Grabbing... READ MORE »»
Not suspended in the air
Under the big white tent, I watch my brother and sister fail at the simulator – but laugh from the experience. Now, they think it’s my turn. “Come... READ MORE »»
The one thing I can count on
It’s 80 degrees Saturday morning. I fly off the porch and start running down the road. I can hear my brother and cousin yelling at me in the distance. “Wait... READ MORE »»
I won. I won. I won. I lost.
It was only a matter of time. The report card sits poised on the counter, ready to ruin a peaceful afternoon. Mom starts a silent staring contest –I... READ MORE »»
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Gallery
New Work by Military Youth
A Backpack Journalist – now writing for EXAMINER.COM
Check this out – A Backpack Journalist – is now writing for the Examiner. Com – Atlanta! WE love the Pentagon Channel and this article contains all the links you need... Read more »
December 23, 2011 • 0 comments • Filed Under A&E, Featured A&E, New Work by Military Youth, Uncategorized
- 1001 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT MILITARY LIFE! December 14, 2011
- Georgia Veterans Day Parade – Atlanta, Georgia & Freedom Ball – November 12, 2011 (11:11 am kick off) November 16, 2011
- Experiencing the War Young November 8, 2011
- “The Deployment and Coming Home”. November 8, 2011
- Cover the Assignment Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event in Charlotte, NC! October 31, 2011
- I won’t forget October 25, 2011
Thank You, Heroes
Experiencing the War Young
A conversation with Dom Fredinaelli & Cole Smith From the film: Where Soldiers Come From Reported by Alexus Packwood “Experiencing the War Young: A Conversation With Two... Read more »
November 8, 2011 • 0 comments • Filed Under A&E, Featured A&E, New Work by Military Youth, Thank You, Heroes, Top Stories
- “The Deployment and Coming Home”. November 8, 2011
- A Backpack Journalist Featured on CNN February 17, 2011
- Hi, Daddy, It’s Me… February 9, 2011
- Chicken Fingers and Fries November 8, 2010
Info for Parents
A Backpack Journalist Summer Camps – 2012
The Writing Lab! A Backpack Journalist – 101 CAMP – 5-day (Monday to Friday) Writing, (Reporting and Broadcast), Song Writing, Digital Photography(Portraits and Environmental),... Read more »
January 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under A&E, Featured A&E, Info for Parents, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Personal Columns
I won’t forget
I write him a tear-stained letter. I’m so sorry. I sit on my bed legs crossed, shoulders slumped, crying with my mom when... Read more »
October 25, 2011 • 1 comment • Filed Under A&E, New Work by Military Youth, Personal Columns, Top Stories
- The Italian Stallion October 25, 2011
- Not suspended in the air October 25, 2011
- The one thing I can count on October 25, 2011
- I make myself a promise October 25, 2011
- I won. I won. I won. I lost. October 25, 2011
- David & Goliath October 24, 2011
- Endless Squabbles October 24, 2011
- Just don’t humiliate yourself, Vivian September 15, 2010
- I didn’t even get to say goodbye September 13, 2010