Mary DeWinkeleer's ePortfolio

Writing Samples

The pieces below were written for the Reporting, Writing and Editing class with Professor Ellen Austin. This course was one of the required classes in the Master’s in Journalism Education program at Kent State University.

Exploring our family tree in Lithuania with my Dad

A personal column about the trip I took with my dad to Lithuania in 2015.

Mike Lukas sits on a bench overlooking the Baltic Sea in Lithuania.

Prism Concert’ auditions collect spectrum of musical talent

A feature article about auditions for the annual “Prism Concert,” which is a showcase of of musical talent at Londonderry High School.

Junior Blake Gustitus practices his guitar for his upcoming audition as part of the 20-person group “Bad Dog No Biscuits,” which is also the name of the Japanese fusion jazz song they hope to perform at this year’s Prism Concert.

This I believe: The First Amendment is Worth Fighting For

“This I Believe” personal opinion piece.

Open mouth with text of First Amendment protections for freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition
Illustration highlighting key First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition

Sunnycrest Turns Farm into Family

Long-form article based on an interview with the owners of a local apple orchard.

Sunnycrest Farm is a family-own apple orchard in Londonderry, New Hampshire.

Therapy dog visits high school

A news article about the therapy dog that visited Londonderry High School in September 2015.

Junior Abby Mantegari hugs Sophie, the pet therapy dog who visited LHS on Friday. After becoming an official pet therapy dog through Pet Partners a year ago, Sophie and her handler Wendy Calnan have been visiting schools and universities to help students.

‘The Juicery’ at UNH whirs with the sounds of smoothies

An “observation piece” about a smoothie restaurant on the University of New Hampshire’s campus.

The Juicery workers take a moment to visit the refrigerator in back to restock the various fruits and yogurt while there are no new customers. Throughout the day, UNH students order smoothies and a variety of bowls to take out or sit in and eat.

Admin assistant juggles phones, fashion, family

Profile article on the principal’s administrative assistant at Londonderry High School.

Michelle Broadhurst, who is the administrative assistant to the principal of Londonderry High School, stays busy answering phones, scheduling meetings and helping students and teachers.