A Request for The Crimson Crier

One of the most sought-after "relics" from our days at Andrew Warde High School are copies of The Crimson Crier. Just about everybody with whom I spoke laments the fact that there aren't any copies to be found. If you have any issues of our school newspaper, please let me know. I'd like to scan them and include them on the reunion blog.

Much like the yearbook staff, the students who wrote, typed, and printed the newpaper used equipment which is archaic by today's standards. We're so accustomed to modern technology and the ease of using word processors and computers that it's hard to imagine what it must have been like for our classmates over 30 years ago. Royal typewriters, white-out, erasers, carbon paper, and the printing press were staples of newspaper publishers back then.

Today's staff of The Focus on the Web, Fairfield Warde's school newspaper, has it much easier. The students can use the computer, email, and even publish their newspaper on the Web. Imagine, not even using the printing press and reading the school news on the computer screen! That was unheard of 30-plus years ago. Prior issues of the FWHS newspaper can be found online at http://www.fwhsfocus.com/.

According to the 1976 Flame school yearbook, The Crimson Crier, Andrew Warde High School's newspaper, informs the student body of current news and events throughout the school and community. Each month, the paper comes "fresh off the press" containing news reports, features, sporting events, and other added attractions. The Crier enables students to develop leadership, responsibilities, and help them become more self-sufficient. All of these qualities are justly needed to ensure a successful paper.

Wouldn't it be great if copies of The Crimson Crier were still available online? If you happen to come across any copies of our school newspaper from our days at Andrew Warde High School, please email me at pppiorek@news12.com. I'll enlist our graphics department to scan and edit the newspapers. They'd be accessible on the blog instantly.

Ah, the wonders of modern technology.

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Paul