| Tuesday, April 19 |
| 3 to 5 p.m.: |
Registration. |
| 5 to 6: |
Orientation meeting for conference faculty and organizers. Welcome and
introductions by Arnold Garson. Orientation and basic training by Mary
Arnold.
|
| 6:30 to 9:30: |
Buffet dinner, opening program and activities for all conference participants
at Crazy Horse Memorial.
|
| 6:30 to 6:45: |
Welcome by Arnold Garson and opening prayer by Charlie Fast Horse.
|
| 6:45 to 7:30: |
Dinner. |
| 7:30 to 8:30: |
Open, welcome and introductions of staff and
mentors by Arnold Garson. Overview of curriculum and program by Mary Arnold.
Introduction of Al Neuharth by Jack Marsh. Presentation by Al Neuharth,
followed by Q&A with audience. |
| 8:30 to 9:30: |
"NewsMania" quiz game hosted by Rich
Foster and Barbara McCormack of the Newseum. |
| Wednesday, April 20 |
| 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.: |
Breakfast. Mary Arnold explains mentor groups and how they are organized.
|
| 8:40 to 9:15: |
"Why we are here? Why Journalism?" By Ron His Horse is Thunder.
|
| 9:15 to 9:30: |
American Indian Journalism Institute orientation video. Introduction
by Arnold Garson.
|
| 9:30 to 9:40: |
Break |
| 9:40 to 10:15: |
Opportunities in journalism. Panel discussion of options in education,
training programs, financial help, practical experience, internships and
career placement. Moderated by Denny McAuliffe.
|
| 10:15 to 11: |
Three nuts-and-bolts skills workshops held concurrently. |
|
Reporting I. Primarily for high school
students. An introduction to basics of reporting, interviewing and journalistic
writing. Coordinated by Ray Chavez, joined by other mentors of beginning
reporting students. |
|
Reporting II. Primarily for veteran conference
attendees, college students and others with some experience. A refresher
on fundamentals of good reporting, interviewing and journalistic writing.
Coordinated by Denny McAuliffe, joined by other mentors of advanced reporting
students. |
|
Photojournalism and graphics. An introduction
and refresher on the fundamentals of storytelling through photography and
news graphics. Coordinated by Val Hoeppner, joined by photojournalism and
graphics mentors. |
| 11 to 12:30 p.m.: |
Mentor groups meet separately. Pursue assignments. |
| 11 to noon: |
Teacher/adviser breakout: "What Works," a
panel discussion. Led by Professor Doris Giago.
|
| 12:30 to 1:15: |
Luncheon.
|
| 1:15 to 1:35: |
Crazy Horse orientation film "Dynamite & Dreams." After
the film, announcement of mountain blast and arrangements for trip up
the mountain.
|
| 1:45: |
Mountain blast. Ruth Ziolkowski and Jack Marsh announce countdown. Viewed
from outside veranda between Laughing Water Restaurant and the Orientation
Center.
|
| 1:50 to 2:30: |
Trip up the mountain and group photo on top.
|
| 2:30 to 3:15: |
Press conference with Ruth Ziolkowski. Moderated by Jack Marsh, joined
by other professionals. Students ask questions from audience.
|
| 3:30 to 6: |
Mentor groups resume work on assignments.
|
| 6 to 6:45: |
Dinner.
|
| 6:45 to 8: |
Mentor groups resume work on assignments.
|
| 7:30 to 10:30: |
Social time. Dessert buffet and DJ.
|
|
6:45 to 8:
|
Teacher/adviser breakout: "Advisers Roundtable"
moderated by Doris Giago.
|
|
Thursday, April 21
|
| 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.: |
Breakfast.
|
| 8:30 to 10:30: |
Mentor groups resume. Deadline approaches. Writing mentor groups finish
assignments. Photography and graphics mentor groups finish assignments
and edit work.
|
| 8:30 to 9:30: |
Teacher/adviser breakout: "Conference Critique
Session" moderated by Arnold Garson and Doris Giago.
|
| 10 to 10:30: |
First Amendment documentary titled "The First Freedom."
|
| 10:30 to 11: |
Success stories among young role models. Students and young journalists
share why they pursued journalism and their experiences so far. Moderated
by Katie Oyan.
|
| 11 to 11:10: |
Presentation of Crazy Horse Memorial Journalism Scholarships by Jadwiga
Ziolkowski and representatives of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.
|
| 11:10 to 11:30: |
"How and Why Indian Journalists Make a Difference." By Ron
Walters.
|
| 11:40 to 1 p.m.: |
Luncheon and closing program. Arnold Garson
presides. Presentation of certificates to students and their teachers. Special
presentation by Jack Marsh, Ron Walters and Doris Giago at end of luncheon.
Closing prayer by Rev. Marrles Moore. |
