W.
H. Shaw High School
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
706-569-3638
Dr. Jim Arnold, Principal jarnold@mcsdga.net
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Dr. Jim Arnold, Principal jarnold@mcsdga.net |
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...a directory
of newspapers written by students from mostly U.S. cities. They vary from
very good to indifferent. Students will find good ideas to judge their
efforts against. |