The Word: Then & Now

PUBLISHED ON October 13, 2023

By Evelyn Zajac '26

From physical newspapers to digital blogs, The Word has undergone many changes over the years.

I got the chance to talk to Patricia Edie, class of ’67, an original member of The Word. Back when she was in The Word, it was a student-made booklet filled with poems and short stories. It also wasn't a club! The Word started within her English class, and only after the class ended did they expand the group so that anyone could be a member.

After The Word became open to more people, it eventually evolved into a student-run newspaper, which was printed and given out monthly. It kept chipmunks up to date on school events and news. Until recently, The Word has continued to update and inform chipmunks on the Chapelle news website.

However, The Word has moved right here to the Archbishop Chapelle website. Here, we have greater creative freedom and some amazing new content. Check out our videos, recent articles, and podcasts. The Word has told many stories over the years, and we are ready to share its latest chapter!

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