Photo by David Owens.

The Lifeguard Online is a semi-independent publication that complements the newspaper; the website will not replace the newspaper in 2009-2010. Print journalism may be suffering in the real world, but it thrives in Liverpool.

This website exists to give our journalism program the flexibility to cover events that the newspaper could never support, such as news, sports and up-to-date morning announcements. At the same time, print allows us to practice elements of design and to create a tangible product, something a website could never support. Maintaining both publications covers all bases and strengthens the program.

With the coordinated efforts of journalism, broadcasting and the yearbook club, The Lifeguard Online brings real-time reporting to LHS. Now, we can cover local issues and sporting events faster than the professionals, and we will continue to cover school events long after the pros have moved on to the next high school on their list.

Unlike any other publication, our only priority is informing, entertaining and representing the students of Liverpool. We are here to document your interests and your stories.

The Lifeguard Online combines the major schools of journalism: print, broadcast, photography, and Internet. Anyone with an interest in practicing any kind of journalism is welcome to join the Journalism Club and participate in The Lifeguard Online. If you have a story idea, photos of an event or letters to the editor you would like us to publish, submit them online.

With your help and your feedback, The Lifeguard Online can bring our award-winning student newspaper into the 21st century.

George Clarke
former Editor, The Lifeguard Online