About

The “Roar” is a student-led newsmagazine and news website based in West Shore Jr/Sr High School in Melbourne, FL. Its news site houses the content of the “Roar” newsmagazine and the WCTZ broadcast. These publications serve 950 students, as well as faculty, staff, and the greater community.

In 2024, the “Roar” was awarded one of three Sunshine Standout awards by the Florida Scholastic Press Association, designating its magazine the best of the best media programs in Florida.

Contact Us

To contact the “Roar” staff, please send an email to adviser Linda Foster. We will take any questions, letters to the editor, story ideas or comments.

Outside of Brevard Public Schools & Community Members: [email protected]

Staff & Students: [email protected]

Joining Staff

To join the “Roar,” students must take one year of Journalism I with Linda Foster. Following an evaluation of students’ work ethic, ability, collaboration skills and character, students may apply to join the staff.

Newspaper Policy

“Roar” recognizes itself as a public forum and encourages letters from West Shore students and members of the community. “Roar” cannot print ads promoting activity illegal by Florida law, ads opposing any religious beliefs, ads written in poor taste, ads with racial or sexist comments, ads considered inappropriate by the staff, advocacy advertising or ads containing libel. “Roar” is not responsible for websites viewed through links found on pages mentioned in the publication. “Roar” values letters from our readers: maximum length for letters is 200 words. No more than one letter each semester will be published from a writer. Letters and columns are edited for length, content and clarity. “Roar” maintains the right to edit all submissions for poor taste, length, grammar and libel. Views expressed in opinion pieces do not necessarily represent the views of the Brevard County School Board, the West Shore administrators, faculty, student body or “Roar” staff.