About

History of The Pegasus

Originally called the Mustang Roundup when Chugiak High School began in 1964, The Pegasus has completed a full metamorphosis.
The original adviser for the paper was Seamus McGrady. The Mustang Roundup was printed in Lee Jordan’s workshop in Birchwood.
From 1988 to 2009, the Pegasus was under the direction of Gretchen Wehmhoff, and upon her retirement, current newspaper adviser Trevor Snyder took command.
This year, the 2009-2010 year marks the Pegasus’s first year as an e-paper, catering to the online community.

Editorial Policy

The Pegasus is the official newspaper of Chugiak High School. The Pegasus recognizes itself as an open forum and welcomes the exchange of ideas from students, school personnel and the community.
Students, faculty, staff, parents and community members are encouraged to submit their ideas and opinions. Contributions and Letters to the Editor may be edited and/or shortened without altering their intent and will be printed on a space-available basis. Although anonymity may be requested, verification by Pegasus staff is needed. Guest editorials and commentary do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Pegasus or the Anchorage School District.
Freelance submissions must be submitted to the editor-in-chief. They must be submitted as .DOC or .TXT files and can be emailed to the Pegasus at CHSPegasus@gmail.com. Submission does not guarantee publication.
Obligations to our readers will be upheld. A factual, informative and entertaining paper will be provided. First Amendment rights will be practiced; however, material will not be libelous, obscene or cause disruption in the school as defined by federal and state laws.
Advertisements that promote illegal products (as determined by the laws of Alaska), or contain obscene materials of an extremely sensitive nature will not be accepted. The Pegasus is a member of the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association.