Practice rewriting. First, write the lead for a story for your morning newspaper based on the following information: Two seniors at South High School were involved in an accident when their car...

Practice rewriting. First, write the lead for a story for your morning newspaper based on the following information: Two seniors at South High School were involved in an accident when their car skidded into a tree along a deserted road. The accident occurred at 2 a.m. today. Both students, John Raake and Fred Hohe, were admitted to General Hospital. You do not know the extent of their injuries, but paramedics indicated they are not lifethreatening. Write an update for the early-afternoon edition based on the following new information: You have just learned that the police are charging both students with underage drinking and the driver (Raake) with driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, the passenger (Hohe) is being charged with possession of a controlled substance for a small bag of cocaine that was found in his possession. Write an update for the later-afternoon edition based on the following new information: Both students were starting players on the school's conference-winning football team. You have a statement from the coach, AraBoolah. Write an update for the evening edition based on the following new information: The school principal, James Hardnose, has issued a statement that both students are immediately suspended from practicing and playing football with the school team because of the charges involving illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. The principal cites a school policy, signed by both the players and their parents or guardians.