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Danette P. Baker, American newspaper editor, reporter. Recipient Howard Scripps Journalism award, Indiana University, 1991, award for general reporting, Rolling Stone magazine, New York City, 1991, award for general column writing, Associated Press Managing Editors, Texas, 1996. Member Women in Communications, Inc. (coordinator student chapter since 1996, FOI chair 1994-1995).

Background

Baker, Danette P. was born on November 6, 1963 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Daughter of John W. and Velma Phillips.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Arts, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas, 1987. Bachelor of Science in Journalism, West Texas State University, 1991.

Career

Lifestyles reporter, Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal, 1991-1992; lifestyles editor, Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal, since 1992. Advisory board Lubbock County Extension, since 1994.

Achievements

  • Danette P. Baker has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor, reporter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Women in Communications, Inc. (coordinator student chapter since 1996, FOI chair 1994-1995).

Interests

  • Avocations: water sports, camping.

Connections

Married John W. Baker, November 22, 1986. Children: Brynna Danae, Clayton Daniell.

Father:
John W. Phillips

Mother:
Velma Phillips

Spouse:
John W. Baker

child:
Brynna Danae Baker

child:
Clayton Daniell Baker