User talk:Tom1026

July 2014
Hello. Your recent edit to San Jose High Academy appears to have added the name of a non-notable entity to a list that normally includes only notable entries. In general, a person or organization added to a list should have a pre-existing article before being added to most lists. If you wish to create such an article, please first confirm that the subject qualifies for a separate, stand-alone article according to Wikipedia's notability guideline. Thank you. John from Idegon (talk) 04:03, 20 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Both names I submitted are considered "famous" in the San Jose High Community. I find it interesting that someone from the outside can edit.  I need these names in the article.  How can I make this happen?
 * First off, a couple procedural notes. You need to sign all communications on talk pages by typing four tildes ( ~ ) at the end.  And to indent, simply type a colon, one for each space you want, before you start the first sentence.


 * Next, the question of why I can edit this. You have a mistaken notion.  This is not the school's article on Wikipedia; it is Wikipedia's article on the school.  As a student or faculty member you have no more or less right to edit it than anyone else, as long as you edit neutrally and without bias.  But if you write with bias about the school, you will then be considered an editor with a conflict of interest and your edits will be governed accordingly.


 * To finally address your question. In order for a person to be named on a "Notable alumni" list, they have to meet Wikipedia's definition of notable.  Notability is what we call the base requirement for having an article.  Not every subject in the world is covered by Wikipedia.  The guidelines for articles on people is found at WP:BIO.  If a person does not qualify to have an article on Wikipedia, they cannot be on a notables list.  People who are only important to the school community will generally not fit that bill. The two people you are concerned with most certainly won't.


 * One last thing: You will find guidelines on how to edit a school article including what can and can't be included at WP:SCH/AG.  John from Idegon (talk) 05:20, 22 July 2014 (UTC)