Based on the feedback I got from the class, I made some minor adjustments to the original logo/header. Subsequently, I reduced the verbiage in the subtitle and selected a different image of the newspaper. Belatedly, I came to the realization that the newspaper image I had originally selected was prior to my grandparent’s ownership of the Herald. Now that I descovered this problem, I made the necessary change to the logo/header.
The WordPress template made the application of these changes much easier for an individual with my skill set. While I don’t consider the process I had to endure to apply these design changes and edit the code particularly easy, the mere fact that I was able to accomplish it speaks directly to the value of a CMS for me. My confidence with WordPress is growing daily.