Writer, Journalist and Editor
Broadcast Journalism
In a world influenced by media, my generation is exposed to various types of storytelling, as we consume and produce content at rapid rates. Although I have not formally taken broadcast journalism courses in high school, I am proficient in content creation personally, as well as for Student Council and UAHS Softball.
My busy schedule has prohibited me from taking broadcast journalism courses, because of this, I have spent a majority of my time honing print journalism skills and experience. However, I am looking forward to learning more about all aspects of journalism through my college studies.
I’m looking forward to learning more about broadcast journalism and media through the Beyond the Classroom journalism media trip, sponsored by Upper Arlington High School. This immersive opportunity will expose students to various real-world professions and authentic learning.
Instagram Stories
Homecoming Football Game
Last year, staff writers Lucy Baker, Evelyn Jones and I covered activities during the Homecoming football game. Interviews and clips were posted directly onto our Instagram page as Instagram Stories.
Senior Sunrise
At the start of each school year, seniors gather together on the turf field of Upper Arlington High School’s Marv Moorehead Memorial Stadium. With blankets and coffee, the new class of seniors enjoy music, yard games and photo opportunities. As the sun rises, signifying the start of a year full of lasts, students enjoy each others company and begin forming a bond that will last a lifetime. I chose to capture this moment specifically because of the purity and excited buzzing that filled the air. Coverage of the twin tradition, Senior Sunset, is planned for the end of the year.
Girls Soccer
As a sports manager during the 2023-2024 school year, I began covering more girls’ sports, specifically our Girls Soccer team. With a lack of representation and media coverage of female athletes and girls’ sports, I have made an effort to not only increase representation in print, but also on social media and on-field media presence.
Upper Arlington High School has experienced a recent uprise in students freelancing sports photography and videography. These artists focus primarily on boys’ sports, which is why I find it important that successful teams with less coverage are still represented and highlighted in the community. Our Girls Soccer team has been climbing the ranks over the past few years, and is a team whose hard work and strong bond is often overlooked.
Collaboration
Kickin’ It Live (WARL) is the broadcast news outlet at Upper Arlington High School. As a fellow student journalist and communications student, I have worked to establish a supportive and promotional community between Arlingtonian (ARL) and Kickin’ It Live students. WARL shares the inner section of the school building with ARL, encouraging students to collaborate and work together. WARL is a common jumping-off point for story ideas and recent events that staff writers can cover, and each distribution date is highlighted live on-air during their Friday shows.