The Art of Storytelling
Multimedia Broadcast
I have a passion for multimedia broadcast. One thing is telling a story with a pen; another thing is telling a story through a lens. You feel all the emotions, and you see the facts.
For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of reporting is showing the subject or interviewees the final product. It is so special to be able to tell the story of someone (or something) and watch the emotions unfold before their eyes.
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Here are the stories I've told.
Adjustments
February 2020
In October 2019, Las Cruces Public Schools was attacked by a ransom virus. This shut down all internet access throughout the school district, forcing teachers to discontinue using computers and anything that required internet. This story highlights the challenges that teachers faced in recovering from the virus.
America's Newest National Park
January 2020
It's not every day a new national park is established, especially in your town's backyard. Located in the heart of Southern New Mexico, White Sands has been named America's newest national park. This story highlights the new park and the benefits it will receive from the new status.Â
Entered in New Mexico Scholastic Press Association competition - Awarded First Place in Broadcast News Story
Making It Happen - Rooftop Gardens
March 2019
This story was produced in Seattle, Washington at the 2019 Student Television Network Convention in the Multimedia Journalist Category. Individuals had 6 hours to individually produce a broadcast story, print article, and photo. The given prompt was Making It Happen.
Rooftop gardens are becoming more and more popular in urban areas. The gardens require special maintenance in order to be a successful social space. This story is special to me because I had spent the past year preparing for this competition.
- Awarded First Place in the Multimedia Journalist Category at the Student Television Network Competition
Native American Culture - Chief Seattle Club
March 2019
This story was produced in Seattle, Washington at the 2019 Student Television Network Competition in the Crazy 8 Weekly News Show Category. Centennial Student News had 8 hours to produce an entire news show. The given prompt was Native American Culture.
Seattle has a large Native American population. Chief Seattle Club helps local Native Americans stay true to their core beliefs amongst the busy urban setting.
This story was important to me because New Mexico also has a large Native American population; this experience allowed me to see different cultures in a new state, giving me a different perspective on the value of heritage.
- Entered in the 2019 Student Television Network Competition Crazy 8 Weekly News Show Category
Safety First
February 2019
With an increase in pedestrian accidents, Las Cruces Police Department voices their take on the issue. Many students attend dual credit classes at New Mexico State University, which is a pedestrian-heavy area. The story contains tips for sharing the road for both vehicles and pedestrians.
New Beginnings, New Schedules
January 2019
The Las Cruces Public Schools District proposed a new 7 period schedule for the upcoming school year. This story includes all details on what the schedule would entail, as well as staff and student input.
- Entered in the 2019 New Mexico Scholastic Press Association Competition Broadcast News Story Category and placed first
Clean & Green Campus
November 2018
Centennial's campus had seen an increase in the amount of garbage that was scattered around campus. The issue specifically affected the jobs of custodians. This story was produced to raise awareness on the littering issue on campus.
Dia de Los Muertos
November 2018
Dia de Los Muertos is a celebration to remember the lives of those who have lived before us. The celebration is popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Centennial High School held their own celebration full of festivities, food, and fun. This story is special because it is an example of a cultural event that brought the entire student body together.
A perfect score on the ACT? This student is one in a million.
October 2018
It is rare to find a student who scored perfectly on the ACT. One of Centennial's very own was able to achieve this rarity. It was important to highlight his story to the student body and surrounding community.Â
- Entered in the Student Television Network Fall Excellence Broadcast Story Online Competition
Centennial Art Department at the NM State Fair
September 2018
CHS Art Department produced an art display at an exhibit at the State Fair. Their display placed third, which is an incredible achievement.
Academic and art programs hardly ever get the same recognition as sports programs. These programs put in countless hours of hard work and dedication, and most of their creations go unrecognized. This story highlighted the success of the Art Department to the student body.
New Class, New Language
September 2018
Centennial High School introduced a new class: Mandarin. Students could learn a new language and receive college credit on campus. Centennial was one of the only high schools in town to offer this class.
Ready For It - St. Patrick's Day
March 2018
This story was produced in Nashville, Tennessee at the 2018 Student Television Network Convention in the Multimedia Journalist Category. Individuals had six hours to individually produce a broadcast story, print article, and photo. The given prompt was Ready For It.
This story was special to me because it was my first national story that was individually produced. The 6 hours of production wasn't easy; my story ideas kept falling through and technical issues occurred. I submitted with 10 seconds left to the deadline.
- Entered in the 2018 Student Television Network Competition in the Multimedia Journalist Category
Downtown Las Cruces
January 2018
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This was my first ever news story. Downtown Las Cruces had undergone developments that would help bring life to local businesses.