Almost every third period, Huntley High School students walk into class to watch their teacher put on Raider Nation News (RNN) promptly after the Pledge of Allegiance and daily announcements. The whole class will sit quietly to admire a handful of special students blessing us with coverage of events we have been anticipating while also introducing us to things we did not even know we wanted to learn about.
The students behind RNN, or more so the class Television Production, are the sole reason for part of our enjoyment and wonder on Friday mornings. These talented students had made the choice when picking their schedule to grace the community with their hard work and dedication.
The class offers students the ability to be introduced to a new specialization of journalism they likely did not have experience with. Broadcasting journalism can give individuals the skills of reporting and storytelling.
“It helped me develop communication, leadership, and technical skills,” senior Lauren Foster said. “I’ve also learned how to work under pressure and meet deadlines.”
Not as well known, the class also produces “Raider Nation News Overtime” which tends to cover sports and the winner for that week’s “Player of the Week.” When they are not producing or interviewing people for these news packages, they will be completing assignments for the class as well as exciting projects.
“Students are always on the Macs editing either Raider Nation Overtime, class projects, or focusing on Raider Nation News,” senior Jocelyn Jones said.
After ten years, this program has developed into a masterpiece; however, it is the people who make RNN the sensation it is.
“I chose to be a part of RNN because I became interested in reporting and speaking and want to eventually pursue that,” senior Addyson Zay said.
Television Production has also helped these students build necessary skills and become passionate about the publications world. It has inspired many of them to further exercise their interests in broadcast journalism in the future.
