The 2009 Student Award of Excellence winners have been announced by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
In the Documentary category there were two winners. “Honor Flight” and “Superhighway.”
“Honor Flight” by Gahanna Lincoln High School (Ohio) students Lianne Castile and Blake Swanson. Honor Flight is a program in Columbus, OH which flies World War II veterans to the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. Castile and Swanson interviewed program directors, veterans, even former Senator Bob Dole.
Castile and Swanson (producers), as well as Gahanna Lincoln High School advisor Tom Gregory, received an Honorable Mention Craft Achievement for WGLH’ s TV Weekly News Show.
“Superhighway” by Henry County High School (Kentucky) student Michael Veenstra takes a look at the evolution of the internet over the past 20 years. From Tech Space to PCs, to the social networking subculture, Veenstra’s internet history trip focuses not only on the changes in technology, but how the users have changed as well.
The winner in the Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs category is “Untraceable” by Henry County High School (Kentucky) student Kasey Beggs. A suspenseful short about a girl’s encounter with a stranger, Beggs and her team created a dark mood through the play of shadows and light, and a simple yet effective storyline. The viewer was left wondering what happened next and that’s exactly the reaction a producer wants.
“Congratulations to those who have been honored with the Student Award of Excellence,” said Anthony Mirones, president of the Ohio Valley Chapter. “Some of the most talented media students nationwide are right in our own backyard. We’re proud to have the opportunity to encourage and mentor these dynamic students.”
Student Award of Excellence winners were chosen by television industry professionals who are members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of NATAS. The high schools will receive a Student Award of Excellence pillar for permanent display.
About the Ohio Valley Chapter
The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was established in 1962. It is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. The Chapter presents the prestigious and coveted Emmy® Award to television professionals in thirteen markets in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, honors industry trailblazers with the Silver Circle Award and makes scholarships available to students at colleges and universities throughout the region.
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