“Without war, there is life.” This key learning is expressed by Jerry Chen, one of the Carlsbad High School Television (CHSTV) student-filmmakers whose lives were changed by creating “We Must Remember” in 2009. The film documents the journey of 16 CHS students around the world and into the hearts and minds of Holocaust survivors, liberators and others connected with the horrific WWII experience.
“We Must Remember” has earned wide-spread acclaim. In March 2010, it received a National Conflict Resolution Center Peacemaker Award, which honors individuals and organizations for their ability to recognize a need for change and craft a positive solution.
CHSTV advisor Doug Green believes that the lessons these teens share with the world send a message that intolerance in any form is dangerous. “The film is inspiring young people to embrace filmmaking as a vehicle for effecting change,” Green said. The documentary will become part of a DVD-based curriculum available to middle school students around the country.
The students have become peacemakers on an individual level, Green reports. “They have been motivated to dig deeper into past American transgressions such as Native American oppression, slavery and Japanese internment; become more knowledgeable about global tragedies; and more aware of and involved in issues close to home.”
CHSTV sweeps acclaimed
National Broadcast Awards
For the first time in the history of the High School Broadcast Journalism Nationals Contest, one school, Carlsbad High, captured first-, second- and third-place honors. The contest is the largest scholastic broadcast journalism competition in the nation.
First-place honors went to Rory Gallagher and Max Dana for “Frederick's Story: Surviving the Rwandan Genocide.” Films by Max and classmate Delaney Drost captured second and third place.
Max said that receiving all three awards was one of the greatest achievements in his life. “Storytelling is my passion. CHSTV has helped transform me and mold my abilities.”
CHSTV is no stranger to awards. Over the years, it has won 17 regional student television Emmy Awards and won the National Student Emmy Award in 2003, 2006 and 2008.
I am very proud of our CHSTV journalists. They not only raise the bar for broadcasting programs across the country, but also find and share important stories that resonate with their teen audience.
KBC films OEP
Fourth- and fifth-graders in Kelly Elementary School's Kelly Broadcasting Company (KBC) enjoy hands-on learning from a professional: Phil Ireland of eMotion Web Video. Every Thursday, he gives half-hour lessons on storylines, video processing and other tricks of the trade.
Principal Tressie Armstrong is clearly pleased with the opportunity this presents. “Thanks to Phil, KBC has already produced a short film. Now, the students are preparing to tape several nominees for the Carlsbad Chamber's Outstanding Education Awards (OEP) program taking place in May,” she said. “It's very exciting!”
Ireland says the students are learning a lot. “I enjoy introducing them to the real-world, on-location process. They're having fun and I am, too.”
“We Must Remember” has earned wide-spread acclaim. In March 2010, it received a National Conflict Resolution Center Peacemaker Award, which honors individuals and organizations for their ability to recognize a need for change and craft a positive solution.
CHSTV advisor Doug Green believes that the lessons these teens share with the world send a message that intolerance in any form is dangerous. “The film is inspiring young people to embrace filmmaking as a vehicle for effecting change,” Green said. The documentary will become part of a DVD-based curriculum available to middle school students around the country.
The students have become peacemakers on an individual level, Green reports. “They have been motivated to dig deeper into past American transgressions such as Native American oppression, slavery and Japanese internment; become more knowledgeable about global tragedies; and more aware of and involved in issues close to home.”
CHSTV sweeps acclaimed
National Broadcast Awards
For the first time in the history of the High School Broadcast Journalism Nationals Contest, one school, Carlsbad High, captured first-, second- and third-place honors. The contest is the largest scholastic broadcast journalism competition in the nation.
First-place honors went to Rory Gallagher and Max Dana for “Frederick's Story: Surviving the Rwandan Genocide.” Films by Max and classmate Delaney Drost captured second and third place.
Max said that receiving all three awards was one of the greatest achievements in his life. “Storytelling is my passion. CHSTV has helped transform me and mold my abilities.”
CHSTV is no stranger to awards. Over the years, it has won 17 regional student television Emmy Awards and won the National Student Emmy Award in 2003, 2006 and 2008.
I am very proud of our CHSTV journalists. They not only raise the bar for broadcasting programs across the country, but also find and share important stories that resonate with their teen audience.
KBC films OEP
Fourth- and fifth-graders in Kelly Elementary School's Kelly Broadcasting Company (KBC) enjoy hands-on learning from a professional: Phil Ireland of eMotion Web Video. Every Thursday, he gives half-hour lessons on storylines, video processing and other tricks of the trade.
Principal Tressie Armstrong is clearly pleased with the opportunity this presents. “Thanks to Phil, KBC has already produced a short film. Now, the students are preparing to tape several nominees for the Carlsbad Chamber's Outstanding Education Awards (OEP) program taking place in May,” she said. “It's very exciting!”
Ireland says the students are learning a lot. “I enjoy introducing them to the real-world, on-location process. They're having fun and I am, too.”