PB Film

EDUCATION CORNER: SEMINOLE RIDGE TRIUMPHED AT FSPA COMPETITION

Students from Seminole Ridge Television Academy showcased their talents, earning recognition at the Florida Scholastic Press Association’s (FSPA) District 7 Fall Workshop in early November. The students competed against several other high school media programs and returned with an impressive eight awards.

With “on-the-spot” style competitions, Seminole Ridge students placed in three of five categories. Given only 3.5 hours to plan, shoot and edit, they rose to the challenge. First in “Edit-to-the-Beat Recap” went to Brooke Voiret, Jasmine Andino, Taylor Shipp and Peyton Teman. Second in “Mini-Package” went to Rachel Hunter, Savannah Mazzeo, Emma Schulte and Cienna Collado. Third in “Commercial” was earned by Lilian Amiryan, Tyler Berryhill, Carter Wright and Magdaline Moorman.

A month prior, five videos submitted received the esteemed “All-Florida” designation – FSPA’s highest honor. Standout winners included work from Rachel Hunter, Lilian Amiryan, Reagan Bresnahan, Heath Wood, Mason Contessa, Joshua Thawe, Jeremiah Francoeur, Tyler Berryhill, Jordan Lewis, Shayla Stillwaggon, Liam Ishizaki, and Madison Phillips.

Now, the students look forward to preparing for the intense contests at the Student Television Network National Convention in Tampa, taking place March 1-4.