Peoria Unified high school students are continuing to distinguish themselves in film, television and sports broadcasting, earning one Rocky Mountain Southwest Student Production Award and six nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Students from Sunrise Mountain High School and Liberty High School were recognized for excellence in promotional video production, editing, sports broadcasting and on-air talent.
Sunrise Mountain High School student Dayton Shenkel earned a Student Production Award in the High School Promotional Video category for his Spring Sports Assembly video. A complete list of nominees is below:
School | Category | Title | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberty High School | High School Live Sporting Event/Game | "Sunrise vs. Liberty - Baseball" | Rayna Keylor, Dawn Jaihani, Uriah Ferrara, Carter Bottomly, Michael Whitworth, Elijah Villa, Jackson Harris, Brett Moeller, Link Hedman, Tucker J Scott, Jacob Muscolino, Caitlin Brausa |
High School Live Sporting Event/Game | "Red Mountain vs. Liberty - Playoffs" | Alexander Rosario, Dawn Jaihani, Jacob Briggs, Sai Bhakta, Michael Whitworth, Aiden Freeman, Jacob Muscolino, Caitlin Brausa, Kara Adoo, Dane Jarrett, Rayna Keylor | |
Sunrise Mountain High School | High School Talent - News or Sports | "Tucker J Scott - Play by Play Reel" | |
High School Editor | "Spring Sports Assembly Video" | ||
High School Promotional Video | "Spring Sports Hype" | ||
High School Promotional Video | "Open State Soccer Champs" |
The nominated "Sunrise vs. Liberty - Baseball" broadcast represented a collaborative production between students from Sunrise Mountain and Liberty high schools, under the direction of Digital Media Teacher Kenyon Ozanne, demonstrating the teamwork and professional-level production skills developed through the district's Film & TV programs and the Peoria Student Broadcasting Network (PSBN), an internship that provides students with professional techniques through hands-on experience. The respective awards and nominees are detailed below:In addition to current students, several recent Peoria Unified alumni were recognized through their collegiate programs. Former Sunrise Mountain students Ethan Kreuzwiesner and Lucas Svornic earned a combined three nominations, while former Liberty students Ethan Sinconis and Aidan Sinconis earned four nominations and one award, further highlighting the long-term impact of the district's Film & TV programs.
Peoria Unified Film & TV students may submit creative works produced during class instruction or during their internship with PSBN. Equipped with advanced production equipment and editing software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, students produce high-quality programming such as sports broadcasts, performing arts showcases, commercials and student-life features. These opportunities help students earn industry-recognized credentials while preparing them for postsecondary education and careers in film, television and broadcasting.