2025 High School Student ProductionNominees

2025 MID-ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PRODUCTION NOMINEES

NEWSCAST- DAILY (HS01)

“Wake Up Warriors 12-13-24”-  Penn-Trafford High School
 Julianne Fontano, Anchor; Bryn Urban, Anchor; Chloe Stack, Reporter;  Ella Malloy, Producer; Juliet Mastroianni, Technical Director; Mackenzie Furnish, Switcher; Zachary Conte, Graphics

“WCAT-TV”- Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Acacia Houck, Teacher; Brianna Vesely, Anchor; Sophia Bulava, Anchor; JJ Amorose, Technical Director;  Jacob Urbanik, Audio Technician; Marley Hudspath, Teleprompter Operator; Tim Myers, Graphics Technician; Coco Tuscano & Reece DiCasolo, Camera Operator; Gabby Cunningham & Michael Veto, Sports Reporter; Haylee Bonenberger, Weather Reporter;  Maria Angelicchio, Entertainment Reporter; Arianna Cramer, Reporter

“Wake Up Warriors 1-31-25”- Penn-Trafford High School
Ella Malloy, Director:  Julianne Fontano, Exec Producer; Juliet Mastroianni, Technical Director; Mackenzie Furnish, Switcher; Maddy Longo, Anchor; Alyssa Arko, Anchor; Carena Whipkey, Sports Anchor; Zachary Conte, Graphics

 

“Mornings 2-7-25”- North Penn High School
Jaden Phelps, Director; Millie Clarke, Producer; Ethan Fox, Technical Director; Carli Buera, Audio; Justin Ngov, Video Server; Katherine Taylor, Segment Producer; Deblina Kundu, Segment Producer; Logan Golden, Segment Producer; Bea Thompson, Segment Producer

 

“FRHSTV”- Franklin Regional High School
Carson Burgh, Talent; Tyler Quinn, Talent; Josh Vinton, Production Crew; Belle Ralston, Production Crew; Nathan Kuzmkowski, Production Crew; Gianna Carozza, Talent; Anthony Mitchell, Talent;  Emma Beacom, Production Crew; Emerson Bush, Production Crew; Abigail Hoagland, Production Crew; Rachel Poltinnikov, Production Crew;  Tyler Pipon, Production Crew

 

 

NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT- SERIOUS NEWS (HS02)

“Kindness Rocks”-Hempfield High School
Alex Burdyn
, Reporter

 

“Grounded”- Penn-Trafford High School
Alexandra Schmidt, Producer/Editor/Camera;  Alyssa Arko, Editor;Allie Pula, Camera

 

“Philadelphia’s Bike Lanes: City Initiatives To Reduce Traffic Deaths”- WHYY Education
Shamyra Taylor, Producer; Sydney Shapiro, Producer; Millan Holland, Producer; Nate Kuhn, Producer; Liam Duke, Producer

 

NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT- LIGHT NEWS (HS03)

“Groove Coffee”- Franklin Regional High School
Carson Burgh
, Producer; Belle Ralston, Producer

“Broadcasting Now”- Penn-Trafford High School
Julianne Fontano, Camera/Editor:  Ella Malloy, Camera; Bryn Urban, Interviewer

“Class Cash”- Hempfield High School
McKenna Straley, Reporter

“You’ve Got A Friend Day”- Penn-Trafford High School
Julianne Fontano, Camera/Reporter/Editor; Ella Malloy, Camera/Editor; Chloe Stack, Camera; Bryn Urban, Camera

 

“Holiday Cheer Through Song”- North Penn High School
Jaden Phelps, Producer/Photog/Editor

 

“Mr. Schuler Feature”- Walter B. Saul High School
Evan Zheng, Producer; Zariah Lewis, Producer; Makaylan Sydnor, Producer
Dinae Pierce, Producer; Timothy Holmes, Producer; Marlowe Whittenberg, Producer; Spencer Hazelwood, Producer, Nicholas Kruck, Producer; Aby Isakov, Advisor

 

“Creating A New Mural At Mastbaum”- Jules E. Mastbaum High School
Abran Anastacio, Student Producer; Neftali Velazquez, Student Producer; Elijah Harrison, Student Producer; Elin Santos, Student Producer; Armillo Vega, Student Producer; Anthony Beltran-Rivera, Advisor/Instructor

 

SHORT FORM (HS04)

“Slowing Down”- Hempfield High School
Connor Wettig
, Writer, Producer, Editor

 

“The Process”- Pascack Valley High School
Michael Sherman
, Advisor, Ryan Ghygliotti, Director, Writer, Talent; Ty Gasperino, Cinematographer, Editor; Zach Gasperino, Talent

 

“Mystery Of The Mind”- Penn-Trafford High School
Maddy Longo, Producer/Camera/Editor

 

“Fish Wrapper”- Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Gabrielle Conchilla, Director/Writer/Editor/Cinematographer; Carina Seltzer, Director/Writer/Editor/Cinematographer

“The History Of Haddon Avenue”- Collingswood High School
Danielle Armano, Advisor; Myles Fisher, Producer/Writer/Editor

“Get To Know St. Genevieve School”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV
Josh Cureton, Editor; Robert Johnson, Moderator; Danny Carter, Producer; Finley Mark, Producer; Liam Jones, Producer

 

 

LONG FORM (HS05)

“Social Fire”- Pascack Valley High School
Michael Sherman
, Advisor; Ava Gundersen, Director, Writer, Producer, Composer

“PVTV Squid Games”- Pascack Valley High School
Michael Sherman
, Advisor; Jaden Martinez, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Props, Composer, Talent; Sean McGuinness, Camera; George Hamilton, Camera; Brendan Babcock, Camera; Ryan Ghyhliotti, Camera; Michaela Leibfried, Camera; Tim Ngai, Camera; Ryan Shea, Camera; Javi Albert, Camera, Props

“Seventeen”- Capital Area School For The Arts
Lillian Compton, Writer/Director/Actor/Editor

“2025 La Salle Football Banquet Video”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV
John Wilbur, Producer/Editor

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE (HS06)

“Toys For Pittsburgh Tikes”- Penn-Trafford High School
Aiden Deriggi
, Producer/Editor/Camera

“Philadanco: Celebrating 55 Years Of Dance, Opportunity, And Inclusion”- WHYY Education
 Sydney Shapiro, Producer; Millan Holland, Producer; Clark Kerkstra, Producer; Samuel Perillo, Producer; Clare Padula, Producer; Shamyra Taylor, Producer

“Manners With Manero”- North Penn High School
Jaden Phelps, Producer, Director, Editor, Photog

“Garden Club”- George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science
Emmanuel Stephens, Producer; Cay Midla, Advisor

 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS (HS07)

“Pascack Valley High School Goes To Iceland.”- Pascack Valley High School
Michael Sherman, Advisor; Jaden Martinez, Camera, Editor, Talent

 

“Three Kings’ Day”-  Hempfield High School
Alyssa Abo, Reporter

 

“Anything Goes”- Franklin Regional High School
Carson Burgh, Producer/Talent

 

“Stories From The Linc: Voccussionist”- The Linc High School
Elijah Asiedu, Editor, Camera; Emely Lopez, Lights; Maxwell Canada, Camera/ Editor; Alanis Niclas, Camera; Fraylin Grullart, Camera; Jay Lopez, Aduio/Camera; Anaiyha Almodovar, Editor; Vencent Evans, Interviewer/Editor; Omaury Fulton, Camera/Lighting; Anna Costa, Interviewer/Editor

“Imperfect Gallery: A Hub For Artistic Freedom And Innovation In Germantown, Philadelphia”- WHYY Education
Lorelei Wilkens, Student Producer; Tessa Leitner-Sieber, Student Producer; Hudson Howey, Student Producer; Nyx Garibi, Student Producer; Maggie Milby, Student Producer; Anouk Freudenberg, Student Producer

“Philadelphia History Society: Political Cartoons”- WHYY Education
Anouk Freudenberg, Student Producer; Lorelie Wilkens, Student Producer; Emma Milby, Student Producer; Clare Padula, Student Producer; Hudson Howey, Student Producer; Suri Khorram, Student Producer

 

MAGAZINE PROGRAM (HS08)

“Panther Playback Holiday Show “- Collingswood High School
Danielle Armano, Advisor; Theodore Burdenski, Host/Editor; Axel Tenorio-Mendoza, Camera Operator/Editor; Piper Wright, Host/Producer; Reyna Barr, Camera Operator; Kamiyah Jenkins, Visual Effects

“The PVTV Halloween Special 2024”- Pascack Valley High School
Michael Sherman, Advisor; Jaden Martinez, Talent, Editor, Composer, VFX; Georgie Hamilton, Talent, Editor; Brendan Babcock, Talent, Editor; Michaela Leibfried, Talent, Editor; Michael Tedesco, Talent; Javi Albert, Editor, Camera; Ryan Ghygliotti, Camera; Ryan Shea, Camera; Tim Ngai, Camera

“E&S News: January 21, 2025 “- George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science
Jason Andrew, Student Producer; Sadiq Armstrong, Student Producer; Julien Arroyo, Student Producer; Jude Benson, Student Producer; Rasheed Bond, Student Producer; Destiny Burnett, Student Producer; Jayden Dayway, Student Producer; Dani Gill, Student Producer; Ayden Hall-Evers, Student Producer; Syed Hossain, Student Producer

 

“FRHSTV”- Franklin Regional High School
Carson Burgh, Talent; Tyler Quinn, Talent; Gianna Carozza, Talent; Anthony Mitchell, Talent; Nathan Kuzmkowski, Production Crew; Josh Vinton, Production Crew; Rachel Poltinnikov, Production Crew; Abigail Hoagland, Production Crew; Emma Beacom, Production Crew; Belle Ralston, Production Crew

“Hempfield Happenings- December 2024”- Hempfield High School
Carter Guengerich, Host; Noah Valle, Host; Alyssa Abo, Reporter; Ace Brown, Reporter; Chris Decker, Reporter; Bryce Jordan, Reporter; Katie Kreibick, Reporter; Allyson Rineer, Reporter

“Wildcat Showcase”- Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Acacia Houck, Advisor; Maria Angelicchio, Host/Reporter; Violet Deist, Host; Marley Hudspath, Reporter; Arianna Cramer, Reporter; Haylee Bonenberger, Reporter; Brianna Vesely, Reporter; Sophia Bulava, Reporter; Hayleigh Bruno, Reporter; JJ Amorose, Technical Director

 

SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT (HS09)

“Saint Joe’s GMC Lacrosse Championship”- Saint Joseph Metuchen
Ryan DiGraci, Producer/Photgrapher/Editor

 

“Chasing M’s”- Penn-Trafford High School

Ella Malloy, Editor; David Dziedzic, Editor/Camera

 

“Kennett Girls Lacrosse Season 2024”- Kennett High School

Scott Bosch, Advisor; Gerasimos Gerivasiliou, Writer/Editor/Talent

 

“Piece By Piece”- Winslow Township High School
Norman Ingram, Teacher

 

“Stories From The Linc: Juan “The One” Morrero”- The Linc High School

Emely Lopez, Editor; Elijah Asiedu, Editor/Camera; Maxwell Canada, Camera; Alanis Cruz Nicolas, Camera; Fraylin Capella Grullart, Camera; Jay Galdamez Lopez, Audio/Editor; Anaiyha Almodovar, Camera; Justen Rodriguez, Camera; Vencent Evans, Interviewer/Editor; Omaury Fulton, Camera

 

“Finding Joy Again”- Jules E. Mastbaum High School

Karla Perez De Los Santos, Student Producer

Chantal Abreu Bernabe, Student Producer; Amira Hartage, Student Producer

Victory Sampson, Student Producer; Amir Green, Student Producer

Brooklyn Jamison, Student Producer; Jada Simmons, Student Producer

Anthony Beltran-Rivera, Adult Instructor

 

“Make Tomorrow Better”-Jules E. Mastbaum High School

Hector Rios, Student Producer; Abran Anastacio, Student Producer

Neftali Velasquez, Student Producer; Luis Roman-Rodriguez, Student Producer

Junior Valdez, Student Producer; Anthony Beltran-Rivera, Advisor

 

 

SPORTS PROGRAM (HS10)

“Wildcat All Access – Fall Sports Recap”- Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Erin Ulewicz, Anchor; Michael Vito, Reporter, Gabby Cunningham, Reporter; Abby Webb, Reporter; Brody Bronson, Reporter; Ryanne Lehman, Reporter; Luke Bulebosh, Reporter; Nolan Dempsey, Reporter

 

“Explorer Sports Report September”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV

John Wilbur, Editor; Robert Johnson, Moderator

Benji Rawson, Moderator; Oliver Gomez, Talent/Host

 

“Sterling Soccers Most Amazing Game Documentary By Travis Schmid”- Sterling High School
Travis Schmid, Producer/editor; Hoffman Jayson, Editor

 

 

LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME (HS11)

“North Penn High School Vs Haverford HS – PIAA Football 6A Playoffs”- North Penn High School

Ethan Fox, Director

Jaden Phelps, Technical Director

Justin Ngov, Camera

Adrian McClain, Camera

Tim Pham, Announcer

 

“Winslow Township H.S. Vs Millville H.S. NJSIAA Group 4 Regional Football Final ”

 Winslow Township High School

“Winslow Township High School Vs Shawnee High School Boys Basketball”

 Winslow Township High School

 

 

“Sterling High School Channel 19 Tech Crew Basketball Vs Haddonfield”

 Sterling High School

Dan Leakan, Announcer

Max Zubak, Announcer

Logan Murphy, Replay Producer

Jonathan Orleno, Graphics Producer

Mason Tinkham, Cameraman

Richie Williams, Cameraman

Tyler Hunsinger, Cameraman/ Graphics

Kaysie Luna, Cameraman

Rylan Ochmanski, Cameraman

Douglas Bennett, Cameraman

 

PSA- THE NORMAN FELSENTHAL YOUNG PRODUCER’S AWARD (HS12)

“5 Reasons- Make Your Next Smoke Your Last”- Woodstown High School

Cecilia Zarinko, Student

 

“The Soundtrack Of Reality”- Franklin Regional High School

Gianna Carozza, Producer; Emma Beacom, Producer

 

“Live Authentic”- William Penn High School

Jeremiah Chancey, Writer/Director; Jeremy Snowden, Talent; Ethan Jones, Editor

 

“Minutes Matter”- South Fayette Township High School

Soleille Green, Producer

 

“You Are Not Alone.”- Pascack Valley High School

Michael Sherman, Advisor

Ty Gasperino, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Sean McGuinness, Talent

 

“Life Is Waiting”- Greater Latrobe Senior High School

Acacia Houck, Advisor

Violet Deist, Creator

 

COMMERCIAL (HS13)

“Snacks, Yes Please!”- North Penn High School

Jaden Phelps, Producer

Aiden Whitney, Actor

 

“Unleash The Panther”- Collingswood High School

Danielle Armano, Advisor

Reyna Barr, Producer/Editor

 

“Spitfirez”- Penn-Trafford High School

Brooklyn Usmiller, Producer/Editor/Camera

Chloe Stack, Producer/Editor/Camera

 

“Mastro Signs”- Penn-Trafford High School

Juliet Mastroianni, Producer/Camera/Editor; Allyson Paulone, Producer/Editor/Camera

 

“Winslow Township High School STUDIO 106 Live Stream Ad”- Winslow Township High School

 

“The Game Of The Year”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV
Josh Cureton, Producer

 

 

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ) (HS14)

“Bowling Strikes Into Action”-North Penn High School

Jaden Phelps, Producer, Editor, Reporter, Photog

 

“Flag Football Starts In Delaware”- Padua Academy

Madison Keener, Reporter

 

“Roots Turns 100”- Hempfield High School

Connor Wettig, MMJ

 

“El Sabor Mexicano”- Collingswood High School

Axel Tenorio-Mendoza, Producer/Writer/Editor

 

 

VIDEO ESSAY  (HS15)

“Silent Night”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV
Benji Rawson, Moderator; John Wilbur, Producer

 

“La Salle Football Defeats Saint Joseph’s Prep”- La Salle College High School – WEXPTV
Josh Cureton, Producer/Editor

 

EDITOR  (HS16)

Josh Cureto, La Salle College High School – WEXPTV

John Wilbur, La Salle College High School – WEXPTV

Jaden Phelps, North Penn High School

Ryan DiGraci, Saint Joseph Metuchen

Jaden Martinez, Pascack Valley High School

Soleille Green, South Fayette Township High School

 

TALENT- NEWS OR SPORTS (HS17)

Daniel Leaken, Sterling High School

Brianna Vesely, Greater Latrobe Senior High School

Julianne Fontano Talent Reel, Penn-Trafford High School

Piper Wright, Collingswood High School

Rayat Karim, North Penn High School

Deblina Kundu, North Penn High School