ARNAULDVILLE, La. — Beau Chene High School is now home to a new broadcast television set. Students will be able to learn about broadcast journalism and media relations.
Students at Beau Chene High School are taking television broadcasts by storm.
"It is definitely a dream, and so having it now and being able to have this experience is amazing," said Senior Farrah Comeaux
Comeaux is the News Director, leading the ship over the Gator Chomp Daily newscast. She writes, directs, shoots, and more. She says after much hard work, it was time for a new challenge.
"Well, we were already very much forward and progressive regarding our media. We had photographers and videographers for sports. We were already editing and making our yearbook, and our equipment was up to date," said Farrah.
The school noticed and hit the ground running to build a new TV studio for the team. The studio comprises 4k cameras, a news desk, a production booth, lighting equipment, and trained anchors and producers.
"It feels absolutely amazing because most schools do not get this opportunity, and it truly is a blessing," said senior and news anchor Emily Roy.
"Having just two 4k cameras and a couple of HD handheld cameras up to this brand new studio our school has given us, I am very thankful for it," said Michael Booher, senior and production manager.
All schools should have this honestly because it helps other people that want to do this and don't have the opportunity to, and it gives the school something to want," said freshman and anchor Cayson Woods.
Digital media teacher Chad Vidrine says the studio will host Friday night football interviews, school events, projects, activities, and live coverage.
Vidrine believes this is the beginning of long, fulfilling careers for students in broadcast television.
"The thing is to get these kids to realize they can do this for a living, and the main thing is yes, we can do the news; everybody sees that," said Vidrine.
The studio is a part of the school's media art class and is an elective.
