TV/Media Productions Students Produce Football Broadcast
Our Video Production class welcomed Tom Kozrowski (friend and former colleague of instructor, Mr. Phelps) to speak to their class. Tom, a 1999 graduate of Valparaiso High School, is a freelance sports videographer who covers college and pro football, runs handheld camera for the Kentucky Derby on NBC, and currently shoots handheld camera on the sidelines for the Marshall University football games airing on Comcast Sports South.
During class, Tom talked about his job as a sports camera operator, his time spent covering Hurricane Isaac for Fox News, and the important skill of networking and making sure you leave a positive impression on your work colleagues. Later that evening, at Viking Field, Tom spoke with the Video Production students who operated the Valpo High School video display board and offered advice to make their production easier and more entertaining. Precious Pabon, a senior at Hebron High School, says, "He explained some simple changes that helped me get more creative shots, like holding the camera differently." Tom showed the student 'grips' (the crew members who handle the cable for the handheld camera operator) how to quickly wrap and unwrap their cable while staying out of everyone's way and minimizing tangles. After the game, Tom participated in the post-production meeting and said "You guys were so great I would put you on my crew any day!"
The students were very grateful to have Tom share his experiences and give advice they can use to be successful in the competitive business of sports broadcasting.
Three Students Nominated for Indiana Award for Excellence
The Porter County Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee met on October 25 and among other business unanimously approved four nominations for an Indiana Award for Excellence. The Award for Excellence is the highest award presented in Indiana to a student, program, or partnership. These students were selected from 1100 eligible students to be candidates for this highest award presented to a Career and Technical Education student in Indiana. The following three students were nominated:
Students:
1. Ben Brubaker, (two years study in Electronics and Computer Technology) (Valparaiso HS senior)
2. Matt Mues, (Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigations student) (Valparaiso HS senior)
3. Alexander Schreier, (present Health Occupations Student, and Medical Terminology student) (Portage HS senior)
Partnership Nominee:
4. The Porter County Career and Tech Center’s Alternative Energy Demonstration Project was nominated for an Indiana Partnership Award.
This partnership includes the Electronics Technology and Modern Machining programs, the Valparaiso Community Schools Maintenance staff, Midwest Wind and Solar LLC, and former and present students.
Statewide Award for Excellence selections will be announced in late January and presented in Indianapolis in March.
Porter County Career & Technical Center Outstanding Students /Shining Stars First Quarter 2012-2013 School Year
| Name | School | Subject |
| Jeremy Eaves | Hobart | Auto - AM - Sickles |
| Quintin Lukaszewski | Hobart | Auto - PM - Sickles |
| Hunter Penzato | Hobart | Auto - AM - Avalos |
| David Sokol | Wheeler | Auto - PM - Avalos |
| Jarrett Colvin | Hobart | Bldg Trds – AM - Doane |
| Jerry Fieser | Hebron | Bldg Trds – PM - Doane |
| Kelsie McDaniel | Morgan Twp | Business Ownership/Sports & Entertainment Mkt – AM - Commers |
| Brian Smrekar | Washington Twp | Marketing Internship - PM - Commers |
| Nathan Enloe | Valparaiso | CAD - AM - Guinee |
| Daniel Morris | Washington Twp | CAD - PM - Guinee |
| Paul Bui | Valparaiso | Electronics and Computer Technology – AM - Kenning |
| Ben Brubaker | Valparaiso | Electronics and Computer Technology – PM - Kenning |
| Jose Claudio | Portage | Health Occ. - AM - Edwards |
| Victoria Pigg | Chesterton | Health Occ. - PM - Edwards |
| Emily Brinkley | Portage | Health Occ. – AM - Marcus |
| Christy Williamson | Morgan | Health Occ. – PM - Marcus |
| Sage Melton | Boone Grove | Machine Trades - AM - Carmack |
| Robert Ross | Washington | Machine Trades - PM - Carmack |
| Cody Penfold | Hebron | Machine Trades - PM - Carmack |
| Rebecca Annen | Valparaiso | TV Productions – AM - Phelps |
| Mitch Paxton | Valparaiso | TV Productions – PM - Phelps |
Dental Students Exhibit Community Service Initiative
Mrs. Doane's Dental Class put together and delivered 37 hygiene bags (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, comb/brush, washcloths, and lotion) and 4 buckets filled with cleaning supplies for homeless through Heartland Alliance For Human Needs in Chicago. The class is pictured above after delivering their gifts.
They also sold "I'm Thankful For You" Thanksgiving treats at Portage High School. All profits will be used to purchase gifts for the less fortunate during the holidays.
Early Childhood Education Class Does a Little Extra for our Veterans
Mrs. Idding’s Early Childhood Education students standing in front of their “Home Town Hero’s” bulletin board that they designed for Veterans Day. They also have their own personal class “ Home town Heroes” who are “Corp. Airel Hill,” who is in Portage’s ROTC program, plus Ashley Watkins who just enlisted in the Navy in October. Thanks for recognizing and making our veterans feel appreciated.
Student Store Opens Nacho Mommas is Christened at Grand Opening Class
Class members are shown above; and below, store manager, Jenna Wong, is seen being interviewed by Hunter Warren of the Video/Media Productions class. The class did a great job decorating the Commons and getting the store ready for the Grand Opening which was attended by numerous family and friends.
Calendar
- Nov. 20, Grand Opening of Nacho Mommas student store
- Dec. 1-14, Angel Tree Drive
- Jan. 14-18, Spirit Week at the Career and Tech Center
- Jan. 25, Notre Dame Hockey Trip, PCCTC Student Tickets $5
- Feb. 11-14, Valentine Gram Week Fundraiser for Charity to be selected
- April 11, County Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:30, Career Center