May 20th, 2016
By: Sandra Hernandez, Carina Carrera and Guillermina Rodriguez
Every year, students have the capability to earn an Oscar at the end of the school year to show their hard work and dedication they put into the program. An Oscar is an award used to recognize cinematic achievements in the United States film industry. The award given at Phoenix High School shares the same meaning in recognizing student excellence in the classroom. This year, Phoenix High School has the pleasure to announce the 12th annual Oscar nominees for 2016.
The categories range from each level of the media programs offered at Phoenix High School to encourage excellence from the beginning of a student’s high school career.
The categories and nominees for 2016 are as follows:
Digital Media I:
Best Commercial:
- Erika Hinks -Astro
- Jennifer Caudillo -Umpqua Fall
- Kevin Botermans -Jim’s Dinner
- Araceli Andrade -Haterade
- Nayeli Esqueda -High Tech Anti-Cheat Device
- Kade Beer -Jim & M’s
Digital Media II:
Best PSA:
- Overeating- Kade Beer, Dean Johnson, Mason Stella
- Damn Daniel- Matthew Ferris & Jose Sanchez
- Bullying- Katherine Baker & Deyana Barvosa
- The Endangered Pangolin- Daniel Katski
- Bullying- Joseph Grace
Best Music Video:
- Daylight- Destin Bourdon & Bryan Roberts
- Suicide Prevention- Chere Langeliers
- Hazy- Daniel Katski
- Asleep- Megan Forsyth & Maricela Alvarado-Powers
- Same Love- William Nathe
- Stressed Out- Kade Beer
- When I see you again- Mason Stella
Filmmaking:
Best Short Scenes:
- Mykayla Pond & Olivia Young
- Spencer Whyte, Dominick Zuber, Jonah Liden
- Tyler Hein, Wade Wagner, Emilio Marajaro
- Yasmin Conchas, J.D. Dela Torre, Michael Eleverude
48 Hour Video:
- Mykayla Pond & Olivia Young
- Spencer Whyte, Dominick Zuber, Jonah Liden
- Tyler Hein, Wade Wagner, Emilio Marajaro
- Yasmin Conchas, J.D. Dela Torre, Michael Eleverude
Digital Journalism:
Best Yearbook Page:
- Cross Country- Teresa Schatz
- Swimming- Guillermina Rodriguez
- Marching Band- Carina Carrera
- Homecoming Spirit Days- Astrid Onesto
Best Press Release:
- Spring Sports in Full Swing- Carina Carrera, Astrid Onesto, & Piedad Carrera
- Math Team Equals Success- Sandra Hernandez, Courtney Baker & Elizabeth Castillo
- Grease is the word- Sandra Hernandez, Miriam Areas & Guillermina Rodriguez
- What is Phoenix’s Fight Song- Guillermina Rodriguez, Miriam Areas & Ariana Segura
- Wrestling and Swimming Continue Strong Start- Teresa Schatz, Trinity Mathis & Randi Miick
PHTV:
Best Segment
Best Anchor
Best Director
Best Camera Person
Best Tech. Director
Best Editor
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is an award given to a student that has overcome adversity or challenges in their life and inspired others with their commitment to the ICT program.
The nominees are chosen every year by Mr. Rhoades and a team of judges made up of local area experts in the field of media. The judges for the 2016 nominations are:
- Juliet Long; chair of RCC’s computer sciences and emerging digital media program
- Charles Douglas and Brandon Givens; directors and producers of RVTV at SOU
- Chris Leone; sports reporter and editor for KDRV
- Mike Gantenbein; creative services director for KTVL
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