While most students at LHS scroll through their course options, they might think they know all the usual suspects: AP Chem, yoga, journalism, maybe even a cooking class or two. But hidden quietly in the school’s curriculum is an unknown gem: Sports Broadcasting, Marketing and Video Production class. This class offers real-world job preparation, offering a wide variety in the broadcasting department.
“Our Sports Broadcasting, Marketing and Video Production class is different from other classes at LHS. In the class, we cover everything that goes into producing a game day and live sports event. We handle the live streams for home games, do play-by-play and color commentary, run cameras, play music during games and create graphics and animations for the video board,” said Charnelle Wooledge.
Taught by Wooledge, Sports Broadcasting, Marketing and Video Production class is a class where students learn real-world experience in sports media, game day, and video production, all while having fun. In the class, students are responsible for creating game day graphics, live-streaming sporting events, and more. Students in the class can expect an average amount of work, mostly hands-on tasks. Some of the assignments include pregame and postgame stories and write-ups, as well as creating animations and graphics for video boards. Additionally, I assist with compiling and playing music playlists during games.
“My students create many of the social media graphics that fans see before game day, and we come up with our own crowd engagement ideas like ‘Make Some Noise’ or ‘Let’s Go Patriots!’ They are excited when they get to see their work displayed,” said Wooledge.
There is currently one period of Sports Broadcasting, Marketing and Video Production class, with 12 students enrolled. It is offered as a full-year class as well as a semester, available to all grade levels.
“I took the class because it looked interesting and I thought it was going to be a cool class,” said sophomore Kalen Karlen. “The class is chill, and you get to learn a lot of new stuff.”
“One of the coolest things about sports broadcasting is that everything we do is live. Students have to think fast and work as a team. It’s also exciting to hear your voice on the livestream or see your graphic on the video board in front of a crowd and on the message boards at school,” said Wooledge.
If someone loves sports or working behind the camera, Sports Broadcasting, Marketing and Video Production class might be the perfect class for them. It is the perfect chance to learn real-world skills, be a part of your school’s media team while bringing creative ideas to life.
If you are interested in taking the class or want to learn more, reach out to Wooledge or your counselor to see how you can get involved. You can follow the class by following their Facebook under “Patriot Broadcasting” or on Instagram @sf_patslive.
