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Words from Previous Students
"When I first came to FHS, I was totally in awe of the people who worked at
Flyer News and were on TV every morning. They were my type of people:
dedicated, motivated, and fun-loving. I knew that I wanted to be a part of that
right away. I signed up for the class, spent my time learning to
shoot and edit, and found a knack at live anchoring; so I took on the role
of Homeroom Headlines announcer. And before I knew it, I was one of those kids
the freshman looked up to. Being a part of FHS-TV was not only thrilling and
challenging, but it gave me a great sense of pride in my school. And it was
always ridiculously fun, no matter how many hours we spent cooped up in the
studio editing away!"
Natalie Kearns '04
"When I think about high school, all I remember is FHS-TV and the people
that I met while in the studio. Being the first freshman and the "weather girl"
was a great experience and paved the way for me. Until FHS-TV became my home, I
had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Now I am a television major and
working at NBC studios. I have never been happier and definitely made some
amazing friends along the way. I can't imagine having gone through high school
without my studio family."
Jill Habelow '04
"Flyer News and the members of the production studio gave me some of
my fondest memories of FHS. I'm proud to have been a member."
Brian Petricone '02
"I just graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Film, and I can still
say that the majority of my passion for the medium and my basic understanding of
visual storytelling come from the times I spent in the TV studios of FHS. After
I joined, I was challenged to do things I never thought I could (like direct a
Flyer News episode), and that really forced me out of my shell. I always
felt free and stimulated to pursue my own independent work and even incorporate
my study of video production into my assignments for other classes. Since then
I've been filming and editing educational videos for a publisher, but I've also
kept making those short movies and music videos, as well as documentaries, and
made a website to put them on: www.LuisDechtiar.net. My next adventure will be
at the Baha'i World Center in Israel, where they have asked me to be the
Audio-Visual Technician for live events and conferences. It's a volunteer
position where I'm excited to learn a lot about the medium and the world we live
in and to keep capturing good stories the way Devlen taught us in the good old
days. "
Luis Dechtiar '02
"I remember my first time in the old H-hall studio. It was freshman year, and
we naive freshman thought it would be a good idea to put together a commercial
for Compets (the now-defunct competitive plays performed by each class). It was
a quick, dirty (but not half-bad) linear edit. Between Devlen's effervescent
nature and the interest in all things wired (after all, I was already involved
in theater tech. Techie for life.), I was hooked. And it certainly wasn't a bad
decision, even though putting on the news every morning meant arriving at the
studio before the average student was even awake.
Flyer News was one of the best experiences of my high school career, despite the
stresses of producing the broadcast my senior year. The TV/Video gig became a
passion for me, and my experience landed me an internship with the University of
Virginia's Athletic Department. With four bowl games, 3 Lacrosse Final Fours ( 1
Women's, 2 Men's), and a National Championship ('06 Men's Lacrosse - and the
ring to prove it) I've got to thank Devlen for letting me screw around with the
Trinity all those years ago (even I'm surprised my folder's still there....).
Without his encouragement (since I never took his classes...), I never would
have had those opportunities. Nor would I be where I am now - in my second year
running cameras for in-game production of UVA football games, freelancing to
produce graphics and edited work for football/basketball/soccer, mastering the
equipment in our state-of-the-art basketball facility, or operating replay for
basketball and soccer (soon to be lacrosse and baseball, come spring). It just
goes to show that there are possibilities out there beyond the Studio."
James Rogol '02. (AKA Rogie)
"The FHS-TV program has so much to offer its students. If you're one of those
people who love to be in the limelight, you can be an anchor or host a segment
on
Flyer News. If you are a bit more camera shy, you can participate behind the
scenes as a video technician or director. And if you can't get to school in the
wee hours of the morning, you still have a chance to express your talents by
putting together packages for broadcast. There's something for everyone to do,
and my only regret is that I couldn't have stayed in the program longer."
Cathie Cummings '05
"FHS-TV was the best thing I did in high school. Not only did I meet so many people and form friends that would last past high school, but I also learned so much. Being in college now, I was familiar with so many terms and production methods that my fellow classmates were not aware of. I tell my classmates what FHS-TV was like. They would be amazed at how advanced our program is, and it makes me proud knowing that I was a part of something so awesome! "
Ashley Tyler '05
"'Political Minute' was always a lot of fun. Flyer News is the
perfect little soap box--I'm not sure if the best part of this segment was going
on live every week, or talking to people through the day about what I had to
say. I think journalists on other networks would be a bit more fair in their
reporting if they knew they had to see and talk to their audience the whole day
after every show!"
Kevin Connolly '05 / " Political Minute" Host '03-'05
"Flyer News was by far the best part of my high school experience.
The program led me to the college I'm at and the career path I'm headed down. As
well, the friendships I made and the experience I gained both --they were and
forever will be--invaluable to me. There were many times when I arrived at the
studio before the sun rose, and left way after the sun set. It was worth it.
Flyer News not only became a second home, but I found a family there as
well. A part of me will always miss being down in the FHS-TV studios, and I'm
forever grateful for getting a chance to do it."
Jason Cohen '05
"Up until my junior year at Framingham High, I had no idea what I wanted to
pursue a career in. And then I was introduced to FHS- TV. During my two years in
the program, I learned what college students are learning in their first year at
college. I am now a communications major with a focus on broadcast journalism,
and it was FHS-TV that pointed me in this direction."
Ashley Studley '05
"Not everyone in high school was able to find the place they truly belonged.
I think I speak for many when I say that we were the fortunate ones. The skills
we learned barely even begin to explain what FHS-TV meant to us. It was far more
than a show; it was a way of life. Every morning, students who typically sat on
opposite ends of the lunchroom would come together in pursuit of the same goal:
put on Flyer News. We suffered through early mornings, late hours,
clashing personalities, and seemingly impossible obstacles, but it was worth it,
and we came out on top. It was one hell of a ride, but we rode it together, and
those memories are priceless. "
Adam Chartoff '05/ Flyer News Emmy Show Host '05
"When I think back to high school the first thing that always comes to mind is Flyer News and the time I spent in the studio for three years. When I first got into the program, I could never have imagined where it would lead me. I quickly went from being hesitant about joining to it being my favorite part of each day, and will be forever grateful to Devlen and Ken for what they have taught me. All of the early mornings and sunset drives home were worth every second. The friendships I gained as well as the experiences are invaluable. While I look forward to a career in television production one day, the life lessons and knowledge I learned while in FHS-TV will be with me every day no matter where I am or what I am doing. As I continue learning at Quinnipiac University, I continue to realize all that I have learned at FHS-TV, and through work with NESN, Madison Square Garden, and a job offer with the New England Patriots, I know it was all worth it. A part of me will always be in the H hall old studio (as well as the new basement studio), hanging out with my friends, making TV, and enjoying Flyer News."
Jason [Blocks] Levin '05
"The thing I remember the most is the Entertainment segment AJ Whittaker and Colin Bonzey made when they had two Calebs: one in black and white that was pre-recorded and one in color that was live. I remember watching it in homeroom and thinking about how cool an idea that was."
Tim Lawton '04
