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Catwalk for a Cure
It's a catwalk show that does more than display the latest styles. For the third straight year, Missouri State's Association of Fashion and Design hosted a "Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show" to benefit the Susan J. Komen Foundation, and the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. It all ties into Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Reporter Mariah Volz and photographer Ryan Lindsey talked to members of the MSU Fashion Department about the big event, which featured a catwalk, and models showing creations designed by MSU students. Their story is part of HTV Magazine #192. Shannon Soper, in charge of publicity	for the event, said organizers decided to expand its selections this fall. "This year we reached out to teens for the first time. We have five designs from high schools around the Springfield area," said Soper. Emily Clark was a staging group leader, and her responsibilities included sourcing everything for the venue, including risers for the runway, skirting for the stage, and partitions for the dressing areas backstage. She says the event reaches out to the community as well as the MSU fashion designers. "It features local vendors from around Springfield, and garments from there, as well as original designs from our	department," said Clark. Model Bri Anton, whose mother is battling cancer right now, said, "This was my first time at this event, and I really enjoyed it a lot. It's kind of nice to know there are people out there doing stuff when you are someone effected by it." The show took months to plan, and on the day of the "Catwalk for a Cure" there were lots of people working behind the scenes to make it a success when the music began, the lights went down, and the modeling began. Top|Home

They're baaaaaack!
The staff of "The Weekly" has returned to Hillcrest's closed circuit network, and to the school website. "The Weekly" covers people, organizations and events at HHS, with some light features thrown in. This year there have been a few changes and adjustments to the show, but there is also plenty of familiar segments viewers will recognize. Junior Charley Geiser will be the show's anchor throughout the first semester. She brings a polished energy to the job. "I think Charley is just right for this kind of program.	The feedback has been very positive, and we know she'll keep doing a great job," said adviser Dave Davis. Segments like "Sports Buzz," "Match Game," and "Did You Know?" have returned. So have two hallway features, "On the Spot" and "Roving Reporter." John Taylor is the Graphics Director for "The Weekly," and Caleb Brown is the Studio Producer. Reaction to the latest show, aired on September 16, prove the program, which runs about eight minutes at the end of the day each Friday, is hitting the mark. "It's a really nice show. I enjoyed it a lot.	The kids do such a good job," said Jennifer Bishop, the school's A+ Coordinator. As for future programs, Davis says viewers can expect some thematic things along the way. "We love having a show each week. We can be timely, and have some fun with the various events and holidays as they come. So stay tuned. You never know what's next," said Davis. Top|Home

Banquet Finishes with a Surprise
The 2011 Hillcrest Media Banquet was rolling along as usual, with lots of clips from the nominated stories, and plenty of awards to celebrate. Just when the event looked like it over, it wasn't. After HTV Alumni Association Director Lori Reed Collier named senior Ali Randolph as the recipient of the 2011 alumni scholarship, she returned to her seat, anticipating the usual final remarks from adviser Dave Davis. Then HTV News Director Kaitlynn Keller, one of the banquet's co-hosts, announced that there would be one more video clip. At that point, a three-minute segment tracing Collier's history with the HTV program, from her work on the first staff in 1989-90, through her ongoing efforts in recent years to mobilize former HTVers through the alumni organization, were highlighted. At the end of the story, narrator Dan Arnall, a classmate of Collier's that first year, said it was time for HTV to give back to Lori "the best way we know how--by inducting her into the HTV Hall of Fame." Collier was stunned, but managed a gracious acceptance speech. Keller presented her with a framed photo featuring images of her from her days on HTV. The current staff had kept the induction a secret, as had Davis. "It was a special moment for us, and for Lori. She was moved, and it was so perfect that Dan did the narration. They were both so important to our program in the beginning. And Lori has just been so helpful in recent years with the alumni efforts," said Davis. The banquet began with a meal in the HHS cafeteria, then moved to the recital hall in the Zimmerman Building at CBC, where awards were handed out. The program was attended by 120 parents and students. Highlights of the annual Buzz-A-Thon were screened for the first time since the show aired in April. Another highlight was the induction of Chelsea Peebles and Lindsey Hale into the Hall of Fame. Both graduated in 2010, and in their remarks they talked about the lessons learned in broadcasting, and how they continue to impact their lives.	Here is the list of award winners from the 2011 Hillcrest Media Banquet: Best News Story "Banned in Stockton" by Jessica Larson, Paige Moffis, Adam Vigil and Brennan Wolf Best Short Feature "Alternative Services" by Paulina Doran and Andrew Edwards Best In-Depth Segment "Ten Years Ago" by Paige Moffis and Jessica Larson Best News Feature "For Body and Spirit" by Morgan Wilson and Jodie Putman Best Commentary "Mobilization" by Nick Nutting and Andrew Edwards Best Human Interest Feature "My Chariot" by Jessica Larson, Brennan Wolf and Levi Harrell Best HTV Blog, Kaitlynn Keller Best Music Video "Butterflies" by Adam Vigil, Brad Thomas, Chandler Reed, Nick Nutting, Jessica Larson and Andrew Edwards Best Broadcast I Story "The Culinary Team" by Mariah Volz and Luda Krishchenko Best Editing, One Segment "Nikki's Journey" by Ali Randolph and Keith Reynolds Best Photography, One Segment "Alternative Services" by Andrew Edwards Best Broadcast I Project "Bro-cumentary" by Jaime Jones, Lexi Bryan and Ryan Lindsey	Best Media I Project "The Chase" by Cody House, Layne Brackett, Savanna Steffen, Bridget Roggow and Dalis Feemster Best Roving Report, The Weekly "ID the VP" by Kaley Prier and John Taylor Best Anchor, The Weekly Lexi Bryan Outstanding Reporter, The Weekly Jaime Jones Best Anchor, HTV Brad Thomas Reporter of the Year, HTV Ali Randolph Buzz-A-Thon Outstanding Hosts Chandler Reed, Nick Nutting Buzz-A-Thon Outstanding Performer Kaley Prier Buzz-A-Thon Best Director Adam Vigil Buzz-A-Thon Outstanding Producer Caleb Brown Top|Home

Live Webcast Raises Big Bucks
The annual "Buzz-A-Thon" gave students the chance to do a live broadcast, and a chance to raise some money. Students in all four broadcast classes at helped produce the 18-hour, unscripted program, which took weeks to plan. "I think I personally spent more hours on this one than any other Buzz-A-Thon in the past. We had the added online component to deal with," said adviser Dave Davis, who logged 33 straight hours of show preparation and oversight. Since the Springfield school district gave up its cable access channel, the Buzzcast was streamed live to the Internet via Justin.TV. There were a few challenges early on, but for the most part the show reached the audience.	"Our biggest challenge is always audio, but we also noticed some of the old features were a bit dark on the web. But we were pleased with things overall," said Davis. Junior Morgan Wilson was the show's Executive Producer, and Jodie Putman, also a junior, was the Financial Director, overseeing the $5,000 raised by the students. "The sponsorships really picked up in the last couple of days. We sold all 18 hourly slots, and had quite a few smaller donations," said Putman, who also anchored an hour with Wilson. The Buzz-A-Thon also gave some HTV alumni a chance to join the fun. Grant Reed, Tyler Snodgrass and Charles McDonald hosted and directed an hour of the show.	"It' is always a highlight for me to see former HTVers at the Buzz-A-Thon. That is my favorite part," Davis said. The anchor set caught everyone's attention this year. Longtime HTV volunteer Mike Teuber put together a colorful set that fit with the show's "Let's Rock" theme. "I couldn't believe how cool it was. The set helped get everyone pumped," said Wilson. The Buzz-A-Thon will likely be back next February, ahead of HTV's big trip to Hawaii. Davis said it will be a webcast, even if it also finds a home on cable. Top|Home

“The Weekly” Takes Hold
After six shows, the Broadcast Production staff’s new program, “The Weekly,” has become part of the Hillcrest routine.  The show, which debuted at the beginning of the second semester, runs each Friday at 2:30 p.m. and is then uploaded to the Hillcrest website for the weekend that follows.  “We have really good exposure now with ‘The Weekly,’ and the feedback has been great,” said Dave Davis, Hillcrest Broadcast Journalism adviser. The show usually lasts about seven minutes, and has plenty of short, Hillcrest-oriented segments.  The idea behind	“The Weekly” is to cover HHS and its community.  “We are keeping a narrow focus, and we think it’s working.  The show moves quickly, and has a real Hillcrest flavor,” said Davis.  The school’s nationally-recognized news program, “HTV Magazine,” rarely covers school issues, concentrating on teen issues and events.  “There was definitely a void in broadcast coverage of our school,” said Davis.  “The Weekly” replaced “The Friday Show, which ran at Hillcrest for about nine years off and on.  That show, according to Davis, peaked long ago.  The idea of an	entertainment program was fun in the beginning, but wore thin.  “We had few bright spots in recent years on TFS.   The show had gotten pretty stale, especially during first semester this year.  It had gotten to the point that teachers were not letting their classes even watch.  Now, with ‘The Weekly,’ we have an audience again,” Davis said.  After “The Weekly” is taken off the HHS home page each Monday, it is archived on the school’s website, making it accessible whenever someone wants to see it. Top|Home