Hosts Ella and Kate talk with some members of the upcoming spring play “New Kids at Vampire High.” Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer.
The Point Episode 11: Spring Play Special
March 15, 2024
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About the Contributors
Ella Meyer, Co-Lead Podcast Producer
Senior Ella Meyer is a co-lead podcast editor/producer and has been involved in journalism for 3 years. Meyer's favorite thing about journalism is how close the community is.“It's more like a family.” Meyer attended MediaNow camp for two summers, where she learned to be a better journalist and a leader. Meyer is the NHS president and is “proud she got out of her shell” and went out for something. Meyer described herself as funny, very nice to everyone, and also as a leader. Meyer's favorite thing that she has accomplished in journalism is starting up the podcast and making it “bigger and better.” Meyer enjoys taking new journalists under her wing and helping them. She helps the new podcasters by controlling the soundboard and guiding them to sound better. She also TA's one of the Intro to Journalism classes. Outside of school, Meyer works at the Heritage House as a Dietary Aid. “I enjoy helping those who are in need, and my job allows me to do that.”
Story by Raya Parker
Kate Nichols, Co-Lead Podcast Producer
Kate Nichols, a junior at AHS, is one of the lead editors of the AHS Needle Podcast, The Point. Nichols has been involved in journalism for two years and joined because it “seemed interesting” and she loved having Ms.Berryhill as a teacher in freshman English. Last year in journalism Nichols wrote a few stories including: “Seniors’ Advice to Underclassmen,” “Under the Influence,” and “The Pink Tax.” Nichols said her favorite part of journalism last year was making an ad for the local business, Your Forte. She encourages others to join journalism because you are able to “go at your own pace” and you don’t get a lot of direction so you are able to be creative in your own way. This year in journalism she looks forward to “reviving” The Point podcast since many people haven’t heard about it.
Outside of journalism, Nichols loves to paint, bake, and cook. She occupies a lot of her spare time reading, as that is one of her favorite activities. When she grows up she hopes to go to college to become a forensic anthropologist. For her junior year she is looking forward to getting through another positive school year.
Story by Addison Freund
Nissa Molgaard, Broadcasting/Yearbook
“Great people who happen to be great speakers.” This is a quote that junior Nissa Molgaard, 16, lives by as it reflects her passion for speech and debate. She joined journalism, because it gave her the freedom to do things that she enjoyed, photography, and talking with friends. Molgaard has published two stories, the 100 Word Rant and Speech & Debate. Along with many photo entries.
Molgaard has been involved in Debate since her freshman year and went to Nationals last year in extemp commentary and spontaneous speaking, and has been doing Debate since Freshman year. “I’ve done Extemp, Congress, Spontaneous Speaking, Expository Speaking, and Public Forum,” Molgaard said. She is planning on doing Info, Congress, and Extemporaneous Speaking. She is the Extemp Captian this year. She also loves “public speaking, gaining credibility, and tips on how to be a better speaker.”
Her accomplishments include advancing to “A” House of Congressional Debate, her sophomore year, which was her first year of Congressional Debate. “This year, I hope to win some awards, and my goal is to try to win in the categories I’m in; Congress, Extemp, and Info.”
In Molgaard’s free time, you can find her making origami, climbing trees, or hanging out with friends. After high school, Molgaard plans on going to college to study law.
Story by Jody Williams