Whether it’s an upcoming school event, an interview about an Oakridge tradition, or a review of an athletic competition, broadcast students in an elective class being taught by Sarah Kramer, assistant head of school, and Bridget Lewis, director of marketing and communications, are learning fundamental lessons about interviewing, hosting, and producing for radio. The segments air daily on K-OWL 1670 AM and the students invite fellow Owls, their family members, and friends to take a listen.
Thanks to a generous donation to the school a few years ago, Oakridge launched a short-range radio station featuring student broadcasters. The move resulted in the creation of a broadcasting elective in the Upper School. Previously, the class was taught by History Teacher William Ray. Kramer and Lewis hope to build on the earlier success by potentially partnering with local broadcasters, live streaming events, or launching podcasts that are of interest to the hosts.
While some students have only a mild interest in broadcasting, others hope to use it as a stepping stone to a career in journalism. “We see this as an opportunity to incorporate new technologies that will resonate with our students in ways unlike ever before,” said Kramer. “We want this to be informative and educationally beneficial, but we also want the students to have fun.”
Want to know more about what’s going on at Oakridge? Our broadcast students share news, sports, and more on our campus station, K-OWL 1670 AM. Listen if you’re in the car line or online at http://radio.citrus3.com:2199/start/kowl/. Also, make sure to follow Oakridge on social media.