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Highland Park High School Media

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2023-2024 Staff

Samuel Lawrence
Director, Producer

Samuel Lawrence

Sam Lawrence is a senior at Highland Park High School. This is his third year in Advanced Broadcast Journalism. He loves filming football games, pep rallies, and HP Morning Show. Sam is also on the HP Clay Target Team and is the...

Jake Wightman
Technical Director

Jake Wightman

As technical director my responsibilities include many things that keep our show and broadcast running smoothly. For HP Now I am responsible for making sure everything works the way it should before a show. Having the correct vide...

Ellie Stobaugh
Script Supervisor, Audio Director

Ellie Stobaugh

As a Script Supervisor, it’s my responsibility to look over everything that is and has been written for our productions and shows and make sure that all the grammar and the words flow. As the Audio Engineer, my job is to op...

Julian Raynal
Video Supervisor, Package Producer

Julian Raynal

Julian Raynal is a senior at Highland Park High School and is thrilled to be apart of this years staff. This is his fourth year being a videographer and editor for the HPHS AV Pro team and he is excited to work on more projects....

Caroline Karpenko
Reporter, Teleprompter Operator 

Caroline Karpenko

As a teleprompter Operator I assure the teleprompter is working and controls the system while we are recording. Using the teleprompter assures that the talent can read their script clearly.  My favorite type of production is Film, prim...

Ben Fitzgerald
Sports Videographer, Package Producer

Ben Fitzgerald

Ben Fitzgerald is a Sophomore at Highland Park High School and is proud to be apart of the 2022-23 staff. Outside of school Ben enjoys hunting, fishing, and aviation. In his free time, he likes to film and watch airplanes His...

Julia Kerr
Reporter, Floor Director

Julia Kerr

My responsibility in HP Now as the Floor Director is to manage the studio during a broadcast, as well as create content for our brand in support of the broadcasts. Making content includes choosing a package, story, highlight, or...

Finn Romeiser
Reporter, Camera Operator

Finn Romeiser

As a reporter, I am responsible for finding certain topics and interests around the school or district. I gather, verify, and deliver accurate information to the school. I research, conduct interviews, and write concise, engaging scr...

Shirley Sauber
Reporter, Editor

Shirley Sauber

I am a reporter and editor for the HPNow. I'm constantly on the look out for relevant stories to provide the show with the best content. From editing sports highlight videos, to PSA's, to social media management, when it comes...

John McGowan
Sports Director, Anchor

John McGowan

Bo Brady
Anchor, Reporter

Bo Brady