Practicum is a Ben Barber Class Radio Broadcasting Class designed to get students real-world broadcasting experience inside and outside the classroom. Daily shows, district and community DJ events and professional commercial production.
Sports Broadcasting is a program dedicated to teaching students all the ins and outs of the sports production industry, such as play-by-play, sideline reporting, sports updates, and radio show production. We also have the opportunity to meet with local business owners and negotiate sponsorship deals with them.
Sports Broadcasting is a program dedicated to teaching students all the ins and outs of the sports production industry, such as play-by-play, sideline reporting, sports updates, and radio show production. We also have the opportunity to meet with local business owners and negotiate sponsorship deals with them.
HUNTER
DRENNAN
Hunter Drennan is a senior at Legacy High school. This is Hunter's 3rd year in the Arts and AV program. Radio wise, Hunter was on the podcast Wii B Talking and would run the board and also occasionally host the show.
He enjoys driving and doing flips on trampolines. Hunter wants to graduate high school and begin a new chapter of his life in college. Check out his Instagram @drennanhunter.
TRISTAN MANN
Tristan Mann is a senior at Mansfield High School. This is Tristan's 2nd year at the Wild. Previously, he was a host on both The Cherries and Jet beyond. This year he wants to have the most listened to show and he eventually wants to get a sound engineering degree from either UNT or Arizona State.
Tristan is formerly of Texas Roadhouse and enjoys the Seattle Seahawks and is the biggest Travis Scott fan alive. follow him on instagram @tristan_mann_
DANNY LA
Danny is a senior at Legacy High School. Danny is in his 3rd year in the Arts and AV program. Previously as a Wild staff member, he was a co host on Hear Me Out and a producer on Popcorn Talk.
Danny enjoys digital art, editing on Photoshop and listening to Music. Danny wants to end the year on a good note and has plans to sleep a lot after high school is over.
Instagram - ven.nie29
BRYCE PAGE
Bryce is a Lake Ridge senior and is in his 3rd year in the Arts and AV program. As a part of The Wild, Bryce has been the host and producer on a show called the Locker Room
Outside of school, Bryce plays baseball and hopes to play college ball next year. Bryce enjoys to find old songs and movies to watch and listen to. Bryce has plans to get a scholarship to play college baseball
Twitter- @egaPxx3cyrB
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ALYSSAH CABELLO Alyssah Cabello is a senior from Timberview High School. Last year she was on the Locker room and Jai-talk and was the board-op for both shows. She is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and loves hanging out with her nephew. She hopes to be able to interview our athletes and build her resume to further her career in radio. Alyssah hopes to go to college to study broadcasting to become like her idol Erin Andrews. |
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BIANCA TORRES Bianca is a Mansfield High School senior and is in her 2nd year in the program. Previously. Bianca was a board op on Hear me out and a co host on Popcorn Talk. Outside of school, Bianca enjoys music (KPop and R&B) and movies (thriller and comedies). Bianca is looking forward to talking with and meeting new people/clients this year. Catch her on instagram- bianca.__.torres |
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JORDAN SYMANK Jordan is senior at Mansfield High School. Jordan has been in the radio program for 2 years and has been on radio shows "BOFA" and "JET Beyond" as a co host. He enjoys watching the Cowboys. They really piss him off, and playing madden despite it being the worst game ever made. This year the only thing he wants to do is graduate and start his path towards college insta - jordansymank |
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ELIJAH VALDEZ Elijah Valdez is a Junior at Lake Ridge High School. As a board op on the shows “The Cherries” & “Jet Beyond”, he for sure has what it takes to conquer this year in Practicum. He also recently released his second single, titled “Personality Trait," and hopes to release an EP in the coming months. You can follow Elijah on all social platforms under the username @elijahmvaldez. |
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ETHAN BATIE Ethan Batie is a Junior at Legacy High School. He was a board op and co-host for the 50% Hayden show for his first year in Digital Audio. He enjoys working and driving cars, as well as hanging out with his friends at the bowling alley or at car meets. He wants to be a successful business owner in the future, so the business experience this class provides is perfect. |
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JESIKA REEDOM Jesika is a senior at Summit High School. She is in her 2nd year in the radio program and has been a co host on 2 different shows: Jai Talk and The Hotline. Jesika enjoys playing volleyball and listening to music. SZA and Tems are two of her favorite artists. Jesika is looking forward to graduating and starting her college career. Follow her on IG: ykits_jessie |
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MR. WOOD
Mr. Wood is in his 8th year of teaching radio and sports broadcasting at Ben Barber. He was selected as Secondary Teacher of the Year for Mansfield ISD in 2020 and served as Convocation host for the last 3 years.
He previously worked at 105.3 the FAN as a show host, producer, sports anchor and Cowboys/Rangers reporter. Mr. Wood has worked at four different stations in DFW after graduating from Texas Tech in 2007 with a broadcast journalism degree. He has been married for 12 years and has a son and daughter. His hobbies include golfing, watching "The Office," and anything related to Tech athletics.
