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.
DEVIN VILLATORO
Devin goes to Timberview high school. He love sports, music, and God. He likes to think of himself as a Misfit to the world but he's unashamed. He loves going to concerts, so many he's lost count. People think he's pretty weird but chill and fun to hang with. He thinks his music choices mostly defines him as a person. He could go on listening to young thug to sticky fingers in like 5 minutes. He even likes to say "I've been shinin' way before I had a chain ...Still don't get one… wait what the heck am I sayin'?Bout to make chubby fellas cool again. That ain't happen since Escobar."
Devin goes to Timberview high school. He love sports, music, and God. He likes to think of himself as a Misfit to the world but he's unashamed. He loves going to concerts, so many he's lost count. People think he's pretty weird but chill and fun to hang with. He thinks his music choices mostly defines him as a person. He could go on listening to young thug to sticky fingers in like 5 minutes. He even likes to say "I've been shinin' way before I had a chain ...Still don't get one… wait what the heck am I sayin'?Bout to make chubby fellas cool again. That ain't happen since Escobar."
JAMES STRAHAN
James is a senior at Timberview high school and is 17 years old. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and really enjoys the sport of basketball. He takes a sports broadcasting class at Ben Barber and is very good at the class. He enjoys the 80s and the 90s, music, and his favorite sports teams are the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints and like to talk about them and the state that they are in at the time. He also enjoys playing any video game that’s fun to play and likes to play it with friends. He hopes to become a professional sports analyst in the near future, much like Stephen A. Smith. James also plans on going to college either somewhere in Louisiana or Upnorth of the U.S.A. He was the host of the view for the two past years in the class. He has been in the Radio program since his sophomore year and is currently in his second year at practicum level.
James is a senior at Timberview high school and is 17 years old. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and really enjoys the sport of basketball. He takes a sports broadcasting class at Ben Barber and is very good at the class. He enjoys the 80s and the 90s, music, and his favorite sports teams are the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints and like to talk about them and the state that they are in at the time. He also enjoys playing any video game that’s fun to play and likes to play it with friends. He hopes to become a professional sports analyst in the near future, much like Stephen A. Smith. James also plans on going to college either somewhere in Louisiana or Upnorth of the U.S.A. He was the host of the view for the two past years in the class. He has been in the Radio program since his sophomore year and is currently in his second year at practicum level.
KAYLA JONES
Kayla is a junior at TImberview High School. This is her second year in the radio broadcasting program. She loves music, soccer, and her family. Lyrics that describes Kayla are “I’m number one, my birthday should’ve been january the first,” and her personal favorite “ Hundred inch TV at my house I sit and say ‘Damn I look great on it’ (Damn I look good)”. That’s not much to say, but if you want to know more about her then follow her on twitter @Keepingupwkash (She’s going to seriously start using it because she’s actually hilarious and needs more recognition).
Kayla is a junior at TImberview High School. This is her second year in the radio broadcasting program. She loves music, soccer, and her family. Lyrics that describes Kayla are “I’m number one, my birthday should’ve been january the first,” and her personal favorite “ Hundred inch TV at my house I sit and say ‘Damn I look great on it’ (Damn I look good)”. That’s not much to say, but if you want to know more about her then follow her on twitter @Keepingupwkash (She’s going to seriously start using it because she’s actually hilarious and needs more recognition).
RYAN GATES
Ryan is a junior at Summit High School. He’s been on a lot of radio shows, most of which weren’t that great, and several of which totally fell apart. But he didn’t quit, despite the self-destructing groups. He’s in band, and plays that one instrument that nobody has heard of- the euphonium, or, as little kids call it, the tiny tuba, or as even littler kids call it, the big ol’ toot toot. Ryan is an avid hiker, concertgoer, cat lover, and Post Malone lookalike. You can find him on twitter @falgsc, on snapchat @rawduckyo, and on instagram @highclasspostmalone.
JONAH FIELDS
Jonah is a junior at Mansfield High School. He hosted the two shows for his freshman and sophomore years for the shows 2J2Day and Knights Of The Round Table, having his co-host, Josh, at his side for both shows and introducing Grant during KOTRT. He is a competitive gamer and enjoys the movies, especially the MCU. His email is jfieldsbusiness@gmail.com.
AMMAR BASHIR
Ammar is a senior at Summit High School. He is addicted to sports and is a die hard sport an of all the local teams. He's Been the host of 2 different shows in his first year in the program; Payday Radio and The Snooze Button. He’s now the host of Drip season and loves to bring his sports takes to the show and talk NFL, but the Cowboys usually have him depressed.
MACIE ROWELL
Macie is a senior at Legacy High School. Macie has been a co host for a show called The Fetch, also a host for The Wave, and is currently hosting a show called The Peak for 99.9 The Wild. Macie hopes to become a radio personnel, and go into video production. Three things that best describes Macie would be coffee, New Girl, and Ansel Elgort. You can interpret what you would like out of those three things. Follow Macie on twitter, instagram, and snapchat @macielynn00.
DANIEL STOTLER
This is Daniel and even though this is his 3rd year in radio broadcasting, he still hasn't been mature in class. Daniel also has a phrase that is popular among young kangaroos which is “im done”. He is a master of microwave tactics and has a bachelor's degree in vampiric science and polo. Daniel is graduating in 2020 and will go on to probably forget his class. He also loves the word platypi.
DAVID FLORES
David is a junior at Mansfield Legacy High School , Going on his 2nd year in the radio program , He is currently in Practicum Radio Broadcasting . As you can see in the picture David is somewhat of a sneakerhead although he can't have all the shoes he wants he does his best to obtain the best sneakers when they release . David is also a big football fan and a Seattle Seahawks Fan . we asked him what song is a song that can describe him and he said ‘woke up like dis by Playboi carti ." David is a big fan of Rap & hip hop and can talk about the culture all day . His favorite artist includes LIl Wayne , Travis Scott , J Cole , The Weeknd and much more . David is a great audio editor and is working his way up to produce for industry leading artist . You can follow him on ig @yrndaveee and on Twitter @trapdavexx
David is a junior at Mansfield Legacy High School , Going on his 2nd year in the radio program , He is currently in Practicum Radio Broadcasting . As you can see in the picture David is somewhat of a sneakerhead although he can't have all the shoes he wants he does his best to obtain the best sneakers when they release . David is also a big football fan and a Seattle Seahawks Fan . we asked him what song is a song that can describe him and he said ‘woke up like dis by Playboi carti ." David is a big fan of Rap & hip hop and can talk about the culture all day . His favorite artist includes LIl Wayne , Travis Scott , J Cole , The Weeknd and much more . David is a great audio editor and is working his way up to produce for industry leading artist . You can follow him on ig @yrndaveee and on Twitter @trapdavexx
MACKENZIE BRIGHTMON
Mackenzie is a senior at Timberview High School. Going on her third year of the Radio program and currently in Practicum. Also she has been the host for two 999 the wild shows out of three shows since she has been in the class. She is the biggest fan of Chris Brown an R&B artist and she makes sure everyone knows it. She defends him with her life no matter what it's him and her against the world.
Mackenzie is also has a lot to say she is opinionated and says the first thing that comes that's how some show ideas come to mind. She also loves writing/ typing and like just a sentence before she enjoys talking, she dreams to be a journalist, she works hard to make sure she reaches that dream that will become reality.
Follow her on the gram @vlyce , her picture are greatly editing and she has a bit of humor that can put a smile on your face , so check her out and support.
Mackenzie is a senior at Timberview High School. Going on her third year of the Radio program and currently in Practicum. Also she has been the host for two 999 the wild shows out of three shows since she has been in the class. She is the biggest fan of Chris Brown an R&B artist and she makes sure everyone knows it. She defends him with her life no matter what it's him and her against the world.
Mackenzie is also has a lot to say she is opinionated and says the first thing that comes that's how some show ideas come to mind. She also loves writing/ typing and like just a sentence before she enjoys talking, she dreams to be a journalist, she works hard to make sure she reaches that dream that will become reality.
Follow her on the gram @vlyce , her picture are greatly editing and she has a bit of humor that can put a smile on your face , so check her out and support.
JONATHAN JOHNSON
This is Jonathan and he has a basketball game tomorrow! He likes basketball, anime, and music all kinds of music. He a senior at Mansfield Summit high school and he loves being in radio broadcasting. He likes NBA Youngboy, Travis Scott, Migos when he isnt listening to these young artists he is listening to old-school 70’s to 90’s. His top shows are Dragonball Z, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter. He was on 2 shows previously called Big Talk, Sports Time, and now he's on Drip Season. He has done everything from board op to being the host.
This is Jonathan and he has a basketball game tomorrow! He likes basketball, anime, and music all kinds of music. He a senior at Mansfield Summit high school and he loves being in radio broadcasting. He likes NBA Youngboy, Travis Scott, Migos when he isnt listening to these young artists he is listening to old-school 70’s to 90’s. His top shows are Dragonball Z, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter. He was on 2 shows previously called Big Talk, Sports Time, and now he's on Drip Season. He has done everything from board op to being the host.
WYATT STEPHENS
Wyatt is an 18 year old senior attending Timberview High School. It is his second year in the radio class and his previous shows are as a co-host on the show Swaggy Bois. His interests are golf, music, gaming, and old things. He loves The Beatles and other bands in the classic rock genre and collects vinyls from all of his favorite artists. Wyatt’s favorite car is the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. One of his favorite lyrics is “He’s a real nowhere man sitting in his nowhere land making all his nowhere plans for nobody. Doesn’t have a point of view, knows not where he’s going to, isn’t he a bit like you and me?” from Nowhere Man by The Beatles.
Wyatt is an 18 year old senior attending Timberview High School. It is his second year in the radio class and his previous shows are as a co-host on the show Swaggy Bois. His interests are golf, music, gaming, and old things. He loves The Beatles and other bands in the classic rock genre and collects vinyls from all of his favorite artists. Wyatt’s favorite car is the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. One of his favorite lyrics is “He’s a real nowhere man sitting in his nowhere land making all his nowhere plans for nobody. Doesn’t have a point of view, knows not where he’s going to, isn’t he a bit like you and me?” from Nowhere Man by The Beatles.
KIERIN PADILLA
This is Kierin, he’s a highschool student at Lakeridge and Ben Barber innovation academy. He’s enjoy radio, film, videogames and hip hop. He has 1 year of radio experience and 2 years of film. His favorite boy band is Brockhampton and his favorite solo artist is Tyler the Creator. Kierin’s favorite movie right now is Baby Driver which was directed by Edgar Wright. His favorite type of video games are competitive shooters and story driven games. He’s an aspiring artist in film and radio and plans to take Practicum in both in the future. He also has little to no interest in sports and only decided to take sports broadcasting because it's better than video game design.
This is Kierin, he’s a highschool student at Lakeridge and Ben Barber innovation academy. He’s enjoy radio, film, videogames and hip hop. He has 1 year of radio experience and 2 years of film. His favorite boy band is Brockhampton and his favorite solo artist is Tyler the Creator. Kierin’s favorite movie right now is Baby Driver which was directed by Edgar Wright. His favorite type of video games are competitive shooters and story driven games. He’s an aspiring artist in film and radio and plans to take Practicum in both in the future. He also has little to no interest in sports and only decided to take sports broadcasting because it's better than video game design.
JOSH WRIGHT
Josh was on the shows Two J Today as a co-host, and on Knights of the Round Table and Knights of the Wild as a producer. Josh is a senior at Frontier High School. Guitar and audio engineering are his hobbies. Josh is currently working on getting his YouTube up and going as well as getting a band started. His YouTube is “Short Films and Guitars”. Other than that he doesn’t really do much. Josh is an avid follower of Extreme Ironing.
TROY MEYER
Troy, a junior at Legacy High School, is in his 2nd year in the Radio Broadcasting program. He has previously been on shows named “The Fake Podcast” and “The Afternoon Laugh.” Troy enjoys watching baseball and his favorite player is Mike Trout. Outside of school Troy enjoys his pet frogs, playing Grand Theft Auto, and watching youtube videos. Troy wants to be a stand up comedian in his future.
ALEC MEDFORD
Alec is a senior at Summit High School who loves all things sports. He used to run cross country and track and was scouted until he suffered an ACL injury and now has turned to baseball. He is a diehard Cowboys and Rangers fan, but watches anything that’s on. He spends his free time listening to and playing music. He loves Imagine Dragons but listens to any kind of music. Alec was a part of the legendary show The Drift, one of the best shows The Wild has ever seen (R.I.P. Quenten). He plans on going to UTA to study sports broadcasting and be a less annoying Skip Bayless for ESPN in the future. If you see a yellow Camaro with black racing stripes, wave, it is probably him.
Alec is a senior at Summit High School who loves all things sports. He used to run cross country and track and was scouted until he suffered an ACL injury and now has turned to baseball. He is a diehard Cowboys and Rangers fan, but watches anything that’s on. He spends his free time listening to and playing music. He loves Imagine Dragons but listens to any kind of music. Alec was a part of the legendary show The Drift, one of the best shows The Wild has ever seen (R.I.P. Quenten). He plans on going to UTA to study sports broadcasting and be a less annoying Skip Bayless for ESPN in the future. If you see a yellow Camaro with black racing stripes, wave, it is probably him.
CARSON WELLS
Carson is a senior at Mansfield Legacy High School. Carson loves the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Timberwolves, Bucks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Carson was in a radio group such as The View Crew and was featured on AMK. Carson has transitioned into Sports Broadcasting. Carson watches a majority of the top sports. Carson is the owner of Zeke Squad in the Sports Broadcasting fantasy league. Interesting facts about Carson is that he can name every starting five and that he has played an actual football game on the Cowboys football field.
Follow on him on twitter @carsonwells14
Carson is a senior at Mansfield Legacy High School. Carson loves the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Timberwolves, Bucks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Carson was in a radio group such as The View Crew and was featured on AMK. Carson has transitioned into Sports Broadcasting. Carson watches a majority of the top sports. Carson is the owner of Zeke Squad in the Sports Broadcasting fantasy league. Interesting facts about Carson is that he can name every starting five and that he has played an actual football game on the Cowboys football field.
Follow on him on twitter @carsonwells14
CHANCELLOR NEALEY
Chancellor is an 11th grader at Mansfield High School who attends Ben Barber. He was born In Arlington Texas, and enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. He plans on going to UNT to major in buisiness and marketing. He is a big Denver Broncos and Mavericks fan his favorite all time players are Tracy McGrady, Peyton Manning, and Lionel Messi. Last year he took part on radio shows such as The Drift and smash hit show Sports Time.
MACKENZIE WATSON
Hey guys, This is Mackenzie. Her family and friends call her Mack, she is currently a Junior at Frontier High school. Her favorite sport to watch is volleyball (because she understands that sport the most.) She played volleyball for one year at Lake Ridge High school and then decided to focus all her time on school work. She is deciding between Abilene Christain and A&M to go to school. Her dream is to become a zoologist and open her own animal rehabilitation center. On her free time she likes to spend time with her family and binge-watch netflix tv shows. Such as atypical, The Office, and Jane the Virgin. Her favorite movie is the Greatest Showman, (she practices the dance moves in secret.) and her favorite tv show is the office, she cannot trust people that don’t think that show is hilarious. She has a younger brother named Josh that gets on her nerves a lot. She loves dogs so much! She treats them like they’re her kids and talks to them like little humans. She has two dogs. A bulldog named Charlie and a Maltise named Louie. When she eats a lot of sugar she gets really crazy. People tell her that she looks rude but she really isn’t! It’s just the way her face looks! If you come up and talk to her she is super nice.
instagram: Mackydrew
Twitter: Mackydrew0
Hey guys, This is Mackenzie. Her family and friends call her Mack, she is currently a Junior at Frontier High school. Her favorite sport to watch is volleyball (because she understands that sport the most.) She played volleyball for one year at Lake Ridge High school and then decided to focus all her time on school work. She is deciding between Abilene Christain and A&M to go to school. Her dream is to become a zoologist and open her own animal rehabilitation center. On her free time she likes to spend time with her family and binge-watch netflix tv shows. Such as atypical, The Office, and Jane the Virgin. Her favorite movie is the Greatest Showman, (she practices the dance moves in secret.) and her favorite tv show is the office, she cannot trust people that don’t think that show is hilarious. She has a younger brother named Josh that gets on her nerves a lot. She loves dogs so much! She treats them like they’re her kids and talks to them like little humans. She has two dogs. A bulldog named Charlie and a Maltise named Louie. When she eats a lot of sugar she gets really crazy. People tell her that she looks rude but she really isn’t! It’s just the way her face looks! If you come up and talk to her she is super nice.
instagram: Mackydrew
Twitter: Mackydrew0
CHANDLER MUMME
Chandler is a junior at Mansfield High School. Chandler is huge Football and Baseball fan, his favorite team is the Texas Longhorns. Avid Foosball player, Golfer, and fantasy football expert. Chandler is the owner of the Kamara Khameleons, which is the leading fantasy team in the sports broadcasting league. Chandler was a member of “Guwop Radio,” which got snubbed for show of the year in 2017. Chandler also finished 3rd in the Guwop Trasketball League. Follow Chandler on twitter @CjMumme06
