Learn About BJJTV and Meet the Staff
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Blue Jay Journal TV is produced by Washington High School's Broadcast Television Class. We are located in the beautiful river town of Washington, Missouri.
Our staff produces a 10-minute news-feature magazine called "Blue Jay Journal TV." We also produce a weekly announcements show called "The Friday Show." We are active members of several regional, state, and national broadcast journalism organizations. Staff members attend workshops, conventions, camps, and contests in order to improve our program and help us grow journalistically. |
We are no strangers to social media. You can find us on facebook, twitter, and right here in our own area of the world wide web.
Our program has led to many successful careers for WHS Alumni. We have former BJJTV staff members who are video editors, television producers, on-air personalities for various radio stations, news anchors, and more. Do you want to join us? If you are interested, see Ms. Turner in Room 1311. |
Meet our Adviser
MT, BJJTV adviser, 21st year on staff - 23rd year teaching!
Favorites Restaurant: El Ranchito, White Rose, Missouri Hick Classes: BJJTV Music: I love all types of music...I almost studied Music Education, but changed my mind during my senior year of HS. Color: Very attracted to colors that remind me of the the beautiful shades of the Current River. Broadcasters: Steve Hartman, Bill Geist. Quotes: "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." "I want to become a woman who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith instead of tiptoeing around them in fear." Dream Vacation: Alaska and/or Spain. Facts: I donate many of my images (I am a photographer, too) to the National Forest Foundation. They have used them to help with their work. I am also a photographer and writer for the River Hills Traveler publication. And, last but not least, I love my daughter more than anything else...even more than cheese! Favorite BJJTV memory? The day I was convinced I was getting in trouble for missing a faculty meeting, only to find out I was being honored as the 2016 JEA National Broadcast Adviser of the Year would have to be #1, but honestly I have too many to list. This class is more than a class to me. It's been a blessing, and has enriched my life ten-fold. I am so thankful for this journey. Meet Zach
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Old Dutch Music: Everything except country Color: Blue Quote: "Work hard, play harder." Dream vacation: Guam Facts: I love to fish, shoot targets, and play soccer. Why join BJJTV: I joined to take a deeper look into the broadcasting world and gain experience and knowledge about how things work. This will also help me with public speaking. Meet Adina
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites: Classes: BJJTV, Choir, and English Music Artists: Frank Ocean, Beatles, Childish Gambino Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese Dream Vacation: Anywhere in Europe, but I’d really like to go to Paris. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined Bluejay Journal because I’ve always enjoyed writing and telling different people’s stories. Ever since I was in 7th grade I wanted to be in Blue Jay Journal and then my older brother joined his school news show at Borgia when he went into high school. That gave me even more motivation to join the news show at WHS. Meet Sarah
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites: Restaurant: Los Cabos Classes: BJJTV and English Music: Rap and some Country Favorite Dessert: Almost any type of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Colors: Purple and Blue Quote: "The first step is you have to say that you can." -Will Smith Dream Vacation: Florence, Italy or London, England Facts: I play soccer and softball quite a bit. I love to wear oversized t-shirts and hoodies. My diet mainly consists of Mexican food and cheesecake. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined BJJTV because I've always been interested in what goes on behind the scenes on The Friday Show, and I thought it would be super cool to be a part of that. I also feel like that this class would help with my public speaking. Knowing what goes on in the community that we live in also seemed really interesting to me. |
Meet Emma D.
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites: Classes: BJJTV and English Colors: Blue, yellow, green Quote: “So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 Ice Cream Flavor: Mint chocolate chip Dream vacation: I would love to go on a mission trip to Uganda. I also have always wanted to travel throughout Europe. Fun facts: I enjoy playing volleyball and running track. Sunsets, Saturday church, and traveling to new places really excite me. I love spending quality time with my family and friends, and am rooted in Christ. Why I Joined BJJTV: I joined BJJTV because I have always loved writing and telling stories. I thought that BJJTV would be the perfect opportunity for me to explore deeper into journalism, because it might be a future career path that I may consider going into. So by taking this class I can gather more information about what it takes to be a successful journalist while learning more about the community, and the people in it, by telling their stories. Meet Kaden
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Hawthorne Inn Class: English Music: Country Color: Pastel colors Quote: “None of us are free until all of us are free” Dream Vacation: Australia Facts: I love to travel. I like theater, baking, writing, and doing makeup. I am deathly afraid of bats. New York is my favorite place in the world. Why join BJJTV? I’ve always loved writing and I recently became very interested in journalism and broadcasting. I wanted to learn more and broaden my horizons and also become more involved with school activities. Meet Morgan
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites: Restaurant: Krumbly Burger in my hometown, Troy Classes: Psychology, Drama 1 & 2, and Choir Music: I love all music, but especially alternative rock and hip-hop Color: Any shade of blue Quote: "She was fierce, she was strong, she wasn't simple. She was crazy and sometimes she barely slept. She always had something to say. She had flaws and that was ok, and when she was down she got right back up. She was a beast in her own way, but one idea described her best. She was unstoppable and she took anything she wanted with a smile." -R.M. Drake Dream Vacation: New York City Facts: I am 4'8", I have a little sister with Down Syndrome, and I am the co-president of Theatre Guild and Improv Club this year. Why I Joined BJJTV: I love filming and I thought that joining Blue Jay Journal would be a fun and rewarding experience and so far I'm right! Meet Kate
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Ernesto's Class: Anything math related Music: Country Color: Light blue Flower: Sunflower Quote: "She believed she could, so she did."-R.S. Grey Dream Vacation: A trip across Europe Facts: I love the sky, no matter the time of day or weather. I also like to travel and be outdoors. Why I joined BJJTV? I was interested in journalism and thought it would benefit me to get a hands-on experience, so I thought I would try something new. I also loved watching the shows BJJTV produced, and I wanted to be a part of that team and learn more about all the different stories in the community. |
Meet Jack
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: MOD Pizza Cereal: S'mores Music: Hip Hop and random old songs Color: Green Dream Vacation: Tokyo Facts: I love listening to music. I would like to be an engineer when I grow up and start my own brand that involves designing and manufacturing all sorts of things. Why I joined BJJTV? I joined BJJTV because I am very interested in spreading important messages to the school and community. I am also very interested in the filming and audio. I want to learn how to frame properly to make the video appealing, and interesting to viewers. Meet Megan
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Steak n’ Shake Class: English Color: Yellow Music: The Smith’s and old music Dream Vacation: Korea Facts: I have three siblings, one sister and two brothers. I am on the dance team and my favorite food is dark chocolate! Quote: “Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted”- John Lennon Why I joined BJJTV: I love to tell stories. I always used to make up extremely exaggerated stories when I was a kid, and after doing it for years I realized I had a passion for it. Meet Payton
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Class: Blue Jay Journal Music: I love all music, but I usually listen to country! Color: Sky Blue Quote: “Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.” -Stephanie Bennett Henry Dream Vacation: Traveling around Europe with my Oma and Opa! Facts: I play softball 24/7. I love traveling and taking pictures of the places I travel to. I also love hanging out with friends, and of course eating food with them. P.S. I also enjoy vlogging ;) Favorite BJJTV Memory: Going to TRACTION this past summer and learning about driving safety with my friends while making new ones! Meet Emma
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Bobo Noodles Music: Absolutely anything, but country Color: Maroon Class: BJJTV Artist: Logic STL Cardinals Player: Tyler Lyons Fun Fact: I used to be addicted to watching the Game Show Network. I would stay up till like 3 a.m. watching it. Dream Vacation: Mission trip to Africa Favorite BJJTV memory: Attending TRACTION and getting to bond with the staff members. Meet Colton
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Dairy Delight Class: BJJTV Music: Hip Hop Color: Blue Broadcaster: Jeff Van Gundy Quote: “Memories have to be our most painful blessing.” -Kanye West Dream Vacation: Eating a bunch of pasta in Italy Fact: I’m weirdly into Rom Coms, Especially the ones on Netflix and YouTube Red. Memory: My favorite memory in BJJTV has to be just growing such a strong connection with all of the staff last year. |
Meet Matthew
Junior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Los Cabos Class: BJJTV Music: Rap or hip hop Color: Green Broadcaster: Jack Buck Quote: “I will always choose a lazy person to do a difficult job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” -Steve Jobs Dream Vacation: Somewhere in Africa where I can see lots of exotic animals Facts: I like playing and watching basketball a lot, I also like swimming and other sports. BJJTV memory: Creating a world-renowned abstract interpretation of a soccer ball that has been immortalized on Ms. Turner's chalk board. Meet Claire
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Streetside Tacos Music: Rap and alternative pop Broadcaster: Anderson Cooper Quote: "Be as kind to yourself as you are hard on yourself " -Alexi Pappas Dream Vacation: A small cabin in the mountains during winter with my dog and a Star Wars marathon. Facts: I run Cross Country and Track. I love a good double feature with some Peachy O's from the gas station. Why I joined BJJTV: I love film and wanted to learn more about broadcast journalism. I am excited to learn a lot this year! Meet Grace
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites: Colors: Orange, Yellow, and Pink Dream Vacation: I would love to go on a mission trip to India, or travel all throughout Switzerland, Austria, and Italy! Music: Any song by Hillsong Worship or Bethel Music, literally LIFE CHANGING worship songs! Quote: "What would you have today if the only thing you had is what you thanked God for yesterday?" - Adam Donyes Class: Psychology or English Facts: I play golf and tennis, and love to relieve stress by playing piano! I am a big fan of the STL Cards, showing pigs, any kind of ice cream at all, traveling, using a lot of exclamation points, and Jesus! Why I Joined BJJTV: I remember being in 6th grade and my teacher showing my class an episode of BJJTV, and I thought it was the coolest thing on the planet! I love telling stories and letting others know about new things because there are so many stories about people waiting to be told! I also want to pursue some form of communications and/or journalism in the future as a career, so being a part of BJJTV seemed perfect! Meet Brennan
Junior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Panda Express, Ernesto's Class: English Colors: baby pink and blue Quote: "Enjoy it all." Dream vacation: Australia or Bora Bora Facts: I have three other siblings, two sisters and one brother. I'm a varstiy cheerleader. Lastly, I love any thing that has to do with music or singing. Why I joined BJJTV: My sister originally got me interested in this class. She had told me to try Introduction to Broadcast my freshman year. Because of that, I figured, "Why not try BJJTV?" |
