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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 Blue Jay Journal TV. It includes announcements from our school, as well as other video productions we create, ranging from Public Service Announcements to feature stories. 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, YouTube, 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. Robertson in Room 1310. (We highly encourage you to take Introduction to Mass Media, too!) |
Meet Ms. Robertson
ERob, BJJTV adviser, fifth year on staff - three years in high school, second year as adviser, eighth year in education.
Favorites Restaurant: Hawthorne Inn Class: BJJTV, The Advocate, The Washingtonian Music: I love all types of music. Color: Purple and Teal Broadcasters: Steve Hartman Quotes: “Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy” Dream Vacation: Europe Facts: I have two daughters, Raylinn and Riley. I love photography, books, thunderstorms, tumblers, and iced coffee. Favorite BJJTV memory? When I was in high school and attended my first national convention in Anaheim, California. It was the first time I had ever been on a plane or saw the ocean. Meet Ethan
Junior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings Food: Pizza Class: History Music: Country Color: Black Quote: “We have nothing to fear but fear itself." TV Show: Last Man Standing Dream Vacation: Tennessee Fun Facts: I placed second in the state for an essay entitled “What makes America great." Why I joined BJJTV: I have always loved working with these amazing staff members. BJJTV is a second home for me and I love being able to meet and talk to new people. Being able to learn a bit about a person really opens up new horizons. Here we go for year 3! Meet Brock
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Hawthorne Inn Food: Pizza Class: Lunch Music: Any Country or Classic Rock songs Color: Blue Quote: “Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching” TV Show: Breaking Bad Dream Vacation: Australia Fun Facts: I grinded on Flo Rida, I own a lawnncare company, and I almost won Mr. WHS as a freshman Why I joined BJJTV: Matt asked me if I wanted to do. |
Meet Matthew
Senior, third year on staff.
Director of Production Favorites Restaurant: The Hawthorne Inn Food: Pizza or Pasta Class: Blue Jay Journal TV Music: Anything by Steve Lacey or Bruno 'mars Color: Blue Quote: "Wip now watch me nae nae." – Solider boy TV Show: American Horror Story or Criminal Minds Dream Vacation: Anywhere in the Mediterranean Sea; like Greece, Egypt, or Italy. Fun Facts: I can make a three-leafed clover out of my tongue. Also, I am double jointed in my elbows. Why I joined BJJTV: It is a very unique class and all the BJJTV staff members are amazing and kind. I also wanted to help out Washington High School in more ways than one. This class brings so much happiness to my life. Meet Brooke
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Los Cabos Food: Ice Cream Class: Biomed Music: Country Color: Royal Blue Quote: Be good to people for no reason! TV Show: Ozark, You, TVD, Stranger Things Dream Vacation: Travel around Europe. Fun Facts: I am involved in Blue Jay Journal TV, National Honor Society, Leadership, Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, and am the cheer captain for Washington’s varsity team. I love to travel, exercise, hike, watch netflix, take naps, and hangout with my friends. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined BJJTV to be more involved in my community, make friends, and help others. Meet Bri
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Moe's Food: BBQ Chicken Wings Class: Lunch Music: Country Color: Purple Quote: “Set your goals high and don't stop til you get there.” TV Show: Outer Banks Dream Vacation: Iceland Fun Facts: I love sunsets especially at the beach and I am a tri sport athlete. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined because I think shooting videos and putting them together is fun. Meet Emily
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Pulque Food: Brownies Class: Marketing Music: I love any kind of music. Color: Blue Quote: Yolo TV Show: The Office Dream Vacation: Italy and Greece Fun Facts: I love traveling! Some of my favorite memories are walking in times square in NYC, hiking in Sedona National Park, parasailing in Jamaica, and snorkeling in Grand Cayman. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined blue jay tv so I could get more involved with the school in a fun way. |
Meet Molly
Senior, third year on staff
Director of Production Favorites Restaurant: Cunettos House of Pasta Food: Baked Potatoes Class: Band Music: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Phoebe Bridgers, and Coldplay Color: I really like soft, muted colors! Quote: "Be the reason someone believes in good people" Anonymous TV Show: Stranger Things Dream Vacation: Doing a roadtrip out west to visit all the national parks there! Fun Facts: I am one of 3 drum majors in the Pride of Washington Marching Band, I also play clarinet and piano! Why I joined BJJTV: I watched BJJTV my freshman year and I thought it looked like a good way to meet new people, and I was also wanting to learn more about broadcasting and TV production. Meet Lizbeth
Junior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Olive Garden Food: Tacos Class: Blue Jay Journal TV Music: Bad Bunny or Rihanna Color: Baby Pink or Baby Blue Quote: “Your imperfections make you beautiful, they make you who you are. So just be yourself, love yourself for who you are and just keep going.” -Demi Lovato TV Show: Stranger Things Dream Vacation: Puerto Rico or Italy Fun Facts: I speak Spanish everyday at home. Why I joined BJJTV: Watching the shows as a freshman always interested me. It’s a great way to be involved in broadcasting and meeting new people! Meet Presley
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Cowan's Food: Watermelon and Spaghetti Class: History Music: The Lumineers and Taylor Swift Color: Pink Quote: Create a life you can't wait to wake up to in the morning. TV Show: Gilmore Girls Dream Vacation: Costa Rica Fun Facts: I love coffee and matcha. I have 3 pugs and goats scare me. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined Blue Jay TV because I always remembered watching it throughout middle school and freshman year, and just always knew it was something I really wanted to do. |
Meet Emma
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Chipotle Food: Sushi Class: AP Art Studio Music: My favorite artists/bands right now are Slipknot, Ghostmane, Deftones, Rammstein, Metallica, David Bowie, The Neighbourhood, and Black Sabbath Color: Black Quote: "Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves." ― Henry David Thoreau TV Show: Euphoria Dream Vacation: The Northern Lights Village Aurora Cabin in Finland. I would love to go there to see the Northern Lights and paint them Fun Facts: I’ve held a domesticated possum and honestly it was the happiest day of my life. Why I joined BJJTV: I’ve always had a passion for video editing and making things aim for the heart. I love making people feel something in their hearts from just a video, it’s a rewarding feeling. Meet Tommy
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Gull Landing in Pentwater MI. Food: Alaskan Salmon with Stuffing Class: Team Sports!!! Music: Funk, anything by the Last Dinosaurs, classics… anything really. Color: Dark Blue Quote: “Don’t be that person who talks more about what they do, instead of doing what they talk about” TV Show: For All Mankind Dream Vacation: Going to visit the ruins of Teotihuacan in Mexico! It’s a really cool ancient city, and nobody’s really sure who built it. Fun Facts: I once drank 27 full glasses of water in one sitting during a competition at summer camp and got the competition banned because I threw up. I also despise the word “would”. It’s just bad. Why I joined BJJTV: Because I want to have some experience in film and journalism before I go to college; I’m going into the film industry. I also think it would just be a lot of fun. Meet Claire
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Chipotle Food: Oreos Class: English I and BJJTV Music: Tame Impala, Tyler The Creator, Steve Lacy, TV Girl, Mac DeMarco, Billie Eilish etc… Color: Blue Quote: “I heart dance.” - Matthew Freitag TV Show: The Office, H2O Just add Water Dream Vacation: Germany Fun Facts: I love the beach but I can’t spend more than 5 minutes in the sun or I will get burned no matter what. :) Why I joined BJJTV: I joined BJJTV because I have always enjoyed watching the show. My friend Natalie also was in BJJ so I know she liked it and it would be fun. I have always had a passion for broadcasting and filming. |
