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, 20th year on staff - 22nd 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. Broadcaster: Steve Hartman, Bill Geist, Emily Rau, and Christie Nicks 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
Junior, first 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 Cassidy
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Steak n' Shake Class: Ag/FFA Music: Country Color: Teal Broadcaster: Paul Harvey Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." ~Wayne Gretzky Dream vacation: Caño Cristales, Colombia Facts: I love being outside! Hunting, fishing, and lots of fresh air! BJJTV memory: Traction conference summer 2017! Meet Colleen
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Olive Garden Class: Ceramics Music: Christian Pop Color: Green Quote: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Dream Vacation: Travel to the most famous landmark of every U.S. state. Facts: I am a Varsity Track and Cross Country runner who loves adventure and long naps. I also have a passion for art and a big heart for Jesus. Why I joined BJJTV: I’ve always enjoyed watching the weekly episodes of the Friday Show and Blue Jay Journal TV. I knew I would love to be a part of the team that produced them. I was also excited to learn more about the people of our community and inform our school about the exciting happenings in Washington. |
Meet Autumn
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: The farm aka Bob Evans aka my work Class: BJJTV Music: I love everything, but country (sorry, not sorry) Color: Turquoise Broadcaster: Steve Hartman & Remy from 93.7 the Bull! Quote: “Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It’s beyond me." ~Zora Neale Hurtson Dream Vacation: Mardi Gras in New Orleans Facts: I would love to go into Broadcast or Filming. I think that visual storytelling is very powerful and beautiful. To have a career where I am able to bring something I have had a part in creating to an audience would be the dream. Oh, and I have a meme page. Favorite BJJTV Memory? Going to the National Journalism Convention in Indianapolis and creating the "Not Just Another Face in the Crowd" story about Dylan Carter aka Dylan Drinks Water. Meet Jonathan
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Hawthorne Inn Class: Leadership Music: Hip hop, Rap, Old-School type stuff like Tom Petty Broadcaster: Neil Everett Quote: “I hate when I'm on a flight and I wake up with a water bottle next to me like, 'oh, great now I gotta be responsible for this water bottle.'” -Kanye West "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -Barack Obama Color: Orange Dream Vacation: Rome, so I could check out all the cool museums and amazing art and architecture Facts: Yes, it is true, I tried to get the school named after a dead gorilla and I was also part of the 2017 QUIZ BOWL STATE CHAMPION team. Why I joined BJJTV: I love talking to people and discovering their stories. You can learn so much just by listening to other people. BJJTV is a great outlet for me to listen to people's stories and share them with hundreds of people. Meet Cason
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites Cartoon: Proud Family Instrument: The Drums, they’re the best part of almost every song. Poem: “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur Cereal: Peanut Butter Captain Crunch Broadcaster: Cassandra Suggs ;) Facts: I like brightly colored t-shirts. I’m currently trying to get every color, it’s tough. Why I joined BJJTV: If basketball doesn’t pan out how I want it to, something in broadcasting or film will be my backup, so what better class to join? Meet Kate
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Ernesto's, Bread Co. Class: Anything math related Music: My favorite type is early 90's/00's alternative rock, but I also like any country. Color: Purple Broadcaster: Katie Couric Quote: "She believed she could, so she did." -R.S. Grey Dream Vacation: A trip all over Europe involving many outdoor and indoor activities. 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 wanted to see what journalism was really like since it interested me. I also loved watching the shows and learning about all the different stories. |
Meet Jaden
Senior, third year on staff
Restaurant: Ernesto's, Hawthorne, The Tilted Skillet Classes: BJJTV Color: Purple Quote: "And if the music's good, you dance" Dream vacation: Mykonos or Brazil Facts: I'm the oldest of 5 kiddos in my family. I have cheered all four years of high school. I have two puppies named Yeti and Hank. I would love to be able to travel the world and soak up all the experiences that I can! Why I joined BJJTV: I originally joined the class because of my interest in journalism. I have returned both years because of my love for what we do in our community and for the amazing opportunities BJJTV has blessed me with! Meet Molly
Senior, third year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Steak n' Shake Class: Blue Jay Journal Music: Pop Color: Black or Pink Broadcaster: Al Roker Quote: "how you love yourself is how you teach others to love you" -rupi kaur Dream Vacation: Maldives Facts: I attended the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop and I plan on going to Mizzou for Journalism! I'm involved in theatre, Junior Optimist Club, and choir. Why I joined BJJTV: I joined BJJTV because I love finding new stories to tell and it gives me a feeling of accomplishment when I tell a good story. It has also helped me figure out that this (journalism) is what I want to do with my life. Meet Payton
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Noodles Class: English Music: I love most music, but recently I've been obsessed with country! Color: Sky blue Quote: "Life is tough, my darling, but so are you." -Stephanie Bennett Henry Dream Vacation: Traveling around Europe, but spending a lot of time in Germany with my Oma and Opa. Facts: I play softball and basketball, I love traveling, taking pictures, and I'm always down for some good food. Why join BJJTV? Whenever I watched the show and story segments, I loved how they not only covered stories going on in our high school, but our entire town and community. It looked like a really great environment to be a part of and I couldn't help but want to join! Meet Emma
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Chili's Classes: PLTW Biomedical and Chemistry Music: I'll listen to just about anything, but absolutely no country! Color: Blue Quote: "Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other." Dream Vacation: Mission trip to Africa Facts: I'm on the varsity softball team. I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy going to new places and experiencing different atmospheres. I also love learning new things! Why Join BJJTV?: I joined BJJTV because it's a creative outlet and I think it pushes me to be a more confident, fun-loving, and open-minded person. Whatever I decide to do when I get older, I hope to make a difference in someone else's life and I feel like Blue Jay Journal is a great starting point to accomplish that goal. Being on BJJTV allows me to be a part of something bigger than myself. |
Meet Matthew
Sophomore, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Los Cabos Class: Biology 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. Why join BJJTV? My brother did it first and the class sounded really cool and fun so I decided to take a shot at it. Meet Megan
Senior, second year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Joe Boccardi's, and 54th Street Bar and Grill Classes: BJJTV and Health Occ Music: Rap Color: Blue Broadcaster: Steve Hartman Quote: "Have a burning desire to be better" Dream Vacation: Australia Facts: I have a major obsession with traveling. I have visited 25 states, and I hope to visit all 50 before the age of 50. Why Join BJJTV: I've enjoyed watching the shows past staffs have produced. Also, coming up with creative ways to tell people's stories has always interested me. Meet Lydia
Senior, first year on staff
Favorites Coolest Colors: Purple and Gray Raddest Restaurant: Red Lobster Flyest Flower: Peony Best Broadcaster: Art Holliday Dream Vacation: anywhere with mountains Captivating Quote: "All that matters is who we touch on this side of eternity." -Ruslan Fun Facts: I'm a huge fan of almost anything music-related and pretty much all Disney movies. Watercolor painting is my favorite medium of art. I like to watch storms roll in because I find it extremely humbling. Why join BJJTV? I was surprised by how much I learned in yearbook, and I wanted to expand my journalistic resume by trying out broadcast. It's definitely different than print journalism, but I like trying new things. Meet Brennan
Sophomore, first 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?" Meet Colton
Junior, first year on staff
Favorites Restaurant: Colton's Steakhouse Class: History Music: Rap Color: Blue Broadcaster: Jay Bilas Quote: "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but no matter what you do you have to keep moving forward." -MLK Dream Vacation: On a beach in Greece Facts: I love watching sports on any kind of level and listening to music. Why I joined BJJTV: I would always see the Friday show and was interested in being a part of it. I have also always loved writing stories. |
