Wabash, IN– On Monday, May 13, the Media Arts Program, a collaboration between Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and Heartland Career Center, showcased original photography, photo editing, graphic design, audio production, and video
production completed by the 2023-24 class at the Eagles Theatre.
Launched in 2017, the Media Arts Program prepares high school students for careers in business and/or media-related industries by developing their understanding of professional business practices, written and verbal communication skills, and industry tools. The program takes place at the Eagles Theatre, where the INGUARD Editing Suite and Haist Family Studio
provide hands-on learning opportunities in audio/video production.
Jessica Keffaber, Education Media Manager at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, serves as the instructor for the 25-member class, which includes students from Manchester, MSD of Wabash County, North Miami, Oak Hill, Peru, and Wabash High School. Eight students are graduating seniors.
When asked about the most important concept learned this year from the Media Arts Program, Southwood High School senior Sarah Smith states, “This year, I have learned the importance of planning; this is a skill I have never learned before, but this year
I have learned the fundamentals of it through classwork and other activities. This is most important to me because it has impacted my daily life and provided me with knowledge that helps me be more productive. Through planning projects and working with my peers, I have learned to better organize and plan things in my life.”
Xavier Hughes, Wabash High School senior, adds, “Teamwork. Throughout the entire class, we are made to work as a group of students. Working together is something we have to use in our everyday lives. I am going to Indiana University Bloomington this fall for a degree in Media. This class is a really good prerequisite for what I plan on doing in the future.”
After completing the Media Arts Program, graduated students have begun careers in the media industry and/or moved on to study Media Arts in college. Graduate of the program Layla Durocher, Media Production major at Ball State University and 2022 Peru High School graduate, states, “The program was extremely important to me in furthering my career. The skill set that I had leaving high school was much more advanced than a lot of my college peers. It allowed me to join student organizations, like Ball State’s student radio station, and complete any task, assignment, or project with confidence, which then made my freshman
year so much easier to navigate!”
2023-24 Media Arts Students
Homeschool
Alea Fleck, Junior
Ella Herren, Junior
Manchester High School
Kyle Batalis, Senior*
North Miami High School
Lucas Floyd, Junior
Alexander Wilcox, Senior*
Northfield High School
Kaitlyn Stith, Junior
Oak Hill High School
John Gilbert, Junior
Peru High School
Aliyah Acuna, Junior
Kyle Berger, Senior
Southwood High School
Jacob Corn, Junior*
Sebastian Liebo, Sophomore
Meryn Norman, Junior
Sarah Smith, Senior*
Abigail Waite, Junior
Wabash High School
Kaeya Barton, Junior
Shaelyn Day, Junior
Karina Hernandez, Senior*
Xavier Hughes, Senior*
Alisha Hyslop, Junior
Blayne Marshall, Senior*
Isaeh Mettler, Junior
Miranda Poole, Junior
Jared Stevens, Senior*
Carter Winget, Sophomore
Moth Woolbright, Junior
*Second year Media Arts Program student.
For more information on the Media Arts Program, visit honeywellarts.org or call the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102.
