WABASH, IN– The Media Arts Program, a collaboration between Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and Heartland Career Center,
will showcase original photography, photo editing, graphic design, audio production, and video production completed by the
2024-25 class on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre. Following the presentation, a reception will take place in
the Parkview Ballroom at Eagles. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by D.H. Floyd
and Associates.
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 29-member
class, which includes students from Huntington North, North Miami, Northfield, Oak Hill, Peru, Southwood, and Wabash High
School, as well as Homeschool. Eighteen students are graduating seniors. 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.
When asked about the most important concept learned this year from the Media Arts Program, Southwood High School junior
Sebastian Liebo said, “I learned how to think more for myself, and at the same time, how to work with a team more efficiently.
I’ve learned how to record audio and music in ways I never knew before and am more confident than ever in my ability to record
and mix audio and music on a professional level.” Alea Fleck, a homeschool senior, added, “When I came into this class, I had a
little idea about what I wanted to do, but being in this class for two years helped me decide what I want to do in the future. I have
learned how to work with other people and how to communicate with others.”
2024-25 Media Arts Students
Homeschool
Alea Fleck – Senior*
Ella Herren – Senior*
Huntington North High School
Lucie Bennett – Junior
North Miami High School
Braxton Manning – Senior
Christian Shambarger – Senior
Ethan Johnston – Senior
Logan Rigle – Senior
Lucas Floyd – Senior*
Sam Stone – Junior
Northfield High School
Kaitlyn Stith – Senior*
Ryder Schram – Junior
Oak Hill High School
John Gilbert – Senior*
Peru High School
Aliyah Acuna – Senior*
Ella Foster – Senior
Southwood High School
Abigail Waite – Senior*
Alexis Lopez – Junior
Maddox Elzy – Junior
Sebastian Liebo – Junior*
Wabash High School
Alexis Walters – Junior
Alisha Hyslop – Senior*
Brayson Eckman – Junior
Carter Winget – Junior*
Isaeh Mettler – Senior*
Izzabella Reed – Senior
Kaeya Barton – Senior*
Kyron Mahan – Junior
Malia Williams – Junior
Miranda Poole – Senior*
Shaelyn Day – Senior*
*Second-year Media Arts Program student.
For more information, visit honeywellarts.org or call the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102.
