On Friday, November 15th, students from Video Production, Publishing, and Graphics 3 & 4 traveled to the University of Hartford to take part in a Media Day. The day offered hands-on experiences in the STN2 TV studio, a full student-run news channel, where students rotated through roles as news anchors and camera operators. They experimented with professional lighting setups and even practiced the famous dolly zoom, also known as the Vertigo effect, a cinematic technique used in movies to create dramatic perspective shifts. An advertising workshop also introduced students to the growing connection between artificial intelligence and advertising, sparking conversations about how technology is reshaping the media industry. Student, Ava Perreault, reflected on the day, saying, “I found a new interest that I like and it got me involved in different aspects of media.” The event was not only educational but also highly creative, giving students a chance to explore new skills for future opportunities in media and communications.
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Media Day At UHart
December 17, 2025
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Ava Stango, Editor-In-Chief
Ava Stango, Senior, is ending her 4-year career at the Warrior’s Wire as the Editor-In-Chief. She was featured in Watertown’s Town Times News as a reporter and as a designer for event advertising at Watertown High School. She succeeds in academics, for she is in the World Language Honor Society, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Honor Society, and President of the National Technical Honor Society. Ava also has achieved perfect attendance from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This remarkable milestone reflects her commitment, perseverance, and dedication throughout her entire school career.
Ava is one of the captains on the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team and pushes her skill to play in a winter club tournament team. Music is a major part of Ava’s life. She play the tuba in the Wind Ensemble and in the Pit Orchestra for the school’s musical productions. For two years, Ava directed the all-student Pit Orchestra for the fall plays, helping bring live music into the world of theater at WHS. She was honored to receive many Halo Awards, such as, “Best Incidental or Original Music in a Play,” “Best Program Art,” and “Best Music Director.” Ava was also recognized with the CIAC/CAS Student Performing Arts Spotlight Award. In addition, Ava runs the Instagram account for the music department, helping promote performances and highlight student achievements
Out of school, Ava enjoys hanging out with her friends and boyfriend and shopping. After graduation, Ava is attending Quinnipiac University to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic & Interactive Design, followed by a Master’s degree in Producing for Film & TV.