The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Announces the Recipients of the 2022-2023
REGIONAL STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
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The Board of Governors of the San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022-2023 Regional Student Television Production Awards for Excellence.
Entries were submitted by high schools with media programs in the chapter’s region – Visalia to the Oregon border including Reno, Nevada and Hawaii – for work done during the 2022-2023 school year. The “Award for Excellence,” an engraved glass pillar, is presented to the school with each student recipient receiving a certificate. The “Award for Merit” is presented to each student in the form of a certificate. A total of 178 entries were received from 19 high schools.
11 Pillars for Excellence and 29 Certificates for Merit are being awarded.
“Our regional student production award-winners represent future broadcast journalists, filmmakers and entertainers, and our goal is to recognize their efforts and encourage their pursuit of excellence,” said chapter Education Chair Toby Momtaz. “Once again, we express our gratitude for the third year in a row, as a generous couple has made a substantial donation to cover all the expenses of the contest.”
Six high schools will receive Pillars of Excellence, Buchanan High School, Clovis; Franklin High School, Elk Grove; Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay; Gunn High School, Palo Alto; Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; and
Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI.
Certificates of Merit also going to 11 high schools: Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose; Buchanan High School, Clovis; El Diamante High School, Visalia; Franklin High School, Elk Grove; Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay; Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto; Redwood High School, Visalia; Tamalpais High School, Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM), Mill Valley; Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; and Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin.
The “Award of Excellence” Pillar recipients will move forward to a national competition between all 19 chapters of NATAS. National recipients will be announced in the Fall of 2023.
The Complete list of recipients follows:
PROGRAMMING CATEGORIES
Newscast
EXCELLENCE: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “BNN 2023”
Jillian Leslie, Producer; Taylor Brunzell, Megan Hoopes, Anchors; Bono Bioco, Russell Bowman, Jacob Menz, Hayden Stockdale, Nathan Gettman, Editor/Camera Operators; Adam Smart, Makayla Wyckoff, Editors; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “Searider News”
Denise Cabrera, Terrysa Uyeno, Producers; Dillon Catlett, Angela Dupa, Coco Palmer, Anchor; Lexie Kia Cox, Natasha Maafala, Haylee Silva, Avanoa Tillis, Terryann Uyen, Reporters. ’John Allen, Advisor
MERIT: Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin; “Unleashed 1.25.23”
Julianna Hertzell, News Director; Noah Reed, Carly Saunders, Sports Producers; Matthew Marengo, Tyler Williams, Production Managers; Ben Barnholdt, Advisor
News Report – Serious News
EXCELLENCE: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “A Wave Goodbye”
Denise Cabrera, Dillon Catlett, Avanoa Tillis, Terrysa Uyeno, Producers; John Allen, Advisor
News Report – Light News
EXCELLENCE: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “Girls Lockers”
Coco Palmer, Reporter; Terryan Uyeno, Photographer; John Allen, Advisor
MERIT: Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin; “Trying to Survive”
Nayeli Glaude, Reporter; Simone Dsouza, Photographer; Ben Barnholdt, Advisor
Video Essay
EXCELLENCE: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Coffee Cave”
Taylor Brunzell, Director; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Where Ice Cream and Community Meet”
Grace Persons, Producer; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
Non-Fiction – Short Form
MERIT: Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose; “Art”
Clarissa Hill, Director; Daniel Resz, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Bear Spotlight – The Pianist”
Levi Hull, Photographer/Editor; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “Institutional Bias”
Denise Cabrera, Reporter; Terrysa Uyeno, Photographer/Editor; John Allen, Advisor
Public Affairs/Community Service
EXCELLENCE: Gunn High School, Palo Alto; “Querido Mexico”
Pablo Schettino, Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor; Edward Corpuz, Advisor
MERIT: Tamalpais High School, Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM), Mill Valley; “In My Neighborhood”
Shaina Mandala, Zach Pollack, James Soenens, Filmmakers; Mike Goldstein, Mike Lavezzo, Sharilyn Scharf, Advisors
Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs
MERIT: Tamalpais High School, Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM), Mill Valley; “Forgotten Generations”
Teresa Knight, Hanlon Lee, Emily Osborn, Grace Whitty, Filmmakers; Mike Goldstein, Mike Lavezzo, Sharilyn Scharf, Advisors
Music Video
EXCELLENCE: Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay; “Take on Me”
Alex Carevic, Producer/Director; Sean Medvecki, Animation; Zachary Weidkamp, Teacher
MERIT: El Diamante High School, Visalia; “CAKE – Never There”
Isabella Saenz, Producer; Lauren Crawford, Director/Writer; Sebastian Calvanese-Carter, Writer,/Storyboard Artist; Leandra Calvanese, Cinematographer; Thomas Martinez, Editor;
Josslyn Caskey, Art Director; Dulce Ibarra-Martinez, Graphic Artist; Johannon Garcia, Sound Mixer; Ellie Hebeert, Advisor
MERIT: Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay; “Writer’s Block”
Amee Van, Producer; Zachary Weidkamp, Advisor
Fiction – Short Form
EXCELLENCE: Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; “Walt’s First Birthday”
Christopher Santiago, Producer; Mark Ikenaga, Advisor
MERIT: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “Breaking The Surface”
Rei Vasquez, Kaylah Kelly Weiss, Producers; ohn Allen, Advisor
MERIT: Wai’anae High School Searider Productions, Wai’anae, HI; “My Voice”
Kiana Eli, Franchelle May Gudoy, Producers; John Allen, Advisor
Sports Story or Segment
EXCELLENCE: Gunn High School, Palo Alto; “Skateboarding with Lara Botto”
Joshua Scheinman, Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor; Pablo Schettino:, Cinematographer; Edward Corpuz, Teacher
MERIT: Redwood High School, Visalia; “Cowhide 67”
Nikko Gutierrez, Director/Editor; Grace Hyatt, Sports Reporter; Eddie Carino, Natalie McDonnell, Gabe Alaniz, Videographers; Jacob Perch, Assistant Editor; William Henshaw, Advisor
MERIT: Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin; “Wrestling more than his opponent”
Carly Saunders, Reporter; Kylin Paydock, Photographer; Ben Barnholdt, Advisor
Public Service Announcement (PSA)
MERIT: Franklin High School, Elk Grove; “F.O.G.”
Miranda Gong, Writer/Animator; Brad Clark, Advisor
MERIT: Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto; “Dear Trees”
Morgan Greenlaw, Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor; Edward Corpuz, Advisor
Commercial
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “The Healthy Vibe Commercial”
Noreen Marquez, Jillian Leslie, Producers; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Sprinkles Donuts commercial”
Luke D’Mello, Producer; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
CRAFT CATEGORIES
Animation/Graphics/Special Effects
EXCELLENCE: Franklin High School, Elk Grove; “Neon Heart”
Owen Winters, Dinil Wijetunga, Animators; Brad Clark, Advisor
Audio/Sound
EXCELLENCE: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Purgatory”
Taylor Brunzell, Sound Designer; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “John – Shortfilm”
Bono Bioco, Audio / Sound; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
Director
MERIT: Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; “Walt’s First Birthday”
Christopher Santiago, Director; Mark Ikenaga, Advisor
Editor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Purgatory”
Taylor Brunzell, Editor; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; “Walt’s First Birthday”
Christopher Santiago, Editor; Mark Ikenaga, Advisor
Photographer
EXCELLENCE: Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; “Walt’s First Birthday”
Christopher Santiago, Photographer; Mark Ikenaga, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “Excalibur – Breast Cancer Warrior”
Braden Estes, Director of Photography; Levi Hull, Camera Operator; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
MERIT: Buchanan High School, Clovis; “John – Shortfilm”
Bono Bioco, Hayden Stockdale, Photographers; Daniel Pearce, Advisor
Talent – News or Sports
MERIT: Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin; “Talent Reel Makena Locsin”
Makena Locsin, Talent; Ben Barnholdt, Advisor
MERIT: Whitney High School WCTV19, Rocklin; “Anchor Reel Tyler Williams”
Tyler Williams, Talent; Ben Barnholdt, Advisor
Writer
MERIT: Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI; “Walt’s First Birthday”
Christopher Santiago, Writer; Mark Ikenaga, Advisor
MERIT: Tamalpais High School, Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM), Mill Valley; “Where I’m From by Mira Klein”
Mira Klein, Writer; Mike Goldstein, Mike Lavezzo, Sharilyn Scharf, Advisors
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2022 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the awarding of $18,000 in college scholarships. This year three undergraduate and three graduate scholarships wil be awarded on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the 2022 Gold & Silver Circle Induction Luncheon held at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco. Each scholarship is named after a prominent member of the chapter. The recipients are:
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UNDERGRADUATE
The $3,000 Peter J. Marino, Jr. Memorial Undergraduate Production Scholarship goes to Shirin Bina a student at Laney College, Oakland.
The $3,000 Peter J. Marino, Jr. Memorial Undergraduate Production Scholarship goes to Saul Ocana a student at California State University Fresno.
The $3,000 Sheldon “Shelly” Fay Memorial Undergraduate Videography Scholarship goes to Karlee Hobbs, a student at California State University Fresno.
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GRADUATE
The $3,000 “Miss Nancy” Besst Memorial Graduate Production Scholarship goes to Yen-Chi (Chris) Chang, a student at University of California, Berkeley – Graduate School of Journalism.
The $3,000 “Miss Nancy” Besst Memorial Graduate Production Scholarship goes to Mary Jane Johnson, a student at University of California, Berkeley – Graduate School of Journalism.
The $3,000 Jerry Jensen Memorial Graduate Journalism Scholarship goes to Cesar Rojas Angel, a student at University of California, Berkeley – Graduate School of Journalism.
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This year’s scholarship contest was just as competitive as previous years. Students in community colleges, academies and universities throughout the chapter participated. A total of sixteen applicants competed.
The chapter’s education committee and many board members worked hard behind the scenes on the contest. Each application was scored on the video entry (Content, Creativity, & Execution). In addition each applicant submitted an essay, letters of recommendation and transcripts. The judges all met on a Zoom call to view the scores and award the scholarships.
Education Chair Toby Momtaz is concerned that most broadcast students don’t know that our scholarships are available. An additional; $10,000 was not awarded due to the lack of qualified applicants.
Family & friends are invited to attend the luncheon which honors inductees into the chapters Gold & Silver Circle. An honor society for members of our industry that have served for mor then 25 years (Silver) and 50 years (gold). More information and tickets are available to emmysf.tv/circles
APPLICATON DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
We have streamlined the entry process so you need only apply for a undergraduate or graduate scholarship. Based on your essay and video submission the scholarship committee will decide on the best fit for the scholarships available. The Fred Zehnder Journalism Scholarship has a separate application. If you are working in media and returning to complete your education you can apply for the Professional Development scholarship.
Your essay should talk about yourself and your life’s journey to date, your aspirations for your career. Is your goal to be a producer, director, photographer, editor, writer, etc. The video submission should support your goals, show examples of your producing, videography, writing, etc.
Link to Application and Instructions to apply
Link to Application & Instructions for Fred Zehnder Journalism Scholarship
NEW THIS YEAR:
FRED ZEHNDER Memorial
UNDERGRADUATE JOURNALISM Scholarship
to the outstanding undergraduate journalism student ($5,000)
Underwritten by Friends of Fred Zehnder
Fred Zehnder dedicated his life to journalism, working in newspapers, radio and broadcast television news. He died unexpectedly in 2021 at the age of 87 and was still working 40-plus hours a week as the publisher of his two weekly newspapers in the East Bay.
Fred began his broadcast career as an assignment editor, cameraman, editor and producer at TV and radio stations in Northern California. He was committed to fair, ethical journalism, and he instilled those standards in everyone who worked for him. For an unheard-of 21 years, from 1978 to 1999, Fred was News Director at KTVU Channel 2 in Oakland, then owned and operated by Cox Communications. He selected people who didn’t always fit the mold for on-air and behind-the-camera jobs. Fred looked for people who shared his passion for solid television journalism. The formula worked. His newsroom became highly respected and consistently drew the highest ratings and local, state and national broadcast awards. Under his leadership, “The 10 o’clock News” became the No. 1 prime-time newscast in the country.
This scholarship was created to honor the man who launched and nurtured hundreds of careers and who was revered by the people who worked for him, with him, and those who wished they could have been part of what he created.
We are looking for journalists who would be honored to receive the Fred Zehnder Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship and will carry forward the kind of journalism Fred championed
Link to Application & Instructions for Fred Zehnder Journalism Scholarship
Link to Application and Instructions to apply
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022:
LOUISE JORJORIAN Memorial OVERALL EXCELLENCE Scholarship
to the outstanding overall student ($5,000)
Beloved broadcaster Louise Jorjorian established her life and career in San Francisco in radio and television, landing her first job as Publicity Manager for KGO radio, and then became Promotion Director for KSFO Radio, where she worked for 25 years.
LINDA GIANNECCHINI Memorial PROFESSIONAL Development Scholarship
to the outstanding professional returning to complete degree ($3,000)
Linda Giannecchini is our most renowned local and national NATAS leader. She previously served as National Vice Chairman, Vice President, Secretary and Trustee. Locally, Linda is a past President and chaired the Awards, Scholarship and Speakers’ Bureau Committees. Linda currently serves as Co-Chair of the Media Museum of Northern California Consortium, and the Archives/Museum Committee. She’s an Emmy® award recipient, member of the Silver Circle, class of 1997, recipient of the 2011 Governor’s Award and 1990 Governors’ Service Medallion.
JERRY JENSEN Memorial
Graduate Journalism Scholarship
to the outstanding graduate journalism student ($3,000)
Jerry Jensen anchored News Scene 7 on KGO with Van Amburg for more than ten years until his death on March 26,1984. Jerry died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 49. Jensen joined KGO-TV in 1969 as the weekend anchor. Prior to channel 7, he anchored at KBHK and KRON. Jerry was awarded the NATAS Governors’ Citation in 1968.
“MISS NANCY” BESST Memorial GRADUATE Production Scholarship
to the outstanding graduate production student ($3,000)
“Miss Nancy” Besst, one of the founding members of the NATAS Northern California Chapter, started her career in Baltimore, MD as a staff teacher for Romper Room. Moving to San Francisco she became “Miss Nancy” on Romper Room from 1958-1969. She hosted many programs on KQED, KGO, KRON and KBHK. Nancy is a member of the Silver Circle, 1988, and has received the Governors’ Service Medallion, 1994; Governors’ Citation, 1996, and the Governors’ Award, 1998.
SHELDON “SHELLY” FAY Memorial UNDERGRADUATE Videography Scholarship
to the outstanding undergraduate videography student ($3,000)
The family and friends of Shelly Fay started a scholarship to an outstanding videographer. Shelly was a multi-talented television professional who worked in the San Francisco Bay Area as a producer, photographer, director and editor for more than 25 years, mostly at KPIX-CBS5.
RIGO CHACON UNDERGRADUATE REPORTING Scholarship
to the outstanding undergraduate student in news reporting ($3,000)
Multiple Emmy® award-winning television reporter Rigo Chacon, now retired, worked at KGO-ABC7 for 29 years as a general assignment reporter and opened the first Santa Clara County bureau of a San Francisco-based TV station. Among his many honors, Chacon is a member of the Television Academy’s prestigious Silver Circle. He Received the Governors’ Award i 2003. Rigo and his wife Lucy offer student scholarships thru their foundation Abrazos and Books.
PETER J. MARINO, JR. Memorial Undergraduate Production Scholarship
to the outstanding undergraduate journalism student ($3,000)
Peter Marino was a stalwart member of the Chapter and co-founder of the Scholarship Program. He was well known for his public relation exploits, and as a music and video producer. Marino was a principle in a Bay Area recording studio and represented several recording companies. This scholarship covers a variety of production job disciplines.
Link to Application and Instructions to apply
Link to Application & Instructions for Fred Zehnder Journalism Scholarship
NOTE: The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter Scholarships are for college students only. High school students may also apply for the NATAS Chapter High School Student Awards of Excellence. Contact the NATAS office for more information at 650-341-7786.
Scholarships Donations:
TV ACADEMY FUND, INC.
4317 Camden Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403-5007
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