KIDS TALK BACK:Benefits of broadcasting

The Huntington Beach Independent asked students in Chris Weber’s ROP Broadcast Journalism class how the program prepares them for life outside of high school.

“It gives you a taste of how everything works out, how to do the actual process. It’s not just fun; sometimes you’re beating your head against the screen.”

Michael Grams, 17

Costa Mesa

“It puts into perspective that doing this kind of stuff isn’t just fun and games. It’s work, but after all the toil you get something out of it.”

Brendan Miller, 17

Huntington Beach

“This teaches you about time management, how to keep a schedule and stuff you can’t learn in classes on campus if you want to go into the field.”

Timothy Maloof, 17

Huntington Beach

“I learned a medium I can use as transferable [to college] that would be an extra when applying for a job.”

Eric Forman, 17

Huntington Beach