Meet the Team.
The Beeline News team is a dynamic group of media students from Martin Van B High School, primarily hailing from the Digital News and Media Production Class. Passionate about storytelling and journalism, they work collaboratively to create engaging content that informs and connects the school community. The team is dedicated to delivering news and features that reflect the vibrant spirit of their school community.
Producer
Barbara Fulton
Barbara is the lead producer for this news package covering the Senior Sunrise event. She was extremely helpful in scripting, organizing shot lists, and overseeing the project to ensure its successful completion. She plans to major in nursing next year with the overall goal of becoming a licensed pediatric nurse practitioner.
Producer
Ashley Mahoye
Ashley is the producer for the team covering the MVB senior sunrise event. She wrote the interview questions and also helped her team capture b-roll footage. She plans to earn a degree in international marketing and pursue her career in marketing while traveling the world.
Producer
Amalie Medina Garrido
Amalia is the producer of the news package video covering the new state rule of cellphone bans in New York public schools. She was effective in securing two informational interviews, filming the opening and closing stand-up news packages, and fostering a positive work environment. She plans to major in Elementary Education in college with the goal of creating a positive environment for children and teaching others everything she can.
Producer
Judens Remy
Judens is the producer. I helped with the topic and the questions to ask. They made sure that the whole group did their work and gave everybody a chance to do their part. He plans to major in something electrical.
Producer
Saira Shakeel
Saira is the lead producer for the news package, guiding the team in an important part of the process. She is skilled at directing her teammates, establishing rules, and earning their respect for the final cut. She plans to major in Digital Media and explore what she can learn with the goal of becoming a professional investigative reporter.
Producer
Danelis Tavarez
Danelis is the Lead Producer for a news package about the new law in New York State that bans phones in schools. She contributed to the project by helping film B-roll, writing questions for the interviews, and securing an interview with Ms. Luna. Danelis plans to major in criminology and aims to become an FBI special agent.
Reporter
Adaezennaya Anderson
Adaezennaya is the reporter for this news segment covering the new NYC phone ban that was enacted. She took on the challenge of conducting interviews, occasionally creating questions on the spot, and she successfully asked well-thought-out questions. She plans to attend college to become a pediatrician and, after medical school, complete a three-year pediatric residency to gain specialized training in treating children.
Reporter
Jayana Chowdhury
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Reporter
Fatoumata Dibba
Fatoumata is a reporter covering the Senior Sunrise event. She interviewed seniors using questions from the script to learn about their experiences during their senior year and at the Senior Sunrise. She plans to major in biology next year with the goal of becoming a pediatrician.
Reporter
Zoe Lynch
Zoe is the Lead Reporter for the news package covering the recent events of gun violence in Queens. She played an important role in pre-production and production by writing questions, interviewing faculty, and providing footage for the video. She plans to major in journalism after she graduates with the goal of becoming a news reporter.
Reporter
Ethan Rodriguez
Ethan is the lead reporter for the news package covering the phone ban in schools. He was interviewing everyone in post-production, designing the motion graphics, and securing licensing for all music used in the final cut. He plans on making millions and being the first millionaire in his family.
Reporter
Ethan Rossi
Ethan is the reporter for the news package covering the Senior Sunrise event at MVB. He secured two essential interviews for the entire news package, prepared purposeful questions for the interviewees, and delivered the introduction and conclusion coherently. He plans to major in Business and Technology in Fashion in two years with the goal of becoming a fashion designer.
Camera Operator
Marlon Brown
Marlon is the camera operator for the Yondr pouch project, and he was responsible for handling the camera. The interview involved teachers and students with different perspectives on Yondr pouches. He plans to major in camera operation in film studies this year with the goal of becoming a professional filmmaker.
Camera Operator
Tori McMillan
Tori is the camera operator for this news package covering gun violence in Queens and how it affects schools and others. Her practice and dedication made it possible for the precise shots that visually emphasized key interview moments. She plans to work more with a camera and become familiar with it as she gets into photography as a hobby.
Camera Operator
Brian Pennie
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Jessica Persaud
Jessica is the Lead Camera Operator covering the Yondor pouch law's impact on students, staff, and the environment. She captured interviews and B-roll, ensuring camera and audio quality, clarity, and relevance. Her team worked efficiently to film scenes that made the story engaging. She aims to attend medical school straight out of high school to become a pediatrician, planning pre-med courses to reach this goal.
Camera Operator
Nadia Ramtahal
Nadia is the camera operator for the team that covered the Benjamin N. Cardozo school threat. She handled all on-site production work, including filming interviews, setting up precise shots, and capturing B-roll related to the topic to enhance the news package. She plans to major in film studies next year with the goal of becoming a producer who leads and organizes the creative and technical development of future media projects.
Camera Operator
Taieba Shakeel
Taieba is the Camera Operator for the senior sunrise event. She was good at keeping the camera steady, using tripods and microphones to ensure the interview looked great for the final cut. She plans to major in Film Studies next year with the goal of becoming an Investigative Reporter.
Reporters
Camera Operator
Joseph Adram
Joseph is one of the editors for the news package covering the phone ban and Yondr pouches in MVB. He provided valuable assistance with transitions in the editing process. For his future plans, he wants to take a gap year to work before attending college.
Camera Operator
Amiyah Brown
Amiyah is the lead editor for the story of Senior Sunrise for 2025 senior students. She worked hard on her editing skills to create a clean and smoothly cut video. She plans to create fashion items for many to wear, as well as games for many to play and enjoy.
Camera Operator
Bubacarr Dibba
Bubacarr aims to study in the medical field and earn a degree to become a dental hygienist. His goal is to study diligently, pass the dental board exam, and secure a job.
Camera Operator
Miah Pennerman
Miah is an editor on the news package covering Yondr pouches' effect on students' environment. She was instrumental in deciding which clips to adjust. She plans to major in radiology next year with the goal of becoming an ultrasound tech.
Camera Operator
Dylan Nandhay
Dylan is the co-editor for the school news package. He was adding B-roll and making sure everything went smoothly. He plans to major in social media marketing in a few years.
Camera Operator
Krishna Mangar
Krishna Mangar is the Lead Editor for the news package, handling all clips, audio, and transitions for the entire video. She improved the final piece by adding seamless transitions, sound adjustments, and sound design enhancements in the final cut. She plans to major in Digital Media next year with the goal of becoming an Investigative Reporter.
Camera Operator
Lucky San
Lucky is the editor for the news package covering the school phone ban. She used her editing skills to organize and enhance all video clips, resulting in a polished, high-quality final product. She plans to major in computer science and engineering with the aim of becoming a software engineer.
Camera Operator
Yarelyn Reyes Ramirez
Yarelyn is one of the editors; the story they chose is quite interesting and shows how the new phone pouch policy affects students and teachers throughout the day. They added B-roll footage and blurred the students' faces so no one could recognize them, and they fixed the sound during the interviews. She plans to major in business and pursue a career in the Real Estate industry to become a real estate agent.
Camera Operator
Paul John Villanueva
Paul John was one of the editors and sound effects creators for the news package in the Senior Sunrise. Paul John was in charge of editing footage, fixing mistakes, enhancing the audio, and adding B-roll where it was supposed to be. He plans on working as an editor in Film Studies and becoming a professional editor.