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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Baker High School students create parody of Severance
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Students at C.W. Baker High School are bringing the hit TV show, Severance, to real life. They created a parody and aired the special episode last month. 'We wanted to do something to kind of put it into a school sense and make it almost relatable, but still a parody,' said Aubrey Leaton, a sophomore at C.W. Baker High School. The school's news team, Baker News (WBXL), spent an entire month writing, editing, and filming the parody. 'It was a big task. But I was happy to do it, an honor,' said Leif Donhehey, junior at C.W. Baker High School. The project put their creativity to the test. 'I did a lot of the camera work, cinematography, aligning shots, just figuring out a lot of the physical stuff,' said Evan Beckwith, junior at C.W. Baker High School. 'To get the look we wanted to, I would have to come up with unique ways to get the shots. Taking off the tripod, and like she said, standing up on the table,' said Donhehey. But it wasn't easy. 'It was difficult to pick a storyline to follow that would tell a congruent story for somebody who hasn't seen the show,' said Joseph DeRocha, senior at C.W. Baker High School. 'At first, the writing was very difficult because we did not know how to go from an office setting to a high school setting, and how to make it work,' said Kamryn Lopez-Smith, senior at C.W. Baker High School. The students are now hoping to grab the attention of the show's director, Ben Stiller. 'We put a ton of work into this, I think it came out very well, and I definitely think it's deserving of his attention, so fingers crossed, it pulls through,' said Beckwith. Click here to watch the full episode. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
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Madyson Williams of Baker High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Madyson Williams as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Williams is a senior at Baker High School where she plays volleyball. She has a 4.6 GPA and an AP Capstone Diploma. Advertisement Williams is a member of the National Honors Society, Multicultural Club and Key Club. She hopes to attend Spelman College in Atlanta and study biology. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
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Baton Rouge councilman Anthony Kenney engages youth on community issues
BAKER, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge Councilman Anthony Kenney hosted a special stop at Baker High School on Tuesday as part of his District 2 listening tour. The event focused on engaging with students, not only to discuss issues affecting the youth but also to hear their concerns and needs. 'I promise y'all, if y'all start having these better conversations with y'alls classmates about not going crashing out, doing these crazy stuff, it's going to be a lot more that we'll be celebrating and not crying about,' he said. The students listened attentively, absorbing the conversation about what's happening in District 2, particularly regarding the recent youth crime. 'I would hate for your story to end because of foolishness, and that young man in Scotlandville story ended because of foolishness,' said Kenney. 'Just imagine y'all's mom gotta bury one of y'all; it's tough.' During the session, students shared concerns about issues like infrastructure, youth resources, safety, and more. They spoke about the changes they would like to see in their community. 'We don't have a lot of sidewalks, you see kids walking on road, riding their bikes on road,' said Kennedi Alexander, a senior at Baker High. Other concerns voiced by the students included the need for better roads, community centers, more restaurants, and initiatives to tackle gun violence. Many also expressed a desire for programs that could make a real difference for local youth. 'Mental health is a big thing here, and I just feel like programs like that would be a good like outbreak for kids to become you know, their better selves,' said Alexander. Jarrius Collins, another student at the event, emphasized the need for improvement in North Baton Rouge, including the addition of grocery stores and better infrastructure. 'Baker and other cities need help with certain environments, like getting grocery stores on the streets and fixing roads,' he said. Both students highlighted that they felt seen and valued, with Kenney emphasizing the importance of their voices. 'They want to raise their families here. You know, they want to live here. They don't want to leave the very place that poured into them. But we have to give them an opportunity to be a part of the solution and be at the table as we make the decisions for Baton Rouge,' said Kenney. Kenney called on other city officials to actively listen to the youth, stressing that youth listening sessions are crucial for creating a better Baton Rouge. 'Need to make sure we do a better job and empowering our students to go out, be great and tell the story what they're going on in their own respected schools, communities,' added Kenney. Kenney visited Scotlandville High School last week and emphasized that this is not a one-time event. He plans to continue visiting schools and ensuring that the voices of the youth are heard. LSU Football welcomes NFL scouts for annual Pro Day Funeral arrangements set for St. Gabriel Police Officer Darius Faveroth Killian town election: Voters to choose new mayor, aldermen on March 29 Justice Department goes to bat for Trump in hush money case Appeals court halts Chutkan's order for DOGE records Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Candlelight vigil held in honor of Kadance former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A small Panhandle community says goodbye to a young woman struck down in the prime of her life. Okaloosa County residents gathered on Wednesday night at the Baker High School football field for a candlelight vigil in honor of 18-year-old Kadance Fredericksen. Kadance was killed Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa County in a head-on traffic crash. She was a former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA and the Founder of 'Kada's Promise'. Family members, plan to continue 'Kada's Promise' in her honor. Parents of two teens injured by drunk driver in Panama City Beach file lawsuit The charity donated more than 12,000 teddy bears and blankets to children in need. Kadance had already received nine college acceptances and had plans to become a veterinarian. During Wednesday's vigil, friends and family shared their fondest memories of her. 'That this many people came together because they love her and they want to honor the legacy that she's leaving. I think it's important to focus on her legacy and Kata's promise and how uplifting she was to everybody and how she serves as a beacon of hope and light for not just young women, but young people across the world,' one vigil attendee said. A celebration of Kadance's life will be held on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. inside the multi-purpose room of Baker School. Organizers are expecting as many as a thousand people to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Miss Teen USA Queen Kadance Fredericksen Passes Away at 18
The death of Miss Teen USA queen Kadance Fredericksen has left the community and her family in shock. Known for her role as Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 and her involvement in Miss Florida Teen USA, she had a promising future. As tributes pour in, the details surrounding her passing continue to emerge. Here are more details about the death of USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen. USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen, an 18-year-old aspiring veterinarian, has tragically passed away following a car accident in Florida. The Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 winner was involved in a fatal collision on February 17 in Santa Rosa County. According to authorities, her vehicle unexpectedly veered into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident remains unknown. The Miss Florida USA organization expressed its condolences. In a statement, 'Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world. She was ambitious, driven, kind, and a leader among her pageant sisters.' Her mother, Lisa Fredericksen, remembered her as 'generous' and the 'most kindhearted' person. (via PEOPLE) Fredericksen, a student at Baker High School, had recently secured a full-ride scholarship at Mississippi State University. Her family shared that she had been accepted into nine universities and had ambitious plans for her future. Beyond her academic and pageant achievements, she was deeply involved in charitable work. In 2017, she founded Kada's Promise, a nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort items to children in foster care and shelters. Her own experiences inspired this initiative in an abusive home. Her family has encouraged donations to Kada's Promise to honor her legacy. Originally reported by Disheet Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Miss Teen USA Queen Kadance Fredericksen Passes Away at 18 appeared first on Mandatory.
