MDHS students, Katie Childs, Nik Amar, Dylan Holte, Matt Reams and Tony Vezetinski shined on Saturday night at the 45th Annual NW EMMY Awards Ceremony. They were gorgeous in their tuxedos, suits and dress. They easily could have been on the red carpet at any national awards ceremony.

They were poised, mature and they made our school look great. They stood on the stage flooded with light as an audience of Who's Who of Regional Broadcast Television (Montana/Idaho/Oregon/Washington) looked on and applauded. In the front row was Kathy Goertsen in her first public appearance since her recent brain surgery, Aaron Brown (formally of CNN and of King TV) and J.P. Patches (and Gertrude of course). It was a heady experience and the way our students carried themselves was a sight to see.

They were interviewed and photographed. I was proud as could be. They received an Honorable Mention for their work "Immaculate Deception" and that of itself was an honor. We were also joined by parents of all the students. It was a glorious night. Please take time to congratulate these remarkable students, not just for being nominated, but for the hard work well beyond what was expected of them and the belief that they can achieve great things if they put their energy into it.

Also a big thanks for our great CTE Department, MDHS staff, especially Daniel Naegeli, and administration who helped to make this all possible.

Claire Beach, MDH Video Teacher