MAD Academy students receive career advice from a professional sports reporter

Bethel High School students in the Media Arts and Design (MAD) Academy journalism pathway had the opportunity to hear from a Hampton City Schools graduate about the career field. 

Megan Woodward, a 2011 Kecoughtan High School graduate, spoke to the journalism students about her experience as a sports reporter. She shared information about earning a journalism degree, how to structure a sports story, expectations of the career field, and she allowed students the opportunity to ask questions about this career. 

Students enjoyed the visit and shared their comments.

“It opened my eyes to what sports reporting actually looks like day-to-day,” shared Brandon Croslin, senior and sports editor for The Bear Facts school newspaper.

Armani Mason, senior and news editor for The Bear Facts said, “From the talk, I learned sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort-zone to grow.” 

“She gave us a sense of what the reporting lifestyle actually looks like, like when you get up and when you go to bed,” said Dallen Delk, senior and reporter for The Bear Facts.