ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aberdeen Central High School Eagle Zone students have earned 10 nominations in the 2025 Upper Midwest Emmys' Student Production Awards.
Eagle Zone students have been nominated in the following categories:
· NEWSCAST
o Eagle Zone Live, Nov. 14, 2024: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Joseph Pierce, Producer
§ Zoe Stucke, Reporter
§ Tristan Cunningham, Reporter
§ Preston Brake, Reporter
· HARD NEWS REPORT
o One Percent Club: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Joseph Pierce, Reporter
· FEATURE NEWS REPORT
o Deployment: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Jackson Board, Reporter
· PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
o Emily's Hope: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer
· MAGAZINE PROGRAM
o Eagle Zone, March 6, 2024: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Colby Dauwen, Talent - Host
§ Cooper Fosher, Reporter
§ Preston Brake, Reporter
§ Gavin Bitz, Talent - Host
§ Joseph Pierce, Reporter
§ Delaney Johnson, Graphic Artist
· SPORTS STORY
o Ethan's Story: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Joseph Pierce, Producer
· PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
o Husband and Device: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Owen Deutsch, Producer
· TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
o Joey Pierce Composite: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Joseph Pierce, Talent - News Anchor
· TALENT - PERFORMER
o Detective Casey Clean: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Tristan Cunningham, Talent - Performer
· WRITER
o Brock Anderson Composite: Aberdeen Central High School
§ Brock Anderson, Writer
Award winners will be announced next month by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Learn more about the awards here, and watch the latest CHS Eagle Zone episodes here.
About the Aberdeen Public School District
The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.