Downers Grove North launched a new talk show series at the start of the 2016-17 school year called Trojan Talk. Hosted by students in the TV1 class and speech team members, Trojan Talk invites a guest student and staff member each week to the show, who then discuss everything from clubs and performances, to athletics and what’s happening in the classrooms. At the conclusion of each episode, the two go head-to-head in a game that tests their knowledge in their area of expertise.
Trojan Talk is produced by Cable 99 Video Club and TV1 classes at North High School. To date, eleven episodes have aired on the DGNCable99 YouTube channel:
| Episode | Guests |
|---|---|
| Trojan Talk 1: Tennis and Superintendent role | Parker Holyn and Superintendent Hank Thiele |
| Trojan Talk 2: Drawing and Principal role | Abigail Blanchard and Principal Janice Schwarze |
| Trojan Talk 3: Choir and English | Emma Doak and Mr. Christopher Bronke |
| Trojan Talk 4: Lacrosse and Interdisciplinary | Abigail Doherty and Ms. Alexa Harris |
| Trojan Talk 5: The Omega and Literature Circles | Lucas Naber and Ms. Amy O’Dell |
| Trojan Talk 6: Northwind and Trojan Poetry | Audrey Staron and Mr. John Waite |
| Trojan Talk 7: Fall Play and College & Career Center | Ellie Cawthorne and Ms. Teri Manderino |
| Trojan Talk 8: Wrestling and Journalism | Jim Flavin and Mr. Eric Landschoot |
| Trojan Talk 9: Speech Team and Yearbook | Olivia Featherstone and Ms. Kathy Smith |
| Trojan Talk 10: Rowing and Library | Victoria Iacovetti and Ms. Stephanie Devincentis |
| Trojan Talk 11: Throwers and Advocacy | Michel Santen and Ms. Jeanette Lawler |
“I wanted to create a short, fun show that would help promote the many great things happening at North High,” says TV1 teacher and Cable 99 Video Club sponsor John Waite. “At the same time, I wanted to provide students with the opportunity to learn the many complex aspects of video production.”
New episodes premiere every Tuesday when school is in session. To watch the latest episode, follow DGNCable99 on YouTube or visit the Downers North website, where new episodes are announced weekly.
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