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What is PRE25LIVE?
PRE 25 LIVE, Pearl Ridge’s morning news station, will be shown live every morning on the school’s closed circuit TV system. As a newscaster, you will be giving important information and announcements to PRE’s faculty and students.
Qualifications and Requirement:
  • 5th and 6th Graders.
  • Reads well (Pronounces words clearly and can be animated)
  • Able to come by 7:20 a.m. when scheduled (very important)
  • Comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
  • Fun personality and positive attitude
  • Respects others
  • Follows school rules and expectations (You will be considered a role model)
  • Keeps up with school work and responsibilities.
  • Any newscaster that cannot fulfill their responsibilities, at any time, will be replaced by another applicant.

Newscaster Auditions:
  • Auditions are held when for 4th and 5th grade at the end of the school year. However, there are exceptions for current 5th and 6th graders to audition if needed.
  • Individuals audition in the media room in front of the advisor and selected student judges.
  • A few audition announcement slides will be shown on a teleprompter computer screen.
  • You will read the announcements as if you were a newscaster.
  • Scores will be given according the audition criteria score sheet.​
    • Reads Smoothly: Sentences flow and are not choppy. Pauses, stops and starts in the right places.
    • Loudness & Clarity: Voice is easily heard and understood.
    • Voice: Changes in voice quality. Not monotone. Voice animation and brings meaning and life to lines. Speaking seems natural and not rehearsed.
    • Personality: Gestures and facial expressions enhance lines. Connect with audience.
    • Stage Presence: Appears comfortable and confident in the spotlight and camera.
  • After all applicants have auditioned, there will be “Call Backs” for selected students on another day to have a second audition.
  • Then a selection will be made for 6 applicants to be newscasters.



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