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.