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New Movie from Derek Wayne Johnson, Class of 2001:
- The latest in a series of productions from CHS-TV graduate Derek Wayne Johnson:
- Lemon Punk is an upcoming action/suspense/thriller by writer/producer/director Derek Wayne Johnson. Production begins May 2013 in Shreveport, LA and Galveston, TX. This feature film is being produced by Derek Wayne Johnson of AJ16 Entertainment, George Landrum, Jr. of GeoLand Films, Jena Waldron of Prelude Limited, Chris May, and Danny Zanelotti. This project has been green lighted and pre-production, casting, and location scouting has begun. More information can be found on the film's Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/LemonPunkMovie
Angel Sutton, 1977-2012
We have lost another CHS-TV "crew member." Angel Nekendra Mishaar Sutton, known to her family and friends as "Keechie," passed away on December 8, 2012, in Dallas. Angel was a member of CHS-TV during the 1993-94 school year, following her brother Onterio, who was enrolled from 1991-94. Their sister Uronica was in the program her senior year, 1987-88.
Angel was part of the state-level award-winning team shown in the group photo (wearing white, second row, fifth from left). She appeared in and worked on the video Check Yourself, scripted by her brother Onterio (top row, first on left), which involved students from every CHS-TV class as well as members of the faculty and administration. The video was awarded First Place in the state of Texas at the 1994 Texas Media Awards sponsored by the Texas Library Association. Additionally, it was awarded the much-coveted "Bob Bennett Best of Show Award," the first of two earned by CHS-TV in the 1990s.
I regret I learned the news too late to attend the funeral and offer my prayers to the family and friends of Angel "Keechie" Sutton. I remember her beautiful smile and laughter and her willingness to contribute to the efforts of CHS-TV during her junior year in high school. May God comfort the Sutton family and friends.
A more complete discussion of her life and accomplishments may be read by CLICKING HERE.
Mr. Earl Cariker, 1917-2012
Christian. Husband. Father. Farmer. Educator. Broadcaster. Administrator. Mentor. Friend. This was Mr. Earl Cariker. This will continue to be Mr. Earl Cariker in our hearts. He left us the morning of Wednesday, September 12, 2012, after spending 95 years with us.
Among his many accomplishments (including that of coaching several state champion debate teams for Carthage ISD), Mr. Cariker led the way in educational media in East Texas. There would have been no CHS-TV had there been no Mr. Cariker. He directed his own students in the mid-1950s in the live broadcasts of Carthage High School Presents on KGAS Radio, and was still hosting the CHS-TV version, Carthage Schools Present, until he retired from that post in 2001. Even after that, he returned for a handful of guest appearances, and joined us for Carthage Schools Present #1,000 in 2007 at age 90!
To read more about Mr. Cariker's connections with the history of CHS-TV, please go to the "CHS-TV History" link at right. You may also wish to view Carthage Schools Present #1,000 which is available here. It is presented in two parts.
Visitation was 4:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, September 14 at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas. The funeral was 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at First United Methodist Church in Carthage, Texas. An online obituary may be read by clicking here.
A brief tribute interview was broadcast Monday, September 24 as part of CHS-TV's biweekly program, The Carthage Connection on KGAS 104.3 FM and Carthage Cable Channel 21. This was produced by current CISD media director Stuart Stanley.
To me, he was a mentor. He will always be "Mr. Cariker." May God bless and comfort his family and many friends during this time of loss. As one former student (Kimberley Funderburk, CHS-TV class of 1988) said, "Heaven has yet another amazing angel."
2012 UPDATES!
CHS-TV Graduates
on Panola College Staff!
Daron McDaniel and Kyle Cage began the 2012-13 academic year as new staff members of our Carthage, Texas college. For the story as well as more photos, click "CHS-TV Grads Updates" at right!
Congratulations, gentlemen!
Thank You, Panola Watchman!
I am deeply honored to have been featured in the June 24, 2012 issue. Thanks to reporter Rodger McLane for visiting with me and writing this article. I'm pleased by the comments from former students, and happy to have my comic strip discussed as well!
Click the above images to see and hear more!
Dick Beals, 1928-2012
Actor Dick Beals, a friend to CHS-TV, has passed away in California. Mr. Beals, a talented voice actor, performed in countless radio programs, animated cartoons, television series, movies, and recordings for children. He donated several copies of his autobiography, Think Big, which were distributed by CHS-TV to every library in Carthage, Texas. He was a special guest on The Golden Age of Radio where he was interviewed by CHS-TV students. His life story is an inspiration to us all.
CHS-TV 10th Anniversary Video - Class of 2002
The state contest winner from 2002 is now available online. CLICK HERE to read more about it and to find a link to view it! And you can learn about the inspiration being their video if you CLICK HERE.
CHS 360 - New Program!
Mr. Daron McDaniel's advanced students at CHS-TV are producing a new student newscast, CHS 360. Please visit them on Facebook and give them a "like." The program is being broadcast in Carthage on Cable Channel 22, and hopefully it will be available online soon. (Video streaming has been absent from the Carthage ISD website for over a year, but should be returning soon.) CLICK HERE to visit the CHS 360 page on Facebook! Tell them you read about it here!
(UPDATE: Daron McDaniel began teaching at Panola College in the summer of 2012. The new teacher for CHS-TV is Mrs. Joanna Huckabee. Visit CHS-TV today: CLICK HERE)
2007 CHS-TV Graduate Kyle Cage's Marfa Lights Documentary!
Kyle Cage has partnered with Paul Lin to form Lin-Cage Films! Their first production is a documentary on the mysterious Marfa Lights in Marfa, Texas! CLICK HERE to visit their Facebook page. Below is a photo of Kyle Cage conducting the first interview.
2001 graduate Derek Wayne Johnson's movie Stanley DeBrock started its theatrical run in Carthage!
Derek Wayne Johnson (CHS-TV/SFASU graduate) co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in this movie. It premiered in Carthage, Texas and ran for two successful weeks in February, 2012! Currently, the film is in the process of being screened in other parts of the country.
Derek requests, "Check out the teaser and trailer at the official website: CLICK HERE
and please "like" our facebook page:CLICK HERE
and the Carthage Twin Cinema page: CLICK HERE
"You can also find us on youtube. the more hits we get, the more people know about the film! just search for "Stanley DeBrock" and see what you find!"
See our "PHOTO GALLERY" (at right) for pictures of Derek and his CHS-TV team members in 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, plus check the "CHS-TV Grades Updates" page (link at right) for more on Stanley Debrock!
2002 CHS-TV graduate Rachel McPherson's Oscar-nominated film!
Rachel McPherson worked as an assistant editor on Tree of Life which has been nominated in three categories by the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2012! An article is being published in The Panola Watchman scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2012! Pick up a copy or two or more to help support! You can read all about it if you CLICK HERE! Congratulations to Rachel and the entire creative team behind Tree of Life! For photos of Rachel as a CHS-TV student, check the PHOTO GALLERY link at right and choose "2001-2002" plus check out "CHS-TV Grads Updates" also in the links at right.
1997 CHS-TV graduate Jackson Herod's podcast is back!
Jackson Herod recently returned to internet radio with his new podcast, "Straight Talk With Jackson Herod." On this program, Herod talks to inspiring people from all walks of life, and also discusses the latest sports, technology, and entertainment news. Callers are encouraged to phone in and express their thoughts about the topics being discussed. The show airs every Tuesday night from 8pm-10pm central time. For more details, CLICK HERE! Be sure to visit the PHOTO GALLERY link under "1995-1996" and "1996-1997" for photos of Jackson and his "crew" members, and check out "CHS-TV Grads Updates" as well.
New Teacher is a CHS-TV Graduate!
Mr. Dave Tracy, Carthage High School Video Technology and Broadcast Journalism instructor, resigned his position as of December 16, 2011. Mr. Tracy took over the classroom in 2008, and he and his students created a new student webcast for CHS-TV, Bulldawg Bytes. Additionally they won a number of regional and state-level awards. (For more information, please visit the link
CHS-TV History!)
I am personally grateful to Mr. Tracy for his diligent work during my last three semesters as CISD's Media Director. Mr. Tracy is continuing his graduate work as a full-time student at the University of Texas at Tyler. He will soon be teaching on the college level.
Best wishes to Mr. Tracy!
Replacing Mr. Tracy as the new instructor is, for the first time in the department's 31-year history, a CHS-TV graduate!
Mr. Daron McDaniel was hired to be the fourth instructor in the department's history, and was a vital member of the 1999-2002 "crews" I had the pleasure of teaching. Mr. McDaniel holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and has been working in broadcasting since his high school days.
In 2010, Mr. McDaniel asked me to "introduce" his 5:15 evening newscasts and it's been fun hearing him daily.
CLICK HERE to listen to an audio clip.
Congratulations, Mr. McDaniel!
Mr. Daron McDaniel in 2011 during his tenure as News Director and Chief Operator for KGAS Radio in Carthage, Texas.
(UPDATE: Daron McDaniel began teaching at Panola College in the summer of 2012. The new teacher for CHS-TV is Mrs. Joanna Huckabee. Visit CHS-TV today: CLICK HERE)
Adrian Berry
We have learned of the passing away of Adrian Berry, a graduate of CHS-TV. Adrian was involved in my classes in 1993-94 and 1994-95. Our prayers are offered to her family, children. and friends.
Another CHS-TV graduate, ShaRonda Coleman Anderson, posted this on Facebook,
Sunday, November 27, 2011:
UPDATE: Adrian's funeral was held on December 3, 2011. According to the obituary in the Panola Watchman, "A financial/medical account has been set up in her name at First State Bank & Trust Company (Carthage) for her three children."
Adrian Berry in 1994.
Adrian and some of her CHS-TV "crew members" in a 1994 photo.
Adrian Berry was part of the CHS-TV team to win both First Place as well as the Bob Bennett "Best of Show" Award at State Texas Media Awards competition in 1994! She helped CHS-TV make history!
LUM AND ABNER Comic Strip discussed by
COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE!
Be sure to click "Read more about First Arkansas News"
"MR. P" on PANOLA PRIDE
LINKS:
E-MAIL DONNIE PITCHFORD HERE!
CHS-TV TODAY!
KGAS RADIO!
CARTHAGE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION!
HEAR AND SEE THE "LUM AND ABNER" COMICS!
SUBSCRIBE FREE TO "LUM AND ABNER" COMICS!
THE NATIONAL LUM AND ABNER SOCIETY!
"CHARLTON SPOTLIGHT" MAGAZINE!
HELPING HANDS FOR THE BLIND!
CARTOONIST GEORGE WILDMAN!
CARTOONIST HY EISMAN!
9-11 at CHS-TV
CHS-TV Broadcast Journalism students will never forget "where they were when they heard the news" of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY.
Happy
30th Anniversary
CHS-TV!
To see Carthage Schools Present #1000 (Part 1) from 2007, featuring CHS-TV's founder Earl Cariker telling the history of the award-winning department, CLICK HERE! Part 2 is also available if you CLICK HERE!
2002 CHS-TV graduate Daron McDaniel interviewed "Mr. P" for his newscast on September 8, 2011. To hear this brief story, CLICK HERE!
Please visit the "CHS-TV History" link (at right) to learn more about the faculty and students who made this milestone possible!
This website is dedicated to the CHS-TV students who made my 25 years of serving as Instructor and Media Director at Carthage High School / Carthage ISD so memorable for me, as well as the 1981-85 students who started it all under the leadership of my predecessor, Mrs. Pat Webb. Of course, all current CHS-TV students, staff and friends are equally welcome. My goal is for this to be a place for CHS-TV friends to visit, submit comments, and renew memories and friendships. You can also find me on FaceBook. Be sure to visit Mr. Tracy and Mr. Stanley at CHS-TV today by clicking HERE. Welcome!
UPDATES!
Visit "The 'Mr. P' Page" for news on the Lum and Abner comic strip I am writing and illustrating!
VIDEO POSTED!
Visit the CHS-TV Video page for a posting of the 1995 "CHS-TV News" project which won First Place and Best of Show in the Video Unveiled Festival!
I am sorry I have been tied up with other activities, but I hope to get back to posting more photos and video soon. Please keep visiting and write me when you have time.
Carthage, Texas
Seriously, I thank God for my career and feel I was blessed by many fine students and professionals along the way.
Carthage, TX
