Communication Arts

The Communication Arts department is founded on the philosophy that success in life depends upon the effective communication of ideas, opinions, and aesthetic values. To help students attain success, we offer courses in broadcast journalism, drama, debate, forensics, and speech. Active participation challenges them to approach problem-solving critically, analytically, and creatively. Thus students develop the poise and confidence to succeed in a variety of communication settings in school, in the arts, and in life.

Broadcast Journalism

Students in grades 9-12 produce daily school-wide broadcasts with news ranging from upcoming events, game scores, interviews, tech reviews, and trivia. Additionally, the team records and edits special school events such as Senior Investiture, Hall of Fame inductions, honors assemblies, and athletic events.

WBLD Studio

Speech

The primary aim of this course is to enhance strategies for effective communication necessary for success in school as well as in life. Students in 9th grade are active participants who learn tips for overcoming anxiety about public speaking, think critically on their feet, speak articulately, and improve their ability to communicate in a wide variety of situations.

Youth in Government participants

Forensics

Debate, oral communication, and advanced speaking skills are the focus of this class. Students compete in debate tournaments and participate in Alabama Youth Legislature and Youth Judicial programs. Additionally, Forensics offers students an opportunity to compete in oral communication events such as Readers' Theatre and After-Dinner Speaking.