Key facts
- School
- Burke High School, Charleston, S.C.
- Campaign type
- DonorsChoose
- Requested items
- Microphones, lights, green screens and more
- Planned content
- Weekly video announcements, athlete spotlights, teacher features, community interviews, digital storytelling
- Teacher
- Crystal Robinson
- Students quoted
- Samiyah Harris, Makai Singleton
Background
Students at Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina, have launched a DonorsChoose campaign seeking equipment donations to expand their media program. The campaign requests items such as microphones, lights, green screens and other gear.
The equipment is intended to support the production of weekly video announcements, athlete spotlights, teacher features, community interviews and digital storytelling projects that highlight achievements at the school.
Current situation
Teacher Crystal Robinson said the student media team currently has limited, outdated and inconsistent equipment, which is affecting content quality. The DonorsChoose campaign aims to address that gap with updated gear.
Student Samiyah Harris said her favorite part of the program is interviewing people. Another student, Makai Singleton, said the program lets him share what Burke is really like, adding that outside perceptions do not reflect the school's reality.
Robinson said Burke has many positive aspects that deserve more attention, including an 'amazing marching band' and a growing athletic department, with plans to add golf and tennis. She noted that many students come from historically underserved neighborhoods and deserve tools that match their potential.
Impacts
If the campaign reaches its goal, students would gain access to modern equipment, potentially improving the quality and consistency of their video productions. This could enhance the school's ability to share positive stories and counter negative outside perceptions.
The program could also provide students with hands-on experience in interviewing, storytelling and digital media production, skills that may benefit them in future academic or career pursuits.
The broader school community, including the marching band and athletic teams, could see increased visibility through the student-produced features and spotlights.
Future outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If sufficient donations are received, the media team could begin producing weekly announcements and other content with improved quality. However, the timeline for implementation remains unclear.
Should the campaign fall short, the program may continue with its current equipment, and content quality may remain limited. The school could potentially seek alternative funding sources, though no such plans have been announced.
The success of the campaign may also influence future support for media programs at Burke, but this remains speculative at this stage.
Source: live5news.com
