WABASH, IN – In May, the Media Arts Program, a collaboration between Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and Heartland Career Center, showcased original photography, photo editing, graphic design, audio production, and video production completed by the 2025-26 class at the Eagles Theatre. The event was sponsored by D.H. Floyd and Associates.
Launched in 2017, the Media Arts Program prepares high school students for careers in business and/or media-related industries by developing their understanding of professional business practices, written and verbal communication skills, and industry tools.
The program takes place at the Eagles Theatre, where the INGUARD Editing Suite and Haist Family Studio provide hands-on learning opportunities in audio/video production.
Jessica Keffaber, Education Media Manager at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, serves as the instructor for the 17-member class, which includes students from Huntington North, Manchester, Northfield, Peru, Southwood, and Wabash High School. Five students are graduating seniors. After completing the Media Arts Program, graduated students have begun careers in the media industry and/or moved on to study Media Arts in college.
Breanna Wirsing, Junior (Manchester), Tayvan Hall, Junior (Peru), Tanner Chapman, Sophomore
(Southwood), Justyne Kirkpatrick, Junior (Southwood), Kennadi Rangel, Junior (Southwood), Caydence Kime, Junior (Wabash), Lilean Meadows, Junior (Wabash), Kylee Schmidt, Junior (Wabash), Kyron Mahan, Senior (Wabash), Aiden Poland, Junior (Wabash), and Luis Trejo, Junior (Wabash), Lucie Bennett, Senior (Huntington North), Mya Metzger, Junior (Manchester), Elizabeth Reyes Mata, Junior (Manchester), Trevor Galbraith, Senior (Northfield), Evelyn Hallaway, Senior (Northfield), and Gabe Pasley, Senior (Peru).
