The class started by filming the intro for the year's third episode. We stood by the side as the Griffin News team rushed around us to collect their props and outfits. This episode's intro was a "mannequin challenge," which meant the team had to hold still while the camera swept around the room. Since we weren't in the intro, we took the opportunity to talk to Mr. Brown, the Griffin News, Focus Studios and film teacher.
"You can see (the creativity) here in the class," Mr. Brown said. "It's a super creative art form where they can express themselves, be storytellers, make people laugh and hopefully bring the school closer together."
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An hour in Griffin News
Griffin Gazette reporters Lily Zimmerman and Josh Lopez Hernandez visit Griffin News for a behind-the-scenes look at episode three
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Lily Zimmerman, Staff Writer
Lily Zimmerman is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School and the Multimedia Director of the Griffin Gazette. This is her second year at Griffin Gazette. Lily has had experience in journalism since 6th grade and has written for Rossmoor Living. Besides journalism, Lily excels in her American Sign Language class. Outside of school, Lily enjoys longboarding, crocheting, video games, and photography. Lily is also a local volunteer for Seal Beach and Rossmoor.
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Joshua Lopez Hernandez, Staff Writer
Joshua is a Junior at Los Alamitos High School and is currently in his second year of journalism. Joshua is the Director of Visuals and manages the photography for articles. He is also a member of Automotive Club. Joshua enjoys the freedom of writing in journalism and there are endless topics to choose to write about. In his free time, he likes to read books, one of his favorites being The Giver, and read car magazines. This year, Joshua is looking forward to advancing in this class and growing as a writer. Using knowledge from his previous journalism team, the Panther Planet in Guam, he would like to expand his knowledge with the Griffin Gazette!
You can contact Joshua at [email protected].
Alyssa Mathews • Sep 23, 2025 at 11:25 am
You both did a great job in capturing the unique aspects of this class!