Over the Mic. and On the Diamond

In every job field there is a community people that one works with to get the job done. In the closing weeks of my W.I.S.E. project, that type of community has started to take shape. The last time I left you, I reported the on field action, with early season developments. Now, as I start to bring my senior year to a close, I find that not only have I learned what it takes to be seriously in the game as a reporter, but also the constant need to be looking for the next big opportunity.

One of the major goals that I stressed coming into my last few posts was the interest to share this MSGVarsity experience with others and hopefully pass the torch to others. With that being said, I feel that this dream has the promise to become a reality with the additions of talented students like: Josh Hanzer, Anthony Miniacci, Jordan Feldman, and Peter Siminetti. With the last few weeks being filled with varsity baseball play-by-play coverage we, not just me, have been able to experience the reporter’s life and get chance to be a part of the sports we love. The general scope of what I have been able to experience has been tremendous, and truly remarkable considering the brief 5 month window I have had.
With baseball underway, it is at the games Anthony Miniacci sets up a camera to record the action, while Josh and I orate the play-by-play call for the Somers Tuskers.

The ability to work with a huge baseball enthusiast like Josh has been great. Most play-by-play men will tell you that it is a truly difficult and gifted art to call a game all by yourself. I enjoyed the task of calling a game by myself, and found that it brings the announcer closer to the game. But when you add another person in the booth, an instant chemistry is born. Not only does a telecast take on greater knowledge of the subject, but also more stories from the orators can be told to a viewing audience.

Other developments that are in the works is the possibility to work the Somers Baseball game on Thursday May, 20th when Somers Varsity Baseball goes up against Carmel at Renagades Stadium. If given the opportunity, we will bring you that match up from the field to the comfort of your home.

One final note that has been of interest is the upcoming MSGVarsity and National Academy Of Television Arts and Science award contest called the “V Awards.” With all the work accomplished this year, it will be an interest test to see where my work ranks among thousands of other talented students. Good stuff!

That seems to all for the Somers Report. You can see my Final W.I.S.E. presentation on Wednesday, May 28th during 7th Period in the Somers High School autotorium. Come as I show my fellow classmates the life of a reporter, and the life changing ride I have experienced. Till next time.

-Mike Rossillo