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Prep Students Shine in KYW Newsradio’s Prestigious Newstudies Program

Posted December 19th, 2024

Ryan Knight ’25 and Patrick Kearney ’26 recently had the incredible opportunity to represent St. Augustine Prep in KYW Newsradio’s 57th Annual Newstudies Program. For over five decades, this program has connected talented high school students from the Greater Philadelphia area with the exciting world of broadcast journalism.

Selected by their Prep Counselors, Ryan and Patrick joined a select group of students to attend immersive sessions at KYW’s corporate headquarters throughout October and November. Guided by top professionals in news and sports media, they honed their skills in reporting, writing, and editing.

Their hard work culminated in the creation of their own news reports, which aired on KYW Newsradio—a unique accomplishment that speaks to their dedication and talent.

On December 14, Ryan and Patrick joined their fellow participants at a graduation ceremony at Temple University, celebrating the end of this transformative educational experience.

Learn more about the KYW Newstudies Program and what made it such an incredible experience for Ryan and Patrick: