Curious about the Spotlight? Not sure what we do? Junior video editor Jacob Boyer takes an in-depth look at the evolution of the student newspaper at Southern Lehigh High School.
An In-Depth Look at the Spotlight
January 17, 2013
About the Contributor
Jacob Boyer, Staff Reporter
Jacob Boyer was a member of the Spotlight staff for four years. Last year, he was video co-editor, and stepped up to become the sole video editor for the Spotlight his senior year.
Jacob was also on the swim team and played an influential role on the morning announcements, either designing graphics or serving as director.
Jacob will attend Kutztown University where he plans to major in electronic communications. He loves working in media, and pursuing this major will open the door to television news, online journalism, or possibly filmmaking.
“I’m going to be completely original here and say that the whole high school experience goes by fast,” Boyer said about his reflection on high school. “It doesn’t seem like that when you’re living it, but once you get to the final weeks of senior year, it all sinks in.”
Though four years did go by quickly for Jacob, he says that the best part of high school was allowing himself to be more open to meeting people. He says that making these new connections was one of the most valuable parts of his high school career.
Jacob’s future plans are to make it in the movie business, and hopefully creating a film that makes it to theaters. Other than that, he just wants “to go with the flow.”
His advice to underclassmen?
“Do your work on time, because high school is already a big enough headache without having to owe work to people,” Boyer said. “Oh, and eat your veggies, don’t stay up late, and learn something new everyday.”