Articles by Mandi Wyndham

June 15, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Get ready for our new “Backpack Journalists”!

I begin one of the most fun classes (in my opinion) at MCM on Monday!  I had a blast last summer with all of our teenagers and I’m ready for this summer!  Journalism, especially Video Journalism is changing the face of the field and our students will be prepared to tell their stories by the […]

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June 12, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism Academy starts on Monday!

In less than a week, we will begin the 1st session for our Summer Backpack Journalism Academy! Have you reserved your space yet? There are just a few spaces left in this session as well as the other 2! Students will learn how to compose, record and edit a news story in 2 weeks! Session […]

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June 8, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Summer 2012

The Beginning of NEW Backpack Journalists

The first class of Backpack Journalism is now a memory as we go on to the next class. Despite the dreariness of a Monday, I think our first class went really well.  I did learn a few things from our students (which I mentioned that I might last night). Teenagers are so full of life […]

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June 5, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

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Creative Connections – June 25th

Let’s start the summer off with a BANG! Bring your favorite dish, side item or dessert & meet other producers and technicians at the June Creative Connections. Training & Volunteer Services will provide all of the paper products and drinks! Doors open at 6:30pm. We’ll be going over some new and exciting things that we […]

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May 9, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Next Scriptwriting Group Meets on May 15

All Active Members are welcomed to join MCM’s new Scriptwriting Group. Meet other members interested in scriptwriting, share your ideas and get pointers from writers like you! The next meeting will take place in our classroom (7564 Standish Place) at 7pm on Tuesday, May 15.  To sign up call 301-424-1730 ext 351. For more information […]

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May 4, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Summer Backpack Journalism

Any teenager in grades 9 -12 are welcomed to spend 2 weeks at MCM and learn how to be a reporter, camera operator and editor for their very own story that will air in MCM’s Backpack Beat television show! For more information check out our Backpack  Journalism page. Spaces are limited & filling fast.  You […]

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April 24, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

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Website “Show & Tell” Creative Connections

On Monday, April 30th, we will be giving you a virtual tour of our NEW website. All active Volunteers, make plans to come out and see what exciting things that you can do using MCM’s website.  Light refreshments will be served and doors open at 6:30pm. Call 301-424-1730 ext 351 to sign up for this […]

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April 17, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

“Special” Creative Connections – Scriptwriting

Are you looking to get your “creative juices flowing”?  Are you stumped on how to write a certain element in your show’s script?  We have just the place for you to be!  Come join other Active Volunteers for our Special “Script Writing Series” Creative Connections! Be apart on an awesome scriptwriting group as you learn […]

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