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View from the Valley
Micah Henson is a sophomore at Wabash Valley College (WVC), who graduated from Edwards County High School in May 2021. Micah was familiar with the Radio/TV program at WVC and decided to attend in the fall after graduation because of its local convenience. "Joining the program gave me experience in the field I would not get anywhere else, all at an affordable price," Micah said. "The small class sizes [have] allow[ed] me to succeed, as the instructor knows your name and cares about you." In addition to his academic pursuits, he is also extremely active on campus, involving himself with events, student activities, as well as student organizations and clubs. Micah has been a dedicated member of Student Senate, Rotoract, Business Club, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society, and the first ever on-air weatherman for Channel 15. "Being involved in several clubs was not my cup of tea in high school, but with the community of Wabash Valley, it makes it so easy to collaborate with the students and instructors of this college," said Micah. Micah's dream job is to become an On-Air Meteorologist, although it wasn't always that way. "It began as a fear, which turned into a facination following a tornado on Good Friday of 2011 (April 22, 2011) which went through Waterloo, Illinois. I kept researching more and more into weather until it no longer became a fear, but instead turned into my dream job." Micah will be graduating in May of 2023 with two associate degrees, one in science and another in applied science in the Radio/TV program. Micah is heading to Western Kentucky University for a double major in Broadcasting and Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographical Sciences, and later earn his Master's in Applied Meteorology through online classes at Mississippi State. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Q: What has been your favorite class? A: "I have enjoyed all 4 of my Applied Broadcasting classes. This class is without meeting times, instead we go into the field and go on air to get much needed experience." Q: Who has been your favorite teacher? A: "All of my teachers have allowed me to stride for the finish line. However, Kyle Peach has gone above and beyond for myself and my classmates." Q: What is your favorite quote? A: “'Treat yourself as if you already are enough. Walk as if you are enough. Eat as if you are enough. See, look, listen as if you are enough. Because it’s true.' I also enjoy Wesley's Three Rules. '"Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God.'" Q:What does success look like to you? A: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” ― Maya Angelou
Q: Greatest piece of advice you have received? A: "Learn as much as you can, it makes you more hireable."
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