Steppin' Over to Bishop Timon St. Jude |
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Empire Sports Network made a presentation to about four hundred students at
Bishop Timon St. Jude High School as part of their career day activities. |
Coordinating Producer Tim Melligan
has a few words for the current students of his alma mater. |
Seniors Matt Brautlacht and Brian Connors
watch the video on Empire Sports Network. |
Bob Trimble takes a minute for a quick photo with Tony Joseph, Brenton White, Desmen Green, Corey Vance and Armod Ray, juniors at Bishop Timon. |
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Billy Snyder, sophomore, won a tee shirt at the presentation. |
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Toronto Arrives in Buffalo |
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Zig interviews Mike Zeisberger, Leafs Beat Reporter for the Toronto Sun. |
Leafs fans packed the house!! |
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Everything Is Going to the Dogs |
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Jim Brinson competed in a bowling match live on Fan TV. His competitors: a dog named Geogia and a frequent caller: Bad Phone Bill. Here,
Bryan Sliwowski, photographer, sets up the shot. |
Bad Phone Bill isn't so bad at bowling. |
Georgia tries for a strike!! |
The crowd anxiously waits to see if Brinson can top that strike by Georgia. |
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Alexis Gadawski and her grandfather Jerry of Amherst root for Georgia the wonder dog. |
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Chatting with Canisius |
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Paul Martello, director of media and public relations, introduces Josh Mora to students at Canisius High School |
Brendan Burghardt, production assistant, shoots the presentation, while juniors Ben Gartawos and Jonathan Danial
watch a video. Students get a chance to see themselves on the Empire Sports Report that night |
School Photographer Marc Deley, junior, and Brian Gibbs, senior,
listen intently as Mora tells them about his background and how they can prepare for a career in broadcasting.. |
Michael Amico, senior, listens as Mora answers his question about how Mora stays informed daily about what is happening in the world of sports. |
Perfect Day for the Patriots Game |
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He tries to get the proper placement on the ball for the Hot Shot Challenge!!!
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Is this a new trophy pose? |
…Representing the "old timers." |
And the patriot fans put up a good showing in Orchard Park. |
The Spooktacular Staff Spirit… |
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Steve Cichon, producer, as "Herb the Radio Salesman.' |
Meow: Deanne Walczak, marketing assistant |
Good Cop/Bad Cop…Which is it? : Kathleen Neeson, marketing assistant |
Tina the security guard keeping us safe: Steve Heatley, production assistant
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Round em' up Cowgirl: Lisa Wells, secretary |
Hey Good Lookin! Aaron Pike, director |
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Happy Halloween from the Ghosts and Goblins of Empire Sports Network and WNSA …
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Empire held a Moth Ball for the children of Empire Sports Network and WNSA…and
the staff got into the spirit |
Tim Melligan, coordinating producer, checks out his son Ryan's favorite treat—a pumpkin pencil!! The cowardly lion thinks it is a rorar!!!! |
Firefighter Sean Mc Manus and his dad Neil, producer take a break from the heat. |
Spiderman, Spiderman does whatever a spider can….Andrew Mertens
and his mom Michelle, traffic director. |
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The Halen Family: Chris, production director and Rebecca, temp brought in a hodge podge of characters. Blaze as Batman, Princess Kiera and Zachary as Chris Spielman. |
Princess Amanda Bukaty, daughter of Michelle Bukaty, temp, ices her own pumpkin cookie. |
Tom Wachter, master control operator, and his wife Dawn bring Batman Paul and a Princess Lexi to the festivities. |
Princess Maria shows off the princess she colored for the company coloring
contest. |
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Senior Producer David Tasca with his son David as Superman and daughter Maria as a princess. |
Gladiator Brayden Denk, son of Paul Damon producer, is ready to fight the Trojans. |
Andy is missing his partner Raggedy Ann…Ryan Butaky. |
Piglet made an appearance. Sara is the daughter of Debbie and Mark Gorton |
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Dracula Johathan Simon lurks around the corner with his parents Howard and JoAnn |
Empire assembles the Justice Hall |
Motorcyclist John Isbrandt, son of Gary Isbrandt, director, tricks or treats |
Spielman needs some down time from the field!!! |
Empire Takes the Stage |
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Josh Mora paid a visit to Jan Vafai's communications class at the Buffalo School of Visual and Performing Arts |
Michael Capece, senior, listens as Mora reminds the students to "remember your audience" when writing a story for television |
Sophomores Mallory Tross and Nancy Rosales and Senior
Charles Moffitt watch a video on Empire Sports Network |
Juniors Selina Smith and Lisa Lopez
proudly display their tee shirts they won by correctly answering questions about the presentation |
Showing Students What It's All About |
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Bob Trimble addresses a crowd of 200 students at Lewport Senior High School. As part of the presentation students watch a video presentation on putting together a story
for broadcast, can ask questions and get the chance to win prizes from Empire Sports Network. |
Ninth graders Ashley Guiliani, Stephanie Klaver and Ashley Murray
listen and take notes as Bob Trimble tells them about life at Empire. |
Stage Manager Bob Russell oversees Ben Ripson, junior, and
Matt Schultz, sophomore, as they monitor and tape the Empire presentation using their own studio equipment. |
Stephanie Bartha, senior; Stephanie Shields, junior; and Kelly Hessinger,
senior. Ms. Shields won a tee-shirt for correctly answering a question about the presentation. |
Having a Party at the Bills vs. Raiders Game… |
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The tailgaters stop at the Empire Sports Network/WNSA tent to get some goodies:
magnets, schedules and bumper stickers. |
This young ball player tries his best at the Hot Shot Challenge Football Toss.
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A fan shows her spirit: Go Bills! |
These fans have their war paint on!!! |
Da Bears vs. The Bills |
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Fans line up to grab some goodies at the Empire/WNSA tent |
He's putting all his might into it! |
Could there be a more spirited fan? |
"Older" kids take a shot as well!!! |
Tailgating at One Bills Drive |
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Cheers! These boys won mugs at The Hot Shot Challenge by tossing the football
through a hole. |
These fans check out the Empire/WNSA site and get a new goodie: The Buffalo
football schedule on a magnet!!! |
These fan line up to win a prize at the football challenge. |
Takin' a break from the heat!!! |
