Brandon Gondeiro is a farm boy from Highwood, Montana. He never really knew why he picked broadcast journalism but is glad he ended up in it. When not working on homework, Brandon can usually be found at the college radio station, or on the sidelines broadcasting High School Basketball for 560 KMON in Great Falls.

Aricka Turner grew up on the Hi-Line on the her family's farm. She's a true Blue Pony, through and through. Aricka first became interested in Broadcast Production while working on the Blue Pony News and got the push to pursue a career in production from her high school teacher, Mrs. Proctor. Aricka loves going back to the Hi-Line because she she pines for open spaces.

Christophr "Spence" Spencer is a production student at the University of Montana. Between working on projects, he spends his time playing video games and adventuring in Sigma Nu Fraternity. Spence balances doing what's right with looking for trouble. He has a passion for learning anything and everything.

Irina Cates grew up in the small, largely unknown town of Charlo. She's a senior in Boot Camp...better known as Broadcast Journalism and, much to the chagrin of her classmates, will graduate in December. In her opinion, sports are the best part of journalism. Her dream job is to work for ESPN and as a sideline reporter.

Layne Fisher is a Montana native and takes that responsibility very seriously. She enjoys fishing, hiking, the river, photography, golf, good stories, and good tunes. Layne is finishing up her last semester of classes and looking forward to graduation. She is very close with her family, most of whom live in her hometown of Livingston Montana.

Jason Hendrickson grew up on a ranch, attended Belt High School, and has learned that hard work pays off in the end. He fell in love with film and journalism in high school when his media arts teacher started a school TV station as a class. After high school, Jason served in the Army for six years and toured such places as Bosnia and Iraq. Jason plans to pursue a career in News and Movie production. He dreams of someday directing a movie that will show world wide.

Rob is a broadcast journalism major from San Rafael, California.As the youngest member of the class, he enjoys playing sports and being outdoors. Fishing, hiking, and camping are among Rob's favorite activities. Rob loves life and always has a smile on his face.

MAROON TEAM BIOS

Friday, October 19, 2007

MAROON TEAM BIOS

John Zimmerman. “The Spesh.” The man, the myth, the legend. Few know that he is a Non-trad senior in Production. John’s passions include caring for his four-year-old daughter and editing for broadcast. Known as the “Fantasy Guru” on KBGA’s Sports Talk he hopes to attend LAW SCHOOL in the future. John’s greatest fantasy is to combine his law and sports and be the legal analyst for ESPN.

Amanda Harris hails from the small town of Anaconda. After a year at Pacific Lutheran University, she decided to answer her calling as a broadcast journalist. She used to sing, she can’t dance, and she feels most at home in the kitchen. If news is her calling, cooking is her truest passion. She hopes to someday work for the Food Network and combine her TV background with her culinary skills. For now, she’s just happy to be back in Montana with graduation around the corner.







Wayne “The Train” Stell is a senior in Broadcast Journalism. When not working for UMNEWS or KPAX Wayne likes to hit up the Cube. Between living NASCAR and breathing the Griz, Wayne continues the search for his soul mate. The Wayneiac can be reached on facebook.







Miss Kerry Jane McKay is a senior in Broadcast Journalism. Kerry enjoys running around Europe, and working on her Spanish. Kerry spends her days surrounded by RTV crew and battling the ever-present enemy of fatigue. Kerry fights the good fight, day in and day out.