National Broadcasting Society Chapter Makes Way to National Convention Harding University students made an appearance at the National Broadcasting Society's annual convention this year, marking renewed interest and enthusiasm for Harding's NBS chapter. Held in Los Angeles March 14-18, the national convention provided a high level of exposu:ce to one of the nation's most competitive broadcasting markets. NBS is a national organization which maintains a presence on the campuses of most major universities. More than 30,000 people nationwide are members of NBS. The organization was established to enhance the development of university students involved in broadcasting, cable, telecommunications and other electronic media. The five main goals ofNBS are to promote excellence, provide opportunities for leadership, provide exposure to the telecommunications industries, assist career preparation and provide opportunities for the development of members through advanced media education programs at local. district, regional and national levels. "NBS is a nationally recognized society," sponsor Lou Butterfield said. "It looks great on any broadcasting major's resume." " We have the chance to enter our work and compare it to the work of other students in our field. - Whitney Leach, NBS president " Alpha Epsilon Rho is the honor society within the National Broadcasting Society. Its membership is restricted to "the best of the best" found within the membership ranks of NBS, Butterfield said. AERho was formed on the campus of Stephens College in Missouri in 1943. Several members of Harding's NBS chapter also hold memberships in the AERho honor society. To assist in funding their trip to the national convention, Harding's NBS members worked in Seniors Adam Kitzmiller and Charlie Allen monitor the taping of Harding's news cast. Each weekday the crew produced a show informing students of local and current events. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Sophomore Jeff Gard operates the camera as he films senior Suzanne Leigh, TV-16 news anchor. The entire crew worked together to ensure a timely production of each show. Photo by Daniel Dubois. cooperation with the Searcy Police Department to create identification files for children. NBS students also received funding from personal and business sponsors. At the national convention Harding students submitted samples of their work to compete with that of broadcasting students all over the country. The competition involved corporate videos, newscasts, television shows, commercials and radio spots. NBS m'embers were addressed by several keynote speakers, and all students were granted the opportunity to distribute resumes to representatives from stations all over the country. "The convention provided wonderful exposure," senior Whitney Leach said. "Many students have received job offers through connections established at the national convention." "The National Broadcasting Society gi ves students all across the country the opportunity to come together every year and talk with real people in our profession about genuine experiences," Leach said. "We have the chance to enter our work and compare it to the work of other students in our field." - Hannah Rhodes C~o~rn~rn~u~n~i~c~at~i~o~n~ ___________ ~ Organizations ~
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