PHOTOS: LHS Unveils State-of-the-Art Jim Scott Broadcasting Studio

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM

Students are currently using classroom for in-studio work such as daily announcements.

Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – Lawrenceburg High School officially unveiled its new state-of-the-art broadcasting studio on Friday afternoon.

Not only does the studio serve as the heart of the school’s new broadcasting program, but it also honors the legacy and memory of Jim Scott.

The “Jim Scott Broadcasting Studio” is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including professional-grade cameras, lighting equipment, a green screen, microphones, and computers for video editing.

Students are using the studio to produce video content for in-studio and on-location projects, as well as podcasts. In addition, the school’s new broadcasting program allows students the opportunity to broadcast school events, cover sports games, deliver morning announcements, and complete special projects.

Classes are being taught by Scott Moore, who led a similar program for 14 years at Greensburg Schools before making the move to Lawrenceburg. Future plans call for the addition of a radio station.

The public can follow along by subscribing to the school’s Tiger TV YouTube channel, @TigerTVLburg.

“We are thrilled to have a scholarship in Jim's memory and a studio in his name to bring attention to his compassionate approach in the impactful field of broadcasting," said Mr. Jared Leiker, Principal of Lawrenceburg High School. "We cherish the responsibility and gift to carry on the legacy of a media legend. Jim Scott's personality and spirit embodied many of the values we strive to instill in our graduates, and we are honored to preserve his legacy through our students."

The idea to honor Scott with this dedication arose from a conversation between close family friends and Jim’s wife. They shared how thrilled Jim was to learn that students were pursuing careers in the field he had dedicated his life to.

Scott began his career in Cincinnati in 1968 at 1360 WSAI before spending 30 years at 700WLW. He passed away earlier this summer after a battle with ALS. His wife, Donna, was on hand Friday for the unveiling of the studio.

"A lot of people have said to me over the past few days, oh wouldn't Jim be happy, wouldn't he be proud. He is happy and proud. I was able to tell him about this plan about a month before he passed. He wasn't in very good shape then, and he smiled," said Donna. "Thank you, this really means a lot."

The Jim Scott Scholarship, which is administered through the Dearborn Community Foundation, will assist students who aspire to pursue careers in media and broadcasting.