My name is Gabriella Russo,  and I am a freshman at Mississippi State University, and I graduated from South Panola High School in Batesville, Mississippi. I was a member of the school's journalism team, Tiger TV,  since my sophomore year, and  I was also the Executive Producer.  I helped create content and deliver announcements for our daily broadcasts, as well as write scripts, film and edit news/sports stories, and anchor our weekly Friday productions.  I was also the Sports Media Manager my junior year where I led our team to create engaging sports stories and hype videos, as well as gather quality content at all sporting events in the district.  This program has brought me so much joy and has given me friends like family.  I have learned so much from my three years at Tiger TV, and I can't wait to use what I have learned in the future. 

In addition to my broadcast journalism pursuits, I am a captain of my school's cross country and track team and a 6A track & field state champion. Additionally, I am a member of my school's swim team,  the senior class representative of my school's student council, a two-time NCA national school cheerleading champion, and a member of multiple honor societies and community service clubs. I am also valedictorian of my class and this year's Miss SPHS.  I also participate in all-star cheerleading at my gym, Southaven Wildcats, in Southaven, MS. Next year, I plan to attend Mississippi State University.