Thomas Roper
Broadcast News Anchor/Reporter/Writer
Photography by Matt Wyatt
Hello! My name is Thomas Roper. I am currently a junior at Tupelo High School. I joined WTHS my freshman year. This is when I was first introduced to the world of broadcast journalism. I spent my first semester learning exactly what it means to create a news broadcast, even with tough obstacles to overcome. Throughout time, I learned so much about writing scripts, shooting video, editing packages, anchoring shows, and so much more. I fell in love with all the many aspects of the program and cannot wait to see what it has for me in the future. This year, I took on a major leadership role as I was given the privilege of being the Executive Producer of WTHS Media.
Broadcast Journalism Awards & Honors
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Winner ~ Best Feature Story ~ Fall 2022
Southern Interscholastic Press Association ~ Writing Contest ~ 3rd Place ~ Spring 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Finalist ~ Best In-Studio Anchor ~ Spring 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ All-Mississippi At-Large Honoree Student Journalist ~ Spring 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Winner ~ Best of Show ~ Spring 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Winner ~ Best News Story ~ Fall 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Finalist ~ Best News Story ~ Fall 2023
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association ~ Finalist ~ Best Feature Story ~ Fall 2023
Journalism Education Association ~ Student Media Contest ~ Broadcast Division ~ Superior Rating ~ Spring 2024
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