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Graduating During a Pandemic? Share Your Story with HPPR!

High Plains Public Radio | By Isabelle Link
Published May 18, 2020 at 5:32 PM CDT
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For most students and their families, graduation is an unforgettable time of celebration. Reaching this crucial educational milestone during a pandemic? Well, that's something no one could easily forget. While we're hearing national stories about innovation in graduation, from drive-thru diploma delivery to socially-distanced ceremoies at a local drive-in, HPPR wants to know how YOUR cap-and-gown experience has been during the COVID-19 crisis. Given the resilient spirit of the people of the High Plains, we know there will be plenty of "pomp," no matter what the "circumstance." Share your story todaywith HPPR's college intern—and soon-to-be-graduate— Isabelle Link. If you have question, contact HPPR at 806.367.9088.

Tell us your post-graduation hopes, plans, and concerns during this era of COVID-19. Contact us here!

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Isabelle Link
Isabelle Link comes to High Plains Public Radio from Amarillo College. She’s studying in the Mass Media program, specifically focusing on broadcast and journalism. With an expected graduation date of May 2020, her dream is to work in broadcast radio as a reporter or announcer. While in college, Isabelle has travelled with Student Media to Waco and Minneapolis for journalism competitions and conferences to hone her skills in her field. She won First Place at the Texas Community College Journalism competition for her radio feature with reporting from Baylor University. Isabelle was also the recipient of the Jerome McDonough Mass Communication Award for Outstanding Excellence Spring 2019. We’re thrilled she’s joined the HPPR team, assisting with regional news, promotions, and community outreach.
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