Budding student reporters at George Washington High School recently took over the Primetime newscast to share what issues matter to them at their Mangilao campus.

On Monday, KUAM News had the opportunity to participate in GW’s career day. We shared what goes on behind the newsroom and in the field for every two minute news story, between tight deadlines, breaking news and feature stories.

A classroom of students were then challenged to pitch their own story ideas on the spot and they sure stepped up to the plate.

“Hafa Adai, I’m Felicity Sanchez reporting from Mangilao. Today, we’ll be finding out what’s the extent of George Washington’s spirit. Let’s check it out,” reported Felicity Sanchez, an 11th grader at GWHS. “Do you feel like there’s more school spirit this year?”

“Yes, with this year, there’s more events and social media presence in the school year,” responded senior Maegan Dizon who took on the role as an interviewee.

From school spirit to school sports, these students gathered into groups and reported on the stories that their Mangilao community is passionate and proud of, like the recent football championship game where the GW Geckoes defeated the Father Duenas Friars 7-0.

“The week after the big win, did you feel a change in the school atmosphere? Anything that showed school spirit and encouraged more community growth?,” questioned 11th grader Zoie Jean Techaira.

“Yes, I feel everyone was hyped up, even after the game. Everyone was excited. I feel like the boys were proud of them and everyone was proud of them too,” said Aleia Naval, 11th grader.

Meanwhile, other students covered hard news like the recent waterline break caused by CoreTech that impacted classes last week Friday.

“What are your personal thoughts and what do you think we can do to resolve these problems?,” asked Logan San Nicolas.

“It wasn’t intentional obviously, but it did cause many problems… like flooding,” said Teresa Atienza.

Another group discussed vandalism within school walls and its solution, with Fostina Inchin saying “I think we should look after our school, since this is our school.”

“In your guys’ opinion, what's a good consequence when these students are caught in the act?” asked Cherish Lotis.

“I think they should be the ones to clean up the school,” Inchin responded.

Others used their voices to give insight on what’s trending in their hallways, highlighting their school spirit week.

But no matter the story, big or small, these students learned firsthand how to gather the news and how to deliver it.