Year-end highlights: ISD 166 students wrap up communications and news class

Kalli Hawkins | June 10, 2025

The Cook County High School students in Mr. McHugh’s communications and news class have had a busy year learning the skills of interviewing, editing, and storytelling.

Now in its second year, the elective class provides students with hands-on experience in using technology to tell stories through writing, audio, and video. They learn how to shape a strong story arc while exploring topics that matter to them.

With the school year now finished, the students shared their favorite produced pieces with WTIP. The audio from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years are below.

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