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The photo booth became a hands-on learning tool that helped students practice communication, responsibility, and creative decision-making while celebrating school athletics.\r\nSeveral students who are interested in sports, photography, and media production especially connected with this experience. Students who do not always thrive in traditional classroom settings found confidence and motivation through hands-on roles that valued their strengths. Because of your support, students are building practical skills and preparation for future school events and live media opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1761310140817,"projectUrl":"project/esports-live-broadcast-photo-booth-exp/9838882/","projectTitle":"Esports Live Broadcast & Photo Booth Experience With Tiger TV","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9870555,"letterContent":"We are excited to share that our Surface Pro has also arrived, which means our student production team is now fully equipped to run the T12 LED Photobooth from start to finish. With the Surface Pro paired with the Darkroom Booth software and travel case, our students finally have a complete, mobile setup that mirrors professional event workflows. This has allowed them to move from practice into true event readiness, knowing they have the right tools to operate confidently and independently.\r\nStudents are actively learning and refining the software right now, testing templates, organizing workflows, and rehearsing their roles for Senior Night, which will take place in just a few weeks. The excitement is high across campus, especially among seniors and families who are eager to be part of the celebration. Students are approaching this event with pride and ownership, focused on creating a smooth, welcoming, and memorable experience for everyone who steps in front of the camera.\r\nBecause of this support, our Esports and Tiger TV students are not just using equipment. They are building leadership, communication, and technical skills that extend far beyond one event. Thank you for helping us reach the final stage of this project and for making it possible for our students to showcase their creativity in a real, meaningful way on Senior Night. We cannot wait to share photos from the event with you.","fullyFundedDate":1762147799536,"projectUrl":"project/stem-at-work-powering-our-esports-and-t/9870555/","projectTitle":"STEM at Work: Powering Our Esports and Tiger TV Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9973698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Lunar New Year project. Because of you, our students now have an Insta360 camera that has immediately become a powerful tool for documenting the planning, preparation, and leadership behind one of the most meaningful celebrations on our campus. As soon as the camera arrived, students were eager to get started. One student, Deana, exclaimed, \"OMG this is so cool!!\" and within minutes, students were setting it up to capture behind-the-scenes moments from their work.\r\nStudents are now using the camera to document leadership meetings, custom Lunar New Year merchandise design and printing, the creation of a special edition Tiger TV broadcast, and the behind-the-scenes development of student-led fundraising ideas that make the celebration possible. The 360-degree format allows students to capture the full scope of their work, highlighting collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving that often go unseen. Your support empowered students to take ownership of their voices, reflect on their leadership, and preserve the process behind a celebration that means so much to them and their families. Thank you for helping us capture moments that will be remembered, learned from, and shared for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766969188747,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-lunar-new-year-student-leader/9973698/","projectTitle":"Capturing Lunar New Year: Student Leadership, Culture, and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9875156,"letterContent":"Our students are thrilled that the final components for our T12 LED Photobooth system arrived. The travel case and Darkroom Booth software are currently being integrated into our Esports and Tiger TV workflow, and our production students have already mastered the software through hands-on labs after school. Even though the booth is not fully deployed yet, the energy around this upgrade is undeniable. Students are already testing templates, building overlays, and planning how they will run a smooth and professional activation.\r\nFamilies and seniors are especially excited because this photobooth will debut at our Senior Night on January 27th. It will be the first time our production team operates a full photo activation for the community, and they are leading every part of it: design, setup, troubleshooting, and guest experience. This has already sparked meaningful conversations about event production, customer service, and digital media careers, which is a huge win for our program.\r\nThank you for helping us build something our students take deep pride in. These components were the final puzzle for our growing media ecosystem, and because of your generosity, our students get to showcase their creativity in a visible and community-centered way. We look forward to sharing photos of the Senior Night activation with you.","fullyFundedDate":1762554132287,"projectUrl":"project/final-phase-completing-our-esports-and/9875156/","projectTitle":"Final Phase: Completing Our Esports and Tiger TV Media Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9939269,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Tiger TV eSports and production program now has the materials needed to build a strong, visible identity for our student creators and competitors. 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This turns our broadcasts into a shared community experience and helps students understand how media, design, and esports intersect in real world production environments.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them feel seen, valued, and proud of the work they create.","fullyFundedDate":1764800179634,"projectUrl":"project/tiger-tv-esports-merch-refill-for-viewer/9939269/","projectTitle":"Tiger TV eSports Merch Refill for Viewers and Production Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9922024,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Tiger TV Esports team was able to fully put this camera lens upgrade into action during live coverage of a school basketball game. As a student led esports and broadcast program, our work depends on capturing fast paced action, player reactions, and in game moments in challenging lighting conditions. The upgraded lens was an immediate game changer, allowing students to track motion smoothly, maintain sharp focus, and deliver professional quality visuals during a real live production. This experience showed our students what is possible when esports broadcasting is treated with the same level of quality and care as professional sports media. \r\n\r\nOne of our student directors of photography, Nathan, served as the primary shooter for the game and used the upgraded lens throughout the entire broadcast. He was genuinely excited by the clarity, low light performance, and flexibility the lens provided, especially when switching between wide shots of the court and close ups of players and coaches. All of the photos uploaded from this project were captured from Nathan's point of view, making this a powerful example of student ownership and growth. Having access to professional level equipment boosted his confidence and allowed him to focus on storytelling rather than fighting technical limitations.\r\n\r\nThis lens upgrade has significantly elevated our Tiger TV Esports program by giving students the tools they need to operate like a real broadcast team. It has improved collaboration, increased pride in their work, and reinforced that esports media production is a legitimate pathway to careers in broadcasting, content creation, and digital media. 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Now we have professional gear.\" Nathan shared that this setup is exactly what he always imagined a real podcast would feel like, and he told us, \"Now I can be a real podcaster.\" Hearing their reactions reminded us how powerful it is when students feel seen, supported, and capable of creating something real.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the tools to tell the stories that matter to them and to our community. Their first episodes will highlight the experiences of students whose families are facing mental health challenges related to the ICE raids in San Jose. They are interviewing teachers who have been supporting students during these difficult moments, and they already have guests lined up for future conversations about mental health, identity, and daily life on the East Side.\r\nThis equipment means more than a podcast. It is giving our students hope, pride, and a space where their voices carry weight and meaning. Thank you for believing in them. Thank you for giving them a chance to create something powerful and healing for our community.","fullyFundedDate":1758825067370,"projectUrl":"project/our-stories-our-sound-a-student-mental/9610185/","projectTitle":"Our Stories, Our Sound: A Student Mental Health Podcast Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9792006,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our Tiger TV Esports News Team has officially launched our student-designed merch project. The materials from this project allowed us to print a large batch of high-quality shirts for our newscasters, production crew, and supporters. Seeing students proudly wear their own designs has created an amazing sense of identity, ownership, and school pride.\r\nThe most exciting part for our students was watching their digital artwork come to life on fabric. They learned how to set up print files, operate the equipment, and apply transfers with precision. For many of them, this was their first experience producing something that felt truly professional. It's been inspiring to watch their confidence grow as they create merch that celebrates our esports and media program.\r\nOne of the best moments was handing out shirts to the student reporters who help run Tiger TV. They lit up seeing their work being worn by their peers. We're already running low on vinyl because of how much demand there is for more shirts, and that's a great problem to have. Your generosity has given us the resources to build something special that connects creativity, entrepreneurship, and school spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1759845557260,"projectUrl":"project/from-cameras-to-creativity-esports-merc/9792006/","projectTitle":"From Cameras to Creativity: Esports Merch Designed by Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9809865,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Tiger TV Esports News Team is now able to travel with confidence and keep all of their camera gear safe and organized. Before this project, students had to carry their equipment in multiple bags, which made it hard to keep track of everything as we moved between classrooms, home games, and away events. Now, with our Nomatic 35L camera backpack, everything has a place, and our setup is faster and more professional.\r\nWhat excites our students most about this backpack is how it allows them to move like a real media crew. They're not just learning how to record esports matches; they're learning how to plan coverage, pack efficiently, and take ownership of their workflow. It's giving them a real sense of responsibility and pride in their work.\r\nOne of the coolest moments was seeing our students confidently walk out to cover their first away game with everything packed securely. They didn't have to worry about forgetting a mic or damaging a camera — they could just focus on telling the story. This gift has truly elevated their confidence and the professionalism of our Tiger TV Esports program. 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Within an hour, they had the car dialed in and ready to go.\r\nEven though our new batteries were delayed in shipping, the students found a way to make it work by using old packs from our previous car. That determination and problem-solving mindset is exactly what this project inspires. Our students are taking ownership of their learning, working as a team, and seeing how science and engineering are tools they can master.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity brought excitement, curiosity, and authentic STEM learning into our classroom, and we can't wait to share more updates as our RC Car Club grows.","fullyFundedDate":1758762375948,"projectUrl":"project/full-throttle-stem-re-powering-our-rc-c/9753152/","projectTitle":"Full-Throttle STEM: Re-Powering Our RC Car Club with the Kraton","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9698681,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our leadership students now have a professional battery system that keeps our cameras running through entire esports games, athlete interviews, and Tiger TV shoots. Before this project, we constantly had to stop filming mid-game to swap out batteries or cut segments short. 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