Eagle Zone crew - Congratulations - 2026 Student Production Awards Nominations

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aberdeen Central High School Eagle Zone students have earned nine nominations in the 2026 Upper Midwest Emmys' Student Production Awards.

CHS Eagle Zone students earned the following nominations:

Newscast: Eagle Zone Live, Nov. 20, 2025

·         Mason Muilenburg – News Anchor

·         Logan Glodrey – Reporter

·         Yandel Martinez – Reporter

·         Abdallah Osman – Reporter

Headline News: Eagle Zone Mobile, Oct. 1, 2025

·         Ellie Isaak – Producer

·         Daviour Williams – Producer

·         Delainey Falken – Producer

·         Brady Heilman – Editor

Hard News Report: Bats

·         Hunter Opitz – Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Public Affairs/Community Service: Give Today Receive Tomorrow

·         Mason Muilenburg – Producer

Arts/Entertainment/Cultural Affairs: Lakota Flag Song History

·         Logan Glodrey – Producer

Magazine Program: Eagle Zone, Sept. 24, 2025

·         Preston Brake – Reporter

·         Hunter Opitz – Reporter

·         Marlon Batista – Reporter

·         Mason Neys – Reporter

Sports Story: March or Tackle

·         Mason Muilenburg – Producer

Promotional Video: ATEC

·         Jackson Board – Producer

Public Service Announcement (PSA): We Are One

·         Jackson Board – Producer

·         Grey Hauge – Producer

Award winners will be announced next month by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Learn more about the awards, and watch the latest CHS Eagle Zone episodes.

About the Aberdeen Public School District

The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.