For Immediate Release:
February 6, 2025
Contact: Sharon Wylie
410-662-1452
[email protected]
Kid Correspondents Deliver the News on FOX45 Morning News
WBFF FOX45 presents Chick fil-A Kids Correspondents, a bi-monthly morning news report presented by Baltimore area students. Kids Correspondents will join FOX45 Morning News anchors and report on news of interest to youth and families. Kid Correspondents reports air the first and third Wednesday of each month at 9:45 a.m.
Sponsored by Baltimore Area Chick fil-A Restaurants, Kids Correspondents was designed to provide an educational hands-on experience to nurture youth interest in communication and journalism. Chick fil-A Kids Correspondents is a yearlong project, Students grades 1st through 9th are eligible to be nominated by their teacher.
The next Chick-fil-A Kid Correspondents, to air March through June 2025, were selected based on their interest in broadcast journalism, scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities and leadership on their school campus and community.
Teachers may nominate students through mid-April. The next round of Kids Correspondents selections will be made on April 15, 2025.
The Chick fil-A Kids Correspondents appearing on the FOX45 Morning News March through June 2025 are:
- Matthew Fries of Our Lady of Hope St Luke School in Baltimore County. Matthew is an outstanding Honor Roll student and active in the Robotics Club and Theatre. Described by his teachers as mature and poised, he is active in church life.
- BelleGabrielle Annibal is a 9-year-old third grader who holds both American and French citizenship. She loves public speaking and has won several competitions. BelleGabrielle studies ballet and jazz and is an active member of St. John Baptist Church in Columbia.
- Hayden Mitchell is a 3rd grade student at Sparks Elementary School and is described as an enthusiastic learner and born leader. She is fascinated by weather and enjoys baking, arts and crafts, dancing and lacrosse.
- Ava Januszkiewicz is an 8th grader at St. Joseph Fullerton School in Baltimore County. Her teachers described her as positive, kind, and faithful. She is active in the Liturgy Club and is known for her grace and commitment.
- Brielle Matus is a 4th grader at Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne’s County. Brielle is the morning news announcer at her school. Nominated by her music teacher, she is known as confident and always willing to help others.
- Jenna Schneehagen, age 7, is a second-grade student at St Joseph Fullerton School. Her teachers say she excels in and out of the classroom. She is an athlete, artist, and role model to her classmates.
- BellaGrace Annibal is a 14-year-old 9th grader and was nominated by her teacher at the Lyric Dream Big program. She is Franco-American and aspires to be an ambassador. Known for her drive, talent and excellence; BellaGrace is a motivational speaker.
Teachers are encouraged to nominate students as Kid Correspondents. Deadline for nominations is April 10, 2025.
Information, can be found at https://foxbaltimore.com/station/contests/chick-fil-a-kids-correspondents-07-26-2024
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