Graduation Requirements
Bronze Medal
- Intro to Video
- First Aid & CPR
- Lumberjack Production Team Member
Silver Medal
- Intro to Video
- First Aid & CPR
- Intro to Theater OR Sports Entertainment & Marketing
- Lumberjack Productions Team Member
Gold Medal
- Intro to Video
- First Aid & CPR
- Intro to Theater
- Sports Entertainment & Marketing
- Lumberjack Productions Team Member
Career Options
Job Outlook
Job Skills
- Commitment to safety
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Technical and computer skills
- Flexibility
Postsecondary Programs
Upon successful completion of the Light, Sound and Video Academy, the student may be encouraged to apply for admission to Blackbeard Academy, Nashville, TN for further study.
Mike Cronin
Mike began working with theater in his high school years, followed by an extensive 15 year career at Iowa State, producing concerts and events. He then moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he started working with the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet. Mike then moved to be a part of the team that opened the Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN, and later served as their Director of Operations.
Mike then served as the Director of Facility Operations for the University of Missouri Athletics. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and shut down a large part of the technical production industry, Mike moved back to Iowa and spent a year working at a brewery prior to moving back to Bemidji. All the while, Mike has freelanced his talents across many states as a certified arena rigger and venue professional.
Mike currently serves as the Broadcast & Auditorium Technician for Bemidji Area Schools. He has spent a large portion of his career teaching and mentoring staff and students.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys long-distance bicycling and running.
Business and Industry Experiences
Students in the Light, Sound and Video Academy will participate in technical support at BHS Auditorium or Sanford Center as deemed appropriate. Students may have job shadowing experience with technical support staff at BHS, Sanford Center or Nlfx.
Academy Gallery
