GHS INSIDER
Special Valentine's Day Edition of GHS Insider! Join us as we explore how different cultures celebrate love around the world and watch two couples test their knowledge in our "Sweetheart Showdown"! Plus, we take you inside Hickory Ridge Elementary School’s Career Fair. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our beloved GHS Art teacher, Mr. Shamek Weddle.
CROSSTALK
On this special edition of our award-winning talk show, Crosstalk, we celebrate the rich history of Memphis music. Joining us is the legendary Bob Tucker, manager of the iconic Bill Black Combo—the band that opened for The Beatles’ 1964 U.S. Tour and toured England with Eric Clapton. We’re also excited to welcome esteemed GHS alumnus Ted Horrell, Superintendent of the Lakeland School District and founder of the band The Monday Night Card. Ted will join GHS student Trevor, an aspiring musician and drummer with dreams of forming his own band, for an inspiring and insightful conversation.
MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS report
In this episode: Discover how school districts nationwide are integrating Pre-K classes into elementary schools to promote the importance of early childhood learning. See how MSCS has gone further with the opening of the Shady Grove Early Learning Center! MSCS parents, don’t miss this week’s SCS Focus! Our Executive Producer, Allison Long, sits down with new District 4 Board Member Tamarques Porter. Hear about his inspiring decision to run for the board and his vision for the future of our school district. Plus, learn about a local organization dedicated to helping refugee and immigrant families in the school district feel welcome, understand local culture, and succeed academically. Watch now and stay informed about the amazing strides happening in MSCS!
GHS-TV PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
If you're interested in learning more about the skills and opportunities students receive from GHS-TV, check out this video!
2025 National Signing Day
Germantown’s top football players, alongside Head Coach Gene Robinson, are celebrating this special milestone! Congratulations to our talented athletes as they take the next step in their journeys. Go Red Devils!
happy Birthday ghs-tv
It’s been 43 incredible years since the first broadcast of our award-winning, nationally recognized, student-run television station—GHS-TV!
In 1982, under the visionary leadership of Frank Bluestein, GHS-TV began broadcasting from Germantown High School, becoming one of the few high school-operated cable television facilities in the nation. Jim Barrett served as the first General Manager, helping to lay the foundation for what would become an unparalleled program.
Over the past four decades, hundreds of students have honed their skills in television broadcasting and film production, gaining hands-on training and working in a professional environment. GHS-TV has been named the nation’s best access station an incredible 17 times by the Alliance for Community Media, with students earning over 300 Hometown Video Awards, 92 regional, and 20 national Student Emmys!
Today, the students in the GHS-TV studio proudly carry on this tradition of excellence, keeping the legacy of past generations alive. The dedication, hard work, and joy that have defined this program since its inception continue to thrive.
As teachers, this rich history and legacy of excellence inspire us to return each day to pass on the same knowledge and experiences that shaped so many students before.
On this special day, we want to thank all our alumni, faculty, hosts, and supporters for their unwavering commitment to this one-of-a-kind program.
Here’s to 43 years of GHS-TV and many more to come!
Above is a video presentation created by the talented students of GHS-TV to celebrate the 35th anniversary of our television station! The video was made almost ten years ago, but it’s still just as relevant today!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Kailtyn Jeffries is the Student of the Month for January! She produced an OUTSTANDING holiday edition of GHS Insider, stepped in as a new Crosstalk producer, and constantly volunteers for projects. This recognition highlights the achievements and contributions of outstanding students who embody the values of our school.
From Tbilisi, Georgia to Germantown,TN
"An Ocean Apart. World Together. CCTE Education at Home and Abroad" This exciting collaboration between the students and faculty of CMTV College of Media Arts in Tbilisi, Georgia, and Germantown High School (GHS-TV) in the USA brings together diverse perspectives on Career and Technical Education (CCTE). In this unique show, students from both sides of the world share their experiences with CCTE approaches, exploring the differences and similarities in how education is approached across continents. Through this exchange, viewers will gain insight into global education practices and the transformative impact of CCTE on students’ futures.
2024 National STUDENT TELEVISION PRODUCTION AWARD
Our sports show "Red Devil Postgame" has won the National Student Production Award (Emmy) in the Sports Program category! Congratulations to our talented students and dedicated faculty on this incredible achievement. A huge thank you to our athletes and coaches for their contributions to this success! Go Red Devils!
red devil postgame
Don’t miss this episode of Red Devil Postgame! We’re celebrating the GHS wrestling team’s recent success, highlighting National Signing Day for our football and baseball players, and featuring an exclusive interview with Half Marathon runner Pius Nyantika as he shares his inspiring journey and passion for running for charities. Plus, a full recap of the amazing achievements by our Red Devil athletes!
RED DEVIL POSTGAME Interviews
GHS Basketball
The Germantown Red Devils boys' team secured a 41-35 victory over the Arlington Tigers on February 11, 2025, while the Red Devils girls' team fell short with a 62-43 loss. Check out the highlights from both games, along with postgame interviews featuring Coach Spears and one of his players.
75th Anniversary of Germantown Charity Horse Show
Live coverage of 2024 GHS Black History Month Presentation
2024 STUDENT TELEVISION PRODUCTION AWARD
Congratulations to our GHSTV student staff for winning TWO Student Production Awards!! Red Devil Postgame won in Sports and Germantown Festival won in Public Affairs!!
2024 Student Television Network Recognitions
GHS-TV sports show, Red Devil Postgame, has been honored with the prestigious 2023-2004 Broadcast Excellence (Gold) Award by the Student Television Network. Congratulations to the exceptional students and faculty of GHS-TV, as well as all GHS athletes and coaches, for their outstanding achievement. Also GHS-TV news-magazine show, "GHS Insider", was recognized as the 2023-2024 Outstanding Achievement Winner by the Student Television Network.
2024 Tennessee High School Press Association Awards
We're thrilled to unveil the outcomes of this year's Tennessee High School Press Association's annual awards:
GHS Insider clinches 1st place in Best Newscast.
Red Devil Postgame secures 1st position in Best Sports Show.
The 30th Anniversary of The Nerd earns 2nd place in Best News Package.
The Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival grabs 3rd place in Best News Package.
Lastly, we proudly claim the second spot among Tennessee's Best Television Stations.
Congratulations to the students and faculty behind these outstanding achievements!
Hometown Media Awards by The Alliance for Community Media
GHS-TV has once again achieved remarkable success, securing FIVE awards in the esteemed television competition, the Hometown Media Awards presented by the Alliance for Community Media.
Live coverage of the 2023 Black History Month Celebration earned victories in two significant categories: Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming, as well as Community Events General. Additionally, GHS Insider triumphed in the Magazine Show category, while Crosstalk, featuring the Desoto County Museum, excelled in the Information Talk Show Single Episode category. Furthermore, Live coverage of the 2023 Germantown Festival clinched victory in the Community Events Parades/Festivals category.
Heartfelt congratulations are extended to all the students and faculty of GHS-TV who contributed to these outstanding productions. Their dedication and talent have once again demonstrated excellence, and they remain at the forefront of their field. GHS-TV continues to uphold its tradition of excellence, setting the standard for future endeavors.
GHS-TV News
Exciting news! Two GHSTV shows have been added to the line-up on Comcast Channel 17 Public Access Television! Starting June 2, “Crosstalk” will air at 10am on Tuesdays and “Shelby County Schools Report” will air on Wednesdays at 11am!
