| Influences | WKWZ is more than a student activity. WKWZ is a FCC licensed broadcast station (88.5 FM) that broadcasts every day after school form 2:30 pm to 11;30 pm. WKWZ plays every form clasic rock to Broadway classics to sports news.Located in the school basement, WKWZ broadcasts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM weekdays. Students can get involved in news casting, sports casting, audio engineering, and DJ-ing. A number of independent study positions are available each semester for those who wish to take leadership roles. A great start for a broadcasting career, WKWZ alumni have won numerous awards, including the Emmy, Ace, Mobuil, Shary, and Streisand.
David Favilla, the General Manager of the station has been with us for 7 years. Mr. Favilla has a BA in English and an MA in Communications (specializing in radio, video editing and media studies). He teaches English and Communications at Syosset High School. Prior to teaching at Syosset, Mr. Favilla worked as the morning show producer for WBAB and WLIR. He also worked as a camera operator and video editor for L.I. News Tonight.
Roy Dippel, the Technical Advisor of the station has been with us for 33 years. Mr. Dippel was trained in electronics by the Navy, and came to Syosset High School to help build the radio station along with John Schmidt, an engineer at Adelphi University. Roy has been an important instrument in the creation and maintaining of our station. |
