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Warrior Network

Digital Media at CAK

CAK’s digital media program, known as the Warrior Network, is a dynamic, tiered experience that immerses students in broadcast and production from day one. Students build a strong technical foundation while actively creating content that serves the school community.
Through hands-on work in multi-camera productions, audio and lighting design, editing, and live broadcasting, students produce a wide range of content, including newscasts, podcasts, interviews, cinematic short films, and live-event coverage. Signature Warrior Network shows give students the opportunity to collaborate, lead, and communicate with purpose—developing both the skills and confidence needed for future work in media and storytelling.

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    Johnathan Sessoms 

    Digital Media Program Director

Our Shows

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  • Warrior Wake Up

    A weekly social show keeping CAK students in the know—delivering updates, highlights, and campus buzz straight to your feed.

  • Warrior Waves

    A monthly podcast that dives into all things CAK—sharing campus news, student voices, and powerful stories from our community and beyond.

  • 865

    A monthly news magazine-style show spotlighting student creativity, community stories, and the unique culture that makes CAK stand out.

  • Sideline

    A monthly sports show celebrating CAK athletics—featuring standout athletes, game highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Warrior sidelines.

  • Rundown

    A weekly live show produced by students, for students—covering CAK news, events, and the people who make our campus come alive.

Awards

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  • Student Television Network

    2025 - 2026
    Convention

    Broadcast Exellence
    Gold in Podcast Show - "Warrior Waves"
    Silver in Social Show - "Warrior Wake Up"
    Bronze in Weekly Live Show - "Warrior Rundown"
    Bronze in Sports Show - "Sideline"

    Convention Contest
    2nd Place Crazy 8 Action Short Film - "The Hunted"

    STN Challenge
    2nd Place Music Video Div. II - "Neverland"
    3rd Place Human Interest Story Div. III - "Armor Gym"

    2024 - 2025
    Convention
    Broadcast Exellence
    Gold in Podcast Show - "Warrior Waves"
    Bronze in Sports Show - "Sideline"

    Convention Contest
    3rd Place Crazy 8 Vertical Short Film - "No Laughing Matter"
    Honorable Mention Crazy 8 Podcast - "Talking to Tampa"
    Honorable Mention Vertical NAT Package
    Honorable Mention Middle School News Story
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    STN Challenge
    2nd Place Vertical Short Film
    Honorable Mention Podcast
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    Fall Frenzy
    3rd Place Narrative Podcast

    Nationals
    1st Place Podcast - "Prom of the Stars"

    2023 - 2024
    STN Challenge
    3rd Place Vertical Short Film - "Now or never"

  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

    Student Production Awards

    2025 - 2026
    Non-Fiction - "A Brief Lesson in Helmet Safety"
    Non-Fiction - "The Toxicity Problem"

  • All American High School Film Festival

    2025
    Official Selection - "A Brief Lesson in Helmet Safety"

  • NFHS Network

    2021
    Inducted into the NFHS Network Founders Club

    2018 - 2019
    2nd Place - Best Live Sports Commentator - Davis Gregory

    2014 - 2015
    Finalist - Best Live Sports Broadcast

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  • Athletic Events

    Want to cheer on your warriors, but can't make it to the game? If we're streaming the event, you can! Just follow these easy steps:

    1. Create an NFHS Network account here.
    2. If you're a part of the CAK family, grab the code in MyCAK.
    3. After you're logged in, redeem your voucher here.
    4. Enjoy amazing student produced streams from your Warrior Network!

    If you're not part of CAK, you can subscribe to our streams here.

  • Full Sail University HS Partnership Program

    CAK's digital media program is partnering with Full Sail University. This partnership gives our students an opportunity to qualify for a $15,000 scholarship to Full Sail University to further their studies in this high-demand field. For additional information, see below.
    • To explore degrees offered at Full Sail University, click HERE.
    • To view the Gateway Scholarship Curriculum Verification Form, click HERE.
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