Gulf Islands National Seashore

Media School students used their storytelling and media skills to create promotional videos to help the National Park Service fulfill its mission of preserving the seashore’s natural resources.

Spencer Bowman takes a photo of some park tourists.

The job is done

By Spencer BowmanJunior Spencer Bowman, a student trip leader, is proud of the work his group did for the National Park Service.

Media School students walk down a street surrounded by trees

Mississippi beauty

By Kate GillumJunior Kate Gillum hopes the students' videos will encourage people from all over the country to enjoy this special place.

Katie Gillum films an interview with park director of communications Brent Everitt

Eight days in the real world

By Tatom O'DonnellJunior Tatom O'Donnell looks back on eight days doing rewarding work in a beautiful place.

Gulf Islands National Seashore director of communications Brett Everitt gives junior Spencer Bowman feedback on a video.

Creating client-centered content

By Shannon YoungSenior Shannon Young is learning to balance her creative vision with the client's needs.

A park ranger and three students walking on a boardwalk through a field

An off-season island

By Naphtalia RuthSenior Naphtalia Ruth led her team on a trip to the deserted Ship Island.

A turtle in the water

First takes

By Chris MuraJunior Chris Mura spent the day filming park animals and activities.

View through a tunnel at Fort Massachusetts

Discovering Fort Massachusetts

By Emma SonnenbergJunior Emma Sonnenberg could feel Fort Massachusetts' rich history as she walked in the grass courtyard, wandered through the dark archways and climbed the spiraling staircases.

An alligator in a marsh

Park ranger for a day

By Sam ArvinSophomore Sam Arvin spends a day tagging along on ranger-led tours of the park.

A beach pier

Ship Island

By Grace ThumserJunior Grace Thumser was moved by a visit to an uninterrupted ecosystem.