Cougar Sports Media

Cougar Sports Media is a student-led newsroom where creativity meets school spirit. Members capture the energy of Columbia High School athletics through photography, writing, design, and digital storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience using tools like Photoshop, learn the fundamentals of branding and media production, and collaborate to create content that celebrates our teams and community.

Whether you’re a photographer, writer, designer, or just full of ideas, Cougar Sports Media gives you the chance to build real-world skills and showcase your creativity while telling the story of Cougar pride.

For more information or to get involved, students can reach out to Aidan Heindl '26 or Oliver Ellis '26.

gMAC is a leadership and academic initiative dedicated to empowering students through mentoring, achievement support, and community engagement. Its mission is to promote confidence, pride, respect, and academic excellence, beginning in the early grades and continuing throughout high school. gMAC Scholars are part of a strong, supportive community that emphasizes leadership development, academic success, and positive social and emotional growth. The program creates a network of peers and mentors who work together to build a culture of achievement and mutual respect.

Each year, gMAC evolves as new student leaders bring their energy and creativity to the program. Through workshops, service projects, and student-led initiatives, members learn responsibility, collaboration, and advocacy: both within their school and the broader community. The gMAC program is built on the belief that student leaders can create lasting change by inspiring others and restoring hope in the next generation.

Students interested in digital communications may work with the CHS Guidance Department to learn how to streamline communication with families through the district’s counseling and mental health services housed online. Yuta Goldberg '27 began through the YouthNet summer internship program and has been working to redesign and update the counseling web pages to make them more accessible, organized, and family-friendly.

Through this work, families can easily find information about academic, social-emotional, and college- and career-related supports available to their students. These updates ensure that every family has a clear understanding of how to connect with school counselors and access the resources that help students succeed.

This internship allowed students to learn how to share information about mental health and wellness through creative communication. It provided knowledge on how to promote support groups, counseling services, and school programs that supported students and families. As this experience grows, students will gain experience writing messages, creating outreach materials, and building awareness about how to find help and stay connected to school resources.