media Academy
Student Spotlight
Jessica Calmo Perez
Allan Zuniga
Pelesauma Faletagaloa
Allan Zuniga is sophomore in the Media Academy at Fremont High school located in Oakland, CA. As a student he is focusing on photography and videography, such as short films and photo essays. In his spare time he loves to play soccer and plays midfielder for LAMOrinda. Allan hopes to one day work with big companies in the Media industry giving him an opportunity to showcase his work on a larger platform. After graduating from High school Allan looks forward to attending UCLA and majoring in film
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Jessica is a junior in the Media Academy at Fremont High school which. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing short stories and she especially enjoys listening to music. After graduating from high school Jessica looks forward to attending the University of Nevada, Reno and becoming a teacher.
Pelesauma Faletagaloa is a 17-year-old student in the Media Academy at Fremont High School in Oakland, California. PJ was born in American Samoa and raised in Long Beach before relocating to Oakland, California.
During the summer of 2018, PJ interned with UPGRADE at Laney College, where he learned advanced computer coding skills that opened his eyes to the possibilities of pursuing a career in computer science. PJ has earned various rewards in school such as Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, etc.
He enjoys sports and continues to play Varsity Football and Baseball for the Fremont Tigers, where he learned the importance of discipline, teamwork, and communication. Outside of school PJ enjoys playing card games and spending time with family. PJ also enjoys doing video production and drawing as a hobby. After High School, PJ plans to attend college and major in filmmaking.
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You can learn more about PJ's passion for film and video production by following him on instagram @pjayy_f and on youtube @GAS VLOGS.
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