By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

Lake Orion High’s School Broadcast Program – previously named “Program of the Year” statewide as part of the MHSAA Excellence Awards – was named Thursday as the nation’s best SBP by the NFHS Network.

Lake Orion previously had received “Select School” recognition for production from the NFHS Network. 

Additionally, Rockford High School's SBP was selected for Best Original Programming. 

See the tweets below to learn much more about Lake Orion and Rockford's programs.

It's the BIG one, folks! 2019 BEST OVERALL PROGRAM goes to…

Lake Orion (@dragoncast)! Keep up the outstanding work!

Congratulations to all of the 2019 #NFHSNetworkAwards winners, and thank you to ALL of our School Broadcasting Programs for another stellar year. pic.twitter.com/GI006DX30y

— NFHS Network (@NFHSNetwork) May 23, 2019

We can't stop watching the 2019 BEST ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING winner…

Congrats, Rockford Rams (@rock4rams)! #NFHSNetworkAwards pic.twitter.com/HLRchtiUMi

— NFHS Network (@NFHSNetwork) May 22, 2019

In its 10th year, the School Broadcast Program gives members an opportunity to showcase excellence in their schools by creating video programming of athletic and non-athletic events, with students gaining skills in announcing, camera operation, directing/producing and graphics. The SBP also gives schools the opportunity to raise money through advertising and viewing subscriptions.