From their teacher, Gabe Rivas (Digital Media, 2023-present):
When these students enrolled in Multimedia Journalism, they had a specific vision: a video-based podcast that highlights Harley student life through a comedic lens. Inspired by series like Between Two Ferns and Hot Ones, they developed the personas of “Stick and Twig”—two squirrel characters (complete with full suits!) who interview faculty and staff.
The project aims to show the community a different side of our teachers, exploring their lives and interests outside the classroom through humor. Beyond the comedy, it’s a rigorous technical exercise; the students are mastering multi-cam editing, green screen keying, and audio engineering. Working alongside Charlie Clark ’27, they produce 30-minute sessions based on carefully vetted scripts, turning professional journalism skills into pure school spirit.
From Hatcher:
We are so appreciative of the opportunity given by Mr. Rivas to do this project. He gave us the freedom and trusted we would use our time outside of the curriculum in a productive manner (they were originally supposed to work on yearbook, but there were too many people). He said we would get a trial period and we’ve kept it up. It has been fun and successful!
Click here for their interview of Dr. John Dolan (Psychology, 1994-present).
Go to @BetweenTwo Oaks on YouTube for more videos and to become a follower!
