Go the Distance: Capturing Cougar Nation in Action

School:: Barron Collier High
Subject:: School-wide program
Teacher:: Nicole Sponseller
Students Impacted:: 1200
Grade:: 9-12
Date:: October 16, 2025

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Goal(s)

Barron Collier High School’s Project Aperture: Frame the Future is helping students see their school through a professional lens — literally. Our photographers currently cover pep rallies, athletics, and school events, but they’re limited by short-range lenses. The 200–500mm f/5.6 super-zoom lens will allow students to photograph from the sidelines and bleachers with crisp, detailed images that capture the full story of Cougar Nation.
Learning / Academic Outcome:
Students will learn motion tracking, exposure control, and the technical aspects of telephoto photography — skills that connect directly to digital media, journalism, and visual arts standards.

Project Description

The super-zoom lens will be used by Yearbook, Journalism, and Project Aperture students to document outdoor sports, community events, and fine arts performances. Students will rotate use through a structured training system that includes learning how to stabilize long lenses, manage focus tracking, and work safely at crowded events.

Expected Outcomes

Improvements:
• Students produce publication-quality sports and event photos.
• Greater school pride through powerful visual storytelling.
• Skill development in advanced photography and media literacy.
Measurement:
Photo quality improvement, increased event coverage, and student reflection logs will measure success.

Purpose of Funding

Funds will purchase one Nikon 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR super-zoom lens for Nikon D780 DSLR bodies, along with protective accessories. This expands our range for action photography, ensuring all students — including those in ESE and elective programs — can participate in meaningful, creative storytelling.

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#	Item	Cost
1	Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens	$1,549.00
2	UV Protection Filter	$30.00
3	Lens Case (Padded)	$20.00
	Total:	$1,599.00

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