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In Focus: Capturing Cougar Nation in Motion!

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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Purpose & Need:
Barron Collier students photograph fast-moving events — sports, assemblies, and performances — where standard lenses can’t reach. The 70–200mm f/2.8 lens will give student photographers the ability to shoot from a distance while maintaining crisp focus and professional image quality.
Learning Goal:
Students will study action photography, shutter speed, and composition while applying technical knowledge in real settings, meeting standards for career and technical education (CTE) and visual arts.

What will be done with my students

This telephoto lens will be checked out through Project Aperture: Frame the Future for sports and outdoor events, allowing photographers to safely capture close-up action from the sidelines. Students will learn to adjust exposure and tracking focus, skills used by professionals in media and journalism careers.

Benefits to my students

Improvements:
• Dramatic improvement in school sports and event photography.
• Development of leadership and technical confidence among student photographers.
• Stronger school spirit through high-quality coverage of BCHS life.
Measurement:
Event coverage logs, photo publication frequency, and visual quality comparisons before/after lens acquisition.

Budget Narrative

Funds will purchase a NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8 lens for use with D780 cameras. This lens ensures professional-quality telephoto reach for athletics, concerts, and ceremonies.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens	$1,899.00
2	Lens Filter (UV Protective)	$40.00
3	Lens Case	$40.00
4	Cleaning Kit	$20.00
	Total:	$1,999.00

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