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KDGN 10.24.25
October 27, 2025
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About the Contributors
Kathir Dev, KDGN Executive Producer
Kathir Dev is a junior at Carroll Senior High School, in his third year as an Audio/Video Production student, as well as the current Executive Producer for KDGN, and is going into his 13th year at Carroll. In the two years as a part of the KDGN staff, he was a part of both bronze and silver star awards from ILPC. He is interested in photography, computers, and medicine. After high school, he hopes to pursue a career in medicine.
Ben Randall, Assistant Sports Editor
Ben Randall is a senior at Carroll Senior High and is in his fourth year in Dragon Media. During his four years, he has served in sports media for three years, and is currently serving as the yearbook assistant sports editor, bringing experience to a relatively young staff. Ben has won two ILPC Silver Stars, as well as an honorable mention for best on-air talent by ILPC in his junior year. He is interested in sports, cars, fashion and music. After high school, he plans to attend a highly regarded journalism school, where he hopes to accomplish his goal of becoming a professional sports journalist.
Cailyn Cashon, KDGN Producer; Yearbook Editor in Chief
Cailyn Cashon is a 17-year-old senior at Carroll Senior High School. She is going into her fourth year in Dragon Media and is one of the Editor in Chiefs of the Dragon Yearbook. She is also a returning member of the KDGN broadcast team. In her four years in Dragon Media, she has won a total of five ILPC Star Awards, and, for the past three years, Cailyn has worked with the yearbook staff to create publications that have been recognized as NSPA All-American. She plans to use what she has learned in Dragon Media and attend Texas A&M University to double major in Journalism and Education. When she isn’t in room 115 or on the sidelines, Cailyn is probably editing her photos or at her job. Ever since she walked into her first journalism class six years ago, she has been passionate about it.
Matias Quintero, KDGN Staff
Matias Quintero is a Carroll ISD student, currently enrolled in KDGN in his junior year. He likes listening to music, cooking, and playing guitar. He is also a barista at Black Rock Coffee Bar. Matias looks forward to learning new skills and helping with KDGN.
Tesla Sutila, KDGN Staff
Tesla Sutila is a sophomore at Carroll High School. This is her first year in KDGN, but overall, her second year in media, and she wants to pursue that moving forward. Even though this is new for her, she has always had a passion for cameras and photography and hopes to enhance her skills. Outside of media, Tesla enjoys being around friends and family, shopping, and learning to fly airplanes for a future in the airlines.
Brendan Szkudlarek, KDGN Staff
Brendan Szkudlarek is a student in Carroll ISD and is a new member of the KDGN team. He enjoys spending time with his friends and playing music. He is a hard worker and is ready to gain new skills and learn about how KDGN works!
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