Marissa Rystadt is a junior at Jesuit High School and is commencing her first year involved in the Media Production program. Following in the footsteps of her two older brothers, Marissa is intent on building upon herself by blending her academic focus with her passion for athletics as well as her creativity. As an aspiring track and field athlete in the javelin, Marissa brings discipline, determination, and enthusiasm into all facets of her life. Sports play a cardinal role for her as not only a competitor but also as writer. Marissa has a great interest in exploring and documenting the rich world of athletics as it provides impactful and dynamic stories of perseverance, resilience, and growth as both a team and individual. Furthermore, Marissa is also eager to develop the craft of creating cinematic visuals using the resources provided by the generous Media department. She is filled with curiosity on how to make everyone’s stories pop out through thoughtful thinking and production. In her free time you can find Marissa on the track, playing her guitar, or surrounded by friends and family. Marissa is very excited to be able to work with the Media Production team to find, design, and launch various stories.