We Do it For The FAME And The Students

SPECIAL: VVC FAME Festival Pt2 [Film, Fine Arts & Animation Panel]

The following is a special presentation of RAMS Report.  VVC held an industry panel of experts in the realm of Fine Arts, Animation, and Music in May 2026. Hundreds of high school and college students, as well as local community members, attended.  PART 2 features the following industry experts:  Theresa Shellcroft 🎨🌟 This woman is a pillar of arts education 🏛️, community engagement 🤝, and creative legacy ✨—and her impact spans generations. Theresa has helped shape generations of students while playing a role in defining arts education across California 🌟 Clay Lacey 🔥🎬 On social media, Clay has amassed 90+ MILLION views, bringing his brand of filmmaking to a massive global audience and proving that storytelling thrives wherever creativity meets opportunity 🌍🔥. (Granite Hills High School alum) Known for writing ✍️, directing 🎬, shooting 📷, and editing 🎞️ his own work, he embodies the true DIY spirit of modern filmmaking. Sam Prince 🎬🎮 Apple Valley High School alum 🎓 and a graduate of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.  He currently serves as Lead Editor at Naughty Dog 🐶, one of the most respected studios in the world. There, Sam has played a key role in shaping the cinematic experience of some of the most celebrated narrative‑driven games ever made, including The Last of Us Part I & II 🎮🔥. Thomas Surprenant✨🎬 An Emmy Award–winning makeup artist 🏆 whose work has helped define some of the most iconic worlds in science fiction, fantasy, and film 🚀🧙‍♂️🎥. With a career spanning 30+ years, he’s best known for his groundbreaking work across the Star Trek universe 🖖 His credits also include legendary films and series like: 🎬 Donnie Darko 🦸 X‑Men: The Last Stand 🦇 Batman Returns 🔥 Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 🏴‍☠️ Pirates of the Caribbean 🎄 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 🧛 Buffy the Vampire Slayer …and the list keeps going 👀🔥 Beyond the screen, he’s a dedicated educator and mentor 🎓, recognized worldwide for sharing his craft through masterclasses, live demos, and hands‑on training.

SPECIAL: VVC FAME Festival - Pt 1 [MUSIC PANEL]

The following is a special presentation of RAMS Report.  VVC held an industry panel of experts in the realm of Fine Arts, Animation and Music in May 2026. Hundreds of high school and college students as well as local community members attended.  PART 1 features the following industry experts:   Damon Sharpe 🚨🔥 🎧 Grammy Award–winning producer ✍️ Songwriter 🎶 DJ & recording artist 🌍 Architect of pop, dance, and electronic music heard around the world ⚡🔥 He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music— 🎤 Jennifer Lopez 🎶 Ariana Grande 🔥 Pitbull ✨ Kylie Minogue 🎧 Kelly Rowland 💥 Flo Rida 🎸 Big Time Rush Nikola Chekardzhikov 🚨🔥 🎸 World‑class guitarist. 🌍 Global performer. 🎓 Elite educator. Born in Bulgaria and classically trained from a young age 🎼, Nikola has gone on to perform thousands of concerts worldwide 🌎, record albums across Europe, North America, and Australia 🎶, and win major national and international competitions 🏆. Euro Zambrano 🎶🚨 Global rhythm 🌍. Hollywood credits 🎬. Real industry heat 🔥 A multi–Latin Grammy Award nominee 🏆, internationally acclaimed drummer, percussionist, music producer 🎧, and educator 📚. Since 2017, he’s been holding down the groove as a member of Stevie Wonder’s band 🎹—yes, that Stevie—while collaborating with legends like Chaka Khan, Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Franco de Vita, and more 🎼🔥

We Do it For The FAME And The Students

Victor Valley College is turning campus into a creative hub this Friday with the launch of the FAME Festival—a full-day celebration of fine arts, animation, music, film, and digital media. Hosted by VVC’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the festival brings together internationally recognized professionals from across the creative industries for panels, workshops, live performances, and hands-on experiences designed to showcase real-world career pathways in the arts. ASB Fine Arts Senator Harmony Thompson, the student coordinator for the festival, shares why this event is a game-changer for students with a passion for creative expression. The lineup also features Grammy-winning, multi‑platinum producer Damon Sharpe, along with Euro Zambrano—drummer for legends Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. Plus, we’re also previewing another major campus event: the High Desert Job Fair, taking place May 13 at VVC, featuring nearly 100 employers and special guest 99.1 KGGI’s Evelyn Erives.

It's Time For The Finale

Students are back from Spring Break—and VVC is gearing up for a HUGE weekend! 🚗💨 This Saturday, April 25, it’s the Thrive to Drive Ram Rush at RAMS Stadium, where one lucky student will drive away in a brand‑new Ram Truck, sponsored by Victorville Motors! Over 100 prizes are up for grabs (That's $10,000 in prizes—including PlayStations, Nintendo Switches, electric scooters, and more—starting at 10 AM!) Plus, Black Student Success Week is happening now at VVC 🖤✨ Hear from Umoja Program Manager Hakeem Croom and VVC Student Elijah Davis about this week's themed events! Learn about the upcoming Umoja Met Gala, what success means for Black students, and a FREE Umoja Talent Show Tuesday night in the PAC. And in sports—VVC Athletics stays hot with big wins for Baseball and a 1st place win for Men’s Golf 🏆⛳ 🎧 Catch the full episode now and stay connected to what’s happening on campus!

Let The Good Times Roll

🎶 Spring Concerts Take Over VVC Victor Valley College’s Music Department is kicking off a full slate of FREE spring concerts, starting Thursday, April 9! • Thursday: Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Rock Combo & Studio Jazz Band • Friday: Tubas, Symphonic & Flutes — featuring special guests Sultana High School • Saturday: Orchestra — with musical guests Oak Hills High School • Sunday: Vocals featuring VVC’s Choir Department 🎼 All concerts are free to attend — donations welcome! 🎓 Student Spotlight: Amada Muniz VVC student Amada Muniz, a Business & Communications major, joins the podcast to talk about turning passion into a profession. Amada shares how storytelling plays a key role in her major and her future goals in entertainment and tourism. Catch her presentation Thursday, April 9, in Building 21, Room 171 at 12:30 PM, hosted at the BLAR Engagement Center. 🤝 Community Service in Action The Ready Rams Club is giving back with a volunteer food drive this Friday, April 10. 🎤 VVC Fine Arts Senator Harmony Thompson talks about the partnership and how students can get involved. 📍 Location: Elks Lodge on Hesperia Road, Victorville 📲 Follow @VVCReadyRams on Instagram for details. ⚾🥎 Rams Athletics Update The Rams softball team delivered a dominant home sweep of Barstow College, winning 17–3 and 14–2. 🏆 Athletes of the Week • Makyla Ortiz (Softball) — hit .714, drove in five RBIs, launched a home run, and struck out 13 batters in the circle • Isaac Jimenez (Baseball) — batted .400, crushed a two‑run home run, and delivered clutch RBIs against Cerro Coso 🎧 Listen now to the latest episode of RAMS Report and stay connected to the voices, talent, and stories shaping Victor Valley College.