So, for my Comm 465 class, I’m doing a documentary. My topic I’ve chosen is on members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who don’t have ancestors who crossed the plains. I’ve titled it, “The Other Pioneers.” I’ve started putting together the project in DaVinci Resolve, putting in the title and a disclaimer that the documentary is not meant to detract from the accomplishments of the more traditional Pioneers (i.e. The ones who crossed the plains). I’m doing this because, as a member of the Church who doesn’t have a direct line that crossed the plains, I feel those of us who don’t have that direct ancestry have our stories overlooked at times, despite various Church leaders saying that the Pioneer heritage is for everyone and those who join the Church are just as much Pioneers. I look forward to sharing some stories of others.