Andrea Roane

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Andrea Roane
Born (1949-10-05) October 5, 1949 (age 74)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Education University of New Orleans (BA, MA)
Occupation(s)Journalist, television newscaster
Years active1975-2018 (news)
Employer WUSA
Known forNews anchor
Notable work"Buddy Check 9" breast cancer awareness program
SpouseMichael Skehan
Children2
Parent(s)Frederic and Ethel Roane
Awards Emmy Awards, Gracie Awards

Andrea Roane (born October 5, 1949) is a former American newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 television in Washington, DC. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Early life and education

Andrea Roane was born on October 5, 1949. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from the Xavier University Preparatory School. In 1971, she obtained a B.A. in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in New Orleans (now the University of New Orleans), followed by an M.A. in Drama & Communications in 1973. [1] [2] [5]

Career

Logo of WUSA Channel 9, where Roane worked (1981-2018) WUSA 9 logo.png
Logo of WUSA Channel 9, where Roane worked (1981-2018)

In 1971, Roane worked as a middle and high school teacher of English. In 1975, she became education reporter for public television station WYES, hosted a weekly magazine show, and became project director of a federally funded education show. In 1976, she worked for CBS affiliate WWL-TV. In 1978, she returned to WYES and then moved to Washington, D.C. [1] [2] [3] [5]

In 1979, Roane became host and chief correspondent for Metro Week in Review at public television station WETA. [1] [2]

In 1981, Roane moved to CBS-affiliate WUSA as Sunday evening and weekday morning anchor. Over the years, she anchored morning, afternoon, and late night news programs. She also served as health reporter. [1] [2] [5] [6] Local news including The Washington Post'' have covered her career throughout. [7] [8] [9] [10]

On April 25, 2018, Roane announced that she would retire from the news business as of July 31, 2018. [11]

Personal life

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , where Roane has served on the Community Advisory Board Kennedy Center seen from the Potomac River, June 2010.jpg
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , where Roane has served on the Community Advisory Board

Roane married Michael Skehan; they have two children. [4] [5]

In 1993, Roane started a DC-based breast cancer awareness program "Buddy Check 9." [1] [3] [5] [6]

Roane has played an active role in community services, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Community and Friends Board, Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council, and the National Museum of Women In The Arts, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Health Disparities Initiative, the National Catholic Education Association Board, and the Catholic University of America, and the Women's Forum of Washington. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Honors and awards

See also

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  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Andrea Roane" (PDF). Association for the Study of African American Life and History). 30 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Andrea Roane". John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
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  7. ↑ "Maureen Bunyan Quits Channel 9". The Washington Post. 12 December 1995. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "WUSA's Roane Moving Off The 6 O'Clock Anchor Desk". The Washington Post. 13 May 2000. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "Turmoil Continues at WUSA As News Director Is Booted". The Washington Post. 2 August 2004. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  10. ↑ "Firmly Anchored". The Washington Post. 30 July 2006. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  11. ↑ "WUSA 9 Anchor Andrea Roane Announces Retirement During EPIC Awards". Montgomery County Media. 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2018.

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