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Andrea Roane, born on October 5, 1949, is a well-known American journalist. She used to be a TV newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 in Washington, DC. She is known for her work as a news anchor and for creating the "Buddy Check 9" program.

Early Life and Education

Andrea Roane was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She went to Holy Ghost Elementary School. Later, she graduated from the Xavier University Preparatory School.

She continued her studies at the University of New Orleans. In 1971, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. A few years later, in 1973, she received a Master's degree in Drama & Communications.

Career in News

Logo of WUSA Channel 9, where Roane worked for many years.

Andrea Roane started her career as a teacher. In 1971, she taught English to middle and high school students.

In 1975, she began working in television. She became an education reporter for a public TV station called WYES. She also hosted a weekly show and directed an education program. In 1976, she worked for CBS affiliate WWL-TV. She returned to WYES in 1978 before moving to Washington, D.C.

In 1979, Andrea Roane joined WETA, another public TV station. There, she hosted and was the main reporter for a show called Metro Week in Review.

Her most well-known role began in 1981. She moved to WUSA, a CBS-affiliated station. At WUSA, she anchored news programs on Sunday evenings and weekday mornings. Over the years, she anchored news at different times of the day. She also worked as a health reporter, sharing important health information with viewers.

After a long and successful career, Andrea Roane announced her retirement. On April 25, 2018, she shared that she would leave the news business. Her last day was July 31, 2018.

Personal Life and Community Work

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where Andrea Roane has served on a community board.

Andrea Roane is married to Michael Skehan. They have two children, a daughter named Alicia and a son named Andrew.

In 1993, Andrea Roane started an important program called "Buddy Check 9." This program helps raise awareness about breast cancer in the Washington, D.C. area.

She has also been very active in community service. She has served on many boards and councils, including:

• The Community and Friends Board at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
• The Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council.
• 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.
• Catholic University of America.
• The Women's Forum of Washington.

Honors and Awards

Andrea Roane has received many awards and honors for her work and community service. Some of them include:

• Dame of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
• Lifetime member of the NAACP.
• Lifetime member of the National Council of Negro Women.
• Multiple Emmy Awards.
• Multiple Gracie Awards.
• 2006: Named "Washingtonian of the Year" by Washingtonian Magazine.
• Community Service Award from Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
• 2010: Rebecca Lipkin Honoree for Media Distinction by Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
• 2012: Faith Does Justice Award from Catholic Charities.
• 2014: Inducted into the DC Hall of Fame.
• 2015: Board of Governors Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter.

See Also

• WUSA

External Sources

(January 27, 2014)