Weekday High School Internship Summer 2008
Weekday High Interns will be covering the election this year. The High School students will talk to first time voters about the election. They will talk to volunteers who are too young to vote and yet are devoting their summers to the candidates. They will ask long time voters for their assessments of the state of American politics. They will ask candidates to address issues of concern to youth. They will bring us stories from around the region and offer their own thoughts on the 2008 election. Their stories will be broadcast and podcast through KUOW.org.
The Reporters: 2008 Session
Katherine (Kat) Beame, Senior, University Prep: "Radio is my favorite news outlet because it always tells a story to the audience rather than simply spitting out facts. I took a Recording History class at my school and I found that everyone has a story to tell, but what I learnt was that it is how the story is presented which makes it compelling to an audience. Effective story telling is a skill that I hope this program will help me develop. Through this story telling I want people to understand and become passionate about the issues that I deeply care about – preserving the environment, improving the human condition, locally and globally and helping people to overcome stereotypes."
Elena Degel, Senior, Northwest School: "I want to learn what I can do around social justice oriented issues. I am very interested in politics, especially with the upcoming presidential elections in November.. I love the local music scene in Seattle, especially artists that have a deeper message behind their music. I would love to gain experience with writing stories and getting my voice heard, especially about issues I am passionate about."
Bryce Jacobson, Junior, Auburn Adventist Academy: "I'm quite intrigued on how a radio station operates, and what goes on behind the scenes. And according to my mother, I'm going to find myself in some sort of career that involves writing. Which I just so happen to agree with. So I thought, 'Hey, let's apply for that one internship program.' Anyway, I think it would be a great experience to be included in this program – and plus it would give me something to do over the summer and look good on my transcript. (These are the kinds of things you think about when you want to go to Whitman. These are the kinds of things you don't say when you're applying for an internship. Oh well.) Thank you. (And Just to let you know. I've figured it all out. You probably choose the 6 people who actually fill in these forms correctly. Hah! I don't even know if you could find 6 people to fill this out correctly.)"
Ann Kane, Junior, Internet Academy: "I am thinking about earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism when I go to college. I think this program would give me a good introduction to the field. Journalism is my way of finding out more about the world and the people in it. I am very interested in how people live, and how their lives are effected by the world around them. The global food shortage, high gas prices, global warming, and a slowing economy, are all factors effecting the way people go about their daily lives. I want to know what normal people, like me, are doing to adjust to the situation."
Kaitie Marshall, Junior, Garfield High School: "I've always wanted to make writing a part of my career, my hope is to use this internship as a way to pursue my goals in journalism. My goal with this internship is to shine a light on individuals who are directly involved in important topics that others may have a hard time relating to."
Lillian Warner, Senior, Blanchet High School: "I have been listening to the radio my whole life and have found myself developing a serious interest in what goes on behind the scenes. I am interested in journalism and education, and I cannot think of a more ideal experience to actually learn how stories are made and to even have the chance to help make one myself. I would enjoy so much to present ideas that are relevant to young people today, and help get the word out to other young people that we have the ability to make a positive change in the world."
De'Shaona Williams, Senior, Rainier Beach High: "I am interested in sharing personal stories and stories about my community. I would enjoy discussing real life experiences, morals and lessons with other teens. I will make my stories creative and interesting so that teens would be eager to listen to them. Most teens listen to music and gossip, but I think they will be interested in community events and things that are happening around them if someone could make it fun."
