By: Kelsey Twedt

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By Kelsey Twedt
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Who I Interviewed For This Story.
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Second Article
I wrote my views on my very last Spirit Week at
Venice High School.
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What I do

• Every Tuesday I meet with Jay Roland.
• We discuss story ideas.
• I write stories about what goes on with teenagers
  and stories that involve activities at VHS.
• I also take pictures for my articles.
• Soon I will be shadowing news anchor Heidi Godman
  ABC news.

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My Wonderful Mentor
Jay Roland is a writer for the Sarasota Herald
Tribune. He is married to News Anchor, Heidi
Godman of ABC channel 7 news. They have 3
children. He helps me with my stories, by giving
me ideas, pointers and safety writing tips. He
leaves me with no stress when it comes to writing
my stories and is always willing to help whether
its in person or via e-mail. Jay has helped me
grow so much in my pursuit to become a news
anchor.
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A Few things Ive learned

• How to write like a news writer.
• How things should and should not be said.
• How to lead a reader into the story.
• Types of interesting questions to ask while
  interviewing.
• How to use good vocabulary but not leave the
  reader wondering what something means.
• Using pictures to make the reader more
  interested.
• And thats only a few!

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My interning experience during the 2nd semester
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PROJECT ONE

• Write a variety of interviewing questions that
  will draw in depth responses.
• Have the questions be about themselves.
• Find 3 people you know and are comfortable
  around.
• Write down all their responses.
• Ask them their opinion on how the interview went.

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One of the people I interviewed for my 1st
project
Kelly Woosley is a senior at East Tennessee State
University. He works at the music store F.Y.E in
his hometown of Lebanon, TN.
Questions asked
-Where do you see yourself in 5 years? -What are
your weaknesses? -In what ways have your college
experiences prepared you for your
career? -Describe your most rewarding college
experience.
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PROJECT TWO
-Interview a family member -Ask any types of
questions. -Write a summary on the interview.
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Who I interviewed for my 2nd project

• Questions asked
• Why did you choose the university you did?
• I chose Vanderbilt because I got a full ride
  scholarship, and I was extremely impressed with
  the campus visit
• In what kind of work environment are you most
  comfortable?
• A work environment with a lot of people, variety
  of tasks to do, friendly, and laidback
• What led you to choose your field of study?
• Doing an independent research project in
  Psychology Neuroscience.
• What are your long term goals?
• To become a professor at a University, do
  research and have a family.

Elyssa Twedt is a 21 year old senior about to
graduate from Vanderbilt University and begin
Graduate school at The University of Virginia.
She has worked at Nashville hospital for over 3
years. She is also my older sister. ?
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Internship Article
Venice High School is all about preparing their
students for their future career. This school
year a lucky 46 students were able to experience
interning at their dream job. The program gives
you professional experiences in your career that
you want to pursue after high school and college.
This program is called, Executive Internship.
Mrs. Ruthardt, the internship advisor, made this
entire program happen by getting the school to
grant these select students a pass to leave
campus after 1210 to go intern. To be a part of
the internship program you must meet the GPA
requirement, be able to provide your own
transportation, and be a senior. It is still
consider a class and you receive one credit for
it. The program results in experience,
knowledge, and reference. The Executive
Internship program benefits these seniors in high
school and is a great opportunity.
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What I learned during the 2nd semester -How to
approach potential interviewees -How to come up
with interviewing questions -How to draw better
answers rather then general responses -What to
say and not to say during an interview -Always
write exactly what the person says
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Summer Opportunity
During the summer I have become lucky enough to
get the opportunity to shadow Heidi Godman at ABC
channel 7 news. I will then be able to learn the
basic steps of becoming a well-known news anchor
later in my career.
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My Wonderful Mentor
Jay Roland is a writer for the Sarasota Herald
Tribune. He is married to News Anchor, Heidi
Godman of ABC channel 7 news. They have 3
children. He helps me with my stories, by giving
me ideas, pointers and safety writing tips. He
leaves me with no stress when it comes to writing
my stories and is always willing to help whether
its in person or via e-mail. Jay has helped me
grow so much in my pursuit to become a news
anchor.