conversations, but the whole community needs to be talking about it. They are real issues, and the series allows us to start the conversation.” Laura Cole is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at adeperro@ cityscenemediagroup.com.
From the Students “I think the Jefferson Series offers a very unique opportunity for community members and students to really see education active in the world, and how we can have greater conversations about the people who come and speak in our community and bring that to New Albany schools and the New Albany community at large.” —Blair Carter, New Albany High School
“I really appreciated hearing from (General David Petraeus) himself what it’s really like to be in the battlefront and what it really takes to complete plans, go out there and fight wars because we really don’t understand. (General Petraeus) coming in today and being able to talk about it is really inspiring, and it is truly a gift to be able to learn from that.” —Brooke Pirwitz, New Albany High School
“I really thought that (General David Petraeus’) speech was passionate in a sort of way that was inspiring as I was
General David Petraeus meets with students from Knowledge is Power Program Columbus.
sitting there and wearing this uniform. I’m very grateful to come to the McCoy Center and to see General Petraeus.” —ROTC Cadet Dakota Mendoza, Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center
“(General David Petraeus) offered an insightful perspective on the current state of affairs both abroad and domestic, including our nation’s biggest threats. One of these challenges, he shared, is the shortage of younger people equipped to continue the innovation and sustained growth that has fueled the success of the past century. I feel fortune to be part of a program and a broader Fisher community that prioritizes innova-
tion and leadership to prepare us for what lies ahead.” —Nicholas Joy, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
“I really enjoyed Charles Osgood because he really nailed the topics of broadcasting and news and made me want to be a journalist. I learned a lot about journalism and the overall work that it takes to actually do it. It makes us more aware of what we can do in life and how we can succeed in different job venues.” —Gregory Madison, Cristo Rey Columbus High School
“I was really inspired. …When (Charles Osgood) talked about his friend Mike, that was a big takeaway for me. To be a journalist, you have to experience harsh criticism, which is something he experienced from Mike. I think that’s essential for any journalist. It’s pretty great because you experience a lot and learn a lot having him there. It was great.”
Petraeus with students from Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center of Columbus City Schools.
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“My biggest takeaway wasn’t what (Charles Osgood) said about broadcasting, but what he said about being a good person in general. He said at one point, ‘Just be a good person.’ And you can use that to answer any other question you have about what you should do.” —Maya Hammond, The Wellington School www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com
Photos by James DeCamp
—Michelle Sierra, Cristo Rey Columbus High School