The Long Weekend 2017 program

THE LONG WEEKEND 2017

SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 2 REESE PHIFER HALL 1 P.M. 2 P.M. 3 P.M 4 P.M. 5-7 P.M. 7 P.M. 8-10 P.M.

REGISTRATION WELCOME SESSION 1 SESSION 2 TRACK 1 DINNER IN THE ROTUNDA FREE TIME

TRACK LEADERS PHOTOGRAPHY

BOWMAN AND COLE THOMPSON, ROOM 112

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 REESE PHIFER HALL 7:30-8:30 A.M. 9 A.M. 10 A.M. 11 A.M. NOON 1-3 P.M. 3 P.M. 4 P.M. 5-7 P.M. 7 P.M. 7-10 P.M.

BREAKFAST IN BLOUNT SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 LUNCH IN THE ROTUNDA TRACK 2 ICE CREAM IN THE ROTUNDA SESSION 6 TRACK 3 DINNER IN THE ROTUNDA FREE TIME

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 REESE PHIFER HALL

YEARBOOK MULTIMEDIA/

LED BY JOHN CUTSINGER, ROOM 130 LED BY KAYLA HAMLETT AND

BROADCAST

ANTHONY CAVE, ROOM 341

NEWSPAPER

LED BY SAVANNAH BULLARD AND CAROLINE GAZZARA, ROOM 341

CREATIVE WRITING SPORTS JOURNALISM

7:30-8:30 A.M. 8:30-9 A.M. 9-11 A.M. 11 A.M. NOON

LED BY DAN MEISSNER, SCOTT

LED BY TYLER CHESTNUT, ROOM 346 LED BY BRIAN OGDEN AND MARQUIS MUNSON ROOM 334

BREAKFAST IN BLOUNT CAMP PHOTO, REESE PHIFER TRACK 4 LUNCH IN THE ROTUNDA CAMP CLOSING

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KICKOFF

FRIDAY 2 P.M. ROOM 216

Welcome Dr. Cory Armstrong Department Chair, Journalism & Creative Media Meredith Cummings, MJE Director, The Long Weekend

SESSION I

3 P.M.

Intro to design, led by Caroline Gazzara, Room 341 Looking to expand into the world of design? Design is all about appealing to the eye and enticing the reader. We’ll look at both good and bad designs before practicing ideas of our own.

How to (Think about) Doing the Right Thing, led by Dr. Chris Roberts , Room 224 A key lesson of adulthood is that the world is not simply black or white. As a mass communicator, you’ll have to make many not-so-easy choices. Roberts, UA journalism professor and co-author of Doing Ethics in Media: Theories and Practical Applications, will lead your discussion of what’s close to black and white in media, and how to work through the grays to make decisions you can defend.

Cultivating sources, led by John McWilliams, Room 327 We’ve all been there, staring at the blank page. Learn how to think creatively when it comes to new story ideas, and where to look for them.

Creative Writing Workshop — A Thousand Words: An Exploration of Ekphrastic Writing, led by Alicia Clavell McCall, Room 226 In this workshop, we’ll explore ekphrastic writing — writing about a work of art. We’ll take a look at some examples of ekphrastic writing, and then we’ll craft our own work of word art based on a visual image.

SESSION II

4 P.M.

Broadcast basics, led by Anthony Cave, Room 336 Have you ever wanted to try broadcast journalism but don’t know how to start or what certain terms mean? If you don’t know what B roll or ambient noise are, then this session is for you!

Radio, radio, led by Caroline Gazzara and Marquis Munson, Room 343 Ever thought about getting into the radio scene? Munson, who works at TownSquare Media, knows the ins and outs of good radio, while Gazzara knows about what listeners want to hear. This session will cover all types of radio including sports, music, news and podcasts.

Opinion writing with heart and hard-core evidence, led by Savannah Bullard, Room 334 Who says journalists can’t have opinions? This session tackles what makes an impactful opinion article, from conducting necessary research to keeping a cool head when discussing controversial subjects.

SESSION II (CONTINUED) Creating Content for Social Media, led by Dr. Kenon A. Brown, Room 327 Students will gain instruction on the do’s and don’ts of using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to create content that your audience will enjoy. Emphasis will be on creating eye-capturing posts using video and photos, as well as concise and creative storytelling.

Creative Writing Workshop: Fun With Forms!, led by Alicia Clavell McCall, Room 226 In this workshop, we’ll have some fun with forms. Try your hand at a story in 140 characters, write an erasure poem, pen an abecedarian poem, write an epistolary poem, craft a confessional poem, and more!

TRACK I

5-7 P.M.

Tracks will always meet in the following rooms unless otherwise noted by your track leader: Photography - led by Dan Meissner, Scott Bowman and Cole Thompson, Room 112 Yearbook - led by John Cutsinger, Room 130 Multimedia/Broadcast - led by Kayla Hamlett and Anthony Cave, Room 341 Newspaper - led by Savannah Bullard and Caroline Gazzara, Room 341 Creative Writing - led by Tyler Chestnut, Room 346 Sports journalism - led by Brian Ogden and Marquis Munson Room 334 For track leader information, see biographies.

DINNER IN THE ROTUNDA

7 P.M.

All students will meet in the Reese Phifer Rotunda at 7 p.m. for dinner.

FREE TIME

8-10 P.M.

Walk back to Blount dorm after dinner with appointed dorm counselor for free time. All campers must be in their rooms and checked in with their assigned counselors by 10 p.m.

BREAKFAST

SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. BLOUNT DORM

After breakfast, meet with your appointed dorm counselor to walk to Reese Phifer at 8:30 a.m.

SESSION III

9 A.M.

How to Build a Slider Image, led by Stan Diel, Room 341 Learn how to build a juxtaposition image, commonly called a slider image. Slider images are commonly used to show the effects of natural disasters or war. The user can drag a bar across a photo taken before a disaster, uncovering a photo beneath it that shows the same location after the disaster, for example. Students will find the possibilities limited only by their imagination, however.

How to write and tell great feature stories, led by Savannah Bullard, Room 334 The most important part of a good story is the subject, so what do you do when your subject IS your story? From handling sensitive situations to conducting productive interviews, this session will be full of useful tips and tricks that will make your next feature story a knockout read.

Photography basics, led by Arron DePorter, Room 327 Are you confused about what aperture is? Have you ever heard the phrase shutter speed? If not then this class is for you.

Learn the basics of photography beyond a cell phone.

Professional communication development: It’s not just who you know, it’s what you know, led by Kate Risk, Room 226 Learn how to introduce yourself and your career goals to potential employers in a process called an “elevator pitch.” This will assist you in getting their dream job! You will also learn how to be effective in negotiation of conflict in the workplace, after landing the job.

SESSION IV

10 A.M.

How to Build a Slider Image, led by Stan Diel, Room 341 Note: this is the same as a previous session. Please only take this once to give everyone a chance!

Learn how to build a juxtaposition image, commonly called a slider image. Slider images are commonly used to show the effects of natural disasters or war. The user can drag a bar across a photo taken before a disaster, uncovering a photo beneath it that shows the same location after the disaster, for example. Students will find the possibilities limited only by their imagination, however.

How journalism can get you many jobs, led by Taylor Armer, Room 346 Did you know that journalism is a gateway to jobs outside the field? Lawyers, dieticians, coaches, and other professionals got their start in journalism. Come hear how journalism can open doors for you!

Fun apps, tricks, tools and sites, led by Andrew Richardson, Room 327 Learn about new technology, apps, websites and tools that can help you do better journalism (and some just for fun!) in all forms.

SESSIONIV(CONTINUED) Interviewing, led by Kate Risk, Room 226 How to approach someone for an interview for print, broadcast or online. Are you feeling a little nervous about your next interview? Do you sometimes struggle getting strong quotes for your story? Our interviewing session will teach you what questions to ask and how to ask them.

Memoir writing, led by Maya Champion, Room 343 Students will write a short autobiographical story focusing on one moment or memory in their lives. We will explore how their story can be a microcosm for bigger issues and how they can relate their story to the greater society. Students can use a variety of genres to tell their memoir such as prose, poetry, graphics, photographs, and drawings.

SESSION V

11 A.M.

Finding story ideas, led by Jessie Patterson Jones, Room 327 Many student media tend to use the same old stories again and again. This session will show you how to find really interesting stories about your community and school.

Video editing, led by Arron Porter, Room 112 This session will introduce you to basic video editing techniques. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it – come learn how!

It’s game time!, led by Evan Dudley, Room 226 An inside look at sports writing, and the do’s and don’ts in a rapidly changing profession. A sports reporter will offer examples of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to sports coverage. From hockey to football, bring your sportsrelated questions and get answers.

Reading good writing, led by Dianne Bragg, Room 346 To become a better writer, you must read good writing. Learn to find good writing, and writers, and learn from their expertise.

LUNCH IN THE ROTUNDA

NOON

All students will meet in the Reese Phifer Rotunda at noon for lunch.

Multicultural Journalism Workshop students please get in the front of the line (permission to cut in line) and meet in Room 341. Bring your lunch!

TRACK II

1-3 P.M.

Tracks will always meet in the following rooms unless otherwise noted by your track leader: Photography - led by Dan Meissner, Scott Bowman and Cole Thompson, Room 112 Yearbook - led by John Cutsinger, Room 130 Multimedia/Broadcast - led by Kayla Hamlett and Anthony Cave, Room 341 Newspaper - led by Savannah Bullard, Room 341 Creative Writing - led by Tyler Chestnut, Room 346 Sports journalism - led by Brian Ogden and Marquis Munson Room 334

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

3-4 P.M.

Drop by our ice cream social in the rotunda of Reese Phifer Hall at 3 p.m.

SESSION VI

4-5 P.M.

This is a joint session. Everyone will meet in Reese Phifer, Room 216 at 4 p.m.

TRACK III Tracks will always meet in the following rooms unless otherwise noted by your track leader: Photography - led by Dan Meissner, Scott Bowman and Cole Thompson, Room 112 Yearbook - led by John Cutsinger, Room 130 Multimedia/Broadcast - led by Kayla Hamlett and Anthony Cave, Room 341 Newspaper - led by Savannah Bullard, Room 341 Creative Writing - led by Tyler Chestnut, Room 346 Sports journalism - led by Brian Ogden and Marquis Munson Room 334

5-7 P.M.

DINNER IN THE ROTUNDA

7 P.M.

All students will meet in the Reese Phifer Rotunda at 7 p.m. for dinner.

FREE TIME

7-10 P.M.

Walk back to Blount dorm after dinner with appointed dorm counselor for free time. All campers must be in their rooms and checked in with their assigned counselors by 10 p.m.

BREAKFAST

SUNDAY 7:30 A.M. BLOUNT DORM

After breakfast, meet with your appointed dorm counselor to walk to Reese Phifer at 8:30 a.m.

CAMP PHOTO

8:30 A.M. REESE PHIFER STEPS

After the photo, everyone should immediately return to Reese Phifer Room 216 for a camp meeting.

TRACK IV Tracks will always meet in the following rooms unless otherwise noted by your track leader: Photography - led by Dan Meissner, Scott Bowman and Cole Thompson, Room 112 Yearbook - led by John Cutsinger, Room 130 Multimedia/Broadcast - led by Kayla Hamlett and Anthony Cave, Room 341 Newspaper - led by Savannah Bullard, Room 341 Creative Writing - led by Tyler Chestnut, Room 346 Sports journalism - led by Brian Ogden and Marquis Munson Room 334

9-11 A.M.

LUNCH IN THE ROTUNDA

11 A.M.

All students will meet in the Reese Phifer Rotunda at 11 a.m. for lunch.

CAMP CLOSING

NOON

The Long Weekend’s closing ceremony will be held in Reese Phifer Room 216 at noon. Parents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Check out of Blount Dorm immediately following camp closing.

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Taylor Armer is a journalism graduate from the University of Alabama. Professionally, Taylor has both journalistic and public relations experience. She has written news stories for Dateline Alabama, a student-led news organization. She served as managing editor for this year’s edition of Alpine Living, the Capstone’s international travel magazine. Post graduation and as a graduate student, she has written press releases, event coverage and feature stories for departments on campus. She will receive her master’s degree in journalism this summer.

Taylor aspires to earn her Ph.D. in communication studies, to teach budding journalists, and to set up media literacy programs that service African-American communities.

Dr. Dianne Bragg is an assistant professor in the Journalism & Creative Media Department at The University of Alabama Department. She holds a Ph.D in mass communication, with a concentration in history, and an MA in journalism. Dr. Bragg teaches several classes including Mass Communication Law and Journalism History. She serves in leadership positions with several academic organizations, including the American Journalism Historians Association and the Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression.

After completing his doctoral studies at The University of Alabama, Dr. Kenon A. Brown joined its Department of Advertising and Public Relations in August 2012 as an assistant professor. Prior to his academic appointment, Kenon worked for eight years in restaurant management and marketing, while also conducting independent media training for several smaller non-profit organizations and local businesses. His teaching specialties include strategic communication management, research methods and communication campaign planning. His research interests include image and reputation management, particularly in sports, and minority recruitment in mass communication. Kenon has published manuscripts in several high-profile journals, including Journal of Public Relations Research, Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, Communication and Sport, and Mass Communication and Society. Keeping with his practitioner roots, Kenon also consults with several regional and national clients, specifically assisting with market research and strategic planning.

Savannah Bullard is a rising sophomore at the University of Alabama who is studying Journalism and Public Policy. She is a scholastic journalism veteran and won dozens of awards in different fields of journalism throughout her career, including ASPA’s 2016 Rick Bragg Award for Feature Writing. She spends her days obsessing over John F. Kennedy, reading good books and cuddling with her kitten, Cleo.

Anthony Cave (MJW Class of 2011) joined ABC10 in Sacremento as a digital journalist in December 2016. A Miami native, taking journalism as a high school elective spurred his passion for reporting. He’s been off to the races ever since. In college, he interned for outlets including The Miami Herald, ABC News Radio and KJZZ, Phoenix’s NPR affiliate. His reporting on post-9/11 veterans as part of the News21 team, a national college reporting program based at Arizona State University, was a finalist for a 2013 Investigative Reporters and Editors student award. After graduating with a bachelor’s in journalism from Florida International University in 2014, he reported in Key West, before joining KNXV and PolitiFact Arizona in Phoenix as a political fact-checker during the 2016 election. Cave’s parents originate from Trinidad and Tobago, so his Caribbean background makes him a curious eater -- and cook -- when it comes to spices and flavors. In his spare time, he likes to catch up on sleep, travel and watch movies.

Maya Champion attended New York University graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and went to graduate school at Columbia University earning an MFA in Film. Champion focuses on screenwriting delving into the subjects of motherhood, feminism and mental health.

Tyler Chestnut is a graduate of the Department of English at the University of Alabama, where he is now pursuing a master’s degree in Secondary Education. He has worked with a number of literary magazines at the University, and has a particular passion for teaching poetry and the poetic essay at the middle and high school level. He lives in Tuscaloosa with his Rabbit’s Foor fern, Fuzzy.

Seasoned with experience and inspiring with expertise, Senior Creative Account Manager John Cutsinger shares his 43 years of yearbook planning and production with staffs nationally. At national conventions, at workshops and in one-on-one staff think tanks, John follows professional verbal and visual communication trends and translates those into yearbook strategies. John’s staffs built legacies of CSPA Crowns and NSPA Pacemakers. His staff members won countless individual state, regional and national awards. As a scholastic journalism advocate, John has been honored with CSPA’s Gold Key; NSPA’s Pioneer; JEA’s Medal of Merit and Friend to Scholastic Journalism; SIPA’s Distinguished Adviser and Dow Jones National Journalism Teacher of the Year.

Arron DePorter, a Tuscaloosa native, is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama.

During her undergraduate studies, Arron earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and Spanish. She is very excited to have the opportunity to stay at UA for at least two more years to earn her master’s degree in Spanish literature. Arron has always had a passion for the written word and is immensely grateful for the opportunity to help others learn the fundamentals of journalism.

Stan Diel is a doctoral candidate in the College of Communication and Information Sciences and this fall will begin work as an assistant professor of mass communication at Francis Marion University. He spent 25 years in the news business, most recently at The Birmingham News and al.com.

Evan Dudley is from Hamilton, AL who spent the better part of his twenties as a touring musician. He graduated from Alabama in May 2016. He interned at the Tuscaloosa News and then went on to be the Sports Editor at the Wood County Monitor, where he oversaw five school districts, as well as community and recreation sports coverage. He covered all 16 games of Mineola’s Texas State Title season which included neutral postseason games in large Texas High School stadiums and the title game in AT&T Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. His sports section is currently in consideration for awards in the Texas Press Association Better Newspaper contest for Sports Writing, Sports Coverage and Sports Photography. He lives in Tuscaloosa with plans for graduate school in the Fall of 2018, or possible employment as a sports editor at a weekly or college beat writer for a daily within the Southeast.

Caroline Gazzara is a second-year graduate student at The University of Alabama. She completed her bachelor of arts in sports journalism with a minor in anthropology at the University of Alabama in 2016. As a graduate student, she is studying international news flow and desensitization within the newsroom. Previously, she was a copy editor at The Tuscaloosa News. She also was an intern for the sports and news departments at The Tuscaloosa News and a staff reporter for Alabama’s The Crimson White. Gazzara is the proud ‘mommy’ to three adorable cats who love lots of attention and fill up her phone with photos. She enjoys cooking with her boyfriend, playing with her cats and watching Netflix when she’s not busy with school or work.

Kayla Hamlett is a sophomore at The University of Alabama majoring in Journalism and Creative Media and minoring in Communication studies. A daily quote she lives by states you have to believe in something with such a passion that it then becomes your reality. She applies this quote to everything that she does, and this is her driving force to succeed. She is involved on campus as an Ambassador for the College of Communication and Information sciences where I am Social Chair. She is a member of the Radio Television Digital News Association, an Intern for WVUA 23, and many other organizations. Her dream goal is to lance a job at a reputable news organization such as CNN or Good Morning America.

Jessie Patterson Jones, a Tuscaloosa native, is the assistant director of external relations for UA’s Division of Student Life. She serves as the editor of Capstone Magazine and works with marketing and communication for Student Life. Jessie attended The University of Alabama, earning her bachelor’s in journalism in 2008 and her master’s in journalism in 2010. In her free time, you can find her drinking coffee with a good book.

Alicia Clavell McCall is founder, publisher, and editor of an annual electronic and print publication: Southern Women’s Review. She has almost two decades of experience in magazine publication and serves as a full-time UAB Collat School of Business faculty member. McCall is also a two-time winner of the UAB Barkesdale-Maynard Poetry Prize and a Hackney Award winner. She has published in venues such as Red Truck Review and Birmingham Arts Journal. Email her at aliciaclavell@gmail.com.

Brian Ogden graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in December 2016 and is now attending graduate school at UA in the sports management program. He is in his third year working in the Crimson Tide’s athletics communications office, and began working as the hockey club’s director of media relations in June 2016 with the creation of the team’s first media guide. The Argyle, Texas native plans to pursue a career in sports information at a Division-I institution or in media relations at the professional sports level.

John McWilliams is the public information officer for the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region. McWilliams is the media spokesperson for the 13-county region and works alongside engineers and administrators to provide accurate and informative transportation news that’s distributed to several outlets. He joined the department in November 2016 after serving three years as an award-winning journalist for the TimesDaily newspaper in Florence, Alabama. He spent one year at the Forsyth County News in Cumming, Georgia after graduating in 2012 from the University of Alabama with degrees in Communication and Information Sciences and Political Science.

Marquis Munson graduated from the University of Alabama in 2016 with a major in sports journalism. He recently accepted a position at TownSquare Media as a board operator. He also works as a producer for Tide 102.9. He previously worked in sports media on and off campus. He wrote for the student newspaper, the Crimson White on its sports staff as a contributing writer and staff reporter. He also worked served as assistant sports director for the student radio station 90.7 the Capstone, hosting various show topics including football, basketball and classic hip-hop. He has had internships with Alabama Public Radio, The Tuscaloosa News, and Tide 102.9.

Dan Meissner has served as a newspaper reporter, photographer, editor and designer. He has more than 30 years of experience teaching journalism at The University of Alabama in reporting, editing and visual journalism courses. At UA, he also coordinates journalism internships at media outlets throughout the state and nation.

Andrew Richardson is the Program Manager for the Innovation Team in the College of Continuing Studies at The University of Alabama. Andrew is a jack-of-all trades with skill in video and audio production, web development, and technology. As an undergraduate, he worked at Alabama Public Radio and as the Multimedia Editor and Producer at The Crimson White. He has worked at UA in multiple professional communication roles for about six years, and he holds a B.A. in Communication and M.A. in Higher Education Administration.

Kate Risk graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication studies in May 2016 and will begin the graduate program at UA in Higher Education Administration. She aspires to one day earn her Ed.D in Higher Education Policy and Leadership. She will begin her assistantship as the operations coordinator for the Graduate School in July. It is Kate’s fourth year serving as a counselor/volunteer for ASPA TLW and she considers this weekend to be the “highlight of her year.” She loves working with students who are passionate about all aspects of journalism and enjoys learning new things alongside the campers. In her free time, you can find Kate on her porch with a good book, watching Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix, or eating pizza at Mellow Mushroom with her friends.

Dr. Chris Roberts has sat where you’ve sat, right there in the Ferguson Center, back when what is now the Alabama Scholastic Press Association elected a student president. Now he’s an associate professor at his alma mater, where he teaches classes, focuses on credibility and ethics, and runs graduate studies for the Department of Journalism & Creative Media. He was sports editor of his hometown weekly newspaper while a student at Jacksonville High School, where he also covered sports and worked in radio. He was a reporter and editor at newspapers in Alabama and South Carolina after graduating from Alabama, and then earned a doctoral degree at the University of South Carolina before coming back to Alabama.

Jordan Sherrell is a masters student at the University of Alabama in Education and hopes to become a high school English teacher. He holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy and marketing from the University of Alabama. He is a counselor for The Long Weekend because one of the disciplines of English Language Arts is journalism, and he thinks it is one of the most meaningful ways one can use the power of language. In his spare time, you’ll find him reading (currently reading: The Stand, by Stephen King), watching Netflix (currently watching: BBC’s Sherlock), or at the jiu jitsu gym.

Cole Thompson is a graduate of the 2016 class from The University of Alabama. Thompson was a double major in Sports Journalism and English during his four span at The Capstone.

In his first year in the professional world, Thompson was a production assistant for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. He currently is working as a long form NFL Draft writer for USAToday’s Draftwire.com. Thompson has worked alongside Lars Anderson on his new book “Bruce Arians: The Quarterback Whisper” which will be released in July of 2017. He is planning on heading back to school in the spring to earn his Masters degree in Journalism. Thompson also has a sports podcast called “HOT TAKES!” which ranks number 1 on SoundCloud.com.

Thompson currently resides in Houston, Texas.

THANK YOU SUPPORTERS Dean Mark Nelson and the C&IS Dean’s Office Dr. Cory Armstrong, Department of Journalism and Creative Media Chair Sue Givens, Crechale Stevens, Diane Shaddix and the Department of Journalism and Creative Media Department of Advertising and Public Relations

Department of Communication Studies Steve Diorio and the staff of WVUA-TV Paul Wright, Mark Mayfield and the Office of Student Media All of our wonderful counselors and session leaders!

PATRONS Alabama Press Association Alabama Broadcasters Association Center for Community-Based Partnerships

BOARD MEMBERS THANK YOU to our ASPA board members: Renee Quaife: President, Sparkman High School, Harvest Capri Day: Vice President, Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa Barbara Bateman: Secretary, Murphy High School, Mobile

Members at Large: Birmingham: Connie Nolen, Pelham High School Montgomery: Gina Aaij, LAMP High School Mobile: Lindsey Koen, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Huntsville: Michelle Sisson, Lee High School Auburn: Beth Antoine, Auburn High School

Director Emeritus Marie Parsons, Director Meredith Cummings, Program Assistant Caroline Gazzara