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2010-11 SPONSORS 1983. She was awarded the esteemed Pulitzer Prize in 2004, the profession’s top honor. With Ms. Jordan at her side, Emily witnessed the ins and outs of a fast-paced, wellrespected, highly-circulated newspaper. She learned how an idea or event is transformed into a published newstory on a daily basis. She attended multiple meetings, including one with the famous former Post Emily Ginty with Washington Post journalist Mary Jordan ’79. editor Ben Bradlee, who gained national recognition during the 1970s Watergate scandal. “Meeting Mr. Bradlee was Thanks to the Junior Professional awesome,” said Emily. Shadowing Program, Emily had the “I am so glad that I was given this amazing opportunity of a lifetime to witness the opportunity. What surprised me the most was top echelon in journalism. Emily traveled how much work and cooperation it takes to to Washington, D.C. and spent three days get one day’s issue of the paper put together. with one of SJA’s most successful graduates, I didn’t realize that and I’m glad I was able to The Washington Post journalist Mary witness it first-hand. Being at the newspaper Jordan ’79. was confirmation that I want to pursue a career Mary Jordan, a staff writer for the in journalism. I love the atmosphere of The Post. Post for 27 years, was for many years the I love that you can write a story or interview paper’s co-bureau chief in Tokyo, Mexico people for a story every day. I think it would be City and London. After SJA, she attended so much fun to have this career. This experience Georgetown University, graduating in meant the world to me.”
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Keane. She was able to attend such events as the State of the City address by Mayor Frank Jackson, a Cleveland City Council meeting, a panel discussion on childhood brain trauma, and a Cuyahoga County Council meeting. “I met many government officials, including Mayor Frank Jackson, Representative Dennis Kucinich, Cleveland City Council President Martin Sweeney, County Executive Ed FitzGerald, most of the City Council members, several judges, and many other important city officials,” said Kara. “The most memorable experience was probably the State of the City address. It is much like the State of the Union, only at a city level essentially. The mayor gives a report card of how the city is doing. This event is by invitation only and is not available to the public. Not only was my sponsor Councilman Keane able to get me a ticket, but I was also able to sit with many Cleveland City Council members.” Cleveland City Councilman Martin Keane. Kara learned such day-to-day duties as the importance of attending committee meetings, going to events around the city, serving constituents and maintaining a good public image. “Being a city councilman seemed like a very fulfilling career to have,” said Kara. “I was fortunate enough to shadow someone who is truly passionate about what he does, which is an essential part of any job. All in all, this was truly a unique and special experience that affirmed my desire to go into public service as a career path.”
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