Spring 2013 TEMPO - Tampa Preparatory School

changemakersspring 2013 tempo21Jamal Wilson ’93bottleneck through which one must pass.The Internet changed everything. You canfind a way to get what you need there, andthat will eventually include the law. Mostlawyers don’t see that.” (B. Britton)q: How has technology changed yourcareer?a: “Things get done more efficiently.”(D. Tockman) “I can’t turn off my phone.Technology has changed crime forensicscompletely. dna is taking over traceevidence because of technology.” (S.Hanily) “Technology is the mantle ofwhat it means to be human. I spend 99%of my day online. It’s amazing. We’re allconnected all the time. We’re a globalsociety.” (B. Britton)Afterwards, seniors were asked to completea follow-up survey. Here are someof their comments:q: What kind of inspiration did you findin the Careers Program?a: “Tampa Prep alumni becomesuccessful—that’s inspiring.” “It wasinspiring to see successful people doingwhat they love.” “I was inspired topursue multiple career paths.” “They allgave insight into the real world that wasinspiring.” “Follow my dreams.”q: Memorable words of advice?a: “The relationships you have areimportant.” “Networking is key tosuccess.” “Try new things. Take risks.”Senior Josh Robinson, right, and Robert Bird ’92 talk about an internship with Mr. Bird’s company.“Do what you love and success willfollow.” “Use common sense.” “Workhard. Everything requires work.” “Findwhat you love to do.” “Have big dreams.”“Study.” “Enjoy college. It’s a time forexploration.” “Have a goal in mind.”“One minute is 60 seconds of unlimitedpossibility.” “Always challenge yourself.”“Don’t give up, even when things lookbad. Stick with it.” “A good college is likean extra card in your pocket.”q: Something you learned that you didn’tknow before?a: “Computer intelligence isinteresting!” “Hippotherapy exists!”“Interning during college can help youfind a job.” “I learned about networking.”“Mr. Bird’s field is completely brandnew!” “You need to work your way up.”“Lots of people change their career pathsalong the way.” “There are many morecareers than I thought.”Graduation requirements for seniorsinclude a three-week internship in Maywith a company or professional. TheCareers Program offers seniors an opportunityto meet and talk with a variety ofprofessionals, and to line up an internship.2013 careers program panelistsr lynn koletic ’85 bankston,Hippotherapy ProgramDirector/Quantum Leap, B. A. RollinsCollege, M.P.T. Condordia Universityr hugh gross ’84, Detective/Hillsborough County Sheriff’sDepartment Juvenile Services, B.A.University of South Floridar jill levine ’89 hechtman, M.D.,Medical Director/Tampa Obstetrics,B.S. University of Florida, M.D. RossUniversity School of Mediciner mike wilson Managing Editor/TampaBay Times, B.A. Tufts Universityr jennifer thompson ’96 bravo,Photographer/Jen Bravo Photography,B.A. Ringling College of Art andDesignr robert bird ’92 President-Founder/Red Lambda, B.S., Ph.D.University of Floridar deirdre dixon, Lt. Col. U.S. Army(retired)/College Professor, B.S. U.S.Military Academy at West Point, mbaDuke University