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T.i.P.Boston’s teen apprenticesAsk most people what it's like to be an apprentice and you'll hear about competitionin the boardroom, getting fired and, for one lucky person, winning a dream job and abig salary with Donald Trump. In Boston, teens gained incredible experience lastsummer far from the glare of the TV cameras. Meet them.You’re NT firedWHO:Dwayne Ward, 17,Madison Park High SchoolWHAT:Works for the NationalBlack College Alliance asa MVP (Mentor, Volunteer,and Participate) student inthe Academic Program.Dwayne takes classes toprepare for college andvolunteers as a mentor.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:DNC, BostonWHY:He got his job by callingthe Mayor’s Hope Line. Helikes participating in thecommunity.FUTURE PLANS:To go to Clarke AtlantaUniversity or MorehouseCollege; continue basketball;own a business.Interviewer:Cameron PerryPhotographer:Bianca McConnicoWHO:Natasha Seirra, 15,Madison Park High SchoolWHAT:Worked for the CleanTeam. Their job is to goout into the city and judgebusinesses by their cleanlinessand alert those thatneed to be fixed up.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:Dudley SquareWHY:“I like working to makeDudley nice for all toenjoy,” she says.FUTURE GOALS:To go to college and medicalschool. “My greatgrandmotherwas a wellknownnurse in PuertoRico; I want to follow inher footsteps.”Interviewer:Mariah WynnPhotographer:Bridget MairWHO:Hazel Pham, 15,Charlestown High SchoolWHAT:Worked as a receptionistat Youth Opportunity ofBoston. Responsibilities:phone calls and relayingmessages, greetingguests, and MicrosoftWord, Excel, andPowerPoint.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:YOB, BostonWHY:She likes to meet newpeople and “dress like apro. It tells people I'mnot just an apprenticebut someone who couldmake a difference in theworld.”FUTURE GOALS:To finish high school,join the Air Force andbecome a pilot.Interviewer:Marissa McNairPhotographer:Mariah WynnWHO:Shareta Oliver, 15,Madison Park High SchoolWHAT:Worked as a receptionistat A Twist of Passionsalon. Responsibilities:answering the phone,making appointments, andgreeting customers.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:Dudley SquareWHY:She was recommendedby her aunt, a hairstylist atA Twist of Passion.PAY-OFF:“I like my job. It isn’t farfrom school and the hoursare great.”Interviewer:Javier FonsecaPhotographer:Chandra BesongWHO:Chanel Bethea, 16,East Boston High SchoolWHAT:Worked for YouthOpportunity of Boston(YO Boston) as aTransitional EmploymentServices (TES) counselor.Responsibilities: to guidehigh school students injob training.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:YO BostonWHY:“I like helping otherpeople.”FUTURE GOALS:College and nursingschool.Interviewer:Sheldon CostaPhotographer:Mariah WynnWHO:Chantee Antar-Joyner, 14Sharon High SchoolWHAT:Worked for NationalBlack College Alliance(NBCA) as a mentor andvolunteer. Responsiblefor mentoring youngerstudents and takingcollege prep classes.WHEN:Summer ‘04WHERE:NBCA,Washington St., BostonWHY:She got her job throughYouth Opportunity.Interviewer:Bridget MairPhotographer: Ben Sloat8 | BOSTON TEENS IN PRINT FALL 2004* Interviews conducted by Arts in Progress
T.i.P.TOP 5 THINGS ABOUT BEING A JOURNALIST1.You get to ask the tough questions and be nosy2. It’s a rush to get the news first3. Always writing, always learning4. Meeting and listening to people5. Going to different placesPhoto: Amy Lantinga/WriteBostonCaroline Knapp Interns at areception at the Harvard Club.PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT:Daniela CakoSharmah Saunders,Monique Kelly,Deanna Henson, andKnapp’s young niece.You’re hiredMy summer as a Globe apprenticeBy: Daniela Cako // T.i.P. WriterA week at the Boston HeraldBy: Deanna Henson // T.i.P. WriterWhen I heard about the Caroline KnappJournalism Internship, which provideshigh school students the opportunity tointern at a newspaper, I thought, “Whynot?” I have always loved writing becauseit’s a way for me to express myself. Also,I believe media is a powerful tool toinform people about the world aroundthem. Since the newspaper is only minutesfrom my house, I would look at thisglass-covered building as I passed andthink whoever works there is lucky.Now I work inside the building and Ilove every minute.There are many parts of my job. One isanswering phone calls that come into thecity desk. I also gather information fromthe public for stories to be put in thenewspaper, or I transfer people to otherlines for help. I look up information, readThe Boston Globe, and have a bizarrefeeling of happiness as I work.Sometimes something major happens,and I get first hand information on whatwill go in tomorrow’s paper, which isexciting. One thing I’ve learned thathelps reporters is getting all the informationabout everything. Asking questionsis the major quality that a reporter has tohave, and I love asking questions. My jobmakes me feel as though I am part of givingpeople the news, like I am in touchwith the world.I was excited to start my internship atthe Boston Herald. I had no idea what toexpect because it was my first time as anintern and I have never worked at anewspaper. I arrived a half hour early.Another Caroline Knapp intern and Iwere taken upstairs to meet Mike Bello.We were brought to the City Desk. Ourfirst assignment was to learn how towrite an obituary. I was nervous becauseI didn’t want to mess it up.After being taught how to write an obituary,I was asked if it creeped me out. Tobe honest, I thought of it as writing a briefbiography of someone’s life. It was interestingto learn how they lived and died.Sharmah and I were then instructedto go out to do man-on-the-street assignments.That’s where we had to ask 10people about their feelings on presidentialand vice-presidential candidates JohnKerry and John Edwards. That was funbecause we got to get people’s opinionsand reactions on the question.One day, Sharmah and I were invitedto go with Pete Gelzinis to the BasketballHall of Fame in Springfield, where BillCosby was being honored. After the ceremony,there was a press conference onthe second floor where Cosby went onto explain more of his feelings aboutAfrican-American children.Nervous, excited as an internBy: Monique Kelly // T.i.P. WriterReal world experienceBy: Sharmah Saunders // T.i.P. WriterThe first couple of weeks at the JamaicaPlain Gazette flew by. The staff waspatient and nice; even visitors greeted mewith a handshake. I was surprised at howfast I caught on. The second day I wasanswering phones and typing. I helpedcreate drawings of advertisements in thepaper. I typed police reports and articlesfrom guest writers, as well as my writing,such as one article “Funding cuts hurtschools.” I was in charge of readingbooks by local authors and interviewingthem about their careers. I was treatedlike a staff member and included in partiesand other events. I was even invitedto delegate parties during the DNC!For the past couple of weeks I haveworked as an intern at the Boston Herald.This has been an amazing experience andI’ve had the privilege of working with anumber of talented reporters and photographers.I truly appreciate this experiencebecause only so much can be learned inschool. Internships allow students to getfirsthand experience in the work field andcome in contact with real people and realsituations. What better way to help someoneprepare for their future than by givingthem real experiences.BOSTON TEENS IN PRINT FALL 2004 | 9
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