Friday, April 26, 2013

Shelton students learn about media, arts careers

SHELTON - Shelton Intermediate School hosted its first JAM (Journalism/Arts/Media) day  Wednesday to celebrate journalism, arts and media in the community.  

 The day provided students with the opportunity to learn about various careers related to the fields of journalism, performance and visual arts, and media.  
Guest speakers included Gary Scarpa, the director of Center Stage Theatre in Shelton; Bob Moseley, author of "Out of Bounds;" David Merrill, artist; Seth Davis, CBS Sports College Basketball Studio Analyst, Sports Illustrated senior writer, and author; Sean Barker, Sports Editor of The New Haven Register, Middletown Press, The Register – Citizen of Torrington; Joseph Morelli – Scholastic Sports Editor of The New Haven Register; Fred Ruggio, Editor of Shelton Life Community and Business News; and Aleta Miner, Associate Editor of Shelton Life Community and Business News.
      The seventh and eighth graders listened to the presenters speak about their experiences in their related fields and the paths that led them to success. 


This post is taken from a press release from Shelton Intermediate School housemaster Carolyn Ivanoff.

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