Author: Parker Silberman

Day 4 started with a slightly late start, as the previous night was the very late Ducks game. We started with the usual pep talks and lectures but soon enough we moved to a separate studio and started our own news recording. I started on the buttons that control what goes live and got the hang of what they do while watching. Then I was on camera, which was my favorite. Then I had to go in front of the camera, which I did not like at all. My team then went on an interview with the co-founder of Tiny Vinyl and got the information we needed to start. For our Ducks project my teammates started on the script and I went through and started to edit our clips. Today went by quickly and the program is almost over. I’m not sure we’ll finish everything but we’ll do our best.

-Parker Silberman, Longwood High School

Today started with a later start then I would have liked. I had planned to be up at 6. But, due to the bed and the environment, I couldn’t fall asleep well enough to stay asleep. Today consisted of lectures filled with useful information, but it was mostly uneventful. Going out and taking photos and videos was a highlight for me. Heading back, it seemed to be a short day when I thought back on it.

Day 3 started with another inspiring pep talk from a seasoned journalist, News12 Reporter and Press Club of Long Island President Cecelia Dowd. We wasted no time in going right into group work. We were given our assignments by our mentor and started research. We headed off to Newsday’s building in Melville and got a tour as well as an inside look at how they do things. We ended the day going to the Ducks game in Central Islip. We attended a press conference with LI Ducks Communications Vice President Michael Polak. Then my team interviewed families for our assignments.

-Parker Silberman, Longwood High School

Our first day started with a quick unpacking followed by a longer-than-expected wait. The team took no time to get right into learning. The opening presentations were informative and we learned how to log into the website we’d be using for the next week. The walks back and forth from the buildings were relaxing, and once settled in the day was over before I knew it.

—Parker Silberman, Longwood High School