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Claire Wylder. Why I should Graduate iHigh…. Here is where it all started!. Clare Wylder age 5, kindergarden. Family Background . Mom, Dad, 2 brothers, 1 sister First Family Member to go to college: ME! Favorite Sayings: “Say ‘I’m the Best’”
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Claire Wylder Why I should Graduate iHigh…
Here is where it all started! Clare Wylder age 5, kindergarden
Family Background Mom, Dad, 2 brothers, 1 sister First Family Member to go to college: ME! Favorite Sayings: “Say ‘I’m the Best’” “You can do ANYTHING if you put your mind to it.” “Believe in yourself.”
Jamba Juice Tutor Child Care Job Experience
Overcoming Challenges Freshman year of high school: SHY! Stutter...
School Accomplishments • 3.75 GPA • Graduating with Honors • President of the Speech and Debate Club • Soccer • Volunteer Club • Habitat for Humanity • AP Tests • American Literature • US History • Biology • Waiting for Government Scores
Education Goals Attend the University of California, Berkley Bachelors of Arts in English, Journalism Masters in Journalism
Career Goal Investigative Journalism Write meaningful and informative stories for a major newspaper or magazine, possible website
Interview with a JournalistA. Baker, Union Tribune What I learned… Check district website and follow-up with potential interviews & write articles Very important for the community to know how decisions that effect them are made BA of Communications Rewarding: When a story causes reaction, response from the community Challenging: Maintaining relationship with contacts even when my stories are not always flattering, the truth hurts What I asked… • What are your daily responsibilities? • Why did you choose this field? • What level of training or education needed? • What is the most rewarding/challenging part of your job?
Why I should Graduate • Have earned all necessary credits • Proven Academic Distinction • Extra Curricular Activities • Overcome challenges • Seek higher education • Will have a positive effect on community after college
Special Thanks to: All iHigh Teachers iHigh Principal Speech and Debate Coach Senior Exhibition Panel Most Importantly… My Family!!