Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2009, Page 22

Description:	taking the next step_ Bloomington South students did more than just take therequired classes. They were ableto step outside of the doors ofSouth and gain experiencethrough real world experienceslike cadet teachingand interning.Interning has become a popular alternative for students looking to putschool work into practice. For SeniorJames Kovach, internship sparkedan interest in his future career.As a huge fan of the IU Basketballteam, the IU Varsity Club seemed likea perfect internship site for Kovach.Even though I do all the dirty worklike shredding papers and taking outthe trash, its still a pretty cool placeto work, explained Kovach. However,Kovach went on to tell the benefits ofdealing with the all dirty work, Onetime I drove the athletic directors carto the shop to get it serviced. It wasawesome because it was a really sweetcar, brand new Suburban with the navigation and a back-up camera and satellite radio. For Kovach, leaving schoolafter third period was just another benefit of the interning process. Getting toleave school early definitely sweetenedthe deal, explained Kovach.IU definitely had its connections,and those connections spread to its employees and interns. I have AnthonyThompsons number in my cell phone,hes like a celebrity, said Kovach.Internships have proven to be notonly a way to gain real life experience,but a helpful resource for seniors whoare in the process of making careerchoices for their academic future. Ihave thought about doing sports management, said Kovach. IUs interningprogram proved to be a smart choicefor Kovach. —MADELINE HAYFORDmmectionsInternships gave seniors more than just a break fromschool, it gave them the chance to meet amazingpeople that would help them in the future.JOHN SIBOSenior John Sibo interned first and second trimester for The City of Bloomingtons VolunteerNetwork. Then second trimester, he worked atGredy Insurance. Both experiences gave Sibothe opportunity to build relationships with thosewho would recommend him for future positions.SHAYLA FOUTZSenior Shayla Foutz interned at the Monroe County Public Library. Having been a part of the librarystaff, Foutz had a great opportunity to meet manynew people. Foutz received a letter of recommendation from Sue Murphy, one of the managers atthe library. Foutzs experience proved hard workdoes pay off.MEGAN SALISBURYSenior Megan Salisbury got the opportunity towork at a clinic with kids during their speech, occupational and physical therapy sessions. I gotto be a motivator for the kids, Salisbury said. Shesaid she had the time of her life working, and sheplans on returning to the clinic. I plan on goingto IU and triple majoring in child developmentand physical sciences and physical therapy.22 \| ACADEMICS \| internship and cadet teaching
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