My time with the Record Journal was the start of my professional career. Prior to this internship, my only experience was in the form of student media. While this position was only one day per week, it allowed me to work with professionals and learn about the day-to-day life of a journalist.

Each week when I drove up to Meriden from Hamden, I knew I would be writing a story that would be featured online and in the newspaper the following day. Most of my time was spent in the newsroom making calls for my stories, but I was also sent into the field to get photos and talk to locals for certain stories.

It wasn’t much, but this is where I got my start – and I take pride in that.

Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club of Wallingford names its youth of the year

WALLINGFORD — The Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club of Wallingford has announced the winner of its annual “Youth of the Year” award.

Ezra Gaydos, 17, was chosen by a six-person panel last week. The award celebrates extraordinary achievements by club members.

Gaydos and the other finalist, Brendan Perno, were interviewed by the panel. Perno received honorable mention.

“Youth of the Year is measured on academic excellence, living a healthy life and having good character and citizenship,” said Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Megan Lenzzo, who served on the selection panel. “Ezra encompasses all of those qualities and more.”

Read the full story here.

Logan ReardonFebruary 11, 2018