BUZZ: It's a wrap ...
The SND International Web Desk had a great time covering the miracle that it is the annual workshop, and it may be likely that we post a few more things (like those handouts we promised and some of the ethics videos and the pictures from the events), but we wanted to give you some news before we go ...* The turnabout-is-fair-play moment: Seeing Carrie Hoover of Michigan State hand a pound of whoop-ass to hotshot boys Billy Kulpa of Northern Illinois and William Couch of Michigan in the final night "Quiz Bowl" portion of The Intern. Carrie was victorious in the Tim Harrower extravaganza that sealed her fate as the No. 1 pick, and we can attest this girl knows her Scotch Rules! Carrie picked San Jose (was there ever a doubt?), Billy (No. 2) picked Orlando, and William will be sweating it out in Arizona next summer.
* The everybody's-a-winner moment: Sitting next to the final 10 Intern candidates at dinner and seeing how they had bonded during the week. The Web Desk, not known for moments of whimsy, actually teared up ...
* The It's-About-Time moment: Seeing the force that is C. Marshall Matlock of Syracuse University get a much-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award for his work organizing the annual competition for, oh well, forever. Matlock seemed genuinely moved and SND Prez Christine McNeal sure gave one of the most-stirring speeches we have ever seen at a final gala. The Web Desk has to cut this short before it tears up again ...
* The She's-All-Grown-Up moment: Seeing Stephanie Grace Lim pack a crowd into a room with wild theatrics and even wilder talent, sophistication and, ahem, grace. The Web Desk is proud to be anywhere near this little mogul ...
* The-Believe-It-or-Don't moment:Seeing USA Today's Richard Curtis huddled with students doing some darn thoughtful portfolio reviews every day he was on site. He proved that to be a legend you have to prepare the next generation ... Kudos, sir!
* Most-chilling moment: When Brendan Stephens of the Boston Globe, hosts of next year's workshop, forced the Web Desk into the hotel pool at 3 a.m. Humidity? What humidity? We think the Marriott is actually chilling the waters. Brrrr ...
And, finally, the It Goes Without Saying But We Will Say It Anyway Award: Not only has the Orlando Sentinel built a staff of ridiculous talent and skill, but they are nice people, too. The Web Desk never asked for a single thing to not find a Sentinel staffer there at the ready, and site chair Cassie Armstrong embodied what we would all like to be at our most-stressful moments, which is to say calm, composed and assured. The Web Desk believes Cassie deserves all applause for the stunning success that was SND Orlando '06!
We're sure there's more ... and we will get to that. But, for now, peace out and safe travels. We'll see you in the soup.
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9 Comments:
Hey buddy, I scored seven points. Ten to seven isn't so bad, is it?
Thanks for everything, Matt.
billy
It was not that bad at all. We had a terrific time, too. You better stay in touch with the Merc crew, man.
Like Billy said, it was not that much whoop-ass. She just played out her quiet demeanor to her advantage. I think everyone is pleased with where they ended up.
Hey, it's just jokes, guys. Got to make the blog a good read:) I hope Misters Kulpa and Couch realize that. I think you know Bo, Tracy and I were impressed.
-m
Good times all around. Thanks for the opportunity, and you can expect a letter in the mail real soon.
billy
Couch, Billy, you guys were tough competitors! There's no one else I'd rather geek out with in front of all those people. I know you'll both do great things and one day we'll all work together...again ;)
Thanks for everything!
Carrie
Yes, it's just jokes, guys.
"Carrie picked San Jose (was there ever a doubt?)..." See guys, that's just Matt being Matt. Of all the Merc's admirable qualities, it's their humility we love the most.
Hey, that comment could be read a few different ways. I thought the top pick might be Orlando, simply because the finalists had been hanging with the Sentinel staff all week. And I hope loyal readers know Bo dreamt this up long ago, got the best sponsors, worked me and Tracy over to be sure we would really do what we said would do ... and generally made it all work.
But you do have to make the blog a good read:) C'mon!
;-)
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