Jennifer Vereecken, of Bergen, participated in C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" this summer with former Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine.
Jennifer is a senior this year Byron-Bergen High School and took part in the live taping of the broadcast program as a correspondent for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) from George Mason University's Arlington campus.
With distinguished faculty, guest speakers and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, WJMC offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program encourages and inspires young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry.
The National Youth Correspondents were members of the live broadcat "Washington Journal" having the opportunity to ask questions. The show featured Former Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine and Tucker Carlson.
Kaine, the former governor of Virginia, took a series of questions from the correspondents that ranged in topics from how social media effects the political landscape to his take on the current economic crisis and debt ceiling debate.
WJMC is a highly competitive program. Just 150 high-school seniors were selected as correspondents representing their cities, states and high schools. Correspondents were selected or nominated based on demonstrated leadership and interest in journalism and the ever-changing landscape of media, in addition to their academic excellence.
George Mason University is located in Northern Virginia, minutes from the nation's capitol. In addition to environmental science and policy, Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care, and visual and performing arts.
