Sarah Jenson's student profile

Sarah Jenson

South Dakota State University Class of 2014

HURON, SD

www.zinch.com/sarah-jenson

19. Female. Undying curiosity.
Dreaming big is one thing, but going after those dreams is another thing. That's why I decided at only 19 years old to start up my own photography business (facebook.com/virgosplashphotography). My major in journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism, will only improve what I already do. I am also passionate about the Spanish language; I have five years under my belt already. I am hoping that these two things will take me far in life.

Extracurricular

Yearbook

The first year on the yearbook I was a staff member. This included taking plenty of photographs for my pages, writing captions for said photos, writing stories to portray the club/activity/sport/class/etc. accurately, interviewing people for either sideba

Newspaper

Working for a monthly newspaper involves picking story ideas that will be newsworthy a month after deciding on what to write. Our staff all collaborates together to figure out the best layout for our stories. Towards the end of the month we have to switch

Girls Chorus

Our group first gets introduced to a song a couple of months before a concert. We hear it beforehand to know what sort of sound we are aiming for. Our instructor then breaks it down and teaches us individual sections of the song. Towards the end we string

Photography

I have been taking pictures every since I was a child. I have taught myself that behind every great photographer is their camera manual. Of course good lighting and fancy cameras don't hurt. I have taken photos for my website, the school's yearbook and ne

Website Designer

Beginning at age nine I taught myself html. From then to now I have expanded my knowledge on CSS, basic PHP, and photo editing software such as Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop. I now own my own domain which I code and design on my own.

Yearbook workshop

I have attended two yearbook workshops. The attendees were given tips from professionals ranging from writing, interviewing, photography, and design tips.

Newspaper workshop

I have attended one workshop. The attendees were given tips from professionals ranging from writing, interviewing, photography, and design tips.

Editor

An editor must first design the pages of the book. Once the staff works on their pages an editor must then make sure everything is getting done correctly. This includes checking the stories, captions, pictures, fonts, spelling, etc.

Experience

Cashier
Ace Hardware
2007 to 2010
As a cashier at Ace Hardware I do the basics of ringing up costumer purchases. Asides that I stock shelves, help customers find what they are looking for, assist people in carrying items out, basic cleaning, and whatever else comes up. I have memorized re

Owner-Operator
Virgosplash Photography (Professional Services)
2011 to Now
Some traveling is required. I take pictures and edit them. Communication with the client is a must!

Education

High School

Huron High School

College

South Dakota State University
to Now

Honors & Awards

1161 1522 Published poet

Specialties & Skills

When I was eight I made my mother a book of poetry for her birthday. She in turn took her two favorites and submitted them to a poetry website. I then received news that my poems had been published in a book and was invited to receive an award from them i

Info

Basic

Last Update:
December 10, 2011
Gender:
Female
Birthday:
September 2
Religious:
No affiliation

Background

Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
Heritage:
German
Fluent Language:
Danish // English
Hometown:
HURON

Interests

Brass Instruments
Conducting
General Music & Theory
Film & Video
Keyboard Instruments
Percussion Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Voice & Opera
Music
Woodwind Instruments
Psychology
Photography
Web Design

Favorites

Movies:
Where the Heart Is
TV Shows:
Life Unexpected
Degrassi: The Next Generation
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Music:
Pop
Alternative
Country
Websites:
www.youtube.com
www.msnbc.com
Quotes:
"Sometimes I wish I could be the white crayon in the box, that way nobody would ever use me."
Books:
Twilight series