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Chris Berrey, Sara Hall Berrey, Tina Chalmers
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Tina Chalmers, Sara Hall Berrey, Chris Berrey, Bob Robinson
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California Girl
returns to Ohio
By Bob Robinson
Sara Hall (Berrey) brought her husband more than 3,000 miles to say
“hi” to a couple of old friends – and mentors – Monday evening… and to
sample the delights of a Maid Rite.
Sara was an intern at the Advocate during the spring term of 2009 and
made significant contributions to our local news and feature offerings…
as did all interns during my seven years as editor.
The big question was “why would a college student in California want to
come to Greenville, Ohio, for her internship?”
If she ever really answered that question, I can’t remember. It’s
irrelevant. She cut her teeth on reporting, added a level of excellence
in photography to Daily Advocate pages and learned a few things about
life in the Midwest. Some, if I recall correctly, were eye-openers.
It was a great visit, shared by her former editor and The Advocate’s
current editor, Tina Chalmers. Sara and her husband, Chris, enjoyed
their Maid Rites and after tying up a table for nearly an hour, we went
outside for photos and…
To mark their visit with gum! See below.
Just before we parted, Tina to head back to work and the Berreys to
head out to Indiana, Chris asked me a question.
“You used to live in California. Which do you like better… Maid Rites
or In & Out Burgers?”
“Maid Rites, of course.”
He owned up to enjoying the Maid Rites but still preferred In &
Out. His better half was shocked.
Chris may end up sleeping on the couch for a few days.
Sara is currently a staff writer and photographer for the Newport Beach
Independent, while Chris works in the financial field. Check out the
Newport Beach newspaper at www.newportbeachindy.com. Sara also has a
successful photography business in her spare time. Check out her
facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Hall-Photography/186118768911
The Advocate has provided significant opportunities for high school and
college students to taste the world of journalism through their service
as interns. The following are just a few…
Jordan Pridemore, now a senior at Ball State University and trying to
decide between careers in journalism and teaching. Olivia Fessler
(Braaten), now living in New England and working part-time for a
documentary company while raising two children. Janell Randall, now
working for a community arts non-profit organization in Sidney. Aprill
Brandon, now working for the Victoria Advocate in Texas. Kyle Shaner,
the Daily Advocate’s current Sports Editor. And of course Tina
Chalmers, Advocate Managing Editor.
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