Career Day 2023 Featured Many Alumni Speakers

Thanks to the Herculean efforts of the Guidance Department, Career Day featured 91 guest speakers, many of whom were ILS alumni, giving generously of their time and expertise.

“I was most interested in Mrs. Ana Cuervo, a broadcaster on Telemundo since I want to pursue journalism. It was an amazing experience to be able to listen to her advice. She inspired me when she explained how it is to tell someone else’s story and how you have to empathize and really live in the story. She also talked of how she prays to help herself get through the exposure of sadness and burdens which really stayed with me.

“From Mrs. Ana Cuervo-Sanchez, I learned that being bilingual goes a very long way in the news and reporting world. Many times, she records the same report twice, one in English and one in Spanish. This makes her stand out as a reporter and gives her a step up in comparison to those who are not bilingual,” said junior Alexandra Perez.

“From Mr. David Rodriguez I learned that being a reporter/ recorder is similar to being a police man/women. When called to report an urgent incident, reporters must immediately arrive to the scene and report the news to the world. If when called, they do not answer, the reporter will lose work and the job will go to the next reporter available,” added Alexandra.

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Charlie Sothers – Artistic Theatre Director

“If you want to be an actor, you should be multi-skilled. You should learn how to sing, dance, draw, other art forms and more, so that you can go into the world with many skills.”

“Always find the opportunity to connect with people.”

“Know your value.”

Ralph Cabrera – Illustrator

“In comics, you have more freedom.”

“ In graphic comics, you get to play around with variations.”

“You have to be ready for everything because you don’t know what you will be drawing.”

Mr. Cabrera illustrated for DC and Marvel, and he created the bears now a famous part of Charmin toilet paper.

Bella Rosa – ILS Alumna, Photographer

“There is more to it than being on TV.”

“ILS gave me the chance to follow my dreams and do what I love.”

“If you change your mind, it’s ok.”

“Don’t be afraid to try something new.”

“You learn more from observing than you might realize.”

Tony Dandrades – TV Anchor/Reporter

“Every assignment is a different experience.”

“Nothing is boring about being a reporter”

“When you go from college to entertainment, it’s a new step.”

Mr. Dandara, who has been nominated for an Emmy four times, is originally from the Dominican Republic. Because of his job, he travels a lot, conducts many  interviews, has attended numerous concerts, and met countless performers. He is also friends with singer, Marc Anthony.

Amy Reyes – Editor for the Miami Herald

“You have to be curious, and good at paying attention.”

“ You want to ask many questions.”

Ms. Reyes edits journalist who write about restaurants as well as celebrities. Her job is to add context