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Garden City Public Schools56 Cathedral AvenueGarden City, NY 11530Coordinator of Public InformationCatherine Knight, Ed.D.516 478-1079January 9, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Stratford Students Work as Kidsday ReportersBy Tia Albig, teacher This past fall, Mrs. Tia Albig’s fourth graders at Stratford Avenue were selected to become Kidsday reporters. The students’ articles will be featured in Newsday beginning Saturday, January 20th – Saturday, January 27th. The children worked diligently creating articles that included surveys, “How to’s”, personal experiences, interviews, book reviews, and more. Some even wrote riddles and jokes for the paper. During their time as Kidsday reporters, they did field work that included an interview with NY Ranger, Jimmy Vessy, interviews with celebrities at the Halo Award Orange Carpet event, an interview with actress Emilia McCarthy, and lastly an interview with the one and only Pat Mullooly, Newsday’s Kidsday editor. When asked what they thought of this experience, some of the responses included: “amazing,” “incredible,” “super cool,” and a “once in a lifetime experience.” Many thanks to Pat Mullooly for making writing so much fun!Interview with Pat Mullooly, Kidsday Editor:Who is favorite celebrity that you have ever met?“One of the most fun times I have had working for Kidsday was going to meet comedian Dom Delouise. The kids I took were from a Magic Camp. His mom was there and had tons of food. Then, he told them they he loved to do magic tricks. But, he didn’t know the kids were from a magic camp so they ended up doing magic tricks until 1 a.m. in the morning.”What was your childhood like? Did you like it or not?“I am one of nine children. I was the second oldest. My parents got tired of raising their younger kids, so they asked the older kids to do it. So, I had to help raise the youngest three. They didn’t like going to all of my soccer games. So, I did have my own cheering squad, so, yes, I liked it a lot.”What has been your favorite place to go and visit on your job?“I went up in an airport transport plane and a refueling plane. We watched the refueling plane refuel another plane. The best part is I hate to fly. I also loved going up in the BLIMP.”Where did you get your sense of humor? Do you think it helps you in your job?“Coming from a big family, I knew if I was funny, I might get some attention. It helps me because I do like to get the laughs”.How long have you been working for Kidsday?I have been at Kidsday since 1983 and I was named editor in 2002. There used to beWhat did you do before you were working at Newsday?“Before Kidsday, I was a school teacher, in West Hempstead, and I love that a lot, too.”What is your favorite song?“The ‘Pat Mulooly’ song is pretty good, but it is probably an Eric Clapton song. I love his music.”What inspired you to do what you do? What got you into Kidsday?“I started as a security guard and I would ride my bike to work. Then, I was asked to work in the newsroom.”What is the best article that you or your Kidsday reporters wrote for Newsday?“There was a child that was dying and she wrote a story about what she was going through. And it became very inspirational for me.”Have you ever met Arianna Grande? What was she like?“I met her seven times. Yes, she was lovely. One time when we met her she let the kids do vocal warm ups with her which was a lot of fun. The last time I met her was on the White House lawn. And she recognized me. She said, ‘Hey you are the Kidsday guy.’ And she came over and met the kids. It was very cool.” Who was the kindest celebrity you ever met?“Pat Marino from the Karate Kid and Amanda Bynes were both two celebrities that stick out in my mind for being so nice to the Kidsday reporters.” When you were little was there something else you wanted to be when you grew up?“Yes, I wanted to be a professional soccer player. I still coach soccer.” What do you like to do on Saturday and Sunday?“I love to run. I run at least 10 miles every day. It usually takes me 90 minutes. I have done a few half marathons, but I have never done a marathon. But sometimes I have to work on the weekends.” How do you feel about working for Kidsday? “I honestly love working for Kidsday! I love when I walk in the door, and see you all the students, and how happy they are.” How do you get famous people to let Kidsday reporters to interview them?“Honestly, they want to meet you. Sometimes, they are really nervous, but they love interviewing the kids.” Caption for IMG_3064.jpg: Stratford Kidsday reporters interviewing Jimmy Vessy from the NY Rangers.Caption for IMG_3209.jpg: Kidsday reporters at Nickelodeon’s Halo Awards.Caption for IMG_3395.jpg: Kidsday reporters with actress Emilia McCarthy. Emilia is a Disney actress, has a movie coming out in February, 2018.Caption for IMG_3452.jpg: Brainstorming with Newsday’s Kidsday editor Pat Mulooly.Caption for IMG_3455.jpg: Kidsday reporters with editor Pat Mulooly.Caption for IMG_3549.jpg: Interview with editor Pat Mulooly. ................
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