Casale is loving life with the Pats
Becky Seguin
Issue date: 3/22/06 Section: News
When speaking to journalism students, Casale emphasized the importance of writing for deadlines.
"It's the hardest part of my job," he said.
He also encouraged students to write as much as they can while they are still in school if they want a career in journalism.
And although not all students may land their dream job right after graduation, Casale told them that persistence pays. He told of getting turned down by countless area newspapers before getting the call from the Patriots
"Don't sell yourself short, if you think you are good enough then start right at the top," he said.
And even though he is working a dream job, Casale still sends out portfolios and resumes. His goal is to eventually move up to a daily newspaper and cover a football beat. His first choice is the Dallas Morning News, because he's an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Journalism Professor Dave Blow said Casale, a non-traditional student at Castleton, was always prepared and very involved in class discussions.
"I put in a good word for him at the Post-Star (in Glens Falls, N.Y.) while I was there and they wouldn't even give him an interview," Blow said. "If I had had my way, he would be writing for them now."
Joe Mark, academic dean at Castleton State who sat in on Casale's discussion, said he's very proud of Casale's success.
"Seeing a person flower during their time at Castleton keeps me jumping out of bed and working 65 hours a week," he said.
"It's the hardest part of my job," he said.
He also encouraged students to write as much as they can while they are still in school if they want a career in journalism.
And although not all students may land their dream job right after graduation, Casale told them that persistence pays. He told of getting turned down by countless area newspapers before getting the call from the Patriots
"Don't sell yourself short, if you think you are good enough then start right at the top," he said.
And even though he is working a dream job, Casale still sends out portfolios and resumes. His goal is to eventually move up to a daily newspaper and cover a football beat. His first choice is the Dallas Morning News, because he's an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Journalism Professor Dave Blow said Casale, a non-traditional student at Castleton, was always prepared and very involved in class discussions.
"I put in a good word for him at the Post-Star (in Glens Falls, N.Y.) while I was there and they wouldn't even give him an interview," Blow said. "If I had had my way, he would be writing for them now."
Joe Mark, academic dean at Castleton State who sat in on Casale's discussion, said he's very proud of Casale's success.
"Seeing a person flower during their time at Castleton keeps me jumping out of bed and working 65 hours a week," he said.