Joyce Chao of Bowling Green took part in live taping of C-SPAN’s "Washington Journal" as a
correspondent for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) from George Mason University’s
Arlington campus.
Chao is a student at Maumee Valley Country Day School
With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, WJMC offers
aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program, held on
George Mason University’s campus, encourages and inspires young leaders from across the country who
desire a unique experience focused on successful careers.
The national youth correspondents were members of the live broadcast "Washington Journal" and
had the opportunity to ask questions. The show featured former Democratic National Committee Chair Tim
Kaine and Tucker Carlson. Kaine took a series of questions from the correspondents that ranged in topics
from how social media effects the political landscape to his take on the current economic crisis and
debt ceiling debate.
WJMC is a highly competitive program. Just 150 rising high school seniors were selected as correspondents
representing their cities, states, and high schools. Correspondents were selected or nominated based on
demonstrated leadership and interest in journalism and the ever-changing landscape of media, in addition
to their academic excellence.