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Alumni Spotlight
Winston Mitchell '79
Class Year: 1979
What you are doing now: I am a PBS Television News Director. I also write for Transit Transit News Magazine. There are many interesting places and things to do in the NY Tri-state area and many mass transit issues. Last year, I won an Emmy for Photojournalism. This year, I’ve been nominated for best News Director and best magazine program. This will be my third Emmy if I win. I’ve also come out with a book - Station Break. It talks about my time at Brockport '75-'79, my work at Eyewitness News and then owning a yacht charter business in Barbados, WI. The book is based on a true story full of adventure and intrigue. Please check it out at winstonmitchell.com.
Major: Broadcasting
Favorite Class(es) at Brockport: Photography & Communication
Favorite professor at Brockport: Dr. Herbert Douglas
Most memorable Brockport Moment: I was the number 1 DJ on campus and Photo Editor of The Stylus. The rest is in the book!
Most Interesting Life Experience: My work at Eyewitness News, Yacht Captain, News Director, and 2 time Emmy Winner.
Most famous person I have met: The past five Presidents of the United States and lots of other famous people though my work as a journalist.
Last Book Read: I write for a living so I don’t have time to read!
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Because I was a DJ, I still listen to all music.
Favorite Movie: N/A
Favorite vacation spot: The Caribbean, the USA and camping & yachting anywhere!
What you want to be doing next year: Promoting Station Break on TV, radio, newspapers and through a book tour.
What do you want to be doing in 20 years: Teaching full time and writing more books.
Message to the Students of Today: Learn it all now, follow your dreams and have fun. You have the rest of your life to work!
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