Kendal Montgomery

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Hometown: Williamstown, W.Va.
Status: Senior
Major: News-Editorial
Role: Student Journalist/Multimedia Trainer

“We have some stereotypes, but there’s so much beauty and there’s so much good to this state that needs to be exposed.”

Q: What are you most looking forward to about this project?
A: I look forward to the West Virginia Project because I think that we as young journalists have the opportunity to do some really interesting, quality work. I also think that it will be a great opportunity for West Virginia to have its stories heard by people living within and outside of the state. It’s going to be fantastic.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?
A: Dream of all dreams – work at National Geographic. I want to live happily – not ever after – but happily.

Q: What other journalism experience do you have?
A: I’ve spent one year as a staff photographer at the Daily Athenaeum and am going on my second year as photo editor. I have also traveled throughout Southeast Asia doing documentary work on the issue of human trafficking.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I love to travel. I love photography, of course. I like baking and taking care of my houseplants. I have over a dozen healthy, beautiful plants.