The Weekly Update

By: Jessica Byrum ‘07

Friday, January 27^th, 2012

Brad Christman ’88- One of our most esteemed Alums, Brad, has been a pretty busy guy at his on-air radio gig in Pennsylvania this week. As if the Penn State situation hasn’t kept him busy enough, the passing of Joe Paterno has really required him to rack up overtime in the office. Brad is a stellar and proud member of the Hall of Honor. In addition to his regular job, Brad has also written a TV pilot script that has been selected as a Quarter-Finalist in Voices Screenwriting Contest in Hollywood. Can you say
WOW?! Semi-finalists and winners will be announced on February 21^st. A link to the announcement page is listed below (his category is 1-Hr TV).http://www.fresh-voices.com/2011scquaterfinalists.html From hundreds of entries in his category, it’s now down to the final 22.

Bill Knarr ‘94- Another connection to Penn State, Bill’s father was a graduate! Their family actually used to live in Happy Valley, PA. Bill recently e-mailed Mr. Jeppi about Paterno’s death. He connected a statement that Mr. J once made, to memories of Paterno saying, “Success, with honor.”

The staff at BIM would like to thank and welcome John Wilsbach! Wilsbach remembers Mrs. Lynn Jeppi from recruiting for BIM in the early-late 90’s. He is a professional who has started giving presentations to the Pennsylvania area High Schools about careers in the field of broadcasting to juniors and seniors. We are looking forward to him helping us ROCK ENROLL!

Wes Green ’10- You never have to ask this guy to keep in touch. Wes called in this week to give BIM his new phone number. He’s a very active member of the Alumni Association who is featured on the cover of BIM’s recruiting tool, The Communicator’s Guide.

Nastassja Black ’09- Living in the Catonsville area now, Nastassja has expressed interest in the Gro-program and is anxious and excited to go back to school! Welcome back, Nastassja!

Mark Bray ’10- Sports Producer at WBAL, Country-Western singer and songwriter has just one more thing he can put under his belt. Mark served as BIM’s Career Coordinator from October to January of this year. Thank you, Mark, for giving back to the school and good luck in your future successes!

Bruce Hoosier ’12- With two more weeks worth of classes to go, lets all congratulate Bruce Hoosier on getting an offer on his first paid broadcasting position! He is selling air time and voicing news at WTTR in Westminster… Classmate, Jordan Starnes ’12 joins him!

Brady Seabolt ’00- Another graduate who deserves special recognition! Brady popped into the offices at BIM early this week just to say “hi”. “Hi” turned into helping out the entire Admissions and Recruiting Department. Brady is shadowing Mr. Jeppi at his first High School event on Monday morning. They will be presenting opportunities in broadcasting to Patterson Mill High School in Bel Air, Md.

Harry Cook ’10- Catch Harry’s show on Mix 97.5 FM or www.bimalumni.org 4 PM Tuesdays  and Wednesdays. He gives you the latest news topics, mixed with his opinion and hot hip-hop songs of the week/month!

Ron Seidl ‘09– At 5 PM on Wednesdays, listen to Ron’s VERY entertaining one-hour run-down. This includes special guest: Betsy.

Accepted:

Taylor Henry- Expected start/class: D’2’12

Adam Fornwalt- D’1’13

Graham Duphily- D’1’13

Pauletta Handy- E’242’13

John Gillespie- D’1’14

Kimberly Copeland- D’1’13

Enrolled:

Susan Otim-Neal: D’2’12

Eric Green: E’242’13

Heather Byrum: E’242’13, new Admissions Assistant to sister/Director: Jess Byrum ‘07

Birthdays:

Nick Carter ’10- Saturday, January 28^th

Michael Miller ’13- Thursday, 2/1 (18 years old)

Michael Messick ’10- Saturday, February 4^th (20 years old)

 

Remember:

CLASSES START ON FEBRUARY 2^ND FOR EVENING SCHOOL AND MARCH 6^TH FOR THE DAY DIVISION. YOUR REFERRALS ARE WORTH $250.00. JUST THIS WEEK WE HAVE GOTTEN A REFERRAL FROM DAMON MARSHALL ’10. PLEASE SEND NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS TO INFO@BIM.ORG.

Recruiting:

BIM visited Dundalk High School this week.

We are looking forward to having William Rose ’12 start classes with us this Fall.

He’s a Senior at DHS this year!