Rutger's University student is on a path to greatness.

By Allan Vanterpool 

Rutger's University student Ashley Berry dreams of going far in the field of journalism. This sophomore, Delta Gamma Sorority sister, and journalism and media studies major has led a life of fast paced progression.

From her early years of education she had shown an aptitude for journalism.

In high school Berry joined many clubs and sports teams. 

She was a member of the field hockey, soccer and swimming team. Although she like playing sports Berry felt that her true calling lied in writing about the action.

Berry’s passion was in journalism which prompted her to join her school television station. From then on Berry had access to cameras, editing software, and others that shared her journalistic interests. Her duties were limited to script writing for the teleprompter, but due to her industrious nature she was running the place in no time.

First she began to expand her responsibilities by not only editing footage, but also doing some reporting in front of the camera. This led to her producing her own show for the channel and basically managing everyone else’s stories and ideas for the show.

Every week Sussex central high school was greeted with the enthusiasm and intrigue that Ashley Berry brought to every one of her stories. She had hands on training that acted as almost a mock professional setting of a news room. 

Berry stated, “The club acted as a catalase for my vision, I was able to create and explore all aspects of writing and reporting.”

From the highlights of last night’s high school football game to the topics debated at the latest town hall meeting, Berry was always up to date. Being a high school journalist and getting the experience of editing, reporting and producing further propelled her enthusiasm for journalism.

Berry had aspirations of becoming the next Katie Couric, this inspired her to never allow anything to get in the way of her realizing her goals; for news writing was her passion.

When college came hurling by, Berry had her objectives clear. In order to realize her goal of becoming a world renowned journalist she would need connections. 

She had some experience on her belt, but in order to attain great success in her field she knew she had to travel through the proper channels.

Berry knew that networking and forming relationships were essential in attaining her ambitions. This prompted her to join the sorority Delta Gamma. The objective was to find girls that she could relate to and find internships and job opportunities that are in her field.

The Delta Gamma sorority as a late has helped in assisting Berry with internship opportunities related to journalism. Berry currently weights her options in regards to which internship to pursue, but she hopes to have one during the summer.

More recently, she joined a newspaper-writing club and is in the works of joining RUTV. Her early experience in the field will make her a great asset to the RUTV team.

Berry continues to find journalism writing and video production clubs, which will give her even more experience that will help her realize her goal of becoming a television journalist.

 Photo: Ashely Berry Rutgers New Brunswick