Alums and Those Soon to Be

Last week I had lunch with two alums and two seniors soon to be loosed into the cold and heartless world. Left to Right: Chris Pohlad, Katie Rose '05, Matt Perry '06, Ryan Dumm. Chris and Ryan have been interning for Adam Smith and Norm Dicks'local offices, respectively, which both said has been a great experience to learn more about Congressional politics and responsibilities at the local, constituent level. Matt works in Smith's office and Katie has been working as a political consultant in town, most recently on several upcoming races for City Council. Matt and Katie got their experience and contacts doing the exact same kind of internships. It's great to see students getting those experiences, and to see how they have paid off for our alums.

Last comment: the picture was taken at Paddy Coyne's, a new Irish restaurant/pub in town that has filled the long-empty space in the old Olympus Hotel on Pacific Avenue (sorry link was broken, before it's fixed now).

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