“Grass” by Mary C Verdosci

VAIN WITH ENVY

Mitchell Maknis*

At age 17 a renowned journalist worked tirelessly to pay for his college education. At 17, I worked through my teen angst with a school designated therapist.

In 2012 that journalist became recognized by being inducted into the CT Journalism Hall of Fame. I graduated middle school with a bad attitude and mediocre grades.

In 1996 this journalist restructured the SPJ’s code of ethics. I wasn’t born until a year later.

In 1978 the journalist became the host of a talk show. I watched a movie made in 1978.

In 1966 the journalist enlisted in the U.S. Army, helping the Secret Service protect President Johnson. I didn’t know who was president that year.

In 1945 the journalist was born and spent his youth helping to provide for his family. I spent my youth hiding in my room.

This man spent 33 years of his life teaching decades worth of knowledge to SCU’s inquisitive students. In my 22 years, I’ve taught my dog to sit.