Hello, I am Kamille Sutton, a recent sophomore transfer to High Point University. I am a journalism major interested in a marketing or political science minor. I was born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Regarding my personal life, growing up in Maryland and only a 25-minute drive to DC has been such a blessing and a great history lesson. In my everyday life, I come from a large family that is always filled with a new adventure.
I started my college journey in New York, but High Point University's words of extraordinary sparked my interest and brought me here. Another reason was the beautiful studio, which all journalism majors have a chance to experience and learn from. I have only been here briefly, but I am incredibly excited to get more active in clubs relating to my major and my passion for editing videos and writing.
My Journalism journey began in my junior year of high school. Like my college career, I started at one place and transitioned to another. I began my freshman and sophomore years of high school in the pre-law program, but after 2 years, my interest drove me to the broadcasting studio in the basement of my high school, and that moment of finding my spark has not left me. Working in a broadcast studio and working different jobs needed to make a show run was an amazing experience that I fell in love with. Some days, I would write scripts, work lights, do interviews, and edit videos for the show, and I loved it all. I was voted to be director my senior year as a studio assistant, which was a fantastic experience. It helped me to be accountable for my job and keep everyone on track, which I found to be an excellent growing experience.
Regarding what I want to do with my journalism career, I would love to be a political or international affairs journalist. I would love to write articles and be in front of the camera for broadcast journalism, but what I genuinely love is in the field or behind-the-scenes moments. The work it takes to assemble a story, like research and following leads, is what I love. We are the watchdogs of society, and it is our job to make sure the public is aware of what is happening around them, and I would love to be a part of that.
