About Me

Hello! My name is Cassie Lathrope, and I have a passion for storytelling, uncovering the truth, and sharing different perspectives in creative, compelling ways. I am from Trumbull, CT where I was born and raised but currently live in Colchester, VT as I pursue my education.

Academically, I am a Media, Journalism, and Digital Arts student at St. Michael’s College with aspirations of pursuing a career in journalism. I have taken an assortment of classes in my three years here providing me with a variety of skills and interests including photography basics, knowledge of AP style, and multiple Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Indesign, Xd, Illustrator, and Premiere. For the last two years, I have worked on The Defender, our school newspaper, as the Arts and Culture Editor and now the Executive Editor.

Outside of class, I can be found on campus in various roles. I hold two leadership positions on our Women’s Rugby team as Co-Captain and Social Chair. I joined the team three years ago during my freshman year with no prior experience and fell in love with the sport. I am a Core Team Leader for a volunteer program on campus known as Middle School Mentors where I work directly with a group of middle school-aged girls. I also hold two jobs on campus as both a Peer Career Advisor in our Career and Education Center and an Admissions Ambassador in our Welcome Center.

I have a strong work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a dedication to high standards of quality work. I am eager to step foot into the world of professional journalism to enrich people's lives by educating, inspiring, and entertaining