The Georgetowner would like to take a moment to recognize our talented group of summer interns. Many thanks to the Shining Six for all your help — and best of luck this fall!
Forbes Dudley
Forbes Dudley will graduate from William & Mary next spring with a B.A. in English. Prior to her internship, Forbes was a research assistant for author Elizabeth Beller on her new book, “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.” She has also worked at Barnes & Noble and at Georgetown Cupcake. Writing book reviews, traveling, taking photos and practicing yoga are her favorite pastimes.
David Edwards
David Edwards recently completed a B.A. in English at Georgetown University. He was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, but loves the District and hopes to remain here. The editor in chief of The Georgetown Heckler as an undergraduate, he has published poetry with the Academy of American Poets. In his free time, David enjoys reading a good novel, exploring the parks of D.C. and trying out new recipes.
Sophia Hall
Sophia Hall represented her hometown of Washington, D.C., as the 2023 Youth Poet Laureate. A rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, she has taught creative writing workshops at D.C. public libraries and at Politics and Prose. She even performed at the Kennedy Center. Her favorite Georgetown memories: walking along the waterfront and the C&O Canal, paddleboarding on the Potomac and exploring hidden alleys.
Paulina Inglima
Born and raised in D.C., Paulina Inglima is a rising sophomore at Georgetown University, majoring in classics with a minor in journalism. Besides her work for The Georgetowner, Paulina is senior features editor for The Hoya and Georgetown Chapter manager for the Spoon University food blog. When she’s not writing, Paulina loves to participate in theater, run in Rock Creek Park and explore museums.
Julia Key
Julia Key is a rising second-year student at Penn State, majoring in journalism. Interning for a publication so close to where she grew up and lived has been a fun and unique learning experience for her. Julia called it inspiring to work alongside Sonya, Kate and Robert and see how the staff of The Georgetowner contributes significantly to the community with their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
Hailey Wharram
From Richmond, Virginia, Hailey Wharram is a rising senior at Georgetown University, majoring in English with minors in journalism and film and media studies. In addition to writing for The Georgetowner, Hailey is also the leisure executive editor at The Georgetown Voice. She loves songwriting, theater, playing guitar, cafe-hopping around D.C. and scribbling in the margins of all her books.
Interested in a Georgetowner internship? Email editorial@georgetowner.com for more info.
