When hard work pays off

Since our arrival in D.C., CQS Program Co-founder John Quinn has reminded us to always work hard and play hard. Rick Jervis, a CQS program alumnus, is the poster child for Quinn’s beliefs. As an intern, Jervis established himself as a tireless worker. His early efforts became the foundation for years of success at newspapers whose names are familiar to journalists all over the nation, including USA TODAY, where Jervis currently is the Gulf Coast correspondent. Working hard and going above and beyond the call of duty is an attitude that will be essential to me as I venture into the wide world of journalism.