Traveling, listening to music, concerts, television, walking at the lake, journalism/writing, photography, going to sports events, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Connecticut Huskies. I've been to the following places in the world: Chicago, IL; Mackinac Island, MI; Bloomington, MN (Mall of America); Hannibal, MO; Hershey and Gettysburg, PA; Cape Cod and Hyannis, MA; New London and Waterford, CT; New York City, NY; Washington, DC; Gatlinburg and Nashville, TN; Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC; Daytona Beach and Panama City Beach, FL; Niagara Falls, Canada/NY; Timmins, Ontario, Canada; Paris and Nice, France; Pisa, Rome, and Florence, Italy.
Music
I love country music the best, but like a variety of other genres. I have seen many people in concert: Shania Twain (3 times), Jo Dee Messina (2), Miranda Lambert (2), Sugarland (4), Alison Krauss and Union Station (2), Billy Currington, Josh Turner, Sara Evans (2), Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood (2), Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Janet Jackson, Cameo, Hootie and the Blowfish (4), Justin Timberlake, John Mellencamp (4), American Idols Live 2006, American Idols Live 2007, American Idols Live 2008, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer (4), Nappy Roots (2), Villebillies (2), Stephanie Lambring, LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, Little Big Town (2), Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Vince Gill
Don't see movies too often, but I do like them. I like comedies the best, but also like movies based on real events. Some good movies I've seen are "Walk the Line," "Crash," "Glory Road," "Pursuit of Happyness," "We Are Marshall," "Anchorman," "Office Space," "Austin Powers".......
Television
CMT, E!, Comedy Central, Vh1, FX....American Idol, Nashville Star, MadTV, Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler Show, Law and Order: SVU, Grey's Anatomy, Rescue Me, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, ER, The Apprentice, Brothers & Sisters, Friday Night Lights, Big Brother, The Biggest Loser...game shows (Price Is Right, Family Feud, Deal or No Deal).....
Books
Don't read books too often....too much of that in college!
Heroes
My mom Jeannie Atkins, step-dad Ron Atkins, brother Josh Spicer, grandparents Roger and Marjorie Fields.
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN
Graduated: 2006
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Journalism
Minor: Advertising
Clubs: The Horizon (2 semesters)
2001 to 2006
Austin High School
Austin, IN
Graduated: 2001
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Academic Honors
Clubs: Newspaper (3 yrs.), Spell Bowl (4), Academic Bowl (3), National Honor Society (3), French Club (4), SADD Club (4), Senior Play, Tennis (1), Golf (1), Class Officer (3), Student Council (1)
About me: I've lived in Austin, Ind., my whole life. I graduated from Austin High School in 2001 and Indiana University Southeast in May 2006. I have a BA in journalism, and am now working as a reporter at The Tribune (www.tribtown.com) in Jackson County, Ind. I'm really enjoying this new, exciting career.
Who I'd like to meet: Friends and whoever from Austin High School, Indiana University Southeast, Kentuckiana area, and anywhere else would be great. Also, John Mellencamp, Shania Twain, and pretty much any other musician/singer.
hey zach! good to see you last night! hope you're doing well at the tribune, i read a couple of your blogs. i'm still doing the job search thing, maybe it will be my turn next!
I'm so sorry about your grandma Zach. I know words don't make it better, but we all love you here and are thinking about you. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to give us a call and don't worry about rushing back to work...take as much time as you need.
Zach- I definitely missed you this morning. I hope your grandmother is doing alright as is the rest of your family. Take care and you guys will be in my thoughts.
I'm finally able to see your profile! I'm on my parent's computer, so I'm thinking that it's my computer that's the problem...oh boy! I got your email...we have SO much to catch up on...it's overwhelming to even think about emailing! We should plan a phone conversation!
Good to hear from you! And LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE!!!! AH that's so awesome! Miranda is the greatest. I got it in my e-mail last night and I was insanely jealous.
Oh yeah, definitely playing at Corydon in a few weeks. It'd be cool if you can come! :) Anyway, it's good to hear from you.
Can't believe you met Miranda!!! (I got to escort her at the CMA Awards, but I don't think I told you that)
