03/26/13 ONE ROADS ENDS, ANOTHER PICKS UP

CW14 Top 5 Finalists Drop in on the Murphy in the Morning Show at the WIXX Studios (Pictured here: Front Row - Former CW14 Star Maria Parmigiani; Back Row - WIXX DJ Nick Vitrano, Hanna Lindsay, CW14 Star Katie Phernetton, WIXX DJ Otis Day, Starla Golie, Megan Pospychala and Kurt Krauss)

It may not be news to anyone at this point, but for those of you following the contest, but are still unaware, CW14 announced Katie Phernetton as our new CW14 Star.  Katie will be the face and voice of the local TV station and will do a great job.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26th and broadcast during CW prime time's hit-show Arrow.

As for me, this particular road, the "Road to Stardom - CW Style" comes to an end, however, another one picks up for this guy as the 'Confessions of a Sailor' momentum builds in its 12 1/2 weeks toward the film premier.  Still much work ahead, but I joyfully anticipate all the good things to come!  For Katie, too, her road picks up from this point in an exciting way, no longer a contestant, but a fun TV personality whose warm demeanor and enthusiasm is quite contagious.  Katie, you'll do awesome!

I'd like to offer a few words on the remaining three contestants.  During my actual sit-down job interview with the TV station, the dept. head spoke highly of the finalists and said each one brought something specific that they liked, and would make the deliberations difficult in naming the CW14 Star.  

I'd like to echo those words and add these: 

Hanna, Starla and Megan, I know the three of you will do great things wherever you go individually from here, and I sincerely mean that.  Be confident in the awesomeness of who you are.  You are a gift in the lives of those around you, and in those you meet.

WLUK Vice President / General Manager Jay Zollar: 

“We were thrilled with the caliber of finalists this year.  All of them had great strengths and should be proud of how far they got in the selection process.  Ultimately, we were deeply impressed by Katie's background and enthusiasm,  and we look forward to working with her as our new CW 14 Star.”