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Professional references

“Mark consistently exceeded his job requirements. His expertise and interest in electronic medium led him to improve (again this season) the interactive web version of The Sun to include a re-vamped cover page, provide a search function, a question of the week, puzzles, short videos and other specials…”

“When confronted with frustrations routinely encountered while seeking approval for stories, he routinely set an example of calm and logic...”

“Each workday morning, he created the Daily Snooze which was a compilation of news of the A/P wire. He compiled the information and then reproduced and distributed it to the USAP community before 5:30 a.m. when he began working for The Sun. His extra effort was truly appreciated and folks were generally flabbergasted to learn that it was voluntary...”

“He is very dedicated to his work, extremely talented and productive. He is a skilled writer and possesses expertise in electronic media. He continues to put in many extra hours. For a journalist, adapting to the USAP culture is especially challenging. This season Mark exhibited a developed perspective and set an example that demonstrated his ability to discern what he cam change and what he can accept. He lives in the ‘above and beyond’ realm. Mark was invaluable to the Journalist team.”

Valerie Carroll, Publisher, The Antarctic Sun
Excerpt from last written performance summary.

"Mark displays an exceptional knowledge of the variety of reporting and writing styles used in daily newspapers ... (He) is the most productive reporter in the newsroom and generates more story topics than any other writer ... Initiative could be Mark's middle name. He is constantly seeking out new story ideas, or new angles on old stories..."

Ed Schoenfeld, City Editor, Juneau Empire
Excerpt from most recent written performance summary.

" My own journalism career spans more than 30 years and extends from Anchorage, Alaska to Washington, D.C. ... During those years, perhaps half a dozen people stand out as real 'journalists' rather than superficial reporters ... (One) is/was Mark Sabbatini."

"He first got my attention as a reporter willing to do the legwork necessary to really tell and explain a story, rather than merely scan the headlines of a situation..."

"I'm from the old school of journalism where you're prepared to fill in on every task from sweeping the floor to writing tomorrow's editorial with a deadline in 20 minutes. And, despite his youthful condition, Mark is a throwback to the same philosophical and value commitments..."

Joe Holbert, Director of News Operations, ABC/Alaska Superstation
Excerpt from recommendation letter.