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==Ambitions and accomplishments==
==Ambitions and accomplishments==


Like his sister Tatiana, Schlossberg is a student at Yale University. At Yale, he is training to become an EMT (Emergency medical technician).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/08/opinion/schlossberg-young-voters|title=My generation showed up|date=8 November 2012|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=Atlanta|first1=Jack|last1=Schlossberg}}</ref> In eighth grade, Schlossberg co-founded ReLight New York which raised more than $100,000 to install compact fluorescent lights in low-income housing developments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bostoncommon-magazine.com/personalities/articles/kennedys-four-point-o-the-dynasty-endures|title=Kennedys 4.0: The Dynasty Endures|date=|publisher=Boston Common (magazine)|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=New York City|first1=Eve|last1=Zibart}}</ref> Schlossberg, 20 years old, currently writes for the ''[[Yale Daily News]]'', ''[[Yale Herald]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=JFK's grandson takes center stage: 9 things we know about Jack |author=Danielle Brennan |publisher=''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|]]'' |date=November 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 8, 2014 |url=http://www.today.com/news/jfks-grandson-takes-center-stage-9-things-we-know-about-2D11635076}}</ref> and posts opinion pages for the ''[[New York Times]]''.<ref>"J.F.K.’s Legacy, as Seen by His Grandson - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Web. 8 Feb. 2014.</ref> In September 2012, he announced his intention to pursue a career in politics after college graduation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/news/JFKs-only-grandson-set-to-pursue-a-political-career-after-college-169062286.html#ixzz2TrAxHYzv|title=JFK's only grandson set to pursue a political career after college|date=9 September 2012|publisher=[[IrishCentral]]|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=New York City|first1=James|last1=O'Shea}}</ref> In November, 2013 he attended the "Medal of Freedom Award Dinner" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his grandfather's death where he introduced President [[Barack Obama]] at the dinner.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/obamas-clintons-to-honor-kennedys-legacy-at-gravesite/ |title=Obamas, Clintons to honor JFK at gravesite |work=Associated Press |publisher=PBS |author=Nedra Pickler |date=November 20, 2013 |accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref>
Like his sister Tatiana, Schlossberg is a student at Yale University. At Yale, he is training to become an EMT (Emergency medical technician).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/08/opinion/schlossberg-young-voters|title=My generation showed up|date=8 November 2012|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=Atlanta|first1=Jack|last1=Schlossberg}}</ref> In eighth grade, Schlossberg co-founded ReLight New York which raised more than $100,000 to install compact fluorescent lights in low-income housing developments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bostoncommon-magazine.com/personalities/articles/kennedys-four-point-o-the-dynasty-endures|title=Kennedys 4.0: The Dynasty Endures|date=|publisher=Boston Common (magazine)|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=New York City|first1=Eve|last1=Zibart}}</ref> Schlossberg, 20 years old, currently writes for the ''[[Yale Daily News]]'', ''[[Yale Herald]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=JFK's grandson takes center stage: 9 things we know about Jack |author=Danielle Brennan |publisher=''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|]]'' |date=November 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 8, 2014 |url=http://www.today.com/news/jfks-grandson-takes-center-stage-9-things-we-know-about-2D11635076}}</ref> and posts opinion pages for the ''[[New York Times]]''.<ref>"J.F.K.’s Legacy, as Seen by His Grandson - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Web. 8 Feb. 2014.</ref> In September 2012, he announced his intention to pursue a career in politics after college graduation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/news/JFKs-only-grandson-set-to-pursue-a-political-career-after-college-169062286.html#ixzz2TrAxHYzv|title=JFK's only grandson set to pursue a political career after college|date=9 September 2012|publisher=[[IrishCentral]]|accessdate=2013-05-20|location=New York City|first1=James|last1=O'Shea}}</ref> In November, 2013 he attended the "Medal of Freedom Award Dinner" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his grandfather's death where he introduced President [[Barack Obama]] at the dinner.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/obamas-clintons-to-honor-kennedys-legacy-at-gravesite/ |title=Obamas, Clintons to honor JFK at gravesite |work=Associated Press |publisher=PBS |author=Nedra Pickler |date=November 20, 2013 |accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref> Schlossberg is a member of the [[John F. Kennedy Library]] New Frontier Award Committee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jfklibrary.org/About-Us/News-and-Press/Press-Releases/2013-New-Frontier-Award.aspx |title=Hawaii Congresswoman and Crowd-Funding Pioneer to Receive 2013 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards |publisher=[John F. Kennedy Library]] |author= |date=November 11, 2013 |accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:28, 13 February 2014

John Schlossberg
Born
John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg

(1993-01-19) January 19, 1993 (age 31)
New York City
Alma materYale University
Parent(s)Edwin Arthur Schlossberg
Caroline Bouvier Kennedy
Relatives

John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg (born January 19, 1993), known as "Jack",[1] is a Yale University student and the grandson of President John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (1917–1963).

Schlossberg was born on January 19, 1993, in New York City to attorney Caroline Bouvier Kennedy (born 1957) and designer Edwin Arthur "Ed" Schlossberg (born 1945). He has two older sisters, Rose Kennedy Schlossberg (born 1988) and Tatiana Celia Schlossberg (born 1990). Schlossberg is the only grandson of President Kennedy and Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Bouvier (1929–1994). His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic. Jack and his sisters grew up Catholic,[2] and also keep up with Jewish traditions and holidays.[3]Schlossberg became the only surviving male descendant of the former president when his uncle John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. (1960–1999), known as "John-John", died childless in a plane crash on July 16, 1999.[4]

Ambitions and accomplishments

Like his sister Tatiana, Schlossberg is a student at Yale University. At Yale, he is training to become an EMT (Emergency medical technician).[5] In eighth grade, Schlossberg co-founded ReLight New York which raised more than $100,000 to install compact fluorescent lights in low-income housing developments.[6] Schlossberg, 20 years old, currently writes for the Yale Daily News, Yale Herald,[7] and posts opinion pages for the New York Times.[8] In September 2012, he announced his intention to pursue a career in politics after college graduation.[9] In November, 2013 he attended the "Medal of Freedom Award Dinner" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his grandfather's death where he introduced President Barack Obama at the dinner.[10] Schlossberg is a member of the John F. Kennedy Library New Frontier Award Committee.[11]

References

  1. ^ Zibart, Eve (June 18, 2012). "Kennedys 4.0: The Dynasty Endures". Boston Common. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  2. ^ Bloom, Nate (Summer 2008). "Interfaith Celebrities: The Brat Pack". Newton, Massachusetts: InterfaithFamily.com. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  3. ^ Jacobson, Aileen. "A Kennedy Christmas". Newsday.com. Retrieved December 5, 2007.
  4. ^ Oppenheimer, Jerry (27 February 2013). "JFK's heir apparent". New York City: New York Post. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  5. ^ Schlossberg, Jack (8 November 2012). "My generation showed up". Atlanta: CNN. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  6. ^ Zibart, Eve. "Kennedys 4.0: The Dynasty Endures". New York City: Boston Common (magazine). Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  7. ^ Danielle Brennan (November 21, 2013). "JFK's grandson takes center stage: 9 things we know about Jack". [[Today (U.S. TV program)|]]. Retrieved February 8, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "J.F.K.’s Legacy, as Seen by His Grandson - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Web. 8 Feb. 2014.
  9. ^ O'Shea, James (9 September 2012). "JFK's only grandson set to pursue a political career after college". New York City: IrishCentral. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  10. ^ Nedra Pickler (November 20, 2013). "Obamas, Clintons to honor JFK at gravesite". Associated Press. PBS. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Hawaii Congresswoman and Crowd-Funding Pioneer to Receive 2013 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards". [John F. Kennedy Library]]. November 11, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

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