INTRODUCING
ENERGY |
I take pride in being a leader at Laney High School. Some may say I embody the spirit of our school. While journalism isn't about cheerleading, I received a scholarship from the NC High School Athletic Association based on my leadership in cheerleading and my role as editor of the yearbook.
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COURAGE |
Stepping into room 112 my Sophomore year was intimidating. I saw so many confident people, capable journalists, and I knew if I didn't find my voice, my visions wouldn't be heard. Each day, I gained confidence in my abilities to contribute creativity to the yearbook and eventually became an editor for two years. Journalism pushed me out of my comfort zone. Communicating with people I didn’t know was uncomfortable for me. Things that are second nature now, such as taking photos of a large group of people or rounding up unorganized students for interviews, filled me with anxiety in the beginning. The courage journalism has given me allows me to be a chief editor, teaching other students to have that same confidence.
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EMPATHY |
Being able to understand the feelings of others on a deeper level has helped me grow as a journalist, and even more so as a person. The challenge of being able to understand the problems and struggles of my staff is incredibly important to me and essential in helping the staff produce an amazing yearbook.
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me |
"Beat the Wildcats right meow". During homecoming week, I was the definition of school spirit. To rally our students for the big game against our rival, we dressed up each day based on a theme. I loved the way I was able to express my personality through my outfits. Although spirit week seems like a small part of my life, the way I was able to express myself gave me a freeing feeling. My goal with journalism is to create a book where each individual feels heard and reflected for who they are at our school and in their life.
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