Dear Knight Writers,

Not to be dramatic but this feels like a letter of resignation. I have been with the staff for all four years of high school and picking Journalism as an elective was quite possibly one of the only rational decisions I made at Open House in eighth grade.

I have had a love-hate relationship with the RHS newspaper. While it became somewhat of a full-time job for me as soon as I became a managing editor my sophomore year, I still enjoyed making content and seeing the final product be published. I’ve become a huge team player and have met some of the best mentors and peers through the class and all other high school journalism-related events. I credit the remnants of my sanity to my Co-EIC Zoe Thaxton and adviser Mrs. Webster.

While I have been counting down the days until my last day of school, I am really sad to be leaving behind an intelligent, amusing and charming group of people and publication. Something a few of my teachers have told me in my multiple attempts to quit the staff was that newspaper is a big part of my identity. And as much as it sucks sometimes to only be seen as “the school photographer,” I still loved the work I produced.

Being a member of this staff is what has driven me to pursue a major in Journalism. Thank you for having me, Knight Writers. Thank you for letting me be Editor-in-Chief. Farewell.