Knight Writers

ISSUE 4: Senior Letter – Ashlyn Miller

Ashlyn Miller, CO- Editor-in-Chief

May 9, 2025

Ashlyn Miller

If I had a dollar for every time over the past four years I have asked to leave a class to go to Mrs. Webster’s room, I would be able to pay my college tuition in cash. I may constantly be working on something for newspaper, but I never regretted giving myself that workload.

I think the most important thing that knight writers have given me was a passion for something outside of normal day to day school life. Even if that something includes crashing out at every adobe software update or a lazy staff writer, this passion has kept me coming back to Robinson excited for a new day on the long trek to graduation.

I’ve enjoyed learning and growing surrounded by peers who quickly turned into my close friends. The thought of knowing I may never get to be a part of a publication like knight writers ever again makes me sad, but it makes my memories with the program that much more cherished.

To my editorial board from this year, thank you for sticking with me. I appreciate you all more than you know.

To my predecessors, good luck! I’m excited to see what awesome content you lovely ladies (+garrett) produce in 25-26.

Thank you Knight Writers, you will be missed and held dear in my heart.

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About the Contributor

Ashlyn Miller, Editor-In-Chief

This is Senior Ashlyn Miller’s third year on the Knight Writers staff and her second year in an editorial position, previously serving as the Sports Editor and now as a Co-Editor-in-Chief. Originally, Miller did not intend to take the class, describing her random placement as “luck.” She was assigned to Newspaper in her sophomore year and has remained in it since. “I think I got into Newspaper by luck,” Miller said. “It just happened, and I loved it. I really enjoy the creative freedoms that it gives me.” Miller plays many roles within the Robinson community. She is not only a part of the Knight Writers, but is also involved in various clubs and sports, including ROTC, where she serves as an Executive Officer; Girl Up, where she is the President and Founder; Student 2 Student, where she is an Officer; KOSB (Keeping Our School Beautiful), where she is an Officer; the Swim team; and the Orchestra and Band. If that wasn’t enough to illustrate how busy Miller keeps herself, she also finds time to pursue her own hobbies outside of Robinson, such as painting, other artistic activities, sports photography and sports in general. “I love fall because I love watching and keeping up with college football. I don’t really care about the NFL, I just feel like college has so much more passion behind it,” Miller said. “My family my whole life has bonded over Alabama football in particular, which nobody at school really gets. That just makes it feel more special to me and my family.” As Co-Editor-in-Chief, Miller has many goals for the Knight Writers, which include not only accumulating awards but also helping all staffers learn and improve their journalistic skills. Last school year was a victory for the Knight Writers, as they earned a Sunshine Standout for their print publication as well as an All-Florida for both their online and print editions. Miller has high hopes, aiming to win a Pacemaker, the highest achievement a publication can achieve. With it being her senior year, Miller hopes to attend the University of Florida to pursue an undergraduate degree in nursing before attending Physician Assistant school. “I would like to work mainly in women’s health. Part of what makes me love journalism so much is the idea of advocacy. I hope to be an advocate for women in their time of need now, and in the future,” Miller said.