Ali Schulz
Editor-in-Chief
I have thought long and hard about how to say, “Goodbye,” to the Echo Newspaper. It’s hard to sum up my experience in just a few hundred words.
I started on the Echo my freshman year. I was not going to sign up at first, but my mother convinced me otherwise.
As I learned how to write stories and produce videos (which I despise), I slowly fell in love with journalism and the high school experience.
Throughout my time on the Echo, there were twists and turns at every step. I have gotten straight A’s in the class, made incredible friends and improved my people skills.
However, with success comes failure. I have also messed up assignments, stories and much more. I could go on all day about what I messed up, but I firmly believe that our past self does not determine who our future self is.
We make choices every day that determine what our future will look like. Every moment, from when you wake up to when you go to sleep, you make impactful choices, and if you strive to make the right choices, then the future will be bright.
As I come closer to graduation, I am leaving my past behind and looking ahead–looking ahead to making new friends, summer trips, exploring college and watching my friends and family grow and succeed without me there. Most importantly, I am looking forward to making great memories.
While I reflect on my time on the Echo, I remember all the amazing memories I have made these past four years.
I have learned how to use my editorials to fight for what I-and the rest of the staff- believe in. I also have the Echo to thank for inspiring me to pursue a career in politics.
Throughout my time on staff, I have seen America become more and more polarized, due in part to the fact that human rights, health and science have become topics of debate. This polarization is what has inspired me to pursue a career in politics and use my voice to fight for others.
By majoring in political science at Florida State University, I will learn to effectively solve the problems of today to ensure that we all have a future tomorrow. I am excited for the diverse experiences college will bring me, but I will never forget my memories here on the Echo.
My high school experiences will inspire and shape my work as I go forward in the world. I hope my stories have inspired you to look differently at the world and yourself.
As I end this story, and my high school journey, I leave you with some final advice. No matter where you go, always look at the world how it could be, not how it is. That is how we improve and grow.
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Ali Schulz- Editor-in-ChiefThis will be Ali Schulz’s third year on ECHO Staff. She also made several contributions while taking journalism class her freshman year. She was opinion/news editor her first year on staff |
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