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Senior Staff Reflections
Anna Grace Likes
As my time both at Westminster and on 800 News comes to a close, it’s bittersweet to think back on all of the amazing memories. I have made friends that will last a lifetime in these beige halls, and I have learned so much both in and out of the classroom in my time here. Specifically in this class, 800 News, I have grown as both a person and a leader, and the relationships and memories from working with this amazing group to put together a product we are proud of will stay with me for a lifetime. After 2 years and 22 issues, I’m sad to leave it all behind, but I am so excited to see what’s next and how WCA and 800 News have prepared me for it.
Christina English
I can’t believe that the end of my senior year has already arrived. Specifically with this class, to think that I’ve contributed to 22 issues over the past two years is insane. From witnessing Maddox and his shenanigans to staying up to midnight on big night for the spirit week issue, a lot of crazy things have happened in this newspaper class that I will never forget. Through newspaper, I’ve felt that I’ve been able to express my own opinions on certain topics and be able to talk about things that I’m interested in freely. I would like to thank Von for letting me have this creative outlet/freedom, and I would like to thank the 800NEWS staff for giving me memories that I will look back on for years to come.
Ahren Muehleisen
Reflecting on the last 6 years at the beige palace, I’m grateful for the teachers and coaches who have guided me through them. It was definitely a long road with Covid thrown in the middle, but somehow ended up here. While I’m not sure how many people are actually reading this I have 3 things for underclassmen. 1, Enjoy Knerr’s class while you have it, there’s nothing else like it. 2, go on a Summer Seminar. It can change your life and create a bond that only sleeping in a tent together can create with your classmates. And 3, please don’t worry about grades so much. I made this mistake and sitting here now it’s only just a letter. It doesn’t define you. Rather than working towards a grade (or anything) as your goal, do all the right steps to achieve the goal. Focus on the process and the results will follow. Peace out everybody, trust the Lord and trust the process!
Fairchild
I have spent the last six years of my life driving to Westminster at 7:30 in the morning and leaving at 3:00 pm. I have learned a lot over the years in the classroom, but like most my favorite memories have been found outside of the classroom. Getting to dress up with all of my classmates and compete against other grades during spirit week, cracking jokes with my friends during lunch, and just hanging around in the hallway have made my time here so worth it. My teachers have always wanted me to succeed and never fail to show that. I am so thankful my parents sent me to such an amazing school with such a loving community.
Emily Griege
I have loved being a part of the school newspaper this year! It has been really cool to be more invested in the sports I don’t play. I have gotten to write about incredible achievements for sports I had never really payed attention to. It was fun to make everyone aware of what is going on in sports that they might not be aware of. Newspaper was a great class thanks to Anna Grace for making it so fun!
-ANNA GRACE
