Extra, Extra:

Small staff editor's job proves different than big school editors

Click on the photos below to see how I bring a little extra, extra as a high school journalist.

Timely

As a senior in high school, I am involved in countless activities beyond newspaper including band, National Honor Society, Friends of Freshman, Girl Scouts, colorguard, and ICT Independent Winterguard. Each one requires it's own set of deadlines, rehearsal times and dedication. As the Editor, I am tasked with managing my personal schedule along with the newspaper one. It is extremely important to me that I am pulling my weight in each activity which means I have to be incredibly organized and quickly had to improve my time-management.

Passionate

I love what I do. Designing pages, writing stories, taking pictures, leading a staff: it's my entire world. No other place on Earth holds the same joy for me as room 204, the Journalism Lab. All the days I am able to linger after school for hours, the nights where I am able to stay up to edit stories and graphics, the plans I am able to create for my staff, it's all worth it.

Accurate

Being a reporter means taking on a lot of responsibility. Everyone is looking at you as the journalists to deliver the correct information and keep them knowledgable on stories around the world. It's a big task to say the least. Even in high school, I am prepared to take on that responsibility. I have learned all the steps to take so that I may be accurate in my writing. I know how to check my facts, cite my sources, and most importantly, have integrity. I will always do what's right, even if no one is watching.

Perfectionist

For as long as I can remember, I have had an order for everything and a certain way of doing things. This has led to me being extremely meticulous and picky when editing. I have had to learn that not everything needs to be exactly the way I would do it. Just because I would word something one way doesn't mean that's the only way to say something.

Present

Everyone in the entirety of Augusta High School knows who I am. Day after day, they see me running around with a camera in my hands or holding a notepad, so much so that it does not even phase them anymore. The questions is never "What's that for?" or "What are you doing?" it's "How can I help you this time, Savannah?" or they duck out of the way of my photos. For the last four years, I have been a constant presence in the school environment to the point that I do not even need to wear my badge anymore for people to know what I'm doing. The hall monitors know I'm on my way to collect my next interview or rushing to a sports signing to take pictures. That's to say, being in a small school definitely has its perks.

Classy

In all areas of my life, I handle everything with class. Throwing a temper tantrum when I don't get my way helps me not at all, especially in a leadership. I am a graceful winner as well as loser, and I can take criticism without making a big deal out of it.

Goal-Oriented

Even when I was little, I have always reached for the stars. I wanted to be a singer when I was little, and firmly believed I was good enough. The only reason I changed my mind was because I discovered something I loved more. Now as a senior, I plan to work for a professional magazine as a high-profile graphic designer. My dreams will become reality because I put in the work for it. Starting with small goals, I plan out the steps it will take for me to achieve what I know I can. This means working down to the nitty-gritty to make sure even the minor details such as consistency in font size on a print page to taking notes on anything that could potentially be on the upcoming test.

Unique

When I receive an assignment, I strive to find the best angle and way to cover the topic. I keep my mind open to the possibilities so that I can extend outside of my creative box to find new heights.

Go-Getter

If I want something, I go after it. Newspaper was a group I wanted to be a part of, so I walked up to my adviser at the end of my 21st century journalism class and asked her what it would take to join staff. Next thing I knew, boom! I was on my journey to becoming the editor. I work hard to make sure anyone can come to me with a story or project and know I will give them the best possible work. I refuse to let myself give up on my goals, and will continue to push myself to the best I can be.

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