As we, the non-graduating editors on The Tattler Editorial Board, reflected on the past year, we realized that it would be remiss not to express our gratitude for the graduating members on the Board. These departing seniors have been good leaders, inspiring role-models, and kind friends. Collectively, we are sad to see them leave and thankful for what they have done. The following messages are our attempts at expressing our feelings toward our wonderful departing editors.
Dear Jacob,
I’ll miss you next year. I’ll miss passing the ball with you during warm-ups, I’ll miss discussing chemistry or physics problems with you, I’ll miss admiring the covers that you make for The Tattler. Do you remember the animation event we did together? You carried me in that event—you made that beautiful anima tion, and all I did was write that mediocre essay. Even then, when we were all in middle school, you worked so much harder than anybody else in TSA; you were the example that everybody wanted to follow.
For The Tattler, too, you’ve really been an unsung hero. All of us on the Board know how much you’ve done for this newspaper, and it’s a crazy amount. Your layouts have really transformed The Tattler into the beautiful newspaper it is today. You’ve been such a fantastic Layout Editor that it’s hard for me to imagine someone else being Layout. I wish you all the best. ~ Jinho ‘22
Dear Heewon,
I truly can’t believe how you do so much and still manage to do everything well. You constantly impress me in pretty much every setting, whether it’s Latin or Brain Team or Korean class. You spent a ton of time doing extracurriculars and serving your com munity and still found time to copy edit the entire Tattler every month! You clearly make a great leader, yet you work well as an integral part of every team you’re on. As a fellow polymath of-sorts, I admire you so much, and I’ll miss you at a ton of future club meetings. I’m sure you’ll do amazing things wherever you go. Ascende superius!
~ Louisa ‘22
Dear Ethan,
Ever since I was a freshman, your comic Surrealio has been a highlight of my month, and one of my favorite parts of The Tat tler. Last year, when school was in person, at each proofs meet ing I would always go to the table that had Surrealio laid out on it first, and I enjoyed the innovation and creativity every time. I also highly appreciate your attention to detail. When we read
over editorials as a board, you always make sure to pay attention to even the smallest of details, and always have suggestions on how to improve the quality of writing. You have a lot of drive and focus, and we’ll miss you very much!
~ Katie ‘22
Dear Anna,
I remember I first met you at that creative writing workshop at the library, back when neither of us went to Ithaca High School. Since then, I have had the honor of reading snippets of your work and observing the stunning changes your writing has undergone. I’ve always been astounded by the touch you bring to every piece of writing, from poetry to news articles to April Fools’ satire. I am confident that you will go on to produce so much more brilliant work, and I hope you will also find more opportunities as a leader, given how well you’ve performed your duties as Editor-in-Chief this year. Above all, and somewhat selfishly, I hope I can continue to learn from you and witness your genius.
~ Raia ‘22
Dear Alex,
This year, you’ve set an amazing example of being an outstand ing student and person for me. This year, as a rookie Student Representative to the Board of Education, you took all of us un der your wing and showed us the ropes, helping us become the formidable team we are today. It’s been an honor and a pleasure to have worked with you in that position and on The Tattler this year. You astound me with your high level of commitment to everything you do. Between The Tattler, being a Student Rep resentative to the Board, Math Team, Latin, and your countless other endeavors, you have served as an inspiration and role model to many. You will be greatly missed.
~ Adam ‘22
Dear Dot,
Each month, your centerspreads have been fun, consistent, and always with a touch of humor. Although I never got to talk with you very much because of virtual school, your hard work for The
Tattler (and Student Council!) this year has been clear from each weekly Board Meeting and every month’s issue. Whether or not you decide to create a new persona in the Alaskan Wilder ness, I wish you good luck with whatever you decide to pursue after graduation!
~ Adowyn ‘22
Dear Mollie,
I always appreciate your humor and comments in our meetings. I think everyone appreciates how you inject humor, and I wish you all the best at Edinburgh in the future. The Tattler has only improved and grown under your watch. I hope you have a fan tastic time in Scotland! Sending lots of good wishes! ~ Frances ‘23