Phoebe Schwab, Yearbook
“I think my one piece of advice to the next editors would be that everything will work out eventually—every page will get finished with time, so don’t let it consume you! Have fun with what you do and be proud of your work in the end.”
Josephine Bonney, Emerge
“If I could give one piece of advice to next year’s Emerge board, it would be to reach out to younger students as much as possible! They have so many innovative ideas and can teach us upperclassmen how to become better leaders, both in school and in life.”
Naomi Alemayehu, Yearbook
“I would say my advice for next year’s yearbook editors is to continue asking questions and talking to new people. As editors, you’re in a unique position to shape the narrative of the yearbook, and that requires a deep understanding of the school community. It is important to keep asking questions and engaging with different people – students, teachers, and staff. By doing so, you’ll gain valuable insights that might not be obvious at first but are impactful in the long run. Don’t hesitate to step outside your regular circle and connect with others. The more diverse the perspectives you gather, the richer the yearbook will be.”
Talia Polish, Yearbook
“My advice to next year’s yearbook board is to remember that the yearbook is a historical piece of journalism; it will remain a momento in years ahead where alumni will flip through the pages and have a constant reminder of their high school experiences, memories and friendships. Because of that, it’s vital to capture what makes the year unique — the highs, lows and everything in between. Work to include all students and types of stories, even when it can feel impossible. Have fun and take pride in designing and creating a book that’s so meaningful! Work hard and stay dedicated — it will pay off.”
Nat Sotnick, YAMO Board
“My advice to any person who wants to join YAMO Board is to connect with the people in the cast and other people on the board with you. Without help from everyone, I think managing a production would be much more difficult. Relying on others can help make the big things more manageable.”
Zach Cutter, YAMO Board
‘My advice for the next YAMO board would be to be there for everyone. YAMO is very fun, but it can also be a lot of hard work, be there for the people around you because you’re all working for the same goal.”
Dylan Bonn, Emerge
“Make sure to get to know your teachers and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Being able to ask for support and advice will help you grow as a leader, and you will become willing to give advice back to others.”
Lydian Green, Community Service Club
“My advice would be to have fun being creative with events and connecting with others. I would say focusing on communication with your committee, club sponsors, and partners has been the most helpful part as a board member to help actualize ideas. I think leaning into the role of honoring everyone’s ideas and helping connect with others to make it happen has been the most helpful thing I have learned this year.”
