Guerra Gets Real: Farewell From Features
By Emily Guerra
By Emily Guerra
Being the Features Editor of The Pony Express has allowed me to express myself in monthly columns, and although this school year was cut short, I am eternally grateful for this opportunity. Of course, all good things must come to an end, and this experience is no exception.
There is no way in Hell that I would be here without the unconditional support of my fellow editorial board, our Editor-in-Chief, and our adviser. Every time I stumbled along the way in this journey, they were there to catch me, whether that be in the form of helping me write an article, heating up ramen noodles or, quite simply, a much needed hug.
I think the most important thing I’ve learned in my three years of journalism is that everybody has a story, and you would be wise to listen. Mastering my ability to ask questions that draw out said stories has turned what once was an extremely shy girl into a curious, extrospective woman prepared for the real world, and I owe that wholly to this program.
Though this volume of The Pony Express stops here, I encourage my peers to continue reading the news and keep up with current events. This year our paper has proven that the press will prevail in times of uncertainty, and I thank you, the readers, for trusting myself and the rest of the staff to provide you with accurate, factual news. In such trivial times I feel such trust is necessary in keeping the people united and informed, the two best weapons against inequality and injustice.
Thank you for allowing me this platform to speak my mind and fulfill my lifelong dream of simply writing.
There is no way in Hell that I would be here without the unconditional support of my fellow editorial board, our Editor-in-Chief, and our adviser. Every time I stumbled along the way in this journey, they were there to catch me, whether that be in the form of helping me write an article, heating up ramen noodles or, quite simply, a much needed hug.
I think the most important thing I’ve learned in my three years of journalism is that everybody has a story, and you would be wise to listen. Mastering my ability to ask questions that draw out said stories has turned what once was an extremely shy girl into a curious, extrospective woman prepared for the real world, and I owe that wholly to this program.
Though this volume of The Pony Express stops here, I encourage my peers to continue reading the news and keep up with current events. This year our paper has proven that the press will prevail in times of uncertainty, and I thank you, the readers, for trusting myself and the rest of the staff to provide you with accurate, factual news. In such trivial times I feel such trust is necessary in keeping the people united and informed, the two best weapons against inequality and injustice.
Thank you for allowing me this platform to speak my mind and fulfill my lifelong dream of simply writing.