The Paw Print’s Senior Reflections

Minjun - Going to class at 7 a.m. almost every day might sound crazy, but if you ask me a million times if it was worth it, I’d say that it was worth it a million times.

Reya - Journalism has always been my favorite hour of the day. Loved spending the last four years with some of the greatest people I know.

Jasmine - I’ve always wanted to write a senior reflection since I was a freshman in The Paw Print. I will actually miss waking up early even though I show up late to class. Thank you for four years, and I hope you remember me. :)

Lauren - I don’t like waking up early but this class taught me that it’s possible, and I got to see all my friends each morning and bring snacks. I’m gonna miss ranting about things that are barely relevant to them and I hope more people do this program.

Noor - The past four years of journalism have been so fun, and I’ve made so many great friends. I’ve learned so much about being a better writer and designer, and I’ll always remember cramming to meet deadlines, and enjoying the occasional donut on sleepy mornings.

Kimberly - Applying for journalism in my sophomore year was one of the best decisions I made during my time in high school. I love interacting with everybody and collaborating with so many talented people. I am so grateful for what this program has offered me.

Clarissa - I love you, Paw Print, you have seen me at my worst. Literally, since I do my makeup routine during class.

Jaeeun - It’s hard to believe it’s already time to leave The Paw Print team. I appreciate all of you that made this final issue possible. I’m proud of all of us for how we have grown in our time together, though this class never ceases to impress me with the sheer audacity of grammar mistakes they make sometimes. Thankfully, based on the amount of dedication our juniors have shown, the future’s looking bright. Don’t fall off the wagon near the end, kids. You’ll do great next year. Probably. Well, that’s about it, folks. As always, thank you to our readers and our 22-23 team for a good run. I had fun.

Alyssa - The Paw Print is family for me. They are the only group of incredible people that could motivate me to be on campus at 7 a.m. every morning for the past four years. In every story I approve, read, and edit, I find inspiration from the beautifully idiosyncratic perspectives. The countless hours we spent together will forever hold a special place in my heart. From the frantic lunchtime export sessions and the stress of deadline seasons to the Fun Fridays and late-night layout discussions, there is no better team I would have gone through it with. It has truly been a privilege working as part of such a passionate community of writers and thinkers representing West Ranch. My eyes are brimming with tears from the flashbacks of the past four years as I’m writing this letter, but that just goes to show how indescribably wonderful this experience has been. Thank you 22-23 Paw Print staff for being so incredible, and remember: Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!