There are a lot of farewells I have to do before I graduate next week. If you flip over to The Bottom Line, I have my final farewell to the sports section. I spoke about my tenure here at The Clock and why this paper means what it does to me. It feels a little bit sad, but I’m ready to get on with my life and explore the world. Seems just like yesterday when I entered The Clock and begun my three years on staff. The toughest thing to do is goodbyes, but I’m privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of this staff where I’ve made a lot of friends a long the way.
Since I took my column in the sports section to say my goodbyes, I’ll use this as a way of expressing my thanks to the staff, as well as other contributing writers to The Clock. First and foremost, Kristen Hoffman will take on the role as the new Editor-in Chief of the 2010-2011 academic year. Hoffman is a good friend of mine, who became a writer about the same time as I did. Hoffman has been through it all during her three years on staff, becoming the News Editor in her second semester as first-year. If there were anyone on this staff who I would be honored to give my position to, it would be Kristen Hoffman. She has everything this position needs, and I know she will do a great job of being the next EIC for this outstanding publication.
Second, there will be some changes to The Clock for next semester. There are some staff members who are leaving that I would like to say thank you before I leave this place. Our Content Manager, Allison Binder, has been with The Clock for three years. Binder started out with The Clock bouncing to various sections as a writer, and ended up being the Features Editor her junior year. After exploring England second semester junior year, Binder came back to The Clock to become the content manager. I can’t say enough about the job she has done, editing everyone’s stories on every Tuesday night this year. She truly is a great asset to this organization.
Next, Bailey Whitehill and Arlin Goss have become the corner stone to The Clock these past years. Goss started out with The Clock his first-year on campus, and has never stopped taking beautiful and outstanding photos for The Clock. Without photos, our newspaper would not even be close to where it is today. Before Goss stepped into this office, photos were minimal, and were attached to a couple of articles in every edition. Goss has taken on this role with dedication and almost every article has a picture attached to it. Whitehill stepped into a role in which she knew only a small amount, but became an expert in the way photography works. Both Goss and Whitehill’s experience and dedication has brought The Clock to new heights, and wouldn’t be what it is today without them.
Finally, I want to thank everyone on staff that will still be here next year. I have been through everything with all of you, and I will never forget the times we had. To Jon Young, Molly Cummings, Natalie Cavallo, Veronica Musch, and everyone who contributed to The Clock for the past three years; thank you from the bottom of my heart. Congratulations to all the seniors who are leaving, and for the new staff that will take their places here next semester. Goodbye, and farewell.