“It is always a sad feeling leaving school and the underclassmen who are part of a class I love so much. However, most of all, I am truly so excited to see them grow even more as journalists and take on the newspaper. I know they will do amazing things, and I will be supporting them always from college!”

“It is so bittersweet not only graduating but also leaving my CHAT family. I am so blessed to have such an amazing connection with each year’s staff. For instance, this year my sophomore Caroline joined our class. I was already so close with her, but newspaper brought us together even more. I love how she can instantly make my day better from just telling me a joke or giving me a hug. I also have loved getting to know Nia, Gianna, Sophia, and Gabriela because all of them have such beautiful personalities and are so supportive in everything I do. 

Regardless, ALL of our underclassmen editors and writers from this year have been so unbelievably talented, determined, and uplifting to their classmates. I can’t wait to see our newspaper flourish next year with such amazing people. As for graduating, I know it will be hard to say goodbye, but I am ready for my new journey. I will forever cherish all the memories I’ve made with my close friends and the numerous smiles I have put on people’s faces.”

It makes me feel a little sad to leave the underclassmen, since the newspaper has really felt like a family. They have made the class such a fun space, and it has been amazing to watch their talent and passion grow in the newsroom. I am so excited to see everything they accomplish next year, but I will definitely miss them all when I graduate.

“I feel that it is necessary to graduate and move on, but the feeling is nothing short of bittersweet. When I came into class [on] my first day of senior year, I got to meet the nice underclassmen who sat right next to me—and we hit it off so well that I made bracelets and a group chat. I will miss our sing-alongs and their kindness, but I feel they are entirely ready for next year.”

“I have made such amazing friendships with the underclassmen. I feel like this year in The CHAT, we’ve done a great job at fostering a sense of community in our newsroom. I can genuinely say that this year has been the best one yet for me, and I know that the rising editors will do an amazing job next year. It’s a bittersweet feeling leaving The CHAT after three years, but I’m thrilled to carry what I learned here and apply it to my degree in communications at UCF.”

“Leaving the underclassmen in CHAT is definitely bittersweet. I am proud of everything we have built, but it is hard to walk away from something that has been such a big part of my life. At the same time, I feel hopeful and optimistic about where CHAT is going, especially with everything they plan on doing and how they want to expand the publication. I made a lot of strong and meaningful bonds that go beyond journalism, and those are relationships I will always cherish.”

“I feel I have made lifelong friends in this class, and I will miss my daily talks with the opinions editor and feature editor. I feel I have created lifelong friendships with my classmates, and hopefully will be able to come back in years to come and talk about life with them.”