The A&T Register’s editor-in-chief, Kelcie McCrae leaves A&T. But not for graduation, she will be taking time studying abroad in Brazil this summer.
This isn’t so much a farewell, but instead a see you later. Although four years have passed, I will not be making that journey into the real world as most of my peers will be on May 12. Instead, I will be taking my talents south to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to study abroad for the fall semester — an experience many know will feed my need to travel.
Four years ago, not only did I enter the best university in the land, I also became a part of one of the best newspapers around. As my time as a contributor, reporter, opinions editor, managing editor, and finally the editor-in-chief I have learned so much about myself, as well as this profession I’m hoping to dive into.
Journalism is forever changing, and I’m grateful for my experience here at the Register to truly prepare me for life after college. I know through the countless hours me and my staff have put into this production, that we all will become the best journalists that I know we can be.
I always knew I was going to be a journalist. Whether it was from reading the daily newspaper with my grandfather as a child, or pretending to be Barbara Walters at age five, the news has always been around. For more than nine years I have been a part of some sort of news outlet such as the yearbook, television, and the newspaper, so it’s a little scary to know that I will be doing this full-time instead of just as a student.
These past few years at The A&T Register have been full of laughs, tears, fights, frustration, but overall good times that I will never forget. Even though you all will see me lurking around campus when I get back from Brazil in Spring 2013, I just wanted to leave a few words as my post as your editor-in-chief finally comes to a close.
To my staff:
I just want to give you all a round of applause for dealing with my bipolar ways this year. I know I wasn’t the easiest person to deal with, but I’m glad you stuck with me through it all. I know I couldn’t have done it without you!
Sylv – Thank you for truly being my right-hand man. I know I could count on you for anything, and I’m truly appreciate to not have only had you as my co-worker, but also as my friend. Good luck to you in all your endeavors, and as always turn up at NABJ this year! = )
Ken – I never thought in a million years that I would actually work with you, let alone be your friend. We’ve had some real memories and great collabs with this year’s paper. Thank you for your patience, and creative eye this year!
Ash- You have truly turned theScene into a great page this year. I am really proud of how you stepped up and became a great editor. I know you have a world of success waiting for you!
Trumaine – We’ve had our ups and downs since the 7th grade, but all in all I admit, I don’t hate your guts. You are a talented writer, and I wish you luck with teaching.
My copy editors Chuck and Justine – You both are crazy, but I love you anyway! Thanks for keeping me on my toes about the technical stuff.
Karmen and Erik – You guys are the future of the paper. Thank you for all of your help — whether I asked or not. Even though I said I was dropping off the face of the earth when I get back from Brazil, I guess I’ll be around if you both really needed me.
Court – You understand me! I’m so blessed to have had you as my business manager and more importantly my friend. Thanks for all that dough you have brought to the paper. I am beyond proud of you!
Have a blast in China, and bring me back some chop sticks! = )
Em – We did it man! Thanks for being an amazing advisor and friend. We really were neck and neck with each other, and I loved every second of it. Have fun next year, I guess I can stop by from time to time if I’m not busy = ).
Anjan – You were my rock this year — well first semester. I really appreciated you pushing me toward greatness. I learned so much from you about how to become an effective leader. I’m really going to miss you man!
A lot of people outside our office do not realize the tireless hours this staff has put into this paper this year.
For crappy pay and awful hours these people have done an outstanding job. Whether you like this newspaper or not, all I ask is that you respect those who put it together. This is their baby, and they have done awesome work.
I couldn’t leave this year without a little shoutout to my divas!
So..to my sorors…my sweet sweet graduating sorors: I will miss each and every one of you more than you know. I am incredibly blessed to have 55 Amazing DevaSTating divas as sisters.
I know that each of you that are graduating have loads of success in your future. I’m going to keep in short, because I have to save some of the love for Sunday! I love you all.
Adeus!
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- Kelcie McCrae, Editor in Chief