Letters from the Editors-in-Chief Myrical Roberts

Is this thing on?

As I look back at my four years at Braswell High School, I am pleased with the woman I have become. When I first moved to the 380 area, I was so scared I wouldn’t meet new people and I would crash and burn in high school. I did the exact opposite.

I found the hobbies and activities that I love to do, some of my bestest friends, all while having amazing teachers help me along the way.

When I moved to the 380 area, I hated everything about it at first. We were in the middle of nowhere and I was around all these people I didn’t know. But I tried to make friends and make the best of my situation. It wasn’t like we were going to move anywhere anytime soon.

The woman I am is solely based on all the time I have put in at Braswell High School, after all we spend 90% of our time here. I learned how to have uncomfortable conversations, have healthy relationships, and so much here.

It feels so surreal and feels me with deep sadness thinking I have to leave my childhood behind. But I am also so excited to see who I will become in the next 4 years, just as I am for everyone in our class.

I wonder sometimes if we have the next Oprah Winfery in our class or do we have one of the greatest doctors in our class. I love seeing everyone’s college decisions and next choices for their lives. I hope everyone becomes the best version of themselves these next 4 years.

To Braswell High School and Navo Middle School, thank you for everything and shaping me into the person I am today.

To Mr. Carr, Mrs. Greene, Mr. Parker, Mr. Rodgers, Mrs. Piekutowski, Mrs. Lane, and every other teacher that has taught me - thank you. Thank you for teaching me to put my best foot forward and to never give up.

Is this thing on?

-Myrical Roberts