NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

For years humans have cataloged–be it weather patterns or plant characteristics. We take stock. Surely this has been a critical component in our evolution. We are able to get better because we keep track of what has happened.

I feel compelled to do the same for this issue because I’m forever astonished at what our young people are capable of accomplishing. So here are my records of student greatness from this issue:

Several students on the staff are first time writers for the paper. And they are seniors. They just thought it might be an interesting experience. So many adults I know aren’t about to try something new because we’re tired or just too set in our ways. But many of these students are giving this a shot… just because. I wish we all could harness that “just because” in our lives.

Our The Royal News staff meetings are the best. They brainstorm ideas. And they laugh. And they problem solve. That very much seems like the foundation for success in any field on any given day.

As much as I put weight into every word these kids write, I also am deeply taken by the photos they submit to me each issue. We are all getting the unique opportunity to see the world through our students’ eyes–in their articles and their images. I hope we never take that for granted and never ignore the importance of their world view.

By no means is this list complete. But it’s a start. And it will help me (and hopefully all of you) remember what matters on those dark days when there doesn’t seem to be much sun.

I am eternally grateful for the ongoing efforts of the students I’m privileged to work with.

Thanks, as always, for reading,

Mr. Hemery

The Royal News Advisor