As applications for the CXXVIII board open up, Editor-in-Chief Katharine Ellis takes a walk down memory lane and reflects on how she first got involved with The Record.
The first article I wrote for The Record was a series of bios on new PG students during the first week of my Prep year. Nervously stepping into the Faculty Room, I was greeted by energetic editors assigning articles and bouncing around ideas with seasoned writers. Soon enough, a detailed assignment landed in my inbox, followed by several reminders to submit the piece.
After running around campus endlessly searching for older students who had ignored my interview requests, I turned in a rushed draft to the sports editors. What stayed with me most, however, was how quickly connections formed: brief conversations with athletes, online comments from editors, and seeing our collective work displayed across campus that Thursday.
Soon after that first article, I was promoted to staff writer, and Tuesday evenings became reserved for refreshing my inbox as I waited for the next issue’s sign-up sheet. I loved every part of working on The Record—from conducting engaging interviews with unfamiliar students to watching my writing improve each week through feedback from editors, Mx. Wynn, and Ms. Villano. My appreciation for the publication deepened even further when I was appointed News editor during my Lower Mid year. Although the role was initially challenging, the layout process quickly became a highlight of my weekends, allowing me to combine writing with my interest in visual design and creativity.
Whether you’re looking for opportunities to meet new community members and engage more deeply with our school or are attracted by the allure of Adobe InDesign, I encourage you to apply to be a part of The Record. Whether writing, editing, drawing graphics, or managing the social media, your contributions will be valuable and not go unnoticed by the Hotchkiss community. No matter your previous experience with the publication, the only necessary qualification is interest and excitement for the work.
Every contribution matters!
