Attending Wake Forest University
Documenting the world around us, giving voice to the community, and creating entertaining stories are just a few of the foundations that make up The Courant newspaper. These are the factors that drew me to this publication when I first joined my freshman year.
I approached my first story with enthusiasm and uncertainty. With a pen in my hand after my very first interview, I scribbled the beginnings of my journalism career. Though it was, objectively, quite terrible, it was a start. From there, I learned more about the journalistic process and developed skills that helped me not only in the field of journalism but in other aspects of my life as well.
Through my time with The Courant, I have grown to become a stronger author, researcher, and storyteller. I have learned how to dig deeper for important information and make connections with others. I learned to listen, think creatively, and, perhaps most importantly, I learned to become inspired in the face of challenge, not overwhelmed.
Earlier this year, I helped one of our new staff writers conduct their first interview. From giving advice, to celebrating their successes, I have realized that I am now the student I used to look up to. I have become one of the editors with more answers than questions. It is incredible how much one can grow over only four years.
As I write my final article with The Courant, I am filled with a great deal of pride at what we have accomplished. This publication has undoubtedly left a mark on the school community and on my life. As I look to the future, I am confident that I will be able to take on whatever challenges I am faced with and that I will continue to use what I have learned with The Courant.
Of course, I would not be the person I am today without the help and support of the teachers and staff of the high school. Thank you to Mrs. Semple and Ms. Docherty for sparking my passion for writing and always pushing me to be better than I thought I could be. Thank you to Dr. Jeziorski and Mr. Suchopar for inspiring me to pursue History and Political Science in the future. Thank you to my tennis coach and guidance counselor Ms. Clark.
A big thank you to the music teachers, Dr. Hansen, Ms. D’Amelia, and Ms. Neville for supporting me in all of my endeavors and teaching me lessons that transcend the classroom.
And last, but definitely not least, thank you to the administrators and leaders of the school, Mr. Biagi, Ms. Lipenholtz, Dr. Santorello, Mr. Keltos, and especially Dr. Cox whose tennis skills won us the Tennis with the Teachers trophy.
And finally, I would like to thank you, the reader, for none of this would be possible without someone to visit our website and read our work. Thank you for taking time out of your day to reflect with us and learn more about our community.
It seems strange to say goodbye to something that I have dedicated such a great deal of time to. I am grateful for all of the memories and connections I have made along the way. I wish my fellow seniors good luck and I cannot wait to see what the next generation of Commack students brings to the community. For now, this is Bianca Reznic, signing off. ◼️
