A gallery shows Print Editor-in-Chief Audrey Enghauser, a senior, throughout her years in the ODYSSEY Media Group program. Enghauser joined ODYSSEY as a freshman and has held the roles of News Staffer, Menu Editor, Lead Copy Editor and Print Editor-in-Chief. Photos from the ODYSSEY archives
A fantastic voyage
Print Editor-in-Chief Audrey Enghauser, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.
My love for ODYSSEY was first encapsulated in the excitement in each story arch from interviews to final drafts. These opportunities have shown me new ways to look at the world through talking to people with perspectives different from my own and telling the stories of my community, and focus my energy into work I can be proud of.
I spend much of my school day in Room 231 because I know it’s a place to grow, be challenged, use my voice, and do what I love with people that inspire me.
In the past couple years, my role as a leader has been immensely empowering and exciting. During a year of virtual learning, I gained an immense understanding of how to lead adaptively, build resilience, be a good mentor, maintain good communication and problem-solve effectively. Now, as an Editor-in-Chief back in person, I’ve implemented these skills more than ever to focus on the growth of our staff. The days of tedious work can be grueling, but the chance to build relationships with and grow younger staff members has led to long-term fulfillment.
Throughout my many roles, a constant has been the reliability and magic of the ODYSSEY community. As a senior, I spend much of my school day in Room 231 because I know it’s a place to grow, be challenged, use my voice, and do what I love with people that inspire me. While I can’t imagine my life without editing constantly and seeing Mr. David Ragsdale and my friends every day, I know I will put everything I’ve learned to use and continue to trace back my core identity to memories from the ODYSSEY.
