A gallery shows Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears, a senior, throughout her years in ODYSSEY. Sears joined ODYSSEY as a junior and has held the roles of Variety Staffer and Print Managing Editor. Photos from the ODYSSEY archive
The new kid
Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.
I never saw Print Managing Editor coming. My introduction to both CCHS and the ODYSSEY Media Group was virtual, yet somehow through this program, I was able to hit the ground running. I worked until the next logical step was to be mentored by Naomi Hendershot, the former Editor-in-Chief. I also began to pay it forward by working with that year’s Journalism I class, who are now sophomores in Production with me.
I never thought I would be an editor, much less a Managing Editor, but this program has inspired a confidence in me that has allowed me to take my work to the next level.
I continued to work with the freshmen this year, becoming a full-time Journalism I Facilitator with Lucas Donnelly, and later Ireland McCage and Isaac Ramirez, as well. I never thought I would be an editor, much less a Managing Editor, but this program has inspired a confidence in me that has allowed me to take my work to the next level. I’m proud to say I’m also the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Student Ambassador for the school district.
I’m proud to be part of such an amazing program, and I’m eternally grateful for all that it’s done for me. I hope I can teach the underclassmen as much as last year’s seniors taught me.
