Senior Blog: Ethan Caspary
Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Managing Editor Ethan Caspary poses with other members of the iliad Editorial Board at the Clarke Central High School Trunk or Treat event. Although Caspary was only in the program for two years, he grew a lot during his time there. “I’ve had the opportunity to take on many more roles in the production of the iliad magazines, and I’ve grown immensely as a creator, teammate and appreciator of creativity,” Caspury said. “Looking back, the stratified roles of artist, writer, magazine reader, art enthusiast and magazine editor have come together to create an iliad experience that shaped me as a person.” Photos courtesy of Ethan Caspary
Iliad Managing Editor Ethan Caspary describes his experience in the iliad program.
My involvement in the iliad Literary-Art Magazine began three years ago, when I was an artist but not yet an editor. My friend Kaija Gilbertson Hall introduced me to the program and convinced me to submit my art to the magazine.
Even then, I remember being excited to play a part in creating the ever-changing yearly display of art and writing that was the iliad. I spent the better part of my sophomore year following the magazine, and soon after I was published, I decided to apply for the Editorial Board.
Now a graduating senior and a two-year iliad member, I’ve had the opportunity to take on many more roles in the production of the iliad magazines, and I’ve grown immensely as a creator, teammate and appreciator of creativity. Looking back, the stratified roles of artist, writer, magazine reader, art enthusiast and magazine editor have come together to create an iliad experience that shaped me as a person.
In my time as an editor, I learned how to create a literary-art magazine, I became a better writer, I formed a connection with my staff, and I was able to use my experience to support the creative community at Clarke Central.
