design editor | grand blanc high school | class of 2017
who i am
Yearbook came into my life at a time in my life when I was unsure of who I was. I began my yearbook journey as a staffer my sophomore year, and all of the feelings that came with being in a class of mainly juniors and seniors was a lot on my shoulders. The stress that came with being on my first deadline as a Staffer was a feeling I wanted to forget and was sure I would regret forever.
I applied to be a Design editor my junior year and have been dreaming of verbal-visual connections and storytelling ever since. The newfound pressure to be diligent and decisive is what reeled me in. This is the feeling that pushed me to keep unraveling the mystery of what put this class together. What was my dream, what ignited that spark in me? It was the feelings Journalism provided that made me tick.
Thank you for taking time to look at my work, exploring all of what Journalism has offered me. My work is strictly derivatives of what is important to me and what I hope to someday give to others. Because after all, Journalism is seeing and believing in something bigger than yourself.
My favorite memories throughout High School have been made with the people featured in these photos. From MIPA, to Yearbook Picnics, to Cedar Point, to Photo Booth ops in the back room, Yearbook has made my memories more meaningful, sincere and exciting.
Turner providing the proof of "Callings" Mini Mag to Burgess, a junior feature editor. Much of being head designer involves communicating with all branches of the editorial board and making sure thoughts and ideas are carried down the line of those editing them. "The best part about being head designer," Turner said, "Is knowing how vital your role is to the staff as a whole. It pushes me to work harder and be my best each and every day."