I am a senior (class of '21) at St. Teresa's Academy, where I serve at the Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper "the Dart". I have been on staff for three out of three years, and during my time I have been a co-design editor, writer, page designer, photographer, among many other roles -- one of the perks of being on a small staff! The Dart has taught me some of the most valuable lessons that journalism can offer, the most important of which being how to tell a story. I have learned how to tell stories through writing, videography, photography, and design, and it has been a rewarding experience. My time as a high school journalist has also taught me the importance journalism has in starting community-wide conversations. I know that my skills developed in journalism will provide a strong foundation to allow me to dive into communities and share stories of individuals who are otherwise overlooked.