Summer is Here

By: The Return of the Eye’s Staff

June 2, 2023

It is difficult to fathom that the 2022-2023 academic school year is coming to a close. Another year in the books!

With the school year ending today, The Return of the Eye’s staff would like to share the benefits of newspaper writing, what we are thankful for when it comes to our readers, and Summer plans. 

Benefits of Newspaper Writing

*Summer: “I want to say that overall, the benefits for me that have come out of this class are that it has made me improve significantly in my writing, my writing style, and the way that I have written things for years. When I first joined this class, I did not think that I would like it so much. I joined Publications because I heard that it was a good writing class, and my mom’s friend, whom I call a sister, encouraged me to join it. I never thought such a class would be able to help me as much as this one has. I thought it was going to be another boring class under my belt, but it has been so fun. All in all, this class has helped me become a better writer.”

*Youssef: “When I joined this class, I had no idea what it was about. However, when I started writing articles, I saw the many benefits this class had. I got to write articles about things I really enjoy, like basketball games and the NBA. This class also made me a fan of the NBA, which now is an amazing part of my life. This class also taught me to become a better writer, which I used in other classes to get better grades on essays. All in all, this class has many benefits that are unexpected, and I am happy to say that I was a part of The Return of the Eye Staff. Also Anthony, the Warriors suck!”

*Kiley: “This class is overall a great experience. If you love writing or English in any type of way, you will love this class. You can make great new friends and have a lot more social interaction. This class is more social based because you’re not just sitting in a classroom doing nothing all day. You work with your small group to come up with new articles every week, and it’s always exciting getting to pick a new topic. This class also teaches you how to be a better writer, which can be used in all your other classes and life in general. You also get more involved with what is going around in your school and in your community. You end up finding out everything that is going on around your city and even go and cover the events you have never been to before. I am very glad I got to be a part of The Return of the Eye’s News Staff, and I hope the next group loves it as much as I did.”

Thankful for our Readers

*Anthony: “A big thank you to all of you guys for the feedback and support we have gotten on our articles; these types of things keep us going. Publications has helped me way more than just writing. Publications has helped build friendships with others and has helped build my communication and collaboration skills. Writing these articles has shown more improvement in my writing and grammar since I enrolled in this class. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for you guys who take time out of your day to read our articles. You guys give us the ability to put out a weekly newspaper and have helped us not only grow the journalism department but also us as individuals. Thank you again and have a great Summer!”

*Masen: “Thank you everyone for all of the support and feedback on the articles; it’s really helped me and everyone else in Publications grow in both our writing personality and journalism skills. The amount of comments and likes have really helped me want to improve my writing. The growth in this newspaper in just four years is amazing. It shows just how much people love our articles and want to see more. So to everyone who has followed, liked, or even just read an article or two, thank you. Now, tell your friends about us.”

*Olivia: “Thank you to everyone who has read and commented on our articles. The feedback from the articles has really helped me and everyone else with the way they go. They push us to create more articles and different ideas. Writing these articles helped me improve my writing skills and the way I think. It also taught me how to work better with other people. Thank you subscribers, followers, and readers. I hope all of you enjoy your Summer.” 

Summer Plans

*Kayla: “For my Summer, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my friends and family and going to fun places. I’m really looking forward to my trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. We’re going to be staying there for a week during June, so I’m excited to take a trip there and have fun. We’re also going to be scuba diving, eating at restaurants, shopping, and visiting places around the island, so we can see some of the cool stuff on it. Another thing I’m looking forward to in the Summer is soccer. I think training and playing soccer is fun in the Summer, and we always end up doing a lot of fun stuff. I’m also looking forward to seeing my friends through soccer and learning a lot of stuff from the new people joining.”

*Jacob: “I plan on taking the Summer break easily and enjoying my time off, but I also am excited to go to a lot of Guardians games because that is what I enjoy. I’m also looking forward to seeing my fourth Major League ballpark, PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Our hotel has a great view of the Pittsburgh skyline, and I’m really excited to see it. Although we’re only going there for one day, I’m really excited to visit one of the best-rated stadiums in the country. I also just like to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. I am happy that my freshman year is over, and I am ready to continue my journey.”

*Malak: “This year, I’ll be traveling to Morocco to see my family. My family and I go every other year, and this year is especially exciting for me. I’ll get to meet my new baby cousin and my uncle who got married, so I’m looking forward to that. I’ll be leaving towards the end of June, so until then, I’ll be hanging out with my friends and packing up my suitcase. I’ll also be going to the library to check out books to read for the trip. I think that it’s especially important for me to enjoy the Summer break because school can be stressful at times. I’ll be spending my time relaxing, seeing people, and shopping. I’m so happy that I’m done with my freshman year, as it’s been quite the load of work. I’m also planning to see the movie Barbie before I start school in August. When I was little, I always played with Barbies, so it’ll be fun to see the live action movie this Summer.” 

We would like to thank all of our subscribers and readers for making this student-led newspaper possible. Our audience means a lot to us, and our goal going forward is to continue expanding it.

As the next few months come to fruition, stay safe, have fun, and make lasting memories. The Return of the Eye will be back in action in August.

Happy Summer, everyone!