The truth is, advising the Highlander was never part of the plan. Years before, I had left television news, in search of a different career path. I was sick of the sensationalism. Tired of the late nights. Frustrated TV news was less “news” and more the “thank God this stuff didn’t happen to you” half… Read More Benjamin Harwood: Highlander Adviser, 2006-2013
My experiences at the Seaholm highlander left me, not only with long-lasting friendship, but also with valuable skills that have already helped me in my college career. When working for the highlander you have a range of people, from the biggest journalism need to the kid who is taking the class as a graduation requirement.… Read More Kendall Hitch: Editor in Chief, 2013-2014
This year we celebrate 75 years of articles written, advertisements sold, late nights in the production room and countless editors and staff writers who have called the Highlander their passion. I was one of those people. I had the privilege to serve as the news editor my junior year and editor in chief my senior… Read More Kelsey McClear: Editor in Chief, 2012-2013
My background with the Highlander started unconventionally and unsuccessfully. I’m sure that’s not the lead you expected from someone that now is a two-time first place award winner and an Editor-in-Chief at a college newspaper. In the middle of my junior year, I joined the Highlander staff. I was lazy, and completely unsure if AP… Read More Harrison Watt: Sports Writer, 2011-2012
Highlander I’m home! Words cannot describe how excited I am to be writing for this paper again, although I’m certainly going to try. This fall, I started my first semester at the University of Missouri as a journalism major. And I can honestly say that without the Highlander I wouldn’t be sitting in my dorm… Read More Esther Seawell: News Editor, 2013-2014
Considering I held the record for longest article both years I was on the Highlander, I will try to keep this brief. Some of my favorite high school memories originated in the newsroom on production nights. Though the work was onerous, it was always equally rewarding. I gained invaluable knowledge relating to writing, interviewing, budgeting,… Read More Natalie Wright: News Editor, 2010-2011
Hello Seaholmies, Lindsay Boeckl here, photo editor at The Highlander for parts 2009-10. I’m about to drop some knowledge and wisdom on you all, so let’s sneak out for lunch before junior year and get started. There are two things I can honestly say changed my life: 1) Goat cheese, and 2) My time at… Read More Lindsay Boeckl: Photo Editor, 2009-2010
