Every chapter must come to an end so the next one can begin. For our amazing TYRO seniors, graduation is in reach. Before their time with Brookfield Central is over, they took some time to contemplate on their journey with TYRO
Editor Aramis Zaiser reflects on when he first joined TYRO as a sophomore. Zaiser says he joined because he had “many opinions [he] wanted to share” and “wanted a place where [he] could practice writing.”
The initial moments in TYRO were special to Zaiser, as “it was very exciting to see a community of writers and editors that genuinely had a passion for writing.”
Fast-forward to the beginning of senior year and graduation is looming. Zaiser described his attitude in the early months as sad due to the thought of no longer seeing his peers. However, he stated “This changed pretty quickly with college applications and a busy (and drama-filled) first semester.”
Zaisor enjoyed the challenge of “bringing TYRO back to its former glory” and recommends TYRO to anyone interested in sharing thoughts about the media, society, or Brookfield Central. He closes out his time at BC with a positive outlook: “the memories are great, but I’m more excited for the future.”
Editor Hayden Lessiter would recommend joining the TYRO team to anyone looking to practice writing and share their opinions. He says, “It’s provided me a way to get ideas out and report on stuff going on in the school. Even if no one reads it, it’s been great practice.”
Lessiter has put out an abundance of articles with topics ranging from “The Beatles’ Now and Then” to “BC takes on NYC.” He has also edited many articles these past years. When looking back at his work as an editor, he comments: “The only articles I ever had vetoed were articles on the movie Cocaine Bear and when the school blocked chess.com.” Lessiter looks forward to seeing what’s to come of TYRO in the coming years, hoping that it can continue to get restored to its former glory: “Most students at our school don’t even know that we have a school newspaper.” He also recommends that we return to printing a couple copies (Mr. Brennan?) “That’d help with no one knowing what the flip it is as well.” And so, while it is hard to let such an opinionated and witty writer go from the TYRO staff, we wish Hayden the best of luck in the future.
Finally, editor-in chief Sridhar Thiru shares his thoughts about his senior year. He says, “there are so many chances to make some good memories, and no matter how much it might seem like a drag at the moment, it is really important to cherish the naivete of being a highschooler before it goes away.” When asked about his favorite aspect of being editor-in-chief, he said, “the freedom to look for new and creative changes for TYRO. I was able to work with a lot of different people and collaborate to produce some really neat pieces of work.”
On the other hand, Thiru explained the challenge he faced with the club as it “basically underwent a reinvigoration dating back to last year with a new advisor, approach, and style.” However, he thinks these “growing pains were key in setting up TYRO for more growth in the future.” \
Thiru recommends joining TYRO because he thinks it “gives people an opportunity to create. It’s a space that’s not solely grade focused or academic, but more so a place to be creative, share your passion, and bring attention to things around school.”
He views TYRO as a community meant to be fun. He says his own goal was “just entertaining the student and faculty body of BC with our new interviews, and also giving people a chance to write about what they wanted to write about.” The editor-in-chief leaves his well-cared for club in the hands of rising creative minds.
The long-awaited graduation date approaches. The chapter which contains the laughs, tears, and memories of the past four years concludes. The seniors leave behind an impressive legacy in student publication here at Brookfield Central; TYRO wishes them the best. Congrats, Grads!
