2019 Gumbo final - Book - Page 8
From the Editor’s desk....
As I write this, I struggle to find
the right words to piece together
how finishing this book has made
me feel. Empowered, stressed,
and accomplished are all words
that seem to come to mind. This
book has been a labor of love in
a multitude of ways. Being that
this is our first online-only Gumbo
edition, Catherine and I felt a big
weight on our shoulders in making sure this book was finished
the right way. We spent numerous
summer days brainstorming ideas
of how to finish off this book in a
way that would leave a mark on
the LSU community. While this
book was a challenging one to
complete, it nonetheless is one
we are proud of. This was a test
of Catherine and I’s capabilities
as Co-Editors going into the 20192020 school year, and it has truly been a learning experience, and one I am grateful for. I
look forward to stepping into my role as Co-Editor for the upcoming school year and I am
beyond excited to see what Catherine and I can create next.
When I think of what a yearbook means to me, I think of the many years I’ve worked on
a yearbook. I’ve been on a yearbook staff for the past 3 years, and I can defintely say
it has shaped me into the person I am. The dedication that goes into compiling an entire year of memories in one book is truly amazing. When compiling a book, you have
to think of what a year was like for an entire campus, not just yourself. You have to be
inclusive and highlight the big events that brought that year together. This year was like
no other. With this book transitioning to online-only, it put a new meaning on the importance of perserving memories. Briley and I took on a big role this summer to finish the
book while making sure it was up to par to Gumbo standards. Finishing this book has
shown me what I am capable of and can do in the future for the next year’s book. I look
forward to working alongside Briley as Co-Editor and our entire staff to create an amazing book.
Sincerely,
Catherine Carpenter
Sincerely,
Briley Slaton
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Design // Briley Slaton
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