Juniors Emily Browning, Alexis Floyd and Myan Johnson have been named the Editors for Chapman Panorama next school year.
Johnson and Floyd have both been on staff for three years, and Browning for one.
All three are looking forward to what they can bring to the program.
Alex Hollis, the yearbook adviser, said he is confident in his choice of the new editors and their skill level.
“The primary reason we picked these three is because it gives us a good combination of experience and fresh perspective,” Hollis said. “Emily has only been in yearbook for one year, but she really fit in well and quickly picked up the idea of what we do here. I think between her, Alexis and Myan, they have a nice balance of talents.”
Browning said she wants to continue the legacy and dedication that previous editors have left behind.
“They’re not afraid to use their free time to stay after school and work on the book,” Browning said. “They’re always so dedicated to what they’ve tried to accomplish.”
Johnson said she hopes the editors will be able to bring a lot to the program and get more people excited.
“I want more people to get excited about the book and what we create,” Johnson said. “I want them to interact more and get more out there.”
All three said they hope they can get more students involved with the staff, but Floyd said she particularly wants to add creativity and clear communication to the program.
“I want to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and expressing their opinions,” Floyd said. “I want to make sure the staff has the support they need to create an amazing product.”
Hollis said he hopes the editors can create a more student-led program and become more confident in their decisions.
“Of course, they’re going to work with me as an adviser, but I don’t want them to think that everything has to have my final decision,” Hollis said. “I want them to be able to make choices and show the younger staff that you earn these positions by the way you behave. I hope they grow in their leadership skills, and it’s always hard to match the same quality of a book you had the previous year, but I’m confident they’re up to the task.”
