bye bye newsroom!

I am so grateful for my decision to study Communications, focusing on broadcast journalism.

A few of the graduates...

I had my last day in the newsroom last Friday....

and it was definitely bitter sweet!
Even though there have been times when I thought I would never want to come back to that room,

it has also been a safe haven for me through out college.

It is a place full of wonderful memories,

and it has basically been my second home the last three years.

I love that I can always count on seeing a friendly face,

having a good chat with one of my professors,
or working hard on whatever project was at hand.

I have learned more in the newsroom than I ever thought imaginable.

My mom, Blair, grandma, and sis came and watched my last show!

I have learned amazing things, and grown immensely because of my fellow students and my incredible professors.

I feel like we have all been through a lot together:

-We survived 325 as reporters

(even though there were times I didn't think I was going to make it)

-We did internships locally

-We went to NYC where Dateline, Fox, and the Today Show got a little taste of what us Mormon girls were all about!





-We were producers for our news show

-We created a documentary based in Belize

-We anchored

-And we made great memories all along the way.

I can honestly say that the love for my program probably comes from the fact that I love all my broadcast friends so much!

Seriously, I don't know what I would do without Karly!

I have loved every aspect of my program...

but I think anchoring was my favorite!

I will definitely miss anchoring Coog Tube every Friday.

It has been such a great experience!

The Friday crew is amazing,

and we always had a blast!

I feel like I should give a little shout out to a few men who have taught me everything I know about broadcast journalism.

(in no particular order)

Brother Curtis:

 This man is the heart and soul of the newsroom. He has taught me to perform under deadlines and pressure, and I can certainly give him credit for teaching me how to write, and write well. He is the greatest!

Brother Walz: 

We always joke that if Brother Walz could adopt us, we would die to be his daughters. He loves his students more than any professor I know. I have appreciated his genuine interest in my success, and I learned how to perform on camera because of this amazing man!

Brother Green:

I don't think I could have made it through this program without Brother Green. Every time I had a computer malfunction, didn't know how to edit something, or had a crazy camera issue... I knew who I could call. He always has an answer for everything. I have learned so much from just watching him magically edit on avid. He is truly remarkable!

Brother Johnson:

I think Brother Johnson taught most of my classes, and I am certainly grateful he did. He is so kind and thoughtful, and has a true concern for his students. He has helped me down the reporting and producing roads, and we share a love for sports! I think that has always been our greatest common interest!

I am going to miss everyone very badly!

Friends and professors alike.

I honestly can't imagine life without BYU and broadcasting.

But like they say--

 At the end of one road, begins another....

So here is to the next great adventure!

Wish me luck!