2022 December Letter from the Editors (Jaylynn)

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Jaylynn Visitacion

Associate Editor

Hey there Eagles!

We’re at the end of the semester and studying for finals is getting stressful. In the next couple of days, most of you will be cramming and having late nights, but don’t forget to make time for yourself and don’t overstress. Everyone at the Eagle Era has been working hard to get this issue out at such a busy time of the year and are excited to get it out to you all.

The time frame to get this published, in addition to their other schoolwork, has been tight so our staffers have put their best into making sure that the final issue of 2022 is a great one to end the year. Only on our third issue of this school year, I’m very glad to announce that many new ideas have been blossoming or elaborated on in order to get engagement from the school and give the people at AHS a voice.

With the holidays right around the corner, our staff has attempted to cover events here at American that may spark your festivity, including a report on ethical gift-giving and New Year’s resolutions. Although it’s almost the same thing every year, I struggle with doing both because of my poor time management skills and failure to improve as years go by.

Nonetheless, every year is as special as the last and comes with its own events like knocking down the tree or burning the pumpkin pie. However you spend the holidays, or if you even celebrate at all, let the next two weeks be a time to unwind and be free of school.

It’s ironic how the happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful and exhausting, but maybe that’s part of the fun of the holidays…or it’s how people’s inner Grinch comes out. Regardless, everyone loves the Grinch and his sarcastic humor in some way, classic Jim Carey.

As this year comes to a close, I hope you guys celebrate and destress during this very well deserved break. Don’t be too hard on yourself because whatever happens, happens. Enjoy the holidays, SLEEP IN, and stay warm, whether it’s with someone else, your pet/stuffed animal, or by yourself for “me time.” Have an amazing break and good luck on the rest of your finals!

Goodbye 2022, and excited to meet you, 2023.