The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

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The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower
The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

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A Bittersweet Farewell

Adelyn Rabbitt, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Adelyn Rabbitt

My time at The Tower began during my junior year. At the time, newspaper class was offered only to juniors and seniors. I do have a complaint about this, as I wish that I could have been a part of The Tower for all four years of my high school career.

The newspaper, along with my teachers Mr. Nowicki and Ms. Taylor, has taught me so much about journalism and writing as a whole. No matter how burnt out with school I would inevitably become throughout my two final years of high school, I could always focus my energy on writing. One of the best things about writing for The Tower is how much creative freedom is allotted to the reporters. I have written a wide variety of articles, everything from politics to Taylor Swift to senior spotlights, and I would never have been able to cover so many topics without the freedom allowed to me. With such allowed candor, I could write articles on subject matter that I was passionate about, giving me the ability to fall into a flow state when typing.

This past year, moving up to my role as a Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Tower, I have seen such progress being made in terms of the variation of articles being published and much more Instagram content being posted. I have thoroughly enjoyed the mutually beneficial relationships that my editing the articles of my fellow reporters, as I learn from their writing and they learn from my editing. 

After my bittersweet graduation in June, I will be moving on to higher education at Indiana University at Bloomington, with a current chosen major in Journalism (news reporting and editing). I can confidently say that without The Tower, I would be lost in my decision of what to study in college, as this newspaper has fostered my love for writing like nothing ever has before. As a young child, I would write creative short stories and read as much as I could, and this passion has translated into my love of journalism. Thank you to The Tower for helping me grow. ‌And to incoming reporters, never forget to try new things to find out what you truly aspire to do with your life.

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Signing off,

Adelyn Rabbitt (Former Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Tower)

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Adelyn Rabbitt
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Adelyn Rabbitt, known as Addie by most, is a senior at John Adams High School and Co-Editor of The Tower. This is her second and final year writing for The Tower, and she is very excited about what this year will hold. She values equality and education, as well as enjoying every moment, even when she’s in school. This marks her fourth year on both the John Adams Swim Team and in Mock Trial, with each season culminating in her team's participation in the Mock Trial State Competitions. In her first two years at John Adams, she also participated in track and soccer. In addition, she greatly enjoys going to school events, such as football games and other productions. Addie considers some of her biggest accomplishments to be going to state three years in a row with her Mock Trial team, “For Da Gram” (this year they will win the State Competition), taking multiple International Baccalaureate classes, and getting tickets to the Eras Tour to see Taylor Swift in concert (it was the best experience of her life). She also highly values all of the friendships she has made in high school and throughout her life. Addie’s now-graduated friend Jasmine Kazmirski says, “Adelyn is a very compassionate and accepting person. She is one of the most caring people I’ve met in my life.” Addie loves to be with others and is a very socially-minded person. The idea of college is feeling very daunting to Addie at the moment, though she knows that she will thoroughly enjoy it and thrive in that environment when the time comes. She has not made a decision on her college choices yet, though she is leaning toward choosing Indiana University at Bloomington. As for possible majors, she is considering many different possibilities and is too indecisive to choose one at the moment. The same goes for career pathways, though she has definitely ruled out anything in the medical field, due to her squeamish reaction to any bodily injuries or blood. Outside of school, Addie works multiple jobs. She is certified in CPR and works as a swim teacher as well as a lifeguard during the summer. During the school year, she works at a coffee shop called DeLo’s at the local farmers market. In her free time, she likes to read, hang out with friends, listen to music constantly, and go on long walks. She is a tote bag enthusiast and is rarely seen without one. She is very excited for her final year as a reporter for The Tower, being an editor and writing on topics that she is passionate about.
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