Turning Point: Leila Durrie
The view of Florence, Italy, from Piazzale Michelangelo
After months of meetings and preparation, I boarded a plane headed the farthest away from home I’d ever been. On July 20, 2022, I joined a group of CHS students, parents and teachers, led by my former forum leader, Steve Coron, to go on the iconic Italy trip. I was terrified but so excited to leave my family and explore a country that I’ve dreamed of going to. The flights were long and tedious, but upon arrival in Rome, I knew this trip was going to change my perspective on the world. Traveling to Italy made me realize how big our world really is, but how community can be found everywhere.
About the Writer
Leila Durrie, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
Leila is happy to be back for her third and (sadly) final year on Communicator! When not at school, you can find her working her cafe job, studying Spanish at umich, being her younger sisters personal chauffeur, or doing theater. She also enjoys traveling, being outdoors, concerts, thrifting, and spending time with friends. She loves multimedia and is excited to work with everyone to make Social Media and all Communicator publications super great this year!!
