“Cool heart sunglasses,” I said. She smiled at me. I knew Jacqueline from around school, but I didn’t really know her. Still, she was a familiar face in this unfamiliar classroom. I’d never had a reason to be in Room 300 before this, but my friend convinced me Yearbook would be fun, so here I am. Inside, my stomach is knotted. I’m anxious this class won’t work out for me, but it’s only the first day so I try to relax. Surprisingly, talking with Jacqueline was the easiest thing I’d done all day. Maybe I could get to know her.
100 Word Memoir – Elle McCreadie
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Elle McCreadie, Midnight Sun Editor-In-Chief
Elle is a senior entering her fifth semester on staff and her first as an Editor-In-Chief of The Midnight Sun. Elle is a huge music lover; outside of school, you could find her playing guitar in her room, listening to her favorite albums on vinyl, or contemplating buying concert tickets. Elle also loves going on night drives, spending time in and around water, and being with her family and friends. She is super excited to be returning to room 300 and can't wait to create the best yearbook ever.