The Communicator

The Communicator

The Communicator

January 30, 2025

Bee Whalen is in the homestretch with his high school career. He has been a vital part of his staff since his freshman year and now serves has been serving as The Communicator’s art director. “I’ve always found myself focused and centered in illustration in journalism, more than anything else,” Whalen said. “While that’s awesome, sometimes I feel like I’ve needed the space to push myself more to experiment. Writing for print Edition 1 was incredibly rewarding in that way, and has made me excited to continue exploring the possibilities more before the end of this school year.”
January 30, 2025
Bee Whalen is in the homestretch with his high school career. He has been a vital part of his staff since his freshman year and now serves has been serving as The Communicator’s art director. “I’ve always found myself focused and centered in illustration in journalism, more than anything else,” Whalen said. “While that’s awesome, sometimes I feel like I’ve needed the space to push myself more to experiment. Writing for print Edition 1 was incredibly rewarding in that way, and has made me excited to continue exploring the possibilities more before the end of this school year.”

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