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Ty Garfield Ebbtide Jackass Hear-ye, hear-ye! On this date, Nov. 15, 2002 the somewhat respectable, Bullwinkle Morris has shuttled off this mortal coil. Bullwinkle Morris is dead. God save, Bullwinkle Morris! Okay, I have a confession to make. To the three people who haven't figured it out; I am Bullwinkle Morris. Shocking, but true. Bullwinkle manifested as a septic tank for my id and at every opportunity, he backed-up on the front lawn. It's kind of a fiendish pleasure to spout off the kind of nonsense that regurgitates from his pen. I'm going to miss the catharsis. If he offended you, I'm not going to apologize. That was his job. Though he never really did it very well. He has yet to receive e-mail. What's left to say? Many things. My term as editor and chief of the Ebbtide has come to a close. I'd like to think I kept my promise at the beginning of the quarter. In the Sept. 23 edition, I said we would seek to inform, entertain and, on occasion, provoke you. I think we've been able to do those things. When we printed controversial material, you responded with letters and e-mail. You opened up to me and I appreciate your courtesy. I wanted the students to feel this is their newspaper and from many indications you do. I have truly enjoyed being allowed to be editor and chief of your Ebbtide. It is a sacred trust, which I held dear. If you would please indulge me for a moment, I'd like to thank some exceptional people for all of their hard work and making this the rewarding experience it has been.
A & E Editor, Brian Kerin, is the senior staff member. Brian outlived two editors, numerous photos of himself in the paper, split ends and the ever-encroaching shadow of corporate rock. His creativity and talent have made the paper exponentially more interesting to read. His good nature has made the paper a joy to work on. Layout and Design Editor, Andrew Johnson: Andrew probably wakes up in night, screaming, "redesign!" Although things would get tense in the production room and I would want resets on, well, everything. Andrew would stand up for his aesthetics and most of the time, he was right. Thank you for all your hard work, Andrew. You're a warrior. Sports Editor, Kirsten Clark was the only person I wanted writing sports for the Ebbtide. She took hold of the job with impressive tenacity. She's raised the bar by which future Ebbtide sports will be judged. For that she is to be commended. I want to thank Kirsten for all her efforts and coaxing me out from under my desk with food. Crystal Star, business manager and Scott McCullough, distribution manager. I've whined about the work I have to do but you two are the skeletal structure of the Ebbtide. You two keep our engine running and with out you, we wouldn't really be a newspaper anyway. I never say thank you enough. Thank you, both. Copy Editor, Daytona Danielsen: Daytona swept into our office and became my left-brain. In all honesty, I'm a mediocre speller and my grammar is barely above Neanderthal levels. Daytona saved my bacon on more occasions than I can count with my shoes off. Daytona is a natural leader and a great journalist in addition to being the best copy editor I've worked with. Jim 'Kick Ass' Peppan and Christopher Nelson: Webmaster and photographer, respectively. These two appeared at the Ebbtide like characters from a Tolkein novel, performing miracles, which make my jaw drop. Christopher has an incredible eye, and an indelible sense of moral conscience. I'm proud to know him. Jim was just what the doctor ordered. With a casual air and 'Hell, I can do that, " attitude, Jim has recreated our website. And most importantly, you: the readers. Not a word would appear on these pages if not for you. Beyond the student fees, you fuel this paper by reading. You gave me a chance to prove myself. I thank you deeply for your confidence. I'll miss you all. But I'll miss you most of all, Scarecrow. © 2002 Shoreline Community College™ |
