It’s always hard to believe that yet another year has rolled
by, but here we are, holding a new edition of “Do the Write
Thing” in our hands – this time, it’s number
seventeen! Now, as with every preceding year, the first words that
I would like to offer as an editor are familiar, yet infinitely
heartfelt: “Congratulations to all of the authors whose work
was selected to grace the following pages.”
By now, it seems that even self-proclaimed computer illiterates,
myself included, have warmed to the wonderful world of the electronic
submission and evaluation. Since its progression to the internet, “Do
the Write Thing” has only grown by leaps and bounds – this
year saw over 300 submissions! Also, we are always proud to tell
you that our students, as a part of the Editorial Teams, have been
heavily involved in the final selection of this year’s published
pieces. This is your triumph, students, it is only right that you
should be the largest part of this project.
Since the inception of “Do the Write Thing”, and
including this year, each and every submission has been truly a
pleasure to read and experience. We on the Editorial Board have
been astounded by the sheer creativity and talent we have seen
in every student this year, and we are sure that the selection
process must have been agonizing indeed. The freedom with which
you, the students, give of yourselves never ceases to amaze!
It is essential to remember that although our
authors are of utmost importance, the dedication of each member
of our program
staff as been indispensable throughout the publication process
of “Do the Write Thing”. Thank you, as always, to the
Editorial Team and Leaders! Thank you to each teacher who inspires
his/her students to take a chance in writing! Thank you to the
SABES staff, and especially to Cathy Gannon, Jacqueline Lynch,
and Joanne Harrington for your tireless endeavors in making this
process so much smoother! Everyone in our program has pitched in,
and so we offer this gratitude to all.
Despite how the years change the face of “Do the Write
Thing,” the tenacity and imagination with which it is created
has never wavered. When you read this publication, students, you
must promise us only one thing: You’ll never put down that
pen and stop sharing yourselves through the magic of writing!