By Kathy (Kailin) Liu Hi everyone! My name is Kathy (Kailin) Liu and I am an 8-semester DCI senior who will be graduating this June. As my high school career comes to a close, I am so grateful that DCI has been with me every step of the way. Aside from being a rare, professional opportunity that has introduced me to numerous hard skills like photography and graphic design, to soft skills like capturing an audience and interpersonal collaboration, DCI at the end of the day is a family. DCIers come from all corners of campus and it has been an honor to work alongside musicians, artists, performers, athletes, student representatives, academics, and so much more.
To my incredible fellow interns, my only piece of advice would be this: keep being amazing. DCIers are positive, professional, and passionate about what they do inside of DCI and out. Look to your left and look to your right. DCI is brimming with talent, connections, and support. If we give our all to this family, this family will give its all back to us. You guys grab onto opportunities and by doing so, create a path forward for others beyond DCI to thrive. Whether it be through writing articles, recording podcasts, or judging middle school entries, you guys lead by example in the subtlest of ways. A great leader is not always the one known for their work. Just like how our names follow the caption, our kind of leadership allows others to shine so that the entire community can shine collectively instead of individually. Thank you all for being such incredible inspirations. And to Mr. Foran and Ms. Nuuvali, thank you for being the best mentors I could ask for. From your never ending troves of puns to invaluable constructive criticism, you have instilled so much confidence in me these past four years. I would not have had the confidence to attempt all that I have accomplished without your and the DCI family’s unfailing support. Now, although I will be adding alumni to the front of my DCI title, DCI remains with me in my actions, abilities, and aspirations. Thank you, love you guys, and until next time, this has been Kathy Liu, from AUSD DCI! *cue AUSD Today logo and AUSD ending card*
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