Regarding poems

So, I know that I was complaining about not having enough poems, and I'm really glad for all the enthusiasm and all the poems that were presented. However, I am officially swamped. I have too many poems!

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate every single poem that was submitted, but there is a limit as to how many can be put in the paper. I told Hannah that I would like to print as many as possible, but there isn't enough space for seven or so of them. It was tough to decide which poems will be in this issue, but those submitted from outside of the class will most likely have priority. Sorry if this upsets anyone.

Those of you in the class who want your poems printed, I kindly ask that you choose your best work to be put in. This is because we now have plenty of poems to be printed, and I don't want poems that will just be used as "fillers" to take up the space. I want to put in quality work, now that I have enough options to choose from. You all are doing a great job of that so far, but remember to be very selective of what you want printed. Those that are not published in this edition may be used in the next edition, so hold on to them.

Again, thanks for the enthusiasm! I love to see so many poets with a desire to share their works. And I owe a big thanks to Shayna for helping me type up, edit, and choose the poems. I really need the extra hand this week.

One last thing: Nathaniel Evans wrote up a band review and a book review. These are both great ideas, and I really think readers would love to see them in the paper. I do have one suggestion, though; For those of you who are considering doing a book/band/movie review, make sure you state some actual facts along with your opinions. For example, be sure to say what albums the band has, how many members, the members' names, when the band was created, where the band is located, and other stuff like that.

That's all I have to say for now, and I have to get back to work.

Emily Prevost

WHS

Wickenburg, Ariz.