Gigi Schweitzer, Yearbook Editor-In-Chief
A nationally award-winning photojournalist, a board member with West Linn united, and fluent in Japanese, Gigi Schweitzer is more than just the Editor-in-Chief of the Green and Gold yearbook. Balancing these obligations takes a lot of time, and you’re likely to find Schweitzer in the yearbook lab long after school has ended.
“It takes so much work,” Schweitzer says, “and on the bad days, you start to question if it’s worth it. But there’s no better feeling than when you finally print. Seeing the completed book, knowing that you’ve helped to save all those memories, really makes you feel a sense of pride.”
While Schweitzer says she enjoys all aspects of journalism, she has a special passion for photography. “There’s something incredible about freezing those moments in time,” Schweitzer says.
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![All smiles. The group poses for a photo with last year’s book, “This is Our House,” along with their award for third Best in Show. Meikle, who was an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook last year as well, holds both and stands at the center of the group. “That was an amazing feeling, going and grabbing the third place award,” Meikle said. “All of it paid off. I cried so much over that book, being able to receive [the award] was one of the highlights of my high school career, it was like the coolest thing ever.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8bookpose_philly-1200x800.jpg)
