Lexie Henry

Every year at BWHS, a select group of students are tasked with creating the next edition of the yearbook. Within Yearbook Journalism, there are various levels of student leadership—the most important being the Senior Editor. This year’s Senior Editor, Lexie Henry, has stepped up to the challenge and she is well on her way to delivering a top tier yearbook for her peers to cherish for a lifetime. 

The most interesting part about Lexie being the Senior Editor is that it almost never happened. While scheduling for her senior year, Lexie had to decide between AP Spanish and Yearbook Journalism because both classes were offered during the same period. Despite having a passion for Spanish, Lexie ultimately decided to stick with Yearbook. “When I was scheduling, I had already been asked to be the Senior Editor for Yearbook which is an accomplishment that I honor,” says Lexie, “and I really wanted to go through with it.”

Most people aren’t familiar with the time and effort that a quality yearbook requires. “There are over a thousand kids that we have to track down,” says Lexie. And once everyone is accounted for, the Yearbook staff must find the best place to showcase each student in the final copy. Such a task requires Lexie’s highest levels of organization and strategy.

Many student leaders have a hard time finding balance between being the “boss” and being a friend. This, however, doesn’t seem to be a challenge for Lexie. “I help my classmates as much as I can with their spreads or mod assignments, along with keeping them on track in order to meet the deadlines,” says Lexie. This orderly process is Lexie’s greatest responsibility, but she states that her emphasis on communication actually increases productivity and grows the entire Yearbook staff closer. 

Lexie’s leadership qualities have not gone unnoticed by her peers and Yearbook advisor, Ms. Horton. “Lexie is dependable, never misses a deadline, and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her,” says Ms. Horton. Additionally, Ms. Horton states that Lexie “has a clear passion for Yearbook that other staff members gravitate towards.”

While Yearbook consumes a large portion of Lexie’s time and effort, she still finds time to be present with her friends and family. “Throughout my senior year, many of my friendships have grown and I’ve been able to spend more time with my family, which is something that I am really grateful for,” says Lexie. There’s no doubt that Lexie’s emphasis on strong relationships with friends and family contributes to her approachability as a student leader.

When the 2023 yearbook comes out, don’t be surprised when you’re totally immersed in the book’s detail and presentability. Like any good leader, Lexie would remind you that the entire Yearbook staff worked tirelessly to produce such an accomplishment. Let us not forget, though, that any team lives and dies by their leader. Therefore, when you open the 2023 yearbook decades from now, don’t forget that you have Lexie to thank for such an authentic look back into your childhood.