Photo and Story By Mrs. Morgan, Fruita Feed Advisor

Dear Fruita Feed Staff,

It’s hard to believe our semester is coming to a close, and what a memorable one it has been. In just a few months, you built something remarkable. You learned new skills, created a vision, gave it a name, and brought our newsroom to life with creativity, laughter, and a surprising number of unforgettable moments. I am incredibly proud of each of you and grateful for the support shown by our entire FMS community.

This is my 14th year teaching at Fruita Middle School, and I continue to be amazed by the talent that fills these classrooms. I wanted that talent to be recognized and celebrated, which is why I believed a student newspaper would be a meaningful addition to our school. I was not disappointed. Even as I learned alongside you, I watched you find your voices and share stories that mattered.

Journalism is a “slow burn.” It requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to revise again and again. You demonstrated all of that. You didn’t just write articles—you created a newspaper from the ground up. A successful one. A newspaper with heart, humor, and a genuine desire to connect people. I will always be grateful for this pioneering group of journalists who made the Fruita Feed a reality.

As we head into the holidays, I hope you all find time to rest, enjoy family, and take pride in what you built. You’ve helped create something that reflects the spirit of FMS—curious, creative, and full of community.

A heartfelt thank you to:

FMS PTO: Thank you so much for hearing our plea and donating digital cameras. The students have so enjoyed being able to have multiple cameras out at one time and learning how to take great pictures. Your generosity is much appreciated as is the work you do for FMS students. 

Mrs. Katie Bosio:
Your dedication ensures every issue reaches our readers through Friday Facts, the FMS website, and Facebook. You work behind the scenes with the reliability of a true superhero, and we are endlessly grateful for your time and support.

FMS Teachers and Administrators:
Thank you for believing in our vision, welcoming interviews, sharing your perspectives, and helping us share each issue with students. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and your commitment to building a culture of belonging at FMS.

FMS Students:
Thank you for your stories, your interviews, your feedback, and for reading what we create. This newspaper exists because of you.

Thank you, Zion Aragon, Kaydee Austin, Korbin Carillo, Savannah Chynoweth, Brystal Dawes, Titus, Dedduang, Miette Fox, Audrey Funk, Katie Gribble, Rylynn Gustafson, Bentley Hammond, Lee HIll, Carter McComb, Kyrie Miller, Charli Murphy, Lucille Pedersen, Kinley Prock, Rilynn Reigles, Scarlett Rosier, Deonnah Sandel, Owen Snyder, AJ Wade, Harlow Wilson, Emma Zamora, for a semester of incredible work, growth, and purpose. I cannot wait to see what the next team creates—but this first staff will always hold a special place in the history of the Fruita Feed.

With appreciation,
Mrs. Morgan