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The 2007-2008 River Review Staff

Literary Editor: Kelsey Adams
Assistant Editors: Max Griffin, Maria Stratienko, Hadley James, Erin Dunn, Shannon Gadberry, Julia Tiller, Chloe Williams
Contributing Editor: Taylor Boyd, Louise McCallie, Hannah Shadrick, Logan Davis, Emily Smith
Art Editor: Rachel Smith
Assistant Editors: Jasmine Mason, Victoria Addison
Web-Design: Logan Davis & Emily Smith
Sponsor: Katy Berotti
Special Thanks: Jill Pala, Susan Smartt, Mary Carrithers & AP Art

   River Review becomes a real (if virtual) magazine thanks to both the constant dedication and the industrious late spring frenzy of our staff. This year, literary editors read over 600 submissions (though, granted, 400 of them were 6-word micro-stories-- still, we’re proud!). Art editors worked to find a variety of visual and audio ways to celebrate both our themes and your talents.
   We’re very excited about this year’s issue and are already planning ways to feature even more of GPS’s creativity next year. We know that some of you haven’t yet admitted to others that you love language and color, stark images and fluid transitions, the surprise of mixed media, the sound of your own voice when it comes out of another character’s mouth…

We’re watching and listening, and we’re here when you’re ready.

Appreciatively,
Katy Berotti, faculty sponsor

biographies

    Kelsey Adams(); Poetry Editor- Kelsey Louise Adams is big, blonde and beautiful. She is also loud and proud and large and in-charge. Kelsey hates receiving bad news. She also admits that in the past she’s been a nasty. They weren’t kidding when they called her, well, a witch. In addition, she wants a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T and hates musicals and finally, she’s got the fever. But seriously, after three years on the River Review staff, she would just like to say that she’s glad she did this.

    Maria Stratienko(); Assistant Poetry Editor- Maria Stratienko: maria stratienko is not samantha edwards. she was also a communist, once. maria writes things, but she's generally a versatile person, so in addition to writing, maria also enjoys playing ultimate frisbee with the 13TH STREET BALLAZZZZ and attending model un. even though she is versatile, maria stratienko isn't samantha edwards. maria submitted two poems for river review this year ('home' and 'there is no end') and wrote about a hundred more, but threw them all out. maria stratienko and kelsey adams have the same middle name, louise, obviously a sign that they are related. maria stratienko hopes you enjoy this year's edition of river review.

    Max Griffin(); Fiction Editor- Max griffin is fantabulastic. She is not Samantha Edwards, but she will be Supreme Ruler of the Earth one day. Max enjoys writing, singing and having five names.

    Hadley James(); Assistant Friction Editor- Hadley James is not samantha edwards. hadley is, however, hadley james. she is quite proud of this fact. hadley enjoys a multitude of things, but dressing up in silly costumes is generally the best thing ever that can be done. period. hadley is secretly a mystical fairy princess from far away... but it's a secret. so don't tell anyone, ok?

    Erin Dunn(); March Editor- Erin Dunn is ridiculous. Not only is she brilliant, she’s also talented and very good looking. Erin spends most of her time strolling through her vineyards, returning to the mansion every few hours to be caught up on what her multi-billion dollar company is up to. In her off time, she writes and edits for the River Review. She loves reading and hates moldy bread.

    Taylor Boyd(); Contributing Editor- Taylor Boyd, after launching her music career some years ago, now spends most of her time writing new songs and swimming in money and champagne. Most recently, she signed a new contract with GPS’ River Review and started dating quite the handsome celebrity (though we’re not allowed to say who.) Taylor enjoys scuba diving and hates intergalactic travel.

    Louise McCallie(); Contributing Editor- Louise McCallie is about 900,000x cooler than the average kid her age. This is due partly to the fact that her first name is Kelsey Adams’ middle name, but mostly its because she’s ridiculously multifaceted. She’s a writer, actor, singer and editor. Also, she’s dang gorgeous. Louise loves lavender and does not love building buses.

    Hannah Shadrick(); Contributing Editor- Hannah Shadrick, or Hannah Shad, to those cool enough to know her, is the most crazy amazing combination of beauty and brains since—well, I don’t know. Ever. She is precious. Hannah enjoys singing and doesn’t enjoy eating raw meat.

    Shannon Gadberry(); Staff Editor- Shannon Gadberry is going places. I mean, just look at her! :D she smiles and loves and laughs and is the sweetest dang thing ever. Shannon enjoys art class and doesn’t enjoy being a human Frisbee.

    Julia Tiller(); Staff Editor- Julia Tiller is the most precious angel any of us have ever seen. She loves hugging and she’s good at being there when you’re sad. Julia enjoys love and doesn’t enjoy surfing.

    Chloe Williams(); Staff Editor- Chloe Williams loves all the six word stories and, while supportive, isn’t good at giving definitive answers. But that’s okay, because look how cute she is! Chloe enjoys singing and dancing and being Kelsey Adams’ daughter and doesn’t enjoy being dead and dragged offstage.

    Rachel Smith(); Art Editor- Rachel Smith dus wuv.

    Jasmine Mason(); Assistant Art Editor- Jasmine Mason is a rising star in the art community here at GPS and is ready for anything. She loves colors and doesn’t love pencils that wont sharpen.

    Victoria Addison(); Photography & Music Editor- Victoria Addison is adorable. She plays in the orchestra and takes pictures. Victoria enjoys laughing and doesn’t enjoy the B-flat major scale.

RIVER REVIEW 2007-2008- GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL