05/06/2025
“Leaving Footprints, Not Just Pages— Letter to our Magnates Seniors”
There’s a certain kind of heaviness that settles in the heart when it’s time to bid farewell — a bittersweet ache that wraps itself around the chest, making every word feel like both a goodbye and a well-wish.
Finding ourselves at that very moment, watching the sun set on the journeys of five incredible individuals whose footprints will forever remain in the halls of The Magnates Publication.
This isn’t a goodbye, but a heartfelt cheer for new beginnings, for dreams to chase, and for paths that glimmer with promise.
In these pages, not just an offer of mere messages, but our sincerest wishes for a life painted with bliss and triumph to Roche, Ghelou, JM, Sheryl, and Jolie.
To Roche, the brilliant mind behind every layout and design, the artist who blended colors and perspectives into a canvas of meaning. Beyond her mastery of visuals, she held a heart that beats for the publication — a sister, and a soul whose creativity made every issue come alive. She didn’t just design pages; she told stories without words, crafting worlds through hues and shapes.
They often say capturing images is the easiest task in campus journalism — a stereotype that Ghelou boldly disproved. With sweat, dedication, and the resilience of a leader, he wielded his camera not just as a tool but as a storyteller’s pen. Through the hardest times, whether with a DSLR or a mobile phone, he captured not just images but moments that spoke courage of unspoken tales. Raising the banner of photojournalism with grit, setting a standard that will inspire those who come after.
JM, with a spirit as bright as the morning sun, had a gift for capturing both the eyes and hearts of the people. Her bubbly laughter filled every room, and her lens told stories that words could not. Competing on national stages and bringing honor to the province in her younger version as a journalist, JM was not just a photojournalist —she was a gem, a spark that made our publication shine brighter.
Then there’s Sheryl, our Tambo Chips Queen, who balanced the life of a budding entrepreneur and an editor. She spun words into silk, weaving stories that carried readers into worlds of wonder. With every feature and article, she transported us through symphonies of words, making our imaginations soar and our hearts dance to the rhythm of her prose.
And finally, Jolie, whose quiet determination became a beacon for all. Champion of Region 6’s Writing Caravan, her achievements may have gone unsung to some, but to us, they were the brightest constellations in our sky. Her pen turned passion into purpose, and through every essay and piece, she proved that writing is not just an art but a legacy.
To our beloved seniors — you are more than your titles, or your roles. You are storytellers, leaders, dreamers, and fighters. You’ve not only built a publication, but a family. As you turn this chapter and step into the unknown, know that your ink will forever stain the pages of our hearts.
Seniors, you truly are the heartbeats of The Magnates Publication, and as you chase your tomorrows, we will always be cheering for you. May your stories continue, louder and bolder, beyond these pages.
Words by Erika Tabiolo
Layout by Jay Rick Prado
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