Will Halsey

Asst. Photo Editor

I heard the screeching of the car tires from my window in DellPlain Hall. I grabbed my camera and ran to the intersection of Ostrom and University avenues to the scene of a terrible car crash. With the adrenaline rushing through my veins and police all around, I started making pictures. In the midst of all the chaos a reporter came up to me and said, ‘Are you shooting for The Daily Orange?’ ‘Yes, I am,’ I replied. It was freshman year and I had just started shooting for The D.O. I have never looked back and enjoyed all the special moments I have had the chance to be a part of because of The Daily Orange. Such awesome events include shooting the NCAA Lacrosse Final Four in 2008, a performance by the hip-hop artist NAS, the regional division for this year’s March Madness in the Dome, as well as meeting scores of interesting people from across campus and the community. Invaluable.

AJ Chavar: The first night I ever stepped into The D.O. you critiqued my portfolio to all hell, which should have given me foreshadowing of our relationship to come. However, just like that night and even now this year, I appreciate your advice and thoughts as they always push me to be better. Thank you.

Joey Baker and Lindsay Adler: You guys were the best photo editors. Ever. Thanks for teaching me the way and not getting too upset when I screwed up.

Rachel Fus: Thanks for my valentine and the nickname ‘Baby Doll.’ Neither have left the office.

Andy M: Your dislike of dogs is simply barbaric, your friendship is not. Glad to have worked with you — lots of laughs, mostly at your expense.

Gelb: I always enjoyed your presence in Sports. You made working with the craziest section a breeze.

Meredith: At the beginning of this semester I had no idea what working at The D.O. would look like with you in charge. That being said, it has been a pleasure and an honor to watch you be a great leader through some of the most difficult moments that anyone could ever endure. Our friendship is one that I have found to appreciate greatly, and I look forward to hearing your crazy stories from this summer. As I have said before, I trust your decisions and think you work best when you do so from the heart. Being yourself has proven its worth, and I hope you carry that forever. Peace, love and blue cheese.

Dockery: An SA Soundslide? Really? All in good fun, I suppose. Staying up till 3 a.m., we put out material that I wouldn’t ever really be proud of or watch, but you know the effort was strong and I respect that. Also, quit being so critical, I can’t imagine what an old man Dockery would sound like. Go Wizards.

Lucas: Last semester was so great because you made The D.O. a fun place, and I really respect the amount of time you put in. You also make the best sandwiches. You’re a good man and a great friend. I’ll look forward to keeping in touch and seeing where you go. Sorry for all the profane sticky notes, sexual innuendoes and guilt texts. Gobble, Gobble. Also, shout-out to our homie Tom P.

Andrew B: I respect your talent and am glad you came back this semester. Glad we could play good cop/bad cop in the Photo office. I hope you enjoy Oregon this summer and look forward to seeing where you go in life.

Carly P: This has been an extremely trying semester, but I am glad you have made it to the end! You have a kind heart, and don’t let anyone take that away because in the end that’s what will bring true happiness.

Taylor Miller: Glad to get to know you, Taylor. Keep up the good work, and the best of luck in the coming years’ photo classes.

Jenna Ketchmark: I hope you’re happy with your major. I think you will be just fine. You have improved so much, keep pushing forward.

Jenna Passmore: The last thing you said to me sophomore year: ‘Will, we will never see each other again and you will forget about me.’ Shame on Jenna then, if she could only see us now.
 
Mackenzie Reiss: Mack, you rock. You’re going to be an awesome photog, and I can’t wait to see your work.

Katie Mac: So very proud of you for all your hard work. I can’t wait to see the crazy papers you do next semester. P.S., you’re a great singer.

Molly: You balance out the Chi in the Photo office and make me laugh with your Scribbles. So glad to have you stopping by the Photo office when I was working, it made the nights go by quicker. I hope you have caught the photo bug and that next semester you take a ton of shoots.

Conor: I take great pride in the fact that you request me to do shoots for Sports and that you depend on me. When you get excited about my work, I get excited to go shoot for you. Your leadership this semester has been strong, I know it will serve you well this summer.

Tyler: Since we first started working together a few semesters back, I have always had a great time in house with ya. You’re an amazing writer and I am proud to have been here the same time as you. Shout-out to our homie Gertis. He’s the man.

Gertis: You’re the man. Thanks for the kindness and allowing me into your life. Your story will always be mine.

Jared: COM Law was great. Syra-Juice was better. Thanks for all the good times, glad I got to work with you.

Flash: You run a tight section, my man. I have really enjoyed seeing your ideas in the paper. You succeed at what you do and I am so happy to have worked with you. Sorry Beer Bites always came in so late — I’m a crusty senior who has no sense of time or urgency.

The girls in News: You have all been great to work with and make my night much happier as soon as the bus comes around. I was so thankful that you took on the News department and wish you the best.

Beer Bites: Thanks for allowing me to drink for free and write about it. I love you.

B. Fought: Thank you for all your help in COM Law. Meredith, Erin, Jared and I had the best time in your class.

Tim: Thanks for posing for that picture I took of you for one of my very first assignments, you made a great model. The fact that you hung up my pictures gave me more pride than any compliment you could have ever said. I love you, man.

Jill Ho: Thanks for putting up with The D.O.’s schedule — I try to make time for you as much as I can. When you cheered for me at the Nova game I felt on top of the world. I can always count on you. Much love.

David Sutherland: Your mentoring has shaped me in the best ways as a photographer and a person, thank you. Compose the image, control the background, wait for moments.

Bruce Strong: In only a short time I have reaped the benefits of your teaching and personality. I look forward to staying in touch. Peace and love.

Sung Park: Your class brought me back from the brink and into the Photo-J light. Thanks for all your time and patience devoted to my learning.

Juliette: What does one know of love and God? Through you I have seen both.

Mom and Dad: From my very first photo in the paper to my very last this year, you have always supported my work and I am so thankful that you take the time to read it all. Thank you for your dedication to me and reading all my work in The D.O. I appreciate your love and care for me immensely.
 

Published on May 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm