In high-school, there aren’t many options for people who enjoy the art of writing, unlike sports, for instance, where there are endless possibilities, there is one elective for writers: Creative Writing. Although for some, Creative Writing is just an easy choice to fill an elective credit, for a few, it’s a hobby and maybe even a career path. This was the case for senior Reggie Thornton, who decided to take Creative Writing his Junior year of high school due to his love of fanfiction. 

Thornton initially chose the class to meet people with similar interests, but realized it was right for him due to a variety of things. He describes the atmosphere as welcoming and homely, not feeling like a class, but more like a “club with responsibilities”. Helping to revise other students’ stories and being involved with the literary magazine gave him a sense of belonging in the school.

Journalism teacher Amy George originally taught Creative Writing, but since the 25-26 school year, English teacher Tony Taylor is now the advisor. Thornton recounts having George as a great first experience in his delve into the class. “Ms. George inspired the most community in our classroom and gave the literary magazine a standing in our school and SCSPA,” he said. Thornton also describes Taylor, the 25-26 school year advisor, as “great at bringing in new ideas” for the magazine.

Now in his third year of being on the Golden Armor staff, Thornton is now the Chief Editor of the magazine. “I am happy to control the show of the golden armor,” he states. When asked about his plans after high school, Thornton is unsure if he wants to continue with writing as a career, as he just wants to keep it as a hobby. He aims to ultimately get a masters degree in English to become a professor, but considers screenwriting to be a secondary option for him.