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The Spotlight

Caitlin Roth

Caitlin Roth, Opinion Co-Editor, Photographer

Caitlin Roth, a second-year staff member, has followed an unusual path towards success at the Spotlight. Her first year on staff, as a junior, Caitlin was a photographer and left the occasional movie review in the entertainment section. As a senior, Caitlin officially became a full-fledged staff reporter, and joined fellow senior Rachel Borelli as co-editor of the opinion section.

“I feel like my two [proudest moments] on the Spotlight were my Best of SNO publications, especially for my mental illness article,” Roth said.

During her four years in high school, Caitlin participated in the Art and Literary Society, Emerging Health Professionals, Health Care Occupation Students of America, and Photography Club. Outside of school, she likes to draw, cosplay, photograph, hang out with her friends, play with her two dogs, Ariel and Jewel, and search for tourist traps.

Caitlin has maintained a large presence in the entertainment section of the Spotlight, particularly this year, in the form of movie reviews. She advises everyone to take the time to watch a movie; some of her favorites are “A Clockwork Orange,” “Donnie Darko,” “My Own Private Idaho,” “Ex Machina,” “The Graduate,” and “Brazil.”

“I have a very deep connection with film. My Grammy introduced me to film when I was young. I grew up on 80’s classic films from all types of genres,” said Roth. “It all really stems back to my Grammy, and she’s usually my partner in crime when I go to the movies. I’m proud to say I’ve seen about 650 movies, and counting!”

Throughout this school year, Caitlin has participated in Emerging Health Professionals. This program has allowed her to accrue eight college credits and knowledge that will aid her as she begins her university education. Her favorite part of the program was getting to see a baby born.

“EHP was an amazing experience,” she said. “I always knew I wanted to be in a career where I could help people, but this experience really solidified that I wanted to become a nurse.”  

Caitlin will attend Moravian University to major in nursing. She hopes to take part in their student newspaper, and possibly minor in photography. While her future looks promising, Caitlin says she will miss participating in photography competitions and writing for the Spotlight.

“I want to give a shout out to my Grammy for always inspiring my passion for movies, my family for always loving and supporting me, and my friends for being amazing,” she said.

Follow Caitlin on Twitter @caitlin__roth

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