Well friends, here we are at the midterm of T16. In fact
we’re coincidentally exactly in the middle of midterm itself, making this blog
post unexpectedly auspicious. If these words start to glimmer or change color,
don’t be surprised.
There’s been quite a bit going on this term IC, from the
first Quidditch match between Lyra and Cetus to the auditions and posting of
the Cast List for the musical, Grease.
The SGA hosted Karaoke Night earlier on and has more upcoming events planned,
and the House Elf Initiative (HEI) gathered in the Reference Center for a
meeting as well. Throughout it all, Shifty, the school poltergeist, has been
causing much mischief in and beyond the classrooms, most recently almost
inciting a frustrated Headmaster Abbadi into starting
a snowball fight with him.
In addition to the promise of more IC escapades after term
resumes, The Admin Team has been working on a few projects that we hope to
launch in the near future. Among them include an updated version of the survey
to guide us in further shaping RMI to your ideas and needs. We’re also working
on getting the Trophy Hall up and running so that the achievements of RMI’s
Houses and students are better recognized and remembered. Finally, you’ll be
hearing more from the other Admin members over the next few months on this blog
as we take turns writing about different aspects of being at RMI, from writing
big families to what it takes to come up with a lesson to the adventures of
working behind the scenes for the site.
As exciting as it is to talk about plans for the future,
there have been some administrative changes taking place this midterm that need
mentioning as well. Firstly, I’m sad to say we have two authors leaving our
midst: the author of Professor Ward Rosse (the Science Boss) and recent alumna
Yevetya Alkaeva, and Julia, admin member and author of Deputy Headmistress
Kristina de los Santos and Annalise Hier have decided to retire from RMI. Both have played a core role in our community IC and OOC,
from writing heartfelt characters and incredible lessons to helping authors on
the RMI Author Cafe while simultaneously bringing the place to life by discussing their
passions – space (or should I say spaaaaace) and baking, respectively. Julia
has, on top of that, been invaluable as a member of the Admin Team and as
Deputy Headmistress. Both authors will be sorely missed, and I'm sure you will
join me in thanking them for all they've done and wishing them the best of luck
beyond RMI.
In light of the two authors’ departure, I am very happy to
announce that Casey, author of Bailey Shepard and the Knights, among others, is
our new Deputy Head and has already proven with confidence that he is up to the
challenges his new role entails. We are also delighted to see an old face
return as Austin, RMI’s founder and ex-Head, will be managing the technical
side of the site as our new Webmaster. And now, I open the floor to you. We are
currently looking for a Medic, Magical Sciences professor, and Introduction to
Healing professor (the Medic can also teach ItH). If you are keen on any of
these positions, I encourage you to apply! Alternatively, if you’re interested
in bringing back a discontinued
class, have an idea for a new one, or just want to find out more
about being on staff, you can get in touch with us at: theheads@rmimagic.com. We’re eagerly
awaiting your submissions.
There are a lot of changes afoot, a lot of projects in
motion, and through it all midterm madness inevitably continues. ORMIs are
being written, profiles are being submitted, and preparations for T17 have
officially begun. We’ve already accepted our first application for next term!
And so we go.
-Robin
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