When students saunter into New Trier High School’s Winnetka Campus each Friday bringing boxes of donuts or bagels to advisery, the weekend’s arrival is imminent. Coming with the influx of caloric goodies is also a sea of green or white (depending on the week). An annual tradition for seniors, soon-to-be graduates wear sleeveless sweatshirts to school with the monikers “Green Team” and “NT” on the front. On the back, each student has a hand-selected nickname, approved by the administration, to distinguish themselves in a class of over 900 students. Whether chosen quickly, intentionally, or with the help of ChatGPT, these nicknames serve a greater purpose than acting as an identity for a year-long bonding exercise. They represent who we are, who we are asked to be, and who we want to become. Editor-in-Chief William Karr reflected on nicknames, his high school career, and moving on to new beginnings. Read More - Link in Bio