To Strike Saint Augustine

There is something so special when creative people get together. It feels like a million tiny atoms bouncing off the walls. It is chaotic and stressful, yet natural. We laugh, we scowl, we hate things, or we love things. We feel so passionately about stuff that sometimes we even butt heads. All for the sake of being creative. Yet at the end of the day, here we are with a sense of pride in our chest as we hold these magazines in our hands. 

All the blood, sweat and tears just to stand here and say “we made that.” Emphasis on the “we”. Internal or external staff, without either, there would be none of this. Nothing to have pride in, nothing to show our grandkids how cool we were in college – it would all cease to exist. Every single person is vital to the lifeline of Strike Magazine.

I never thought I’d be writing about how important it is for creative people to work together. I never considered myself one till recent years. Yet, being here and being a part of this, I feel like I have a purpose. It doesn’t matter what I’ve gone through before, or the heart break I’ve experienced, every single emotion that prompted me to write led me here, to all of you. 

I promise to do right by your side, and apologize for the times I may lack behind. Though I haven’t been on staff for a long time, I hope you can recognize my devotion to our community. I want you to feel safe around me, and smile knowing I have your back. At the end of the day, a title is just a title, and we are all just people trying to get by. 

Thank you, to every single director dealing with trial and error and continuing to push through and lead a team. 

Thank you to our amazing staff members who continue to contribute amazing ideas every day and put in the labor. 

Thank you to the models for taking time out of your schedules to help us do what we love. 

Thank you all for being here. I can’t wait to show you all what I’ve been working on in August, as your new Editor-In-Chief.

A Gift From Me To You <3

Thank You To Our Staff :)

Executive Staff
Editor-In-Chief: Genevieve Lococo
Assistant to EIC: Jessica Giraldo
Assistant to EIC: Graceyn Delvo

Creative Director: Lindsey Murray
Creative Assistant: Maya Grant

Art Team
Art Director: Evita Carrasco
Graphic Designer: Orange Farinella
Graphic Designer: Lindsey Murray
Graphic Designer: Munezah Ayotte
Graphic Designer: Klara Acierno

Writing Team

Copy Editor: Maya Kayyal
Blog Director: Jessica Giraldo
Assistant Editor: Emmy Brutnell
Staff Writer: Jessica Giraldo
Staff Writer: Emily Braunstein
Staff Writer: Indigo Carter
Staff Writer: Emmy Brutnell
Staff Writer: Joselyn Cruz
Staff Writer: Kaya O’Rourke

Fashion Team
Fashion Director: Abigail Lanza
Fashion Assistant: Rafael Angel Dasilva Candelario
Stylist: Allyson Woods
Stylist: Haven Doyle
Stylist: Alexis Jade Maenza
Stylist: Dominika Mierzwinska
Stylist: Rafael Angel Dasilva Candelario
Stylist: Emma Alley

Beauty Team
Beauty Director: Jessica Giraldo
Makeup Artist: Jessica Giraldo
Makeup Artist: Montana Arnold
Makeup Artist: Dominika Mierzwinska
Hair Stylist: Montana Arnold
Hair Stylist: Joselyn Cruz

Production
Co-Production Director: Alexis Jade Maenza
Co-Production Director: Daisy Pflaum
Production Assistant: Maya Grant
Production Assistant: Madison Torres
Production Assistant: Eva Milan

Photography
Photography Director: Jana Klinger
Photographer: Daisy Pflaum
Photographer: Eli Alexander
Photographer: Tilghman White
Photographer: Mia Kasen

Videography
Videographer: Olivia Pagliuca
Videographer: Alexis Jade Maenza
Videographer: Melissa Stephens

Social Media
Social Media Director: Gem Hansen
Social Media Assistant: Kyaivah Henderson
Social Media Assistant: Camden White
Social Media Graphic Designer: Katy Lynch

Public Relations
Public Relations Director: Carolyn Smith
Public Relations Assistant: Sara Orr

Marketing
Marketing Director: Oakley Traill
Marketing Assistant: Orange Farinella
Marketing Assistant: Leola Broitman

Casting Director: Daisy Pflaum

Strike Out,
Jessica Giraldo
Saint Augustine

Jessica Giraldo is the Editor-in-Chief of Strike Magazine, Saint Augustine. Jess is addicted to her Revlon blowout brush and sweet little treats (especially mint Oreos). Check her out on Instagram: @jessica.giraldo and reach her via email: jessicagiraldobusiness@gmail.com