A well-deserved retirement
I've waited to write about Rosemary Roberts' retirement. I'm happy for her, but I'll miss her.
Rosemary is the last one left from the editorial heyday of Bill Snider. It's a long, glorious tradition that Allen and his crew carry on.
Rosemary will always hold a special place in my heart. Back in 1997, when I became editorial page editor, Rose helped me understand what I was supposed to do. She stood by me, counseled me on developing a thick skin and showed me how to act with grace. I was charged with putting more life into our editorial pages, and the department went through some personnel changes. Rose kept me sane and wrote an awful lot of editorials when we needed them.
Now she can more easily visit her sons and her grandchildren, and I know that makes her happy. She loves this paper and this craft. I'm glad she remains a part of this place.
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Am going to miss Rosemary's columns myself - but am glad she's getting the retirement she deserves after a long career any of us would take in a New York minute.
I also know scores of students in Rosemary's journalism classes at UNCG (myself included) have been made better writers and reporters for her having shared her experience and know-how. Even after they were her students she always had the time (and took the time) to encourage and guide them as journalists. She loves the craft and she gives that to others.
Posted on May 26, 2005 9:47 AM