Once an Editor-in-Chief of Élan when she was a student, Tiffany Melanson has been Élan’s faculty sponsor for the last 11 years. Recently, she stepped down from her position in Élan to further her artistic career. The mark Mrs. Melanson has left on our publication is unmistakable. It is through her that Élan became what it is today: a vibrant magazine embodying the hearts and minds of teenage artists from around the world. We are honored to continue creating in her legacy.

This issue of Élan is dedicated to you, Mrs. Melanson. We thank you for all that you have done to bring life to our publication and wish you luck with whatever you do next.