Big Chad was loved by many students, and deeply cherished as a member of the Post family. “He was a really important member of our staff,” said Blais. “He will be missed. He was a little standoff-ish. He wouldn’t allow just anyone to connect with him. You had to be on his level. [Chad] wouldn’t let just anyone print; he had standards.”
The newspaper staff reports difficulty in moving on, emotionally. “I knew him well, and now every time I look over to the area where he once stood, I see a stranger,” said Editor-in-Chief, Ashley Han (‘26). “I feel conflicted. On one hand I want to welcome in new things, but I don’t want to let go of the old.”
The death of Big Chad created distress for numerous members of our staff, causing grief, pain, and longing to see him once more. “Our press passes will never be the same without Chad to print them,” said Kirca. “I am devastated.”
As the newsroom mourns his departure, tributes have poured in from past and present staff. To cope with his passing, many have found solace in shared memories, exchanging final words of tribute in a text chain with former editors-in-chief. “I’ll make sure his press pass is always hung on the wall where he once stood,” said Han (‘26).
“My dearest condolences,” said former Founding Editor in Chief of Graphics, Leyla Williams (‘22).
“Fly high, Big Chad,” said Kirca (‘26).
Rest in Peace, Big Chad, 2021–2025.
