The final Sound Waves of the year is fittingly dedicated to the unsung hero of The SandPaper: Layout Supervisor Pattie McIntyre, also known as Pattie Mac, Magic Pattie, Goddess of Positivity and Office Mom Extraordinaire.

JINGLE BELL ROCK: Layout Supervisor Pattie McIntyre (right) inspired Sound Waves columnist Monique Demopoulos (left) to craft an alternative holiday playlist. (Photo by Jack Reynolds)
In many ways, Pattie is like Santa Claus. First and foremost, she loves children. In fact, all the children of The SandPaper team pay “Miss Pattie” regular office visits. She simply possesses the ability to spark joy in people, little and big.
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