The Freshmen Issue
About the Contributors
Joseph Tobey-Cook, Editor In Chief
Hello, Im Joe! I like Music, Learning, and anything silly.
Ants, Ants, Ants. My pants are FULL…. Of Ants!
“If you cant say something with your chest you probably shouldn't say it at all,”
Tyr Gould, Staff Writer
Tyr Gould is a pretty radical journalism dude. He enjoys reading fantasy/informational books and pretty much anything related to music.
“Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
Amari Minix, Copy Editor
Amari is a quiet and easygoing sophomore who enjoys talking to her friends. She spends her free time making crafts, playing Roblox or Minecraft, and watching CoryxKenshin.
Clarisse Valeriano, Staff Writer
Clarisse is a new journalist. She loves spending time with her friends and family. Her hobbies are cooking, playing horror games with friends, shopping, and collecting Hello Kitty stuffed animals.
Victoria Brown, Staff Writer
First-year journalist, Victoria Brown (Junior)
“It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.” — John B., Outer Banks
Alessa Howard, Section Editor
Alessa is a sophomore who is very artistic and has a love for Theater. She puts people and work before herself and enjoys helping those in need.
"Quote yourself more, you got plenty ideas in there” -Joe Tobey-Cook
Ashton Teal, Copy Editor
Ashton is a creative spirit who embodies calm and creativity. He writes his own books, as well as being someone who won a 2024 MIPA award for Diversity Coverage.
“Stress is the trash of modern life - we all generate it but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life.” -Danzae Pace
Vanessa Ibeson, Staff Writer
Vanessa Ibeson is a senior who is new to Journalism this year, but thoroughly enjoys writing and everything that surrounds it. She spends her free time hanging out with friends, working out, and tutoring elementary students.
“It starts with trusting yourself, even if people are telling you that you’re too young to trust yourself.” — SZA
Katelyn Ganaway, Staff Writer
Kate is a junior and a new journalist this year. She spends her time reading and friends describe her as an energetic and kind individual.
Leah Grier, Staff Writer
Leah is a Freshman who spends her free time reading outside and being with her friends. She is new to journalism, and is looking forward to getting to know everyone this year.
Nick Gaffney, Adviser
Gaffney is mad old no cap