The Freshmen Issue
About the Contributors
Joseph Tobey-Cook, Editor-In-Chief
Good tidings to all and to all a good fight!
Fight the evil bears!
At day and at Night!
For they do not know how strong you are!
They did not know you can throw cars!
“I am both dumber and smarter than you think. Do not estimate me,” said Pinterest Post
Tyr Gould, Journalist
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, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Amari is a Junior who enjoys being around her friends. She spends her free time making crafts, playing games, and watching YouTube.
“The world is a big place and there’s a lot of things you can do. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Don’t be afraid to fail.” – CoryxKenshin
Clarisse Valeriano, Copy Editor
Clarisse is a Junior, alongside a second-year journalist. She is a part of Link-Crew and is a Dual Enrollment student. Her favorite things include spending time with friends and family, her cat, and baking or cooking in her free time.
Victoria Brown, Journalist
First-year journalist, Victoria Brown (Junior)
“It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.” — John B., Outer Banks
Alessa Howard, Business Manager and Web Editor
A scattered dream is like a far-off memory.
A far-off memory is like a scattered dream.
I want to line the pieces up.
Yours, and mine.
-If you know you know
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, Content Editor
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, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
Katelyn is an energetic senior who loves literature and the people around her. While being Assistant Editor-In-Chief, she is also in Wind Ensemble, StuCo, and National Honor Society. Her favorite game is Stardew Valley, and her favorite book is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had” F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
Leah Grier, Copy Editor
Leah is a sophomore and in her second year of journalism. Her favorite hobbies include photography, reading, and drawing.”Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”-Oscar Wilde.
Nick Gaffney, Adviser