Kathryn Chamberlin – Photographer

Favorite Journalism Memory: Libbie’s daily videos during class of Julia and me.

Future Plans: JMU, majoring in business

Senior Quote: “People change, things go wrong. Just remember life goes on.” – Unknown

Most Influential Teacher: Ms. Firebaugh because she is always so encouraging and gets to know each student personally

 

 

 

Emma Ford – Editor In Chief

Favorite Journalism Memory: Random conversations about anything and everything as the deadline came closer and we were all slightly delirious.

Future Plans: William and Mary

Senior Quote: “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – The Office

Piece of Advice to Underclassmen: As cheesy as this may be, don’t be afraid to be yourself. You are valid and have something great to offer.

 

 

 

Julia Grossman – Chief Photographer

Favorite Journalism Memory: Dancing on the table to Nickelback

Future Plans: UVA, majoring in business

Senior Quote: “I never lose. I either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela

Most Influential Teacher: Coach Wallace because I learned a lot about how to be strong, resourceful, and kind.

 

 

 

Yara Ibrahim – Associate Editor In Chief

Favorite Journalism Memory: When Mason tried to jump onto a chair, tripped three times, but never actually fell.

Future Plans: University of Chicago

Senior Quote: “I have no idea what I’m doing, but I know I’m doing it really really well.” – Parks and Rec

Piece of Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t wait for the “right” moment to do anything.

 

 

 

McKenna Gillard – Opinion Page Editor

Favorite Journalism Memory: Eating lunch in the publications room every day.

Future Plans: Columbia University, majoring in applied physics

Senior Quote: “The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire.” – Coach

Wallace.

Piece of Advice: Get involved in things!

 

 

 

 

Dimitrius Gomes – Staff Writer

Favorite Journalism Memory: Writing the JUUL story

Future Plans: VCU

Senior Quote: “I don’t know, I think my car is a three-cylinder engine.” – Annie Corritone

Most influential teacher: Mr. Carter! I never left 4th period without a smile on my face. I will forever be grateful to have had such a supportive teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

Ceara Nolan – Front Page Editor

Favorite Journalism Memory: Our Friday song

Future Plans: University of Richmond, majoring in healthcare studies

Senior Quote: “Me think why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?” – Kevin Malone

Piece of advice: Never take yourself too seriously.

 

 

 

 

 

Libbie Smith – Business Manager

Favorite Journalism Memory: Daily journalism videos

Future Plans: Longwood University, majoring in political science

Senior Quote: “I live on a farm” – Libbie Smith

Most influential teacher: Ms. Ashworth because her class was actually something I looked forward to going to. She is extremely positive and encouraging.

 

 

 

Alysse Stephens – Staff Artist

Favorite Journalism Memory: Decorating the door for winter break

Future Plans: GMU, double majoring in Biology and French

Senior Quote: “Curiouser and curiouser” – Alice in Wonderland

Piece of advice to Underclassmen: Don’t stress yourself out over schoolwork too much. A bad day isn’t the end of the world, and yes: sometimes it’s ok to just take a day to regroup.

 

 

 

 

Carter Straub – Staff Writer

Favorite Journalism Memory: Watching Mason continuously fall out of the chair everyone told him not to sit in.

Future Plans: JMU, majoring in kinesiology

Senior Quote: “The only time I set the bar low is in limbo” – Michael Scott

Piece of Advice to Underclassmen: Take your grades seriously, but don’t forget to laugh a little. Don’t waste your time comparing yourself to others.

 

 

 

Sarah York – Editor In Chief

Favorite Journalism Memory: Eating lunch in the publications room every day

and talking about many different topics.

Future Plans: VT, majoring in business

Senior Quote: “The only cryptocurrency you need is bird seed. There are a whole lot of birds and they all need to eat.” -Ben Grott

Piece of Advice to Underclassmen: Try to focus on your grades and school work, while also having fun.

 

 

 

Charlotte Zerbst – Editor In Chief

Favorite Journalism Memory: Having a bouncy ball for about 45 seconds before Ceara lost it. It was a really good bouncy ball.

Future Plans: George Washington University, majoring in journalism.

Senior Quote: “Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest – and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure, it’s not your fault.” – Donald Trump via Twitter

Piece of Advice to Underclassmen: Join journalism!!!!