David Wang
Years served: 1 Positions served: News Staffer
I will always remember the appreciation I received after my stories were published, and the responsibility we owe to our community.
Read his blog here
Adah Hamman
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, News Staffer, Variety Editor
What started as just a classroom became like a second home to me, a safe place for me to grow and develop my skills as a journalist.
Read her blog here
Margo McDaniel
Years served: 3 Positions served: iliad Writing Director, iliad Editor-in-Chief
I have had the priviledge to work with so many extraordinarily talented people. Everyone in this program is so creative and unique, and they have taught me so much and made this experience so special.
Read her blog here
Angel Tejada
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Sports Staffer, Journalism I Facilitator
I remember my Journalism I Facilitator, Lucas Donnelly, told me, ‘"Before you know it, you’ll be in your senior year, wondering where all the time went."
Read his blog here
Peter Atchley
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Viewppoints Editor, Diversity and Representation Editor, Managing Editor
The only way I survived that battle was pure hard work and optimism, which on some days was harder than others, but still I pushed myself.
Read his blog here
Abigail Holloway
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Variety Staffer, News Staffer, Digital Features Writer
ODYSSEY took me from a shy ninth grader who barely talked to anyone outside of my close friends, to someone who loves interviewing and talking to new people.
Read her blog here
Cooper Jones
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Sports Editor, Journalism I Facilitator, Senior Copy Editor
I’ve had more responsibility than ever, I’ve gotten to work with more people, I’ve gotten in more arguments with Mr. Ragsdale, but as the year ends, I know that it’s been worth it.
Read his blog here
Gillian Williams
Years served: 2 Positions served: Sports Staffer, Viewpoints Staffer, Outreach and Alumni Coordinator
Although my time wasn’t the easiest, look at me now. I made it through two years in the program with many helping hands along the way. I am eternally grateful to those people.
Read her blog here
Dream Freeman
Years served: 1 Positions served: Sports Staffer
Over Winter Break, I was so close to giving in and giving up but, I am so glad that I chose to stay in the program and tough it out.
Read his blog here
Samaya Ellis
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Viewpoints Staffer, Journalism I Facilitator, Diversity and Representation Editor
The leadership growth and tangible skills I have learned throughout my time as a student journalist are things I will take with me beyond high school and Room 231.
Read her blog here
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David Wang
Years served: 1 Positions served: News Staffer
I will always remember the appreciation I received after my stories were published, and the responsibility we owe to our community.
Read his blog here
Adah Hamman
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, News Staffer, Variety Editor
What started as just a classroom became like a second home to me, a safe place for me to grow and develop my skills as a journalist.
Read her blog here
Margo McDaniel
Years served: 3 Positions served: iliad Writing Director, iliad Editor-in-Chief
I have had the priviledge to work with so many extraordinarily talented people. Everyone in this program is so creative and unique, and they have taught me so much and made this experience so special.
Read her blog here
Angel Tejada
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Sports Staffer, Journalism I Facilitator
I remember my Journalism I Facilitator, Lucas Donnelly, told me, ‘"Before you know it, you’ll be in your senior year, wondering where all the time went."
Read his blog here
Peter Atchley
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Viewppoints Editor, Diversity and Representation Editor, Managing Editor
The only way I survived that battle was pure hard work and optimism, which on some days was harder than others, but still I pushed myself.
Read his blog here
Abigail Holloway
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Variety Staffer, News Staffer, Digital Features Writer
ODYSSEY took me from a shy ninth grader who barely talked to anyone outside of my close friends, to someone who loves interviewing and talking to new people.
Read her blog here
Cooper Jones
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Sports Editor, Journalism I Facilitator, Senior Copy Editor
I’ve had more responsibility than ever, I’ve gotten to work with more people, I’ve gotten in more arguments with Mr. Ragsdale, but as the year ends, I know that it’s been worth it.
Read his blog here
Gillian Williams
Years served: 2 Positions served: Sports Staffer, Viewpoints Staffer, Outreach and Alumni Coordinator
Although my time wasn’t the easiest, look at me now. I made it through two years in the program with many helping hands along the way. I am eternally grateful to those people.
Read her blog here
Dream Freeman
Years served: 1 Positions served: Sports Staffer
Over Winter Break, I was so close to giving in and giving up but, I am so glad that I chose to stay in the program and tough it out.
Read his blog here
Samaya Ellis
Years served: 4 Positions served: Journalism I student, Viewpoints Staffer, Journalism I Facilitator, Diversity and Representation Editor
The leadership growth and tangible skills I have learned throughout my time as a student journalist are things I will take with me beyond high school and Room 231.
Read her blog here