2020-2021 Staff
Lea Hayes
News Reporter
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Debate Club Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I am joining Hy News because first I thought it would be fun to be a part of the school newspaper and second because I thought it woul...
Will Weck
News Reporter
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Math Team, Science Olympiad, German Club, and Book Club. Years On Staff: Three Why They Joined: "I joined Hy News because I have always enjoyed writing and I thought it would be fun and interesting to ...
Breeanna Rauschkolb
News Reporter
Grade: Sophomore Clubs and Activities: Hy News Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I have always loved to write, and after I gave a speech at my 8th grade graduation I realized I loved sharing my writing too!"...
Alyssa Hafford
Entertainment Reporter
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Hy News Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined Hy News because I love writing, and talking to people."...
Alec Kennet
Sports Reporter
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Student Council and JV Golf Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I’ve always been interested in journalism and writing so Hy News seemed like a good fit."...
Julia Koziatek
Editorial Editor
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Youth and Government, Page One, English Honor Society, Book Club, and BW GO! Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined Hy News to work on my writing and to get more involved in...
Isabella Partelow
Features Reporter
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Key Club, National English Honor Society, French Club and Little Theatre Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I decided to join because I've always had a huge passion for writing and w...
Kas Carr
Art Staff
Grade: Sophomore Clubs and Activities: VAMF and Art Club Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined because I wanted to be a part of something cool and fun, and broaden my horizons." ...
Brianna Kress
Photography Staff
Grade: Senior Clubs and Activities: National Honor Society and English Honor Society Years on Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined because I plan on majoring in journalism next year and wanted the experience! Plus I...
Shelby Hardesty
Photography Staff
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Hy News Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I just thought it would be fun."...
Tatyana Smith
Photography Staff
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Harambee Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I joined because I was taking pictures around the school and thought that I should put myself more out there."...
Nicole Wells
Photography Staff
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Hy News Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I wanted to join Hy News because I want to broaden my horizons and step out of my comfort zone. I enjoy taking pictures. When I take g...
Kristian McGee
Photography Staff
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Hy News Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I wanted to increase my skills as a photographer and I wanted to be part of a club that fit my personality. Also make some new friends...
Alyssa Houseman
Photography Editor
Grade: Senior Clubs and Activities: Yearbook, Key Club, Book Club Years on Staff: Three Why They Joined: "I joined in order to further my writing and photography skills."
Mason Hagarty
Editorial Reporter
Grade: Junior Clubs and Activities: Theater Secretary, Key Club, Harambee, Lifesavers, Hy News. Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: " I joined Hy News at first because my mom wanted me to try out writing in a different...
Zoe Wallis
Art Editor
Grade: Sophomore Clubs and Activities: Little Theater Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined Hy News so I could make comics and share my opinion."
Ny’La Hill
News Editor
Grade: Senior Clubs and Activities: Harambee, Debate, Spanish National Honors Society, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic band, and National English Honors Society Years On Staff: Four Why They Joined: "I joined Hy New...
Teona Mosley
Sports Staff
Grade: Freshman Clubs and Activities: Student Council, The Next Generation, Yearbook, Harambee, and Key Club Years On Staff: One Why They Joined: "I joined because I've always been in love with writing. Something about ty...
Caroline Geib
Social Media Editor
Grade: Senior Clubs and Activities: Football Cheer, Student Council, Speech Years On Staff: Two Why They Joined: "I joined Hy News because I wanted to give other students information about what is happening at West."