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MEET YOUR WRITERS
Get to Know Us
SHEELA GOWRISANKARAN
Editor in Chief
I love journalism because I get to write and tell stories but I also like the design process. I hope to inspire others to write, and to create many amazing newspapers this year!
DREW MESSING
Managing Editor
I have I have developed a genuine fondness of writing in a journalistic manner while working for the Chant. In my involvement with the newspaper, I have performed in various capacities: Staff Reporter, Business Manager, and this year I serve as Managing Editor. I am thrilled to continue the rewarding experience of creating a newspaper.
KIRA MCNEILL
Lead Copy Editor
I am part of journalism because I enjoy writing editorials and new stories. It's a new writing process and learning process which I feel is beneficial to me. I am also doing this because I have expressed interest in continuing journalism throughout my college years.
KAREN JIE
Lead Copy Editor
I write because it frees my mind from the binds of whatever thoughts are stuck to me that day. It's the comings and goings on campus that inspire me to write.
KIERAN LEE
Copy Editor
I mostly enjoy writing articles about pop culture. I enjoy journalism because its a great way to better myself as a writer and it is quite entertaining to plan out every issue and edit them to ensure it is the best it can be.
LEO GRUENSTEIN
Business Manager
I like to be a journalist on the Chant because it's writing that's unlike writing for English class. It requires another level of creativity and finesse.
LIAM CONROY
Business Manager
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MICHAEL PISETSKY
Business Manager
I have always loved writing it has always been something I could do just for the sake of doing. I really enjoy the type of journalistic writing we do at the chant because not only does it let me focus my writing abilities, it lets me write about very pertinent topics about the school.
HANNAH CALONJE
Online Editor
Writing always gives me a sense of peace and having the words flow onto a page is very calming. I truly enjoy journalism as whole with the interviewing and layout, it's a great thing to do.
SEAN MORFIN
Photo Editor
Throughout my experience on the Chant, I have developed a sweet spot for writing in the Rant Editions. It allows me to write creative and comedic pieces that express my sense of humor.
AMELIE CONTRERAS
Staff Reporter
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I decided to join journalism because of the ability to use words to inspire and teach others about events that happen throughout the world. I think its super important to have a school newspaper so that people can express their thoughts to the other students.
EMILIA EMAMI
Staff Reporter
Writing inspires me to be the best version of myself. I enjoy taking journalism because I am able to write about my interests and the community.
HALEY EVIC
Staff Reporter
I like to write because it allows me to be creative and express myself in ways I don't usually get to. I enjoy journalisms because I get to write about different topics and improve my writing skills.
JINGROU JIA
Staff Reporter
I like journalism because there are always new stories to write. Journalism also allows me to focus on something.
AVERY O'BRIEN
Staff Reporter
For me, journalism is an opportunity to write about and connect with my community. I enjoy writing and use journalism as a place to write creatively about things that interest me.
ELLA STURTEVANT
Staff Reporter
Journalism teaches me how to be a team player. With deadlines to meet, I’ve learned to go with the flow and help in any way I can. The skills I’m learning in this class will definitely help me later in life.
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