2018-2019 Staff
Anjelica Rubin
Print Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
Anjelica Rubin is a junior at the Delta Program, and this is her third year in Journalism. She is apart of State College Girls Volleyball and the Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club. Journalism has given her many opportunities to...
Sierra Hockenbury
Online Newspaper Co-Editor-in-Chief
Hi, my name is Sierra Hockenbury and I am a junior here at State High! This is my third year in the Journalism program. Traveling and exploring new places are some of my many passions. Whether it’s down the street or across...
Grace Roeshot
Online Newspaper Co-Editor-in-Chief
Hi, I'm Grace and I'm a junior at State High. I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, and finding new artists to listen to. I joined journalism to sharpen my writing skills and gain experience with writing articles.
Auden Yurman
Staff Writer, Photography Manager
Clarissa Theiss
Staff Writer
Hi, I’m Clarissa Theiss! I’m a freshman here at State High. I’m involved with Mock Trial, DECA, and student government. I signed up for Journalism because I’m interested in writing and finding out more about our school. ...
Ema Polivkova
Staff Writer
Gabrielle Loner
Staff Writer
Hello, my name is Gabrielle. This is my second year at state high, as I am sophomore. In school, my top subjects are history and any science classes. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors, exploring places, & anything mus...
Elizabeth Lebedev
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Lebedev and I am a sophomore at State High. When not at school, I’m either downtown or somewhere with my friends. In that free time, I enjoy just walking around, listening to music, drawing, and reading....
Jacqueline Lawrence
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Jacqueline Lawrence and I am a Journalism 1 student here at State High. I enjoy singing and hanging out with my friends. I joined journalism because I really like writing and getting a chance to know what ...
Nikita Kuzin
Staff Writer
My name is Nikita Kuzin and I'm a junior at State High! I am from Ukraine and I`m an exchange student. My first language is Russian. I like listening to music and something else. I joined Journalism because it sounded fun. I don't...
Lexi Kranich
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Lexi Kranich and I am a junior at State High. I was born in State College and have lived here my whole life. In my free time, I enjoy playing lacrosse, skiing, and hanging out with my friends. I joined journalism...
Lauren Gaylor
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Lauren Gaylor and I’m a junior at State High. In my free time, I enjoy writing and photography. I always try to make time for outside activities, whether that’s hiking, walking, or just laying on my front lawn...
Ashton Diaz
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Ashton Diaz, sophomore at State High. I love writing about any and everything. I'm a singer/songwriter/ music producer. Music is my life. But I want to go to school for journalism and photography if my music career ...
Michael Czekaj
Staff Writer
Hi. My name is Michael Czekaj. I am a sophomore at State High. In my free time, I enjoy watching basketball, football, and hockey, as well as spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and playing video games. I play...
Emma Corby
Staff Writer
Hi! My name is Emma Corby, and I’m a freshman at State High. I joined journalism with the hopes of developing my writing proficiency and because I love communicating with different people in my community. During my first year...
Jane Patt Biddle
Staff Writer
My name is Jane Biddle, and I am a junior at State High! This is my first year in Journalism, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of Journalism. I run cross country, track, and I ride competitively. If I am no...
Matthew Allgeier
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Matt Allgeier and I am a junior at State High. Outside of school, I am a letter winner on the swim team and national qualifier in DECA. In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, sleeping, and watching sports. I joined j...
Caroline Simon
Staff Writer
Caroline Simon is a freshman at state high and is excited to be doing Journalism for her first time this year. In her free time, she enjoys photography and doing art such as painting. She participates in TSA as well as track....
Nathan Grella
Staff Writer
Quincy Steidle
Staff Writer
I am a junior at State High. I play baseball and run track. I am in Model UN club at State High and in my free time, I enjoy woodworking and construction. I joined journalism because I have always enjoyed listening to sportscasters...
Jenny Yu
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Jenny Yu, a freshman here. I'm a CBC, or a Canadian born Chinese, as I like to call it, though if you converse with me, you'll soon find that I can really only speak English. Some of my interests include browsing Quo...
Adrita Talukder
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Adrita Talukder. Some of the activities I'm a part of are TSA, Forensics, and I was also a part of the Girl's XC team in the fall. Some of my other interests include playing the piano and clarinet, binging shows, and sitting...
David Galchenko
Staff Writer
My name is David Galchenko. I’m a 9th grader at State College State High. I was born in Ukraine and moved to America with my family when I was two years old. Russian is my first language, and I teach it at my church’s Rus...
Carsyn Spencer
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Carsyn Spencer and I'm a sophomore at State High. Most of my interests are sports related. I'm apart of the State High softball and basketball team. Also in my free time, I play on my travel softball team. I joined...
Olivia Zhang
Staff Writer
I’m Olivia, a junior. I enjoy reading, watching videos and dramas on youtube, and listening to music when I am free. 100% love cats. I lived in China for fourteen and a half years. Now I am trying to learn English and practice. ...
Alexa Webb
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Alexa Webb and I am a junior at State High. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, hiking, and making videos for my Instagram account. In addition to these activities, I am a staff member at the C...
Abby Reed
Staff Writer
Hi! My name is Abby Reed and I am a sophomore at State High. I am taking Journalism because I like writing and photography. I am a very musical person. I’ve played piano for seven years and I enjoy singing. Outside of schoo...
Jayson Villarouel
Staff Writer
Jayson Villarouel, also known as “Jay”, is a junior at State High. Jay is an avid sports fan who loves basketball and joined Journalism to strengthen his writing and interview State High athletes. Jay describes himself as a cari...
Brighid Perkins
Staff Writer
Hi! My name is Brighid Perkins. I am a sophomore at State High and this is my first year participating in journalism. Outside of school, I tend to spend most of my time at the barn with my horse, Mo. Last year I discovered that...
Kaylee Richards
Staff Writer
Kaylee Richards is a junior at State High. She has always had a passion for writing, and Journalism has presented her with the opportunity to do just that. She has so much fun covering important events and giving her own take on ot...
Emileah Clements
Staff Writer
My name is Emileah and I’m a sophomore. My free time is consumed by my passions: poetry, music, reading and writing, and different forms of art. However, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family as much as possible....
Rylie Grube
Staff Writer
Hi! My name is Rylie Grube. I am a junior at State High. I’m excited to be taking Journalism this semester because English has always been my favorite subject, in particular, the writing aspect of English. I’ve lived in Sta...
Troy Heatwole
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Troy Heatwole a senior at State High and I am very excited to be a part of Journalism. I decided to join Journalism because I am going to be majoring in Public Relations/Advertising. When I was visiting colleges, I...
Ella Simpson
Staff Writer
My name is Ella Simpson, and I am currently a sophomore here at State High. I am beyond excited to be able to have the opportunity to take Journalism, because I am interested in it as a possible future career. While I look for...
Sarah Ambrose
Staff Writer
Sarah Ambrose is in her second year of Journalism at State High and is an anchor on the WSCH morning announcements. Outside of journalism, Sarah is on the varsity swim team and Master Singers at State High and swims with the N...
Zach Orndorff
Staff Writer
My name is Zachary Robert Orndorff. I enjoy writing, and talking, which is why I am here, in Journalism. But that’s not the only reason. I watch sports all the time, and I have many idols. All my life I’ve wanted to be the...