2022-2023 Staff

McKenzie Powell
News Editor

McKenzie Powell

Hi! My name is McKenzie Powell, and it’s my second year in journalism. I am a senior this year and am also one of the editors of the school’s newspaper. I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, reading, and watching movies....

Hadley Kembel
News Editor

Hadley Kembel

Hi, I’m Hadley! I’m a senior this year, and it’s my third year in journalism. I’m also co-editor of the newspaper. I hope you enjoy our stories! :)  

Brooke Ion
Yearbook Editor

Brooke Ion

Emma Cubberley
Yearbook Editor

Emma Cubberley

Hi I'm Emma! This is my third year in journalism and I am so excited for yet another wonderful year! This year I am serving as co editor-in-chief of the LCHS yearbook and am super excited to build my writing portfolio even more. 

Mercy Catota
Staff Writer

Mercy Catota

Hey! My name is Mercy Catota, and I’m a sophomore at LCHS. This will be my first year in Journalism. A little bit about me is that I really enjoy reading during my free time, listening to music, or simply going out for a drive...

Tristan Rice
Staff Writer

Tristan Rice

Hello, my name is Tristan! I am a senior, and this is my first year in journalism. I love listening to alternative music and going to concerts. I enjoy hanging out with friends and making people laugh....

Keira Everett
Staff Writer

Keira Everett

Hi there! I’m Keira Everett--I’m a sophomore here at LCHS. This is my first year as a member of the Panther Press Crew. :) I also like to swim, write (obviously), draw, and act! I hope you enjoy what you read. ...

Fallon Sherrill
Staff Writer

Fallon Sherrill

Hi, I'm Fallon and I'm a sophomore. This is my first year in journalism and I'm so excited to be a part of it! I love reading, writing, and being around my friends and family:)

Beau Fraker
Staff Writer

Beau Fraker

Hey, my name is Beau and this is my third year in journalism. I enjoy hiking, working out, and hanging out with friends (not Ruthie). I am excited for this upcoming school year!

Ava Lawhorn
Staff Writer

Ava Lawhorn

Hi! My name is Ava Lawhorn, I am a sophomore at Lenoir City High School, and this is my first year in journalism. I am so pumped to be involved in the making of the yearbook and create stories for the LC Press. A little backgrou...

Exzavier Shelton
Staff Writer

Exzavier Shelton

Hello! My name is Exzavier and I’m a junior this year! This is my first year in journalism and i'm very excited to be in this program, but I’m also a little nervous and i want to do my absolute best and have fun while doing t...

Ellie Sims
Staff Writer

Ellie Sims

Hello, my name is Eleanor—Ellie for short. I am a Senior at Lenoir City High School. I enjoy watching marvel movies, going outdoors, and hanging out with friends. This is my first year in journalism, and I’m hoping journalism can...

Ephram Hobbs
Staff Writer

Ephram Hobbs

Hi! I’m Ephram Hobbs, and this is my first year on the journalism staff! I am a senior, so sadly I will not be able to do this again, but I am excited to be able to experience it at least once! I love listening to music and l...

Ashley Ramirez
Staff Writer

Ashley Ramirez

Hi, my name is Ashley! I’m a senior, and this is my first year in Journalism! I enjoy drawing, watching movies, and listening to music! I adore the new fashion trends and going on hikes with my family. I can’t wait for the ...

Pierson Layer
Staff Writer

Pierson Layer

I'm Pierson, and I'm a sophomore. I do track and cross country. I'm ready to work on the yearbook. I joined journalism this year. I enjoy running, playing video games, hanging out with my friends, and working out....

Kyra Grason
Staff Writer

Kyra Grason

 Hey everyone!! My name is Kyra Grason, and I am a sophomore at Lenoir City High School. I play softball and volleyball and I enjoy anything to do with graphic design. This is my first year in Journalism, and I’m so exc...

Naomi Huichapa
Staff Writer

Naomi Huichapa

Hi! My name is Naomi Huichapa, and I’m seventeen years old. I am a Senior and this is my second year in Journalism. I'm very excited to display my artistic talents in the yearbook and end-of-the-year video! ...

Eli Park
Staff Writer

Eli Park

Landin Brock
Staff Writer

Landin Brock

Greetings! My name is Landin Brock and I am a staff writer for the 2022-2023 school year! I enjoy reading and all things outdoors. My interests include nature, history, politics, science, and 4-H. I've still not been to Iowa. I ...

Ellie Orr
Staff Writer

Ellie Orr

Hi, I’m Ellie and this is my second year in journalism. I am a junior and I like hanging out with my friends, listening to music, and reading. I am excited to see what this year has to offer.  ...

Ruthie Davis
Staff Writer

Ruthie Davis

Hey, I am Ruthie, I am a junior this year. This is also my second year in journalism. I'm the business manager this year, and I'm excited to see what this year has in store for us. I love shopping, working out, and hanging out wi...

SaraJane Weber
Staff Writer

SaraJane Weber

hi! my name is sarajane and this is my third year in journalism. i am a Junior. i love to read, write, and be outside. i play tennis and love being at as many of our school’s sporting events as i can. ...

Gauge Green
Staff Writer

Gauge Green

Hello! My name is Gauge Green and this is my second year in journalism. I’m hoping to improve my photography, interviewing, and writing skills this year. Typically I spend my time playing games or working out. ...

Renee Ritchie
Staff Writer

Renee Ritchie

Hi! I'm Renee, I'm a senior, and this is my third year in journalism. I like animation, music, and embroidery. I'm excited to continue being in this class, and I look forward to writing for you all!...

Rebecca Herrera
Staff Writer

Rebecca Herrera

Serena Nguyen
Art Director/Staff Writer

Serena Nguyen

Wassup!! My name is Serena Nguyen, I am a senior. This is my second year in journalism, and I'm the Art Director! I enjoy traveling and outdoors, going to the gym, playing piano and drawing. Hope you enjoy :p...

Savannah Best
staff writer

Savannah Best

Hey, my name's Savannah! This is my first year in journalism, and I'm excited to socialize with my peers. I enjoy sketching in my spare time and hanging out with friends.

Ellie Bamfield
staff writer

Ellie Bamfield

Hello, I'm Ellie! I'm a freshman here at LCHS, and this is my first year in Journalism! I'm very passionate about writing, and I love to create things of my own. Some of my hobbies are crocheting, baking, and reading. I also...

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