Eclectic Staff
We couldn't have done it without the hard work and dedication of every single staff member. Each and every one is important and has played a crucial role in putting this together. Thank you for your commitment and effort.
Editors
Cassie Stell
Cassie likes to change with the seasons. When the weather starts to get colder, so does she. She'll start shopping for longer shirts and longer pants. She does this because she's cold and she'll let everyone know how cold she is. And because she's so cold and everyone knows, everyone also knows she's grouchy. But when it becomes warmer, so does she. She'll get excited looking for shorter things to wear and fun things to do. She'll goes outside and bask in the heat, letting everyone know. And because everyone knows, they also know she's much happier when it's warm.
Cayden Borsella
A flaming soul, walking the path of legends, illuminating the way for others to follow... A light breeze turns to a tailwind, supporting those that follow him. The champion of knowledge, someone who knows much, much more than even the wizards pulling the strings of the pen applying to the paper what will become the World Atlas. All of this, and more... is simply figments of the imagination of Cayden Borsella, who has yet to get out of bed.
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Eva Rosa
Eva is the heart of a blossoming rose, her spirit a testament to the enduring beauty and complexity of change. Her presence is a warm sunlight that encourages growth in the most unexpected places, nurturing the roots of every endeavor with love and unwavering support. Her strength stands tall in the winds of challenge, her branches a haven for collaboration and shared dreams. Eva's essence, much like the delicate yet bold petals of a dahlia, reminds us that within each moment of transformation lies an opportunity to reveal the extraordinary.
Kaylyn McKinney
Kaylyn is like a sunflower, tall and strong like a giraffe. Kaylyn's smile is a bright sun, whose personality is as soft as a baby's skin. Her laughter was like the sweet melody of a songbird. Her presence overshines the darkness. Kaylyn's spirit is as fierce as a cheetah but tender like a lamb. Kaylyn is a gentle breeze on a summer day, a guiding star in the night sky. Her heart is a garden of beauty and resilience, blooming with grace. In the world of chaos, Kaylyn has a calming presence like the ocean. She is filled with kindness and love.
Jiselle White
Jiselle is the sun, each day is a cycle of change, marked by the sunrise and sunset, she is the sky, displaying a spectrum of colors and moods, transitioning from the clarity of day to the mystery of night, and back again, in a never ending cycle. Similar to the sunrise, she represents renewal and rebirth. Each day brings forth a fresh start and she embraces it with open arms leaving behind he past and embracing the opportunity for growth and transformation. Like a sunset she casts a warm comforting glow on those around her. her personality and energy create a vivid and memorable experience for those that surround her.
Masen Townes (not pictured)
Masen is a ship navigating a disturbed sea of change. Meeting each challenge with courage and determination. Guided by light, he shows resilience in times of uncertainty. Each storm that passes is a testament to his strength, yet he sails on, in search of new horizons. As the captain of his fate, he embraces challenges with grace and resolve.
Owen Phillips (not pictured)
Owen can be seen like the tides in the ocean. Sometimes he may be be on the low, but he can really stand out and make a giant splash in the right conditions. Regardless, he is always perseverant and full of energy and loves spreading his positivity with others. He may find himself drifting away from whatever he's supposed to be doing in the moment but he always ends up making things right in the end. He hopes that one day he'll be able to make splashes that bring joy to both himself and the people around him.
General Staff
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Emma Cooper
When a tulip sprouts underneath the spring sun Emma begins to sprout alongside it. But as the summer approaches and the tulip begins to bud Emma knows she is running out of time. Before she has the chance to catch up, the flower has already bloomed. Now, she hopes for a hint of what she will become before the winter wilts the tulip and she is out of time. But she knows that once the flower is wilted, new growth is welcomed. Then, she will bloom into exactly who she is supposed to be.
Cornelius Halliburton
Just as the leaves change to a orangish hue during the fall season to prepare for the oncoming winter, Cornelius must change his habits and adapt to prepare for life after high school. Will he be a full-time artist? A professional in computer science? No one knows, but the time to decide is approaching. As he advances through high school he gains new responsibilities that are up to him to fulfill. As a older brother, student, and a soon to be young adult, Cornelius must learn to change in a way that will allow him to meet these new challenges and reach new heights.
Luna McCostlin
Luna is like a flower. If you tend to her needs & take care of her properly, she will grow big, bright, and happy. On the other hand, she will wilt and her bloom will close up if she’s not in the right environment. She thrives with other colorful flowers like her and makes the world look a little nicer.
Lew Petersson
If a frog in slow boiling water will not realize it is being cooked, then, similarly, a person being dragged along by time will not realize they are changing. After it is too late, they will look in the mirror. Their hair is longer, they've grown into their face. Where did that little kid go? They open their mouth to speak, but that voice cannot belong to them, right? Their world is shifting, they can feel the water getting hotter, but it's too late to jump out now.
Haylie Honea
Haylie is a sunset on the beach. It has its moments of beauty but sometimes it suffers from storms and hurricanes that take a toll on it. However, it always finds ways to recover and retain its beauty. Then there's the ocean's tide. Sometimes it's high and sometimes it's low, but there is always life in it. Some people hate the beach, they think some aspects of it are annoying, like the sand always getting in their shoes, or the fish biting you in the water. But others love the beach because it is a quiet place to sit and relax. The beach is only a place for the right people.
Nayeli Smith
Nayeli sees herself as spring goes into fall. The fragrece of flowers in the air changing into the crisp smell of falling leaves. When the breeze now carries a slight hint of the cold to come. Not cold enough for the sweaters but not warm enough for the t-shirts. Where one can enjoy the beauty of both spring and autum.
Ranger Reed (not pictured)
In the great landscape of life, I'm a traveler navigating through diverse terrains. Just as an explorer adapts to changing environments, I embrace transformation never truly knowing how I'll need to adapt next. Each step forward is a deliberate choice, each obstacle I overcome is a testament to resilience. Like a craftsman refining their art, I honed my skills through endless mistakes, sculpting a path of growth. The journey is not without challenges, but with every hurdle cleared, I emerge more capable, a testament to the power of adaptation.
Andrew Sellers (not pictured)
I see change in myself like a river that rolls over the stones of life but doesn't give way. However the stones obstruct the waves of the river causing the tide to change. The tide changes thus causing the direction to change. I guess i see myself as the river. Just flowing until i hit the stone and then having to adjust to life and keep on moving.
Autumn Smith (not pictured)
Autumn has begun to flow with the wind. Wherever the wind takes her she goes. She could in up in a new place at any moment. She used to be as still as a rock. The only time you could move her was if you picked her up. You could throw her in a huge puddle and she still wouldn't move. Now she is as free as a light pebble in a fast stream, as light as a flower letting go and twirling in the wind. She has no care in the world. Nothing is holding her down anymore and she has never felt any lighter.