Elena is a senior this year and has been a reporter for The Pennant since August of 2021. She has a deep passion for all things biology-related and she hopes to use her writing to spread awareness about the climate crisis, teach others about sustainability, and encourage teen activism. Elena hopes that by recognizing the failures of the past, the youth of today will be able to create a more sustai...

Hi! My name is Abby Rauguth. I am a senior this year, and it will be my third and final year with the school's newsmagazine. I have genuinely loved working in this class for the past years, and I know I will have just as much fun this year! It’s exciting to get to work on new articles, and it’s even better when you get to learn new things throughout the process of writing! This class has taught...

Hi! My name is Ryann Ottman! I am a senior at Elkhart High, and this is my third, and final, year as a member of The PENNANT. I’m really looking forward to another year on staff, writing about the newest trends and updates to interview and inform my peers about. I, myself, am an avid reader. I love all types of books--from mystery and thriller to fantasy and romance. I also enjoy being in theatre...

Hey! I’m Alayna Robertson, and I am currently a junior at Elkhart High School. This is now my second year being a part of The PENNANT! I decided to rejoin the newsmagazine because I love being a part of this class and writing about current problems, media, and trends. I've learned a lot of things because of this class--and I’m ecstatic to learn more!

Hi! My name is Ayelen Pichardo Hernandez. I am a senior at Elkhart High School. I decided to join the publication staff so I could help inform students about current events inside and outside of school. I hope being part of The PENNANT staff will be helpful in continuing to develop my writing skills. I look forward to seeing what this year will bring!

Hi, I’m Destinee Middleton, and I am a junior at Elkhart High School! I like photography--and any other forms of art. This is my second year being a part of The PENNANT. This class has been more than amazing. The publication staff is fun, and the writing helps to express many opinions with others (as many may share the same) and to also share other types of information. I’m hoping to further my...

Hello! I’m Hanna Al-Aloosi, and I am a senior. This is my third year with The PENNANT, and I really enjoy writing. I believe writing is a universal language in a way and lets everyone communicate with each other. I can’t wait to look into more topics that people in the school are interested in and care about. I’m also excited to get to know people of different backgrounds and interests. This...

Hi! My name is Adyan Al-Shamri. I have been involved in The PENNANT Newsmagazine since my freshman year. Currently, I am a senior, and look forward to my last year of writing. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, and I read anything from fantasy to romance. I’m hoping to be able to further my writing and photography skills during my limited time left on The PENNANT.

Hello, my name is Faith Aumack, and I am a sophomore; I decided to join The PENNANT to bring out my love for writing. I am also hoping that it will help to widen my experiences to what's going on in the world around me that I don’t realize. Reading is something that I enjoy doing in my spare time--although I haven’t had much time for it recently. Most people don’t know that I have a passion for...

Hello, my name is Jake. This is my first year at The PENNANT, and I joined because I thought it would be fun. I kind of like journalism--and writing is fun--so I hope I can learn more about both of these skills. I love hanging out with friends and playing video games (my favorites are Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter). If you’re trying to start a band, hit me up. Or, let me know, and maybe I...

Hi! My name is Camryn Clairday, and I am a sophomore here at Elkhart High School. I signed up for the PENNANT while we were selecting classes freshman year. I wasn't that interested at first; it was a filler class that seemed like it could be fun.  However, I ended up being placed in it--and the class truly seems enjoyable! I hope my articles will be equally enjoyable!  I love to read and play sports--although...

Hi my name is Amariah! I am a junior at Elkhart High. I wanted to join the publication staff because I wanted to try something new and out of my comfort zone. I am a varsity cheerleader who enjoys cooking, reading, and singing. I also am the oldest of three siblings (all girls!). I hope to bring my energy into every article I write. And, I hope that readers will feel that energy, too!

Aurora Kalkbrenner is a new addition to The PENNANT staff this 2023-24 school year! As a sophomore, she hopes to have the chance to bring out more of her creativity through writing articles this year. Aurora loves to direct her stories towards informing the public, as well as writing about entertaining news and events! When Aurora isn’t at school or work, she loves to read, paint, and do anything ...

My name is Jessi Cruz, and I am s sophomore this year. This year, I decided to join the publication staff so that I can express my thoughts and feelings on all sorts of topics. I love to write, and this will allow to focus specifically on that. I am also hoping to expand my abilities working with others, sharing my thoughts without being judged. Some of my hobbies include playing a game or being o...

Hello, my name is Caleb. I’m a sophomore, and this is my first year with The PENNANT. I want to be able to pursue writing and get more experience by being on The PENNANT staff. Many may not know this, but I like cooking and swimming. Running is also one of my hobbies. Hopefully, I'll get to write about some of these topics while on staff!

Hello, my name is Dahlila Garcia Morazan. I'm a senior this year. This is my first year ever joining The PENNANT publications team! I’ve always wanted to take my writing skills to the next level--improving them as I go along throughout this year and my career. I don’t know what I'll expect, but I know it’ll sure be fun and a great opportunity for me. During my free time, I love to draw. Drawing...

Hi, I’m Claudia Rosales and am joining my second year on the team as a senior! Within my first year on The PENNANT, I’ve learned an incredible amount of new and valuable input from the student body and want to do that again this year. I’m a believer that giving students a voice, especially in such a huge school setting, is vital. I admire literature, aspire to create art, and hope to share new...