2019-2020 Staff

Leslie Smith
Adviser
With a degree emphasizing both English Literature and Journalism, Mrs. Leslie Smith has been the adviser for the Blazer Pennant Newsmagazine since 1993. Prior to her taking on this role, she was an editor at The Goshen News. Deciding...

Virtue Nyarko
Editor-in-Chief, Entertainment Editor, Writer
After two dedicated years of being a member of the Pennant staff, I was promoted to Editor-in-Chief, which is a great way to cap off my senior year. Outside of my work on staff, I'm a golfer, as well as manager for the softball...

Jamisen Halverson
News Editor, Writer
Hi! My name is Jamisen Halverson. I'm a sophomore at Central High School. This is my first year on the Blazer Pennant staff. It's a really fun class to take. I encourage you to take it, too! I have two siblings: one brother and...

Ashley Rojas
Sports Editor, Writer
I am new to the Blazer Pennant Newsmagazine staff this year, but it feels as if I've been here for years. A little something about me is I love to read; coincidentally, it's only things that interest me that I like to read. I...

Bianca Morales
Opinion Editor, Writer
As a sophomore, joining the Blazer Pennant Newsmagazine this year is something I was really looking forward to--and still am! I am a happy daughter in a family of eight, and I enjoy every moment I have with them. When not writing...

Amanya Gonzales
Opinion Editor, Writer
I've always enjoyed writing, and I feel lucky to be a part of the Blazer Pennant. Joining has gotten me back into writing, and I feel like I never really stopped. Besides writing, I am also fond of live music, and often follow...

Irlyn Milfort
Feature Editor, Writer
I joined the Blazer Pennant staff this year, my junior year, and I'm really excited to be on this team. Another team I'm on at school is the cheerleading squad. Outside of school, I also cheer in a competitive group, but I make...

Hannah Stamper
Entertainment Editor, Photographer, Writer
I'm new to the Blazer Pennant this year, and I really like being a part of the team and am looking forward to doing more on staff. I'm the youngest in a family of six. In my spare time, I like to read and write. Like so many others...