Hello! I'm Zaria Stevens, and I'm a senior here at Elkhart High School. This is my second year writing for The PENNANT. Growing up, I have always loved reading, writing, and engaging with others. Reading books and writing stories has always been an important part of my life, and I’m so excited to share my opinions through The PENNANT. I decided to join Student Magazine, not only because I’m excited...

Hi! I'm Dania Razaq. Even though I am now a senior, this is my first year to be on The PENNANT staff. However, I love to use my communication skills to share information with my peers, so this is just a natural extension of that! One of my other passions is being a part of the Speech Team, which also provides me with a platform to connect with others about topics of importance. As you read my articles,...

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!

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...

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...

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...

Hello, my name is Jake. This is my second year with The PENNANT, and I originally joined because I thought it would be fun...and it actually is! I kind of like journalism--and writing is fun--so I hope I can continue to learn more about both of these skills during my junior year. Outside of school, though, I love hanging out with friends and playing video games (my favorites are Super Smash Bros. and...

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 ...

Hi! I’m Destinee! I am a senior, and this is my third year being a part of The PENNANT. I enjoy writing, taking photos, and listening to music. I always hoped that this course would help me meet new people and widen my horizons on writing and photography. This class has opened me up to a great community of people and has allowed me to enjoy writing. I am totally looking forward to meeting new people...

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...

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! 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, 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...

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 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.

Hi! I’m Alayna, and I am super-duper excited for this school year! This is my third year as a part of The PENNANT and my first year as Co-Editor-in-Chief! I am looking forward to learning more about important topics and getting to know new people in the classroom. Since this is my senior year, I am hoping to leave a lasting imprint on this class! 

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 Salah. This is my second year writing for The PENNANT. I first joined as a sophomore but was not able to work it back into my schedule until now, my senior year. When I originally joined, I had know what to expect from this, but I discovered that writing proves to be something I truly enjoy! Hopefully, readers will enjoy what I have to say, as well!