Sophie Le , a senior and third-year staffer, is thrilled to be serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief this year. “This is my third year on staff, my first year as Co-Editor-in-Chief,” she shared. “Last year I started out as Opinion Editor, and yeah, this is my senior year.” Sophie is especially excited about the opportunities ahead. “I’m so excited, especially in newspaper, to gain more leadership, create a better community, and also just try things I’ve never tried in the years past.” Outside of journalism, Sophie is a passionate tennis player. “This is my fourth year on varsity tennis and my third year as captain,” she said proudly. While she doesn’t plan to play competitively in college, she adds, “I’ll probably just play for fun, maybe do like some club.” When she’s not leading a newsroom or dominating the court, Sophie finds inspiration in music. “My favorite artist is Lana Del Rey, she’s like my all-time favorite artist,” she said, adding that her current favorite song is “Thunder.” Right now, Sophie is also tackling the college application process head-on. “My goal is to survive college app season,” she admitted. “I just started opening Common App and I’m just really hoping to relax and let things flow.” She has her eyes set on the University of Florida, where she hopes to “major in public health.” As she heads into her final year, Sophie’s focus is clear: “To lead with purpose, survive the Common App, and make the most of every moment.” (Profile by Tony Wallace)  

Grace Shafer is a senior at Robinson high school and currently serves as co-editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. Shafer chose to join the newspaper because of her passion for storytelling and filmmaking. “I’m excited to work on print and digital content, especially for multi media,” Shafer said. Beyond her role in the newspaper, Grace is also an aspiring director. She showcases her creativity through photography and music videos on her online portfolio. “I want to create short films and hope to attend FSU for film studies,” Shafer shared. Shafer enjoys exploring the great outdoors, particularly through hiking. She visits to North Carolina allowing her to connect with nature and challenge herself physically. “A fun fact about me is that I love thrifting. I always look for unique finds and then grab a bite to eat with friends,” Shafer said. In addition to hiking, Shafer is a movie enthusiast. Her favorite genres are drama and horror, and she can often be found at the theater thanks to her AMC Stubbs membership. “My next concert is in October, and I can’t wait to experience more live music!” Shafer explained. Shafer’s goals for this year on staff are to bring her creative vision to life. “I hope to contribute by writing great stories and sharing my passion for film and photography,” Shafer said. (Profile by Jasmyn Mitchner)