Desiray Hunter is a junior at Robinson and a senior staff writer of Knight Writers. This is her second year on staff.

As a senior staffer, Hunter appreciates the experience she’s gained from having newspaper and the creative license she gets.

“My favorite part about being on staff is being able to take pictures at games,” Hunter said.

She appreciates beginning her school day in a classroom full of familiar faces, which is why she chose journalism for a second year.

The class has helped her critical writing skills, and she is able to take the things she learns and applies them to all of her classes.

“The most valuable thing I’ve learned from journalism is how to improve my writing,” Hunter shared.

She spends most of her free time outside of school working at Mcdonald’s to gain real-world experience and save money.

When she’s not working or at school, Hunter can be found in the kitchen at home doing one of her favorite hobbies, cooking, where she takes after her biggest role model.”I like cooking because of my mom, she teaches me how to make new things all the time,” Hunter said.

She enjoys feeding her two brothers and stepsister with the new recipes she learns.

Hunter also enjoys passing time by listening to music. Her favorite genres are 90’s rap and R&B and her playlist is dominated by Usher and Alicia Keys.

Hunter isn’t quite sure yet what her plans are after graduating, but she is excited for what her last two years at the R will hold.

(Profile by Jadyn Grayes)