The 2022-23 Hitching Post Staff
Courtney Roum
Co-Editor
Hi I'm Courtney and I am a junior. Aside from journalism, I am a part of the CMHS cross country and track team, as well as the Eco-Wild Club! I am looking forward to writing and editing article this year!
Ava Rice
Co-Editor
I'm a junior and love journalism. I'm excited to publish articles and write some of my own!
Jason Strotman
Chief Technical Officer and Staff Writer
I’m Jason and I am a junior! Other than writing articles, I also help with the website 🙂
Chloe Hills
Advertiser and Staff Writer
My name is Chloe Hills, and I am a freshman. I am a swimmer, and I have been swimming for eight years. I swim for Costa Mesa Aquatics Club. I enjoy going to the beach and hanging out with my friends.
Lilli Kaehler
Staff Writer
Hey! The names’ Lilli, but Li is good too. I'm a sophomore, and a lot of what I write here is about the peculiar, overlooked stuff. But, I’m also very much into human rights issues. When I’m not writing, I'm usually drawing, listening to music, or performing in our school’s drama program.
Veta Allen
Staff Writer and Creator of "The Walk with Veta"
My name is Veta Weed-Allen and I am a senior here at Costa Mesa High School, the school I have attended since seventh grade. I am involved in choir and journalism here on campus and enjoy hanging out with friends and family in my free time.
Shervin Tavakoli
Staff Writer
My name is Shervin Tavakoli and I'm a senior. I enjoy school and spending time with my friends and family. I also love soccer and writing about it.
Julian Holden
Staff Writer
My name is Julian, I’m 17 and I like to listen to music, run, and buy clothes. I run track too.
Ethan Piper
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm Ethan. I'm a junior and this is my second year in journalism. Besides writing articles for the Hitching Post, I enjoy playing guitar, listening to/making music, watching baseball, fishing, and playing video games.
Mia Linares
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Mia Linares and I am a sophomore here at CMHS. When I’m not writing, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, listening to music, and reading.
Angel Gayosso
Staff Writer
My name is Angel Gayosso and I’m a freshman at Costa Mesa High School. I love to play soccer and participate in school activities. I also enjoy spending time with families and friends.
Camila Mendez Ramirez
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Camila Mendez Ramirez. I am currently 17 years old and am a senior. My favorite class during my time here has been Mr. Arias's Spanish class. After high school, I plan on going to community college and pursuing a degree in liberal arts.
Jack Valentine
Staff Writer
Hi I'm Jack. Some things that you should know about me are that I love making music and I'm a kind person. I enjoy writing and riding my bike. I also like walking outside and enjoying the outdoors.I'm so excited for this school year. I hope you are too.
Laney Vande Wetering
Staff Writer
Hello my name is Laney, I'm a freshman and this is my first year in journalism. I paint and draw and I'm also in the school choir. I like reading, music, volleyball and animation.
Aimee Robles
Staff Writer
My name is Aimee Robles, I’m a sophomore and this is my first year in journalism. Other than writing, I like to read, listen to music, draw, and take time to enjoy the little things, like spending time with my friends and family.
Addi Madriaga
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Addi Madriaga, I’m currently a freshman. You’ll also see me out on the volleyball court. When I’m not writing, I spend most of my time going out with my family. I love writing about the environment, listening to music, hanging out with friends, eating noodles, reading romance and mystery novels, and watching Austin Reaves play.
Shanna Tavakoli
Staff Writer
My name is Shanna Tavakoli, and I like to read and bake. I also enjoy taking walks around parks and watching movies!
Rose Thysell Quintanilla
Staff Writer
Hi I’m Rose Thysell Quintanilla and I’m a freshman. I play soccer and I'm on the club team the Slammers. I love music and singing.
Saburo Wase
Staff Writer
I am Marshallese meaning I am from the Marshall Islands. I have a handful of family members that have gone or still go to Costa Mesa High School
Isamar Vasquez
Staff Writer
My name is Isamar Vazquez. I like to go to the gym and play soccer. I also like to cook.
Gabriela Herrera
Staff Writer
Riley Debernarde
Staff Writer
I'm a freshman and like to write. I'm excited to write for this newspaper and get some articles published!