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  • Wednesday
  • December 11, 2024

About Us

The 2024-25 Hitching Post Staff

Courtney Roum 

Co-Editor

I'm Courtney and I am a senior. I have been in the journalism program since 7th grade, and I am looking forward to my last year serving as an editor!

Ava Rice

Co-Editor

I'm a senior and love journalism. I'm excited to publish articles and write some of my own!

Chloe Hills

Advertiser and Staff Writer

I’m a sophomore, I do the posters and social media in this class. I’m on the varsity swim team and broke the league record for the 200 freestyle last school year.

Ada Blancas

Staff Writer

Hi my name is Ada, and I am a freshman. I've been doing journalism since 8th grade and am currently in marching band, playing clarinet in band for the sixth year. I love writing, listening to music, cats, and hanging out with my friends.

Addi Madriaga

Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Addi Madriaga, and I’m currently a sophomore at CMHS. I mainly love writing about sports. When I’m not writing, you’ll see me out on the volleyball court. 

Aylin Martinez

Staff Writer 

Hii! I’m Aylin Martinez, and I'm a senior this year! I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing video games :p  I hope I can bring some good stories for you guys for my last year!

Camila Reyes

Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Camila Reyes, and I'm in marching band. I love to go see all the football games, and I also have a passion for always looking for people to help. Not only that, I have a passion for animals. I also have a passion for cooking food.

Carlos Panduro

Staff Writer

Hi I’m Carlos, and I am a senior. This is my first time being in this kind of class. I have 2 cats and they’re both cool.

Emmy Calleros

Staff Writer

Hello I'm Emmy, I'm a senior, and this is my first year in journalism. A little about me is that I like to listen to music, hang out with my friends, play video games, and go fishing

Ethan Piper

Staff Writer 

Hey, I'm Ethan. I'm a senior and this is my third year in journalism. Besides writing articles for the Hitching Post, I enjoy playing guitar, listening to/making music, watching baseball, fishing, traveling, and playing video games.

Frida Carrillo

Staff Writer 

Hi, I am Frida, and I am a senior. Writing has always been prevalent in my life and something I love. I am excited to publish articles. I like to indulge in tons of coffee, filming, and photography and love all my friends very dearly. 

Isabella Montes

Staff Writer 

My name is Isabella and I am a freshman here at Mesa. I like to draw, sleep, hang out with friends and family, and listen to music. I'm very excited to start the new school year with new friends and teachers. I've been at Mesa since I was in 7th grade, and it's been a great experience so far. 

Isamar Vazquez

Staff Writer

My name is Isamar Vazquez. I'm a senior and I like to go to the gym and do boxing classes. I also like cooking and beach sunsets.

Juan Arzeta

Staff Writer

My name is Juan Arzeta, and I am a senior. This is my first year taking journalism. I like going out with friends, playing video games, and listening to music. My favorite artist is Daniel Caesar. I always put those in need first and work on myself.

Justin Huipe

Staff Writer 

Hey, my name is Justin Huipe, and I'm a senior. This is my first year in journalism. A little about me is that I love to listen to music, watch anime, play video games, watch and play soccer, and go fishing.

Lilli Kaehler

Staff Writer

Hey! I’m Lilli, but Li is also an option. I’m a junior who specializes in entertainment, human rights issues, and the occasional school event I find mildly interesting, and that’s what I’ve been doing since the 7th grade! Outside of journalism, I’m usually listening to music, drawing, writing my own stories, or sword fighting as a training fencer.

Melinda Ortega Arenas

Staff Writer 

My name is Melinda and I’m currently in my freshman year. I like to call and hang out with friends, go out, spend time with family, and most of all, sleep. One thing I do in my free time is read a book or listen to music. 

Pedro Tejeda

Staff Writer 

Hi I'm Pedro, I'm a senior, and this is my first year of journalism. I like to go out and thrift, work out by going to the gym, skate, and would like to learn how to fish better.

Shanna Tavakoli

Staff Writer

My name is Shanna Tavakoli, and I’m currently 17 years old. This is my second year in journalism and I have enjoyed it ever since! I enjoy baking and hanging out with my friends. While this is my last year here at Mesa, I’m excited to get all my articles in before I graduate.

 

Wyatt Willsie

Staff Writer 

My name is Wyatt, and I’m a junior at CMHS this year. This is my first year in the journalism program. I am currently in ASB, and I am serving as the junior class president. I am also involved in our drama program and I’m the treasurer of our Key Club at Mesa!