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2025-2026 Staff

Natalie Brooks
Editor-in-Chief

Natalie Brooks

I'm a senior in my fourth year in Bruin Banner, and in my second year as the paper's Editor-in-Chief! I enjoy volunteering, reading, and roller skating whenever possible.

Emma Doyle
Staff Writer

Emma Doyle

Hello my name is Emma Doyle,  I am in 10th grade I am on the girls varsity soccer team. I enjoy hanging out with friends or being at soccer practice. I am looking forward to my first year in banner....

Riley Hyman
Staff Writer

Riley Hyman

Hello! My name is Riley, I'm currently a sophomore and this is my first year in bruin banner. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, watching Marvel movies, and competitive dancing in the genres ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern,...

Emry Heintz
Staff Writer

Emry Heintz

Hello, my name is Emry Heintz. I am a sophomore at Sam Barlow and this is my first year on Bruin Banner. I am excited for this opportunity to grow in my writing alongside others while also getting to see their creative aspec...

Jayden Garcia Inciong
Staff Writer

Jayden Garcia Inciong

Hi! I am Jayden Garcia-Inciong and I am a sophomore at San Barlow High School. I love dancing, reading, baking, singing, and watching movies. At school I participate in Choir and Dance Team! ...

Alex Aviles
Staff Writer

Alex Aviles

Hello, my name is Alexander Aviles, and I'm a junior. When I'm not at school, I enjoy helping out at my city government and doing research.

Lilith Sotin
Staff Writer

Lilith Sotin

Hi, my name is Lilith Sotin, and I’m a senior here at Barlow. This is my second year in Banner. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, drawing, and playing guitar....

Kylie Asher
Staff Writer

Kylie Asher

Hello, my name is Kylie Asher, and I'm in 11th grade here at Sam Barlow High School. I play soccer here at Barlow, I'm on the varsity team. I like to hang out with my friends and family. I really focus on getting better at soc...

Emma Bhear
Staff Writer

Emma Bhear

My name is Emma Bhear and I am a Junior at Sam Barlow high school. I love to read, write, and cook. I am a part of the varsity volleyball program, a member of the National Honors society, and this will be my first year in the...

Brooke Campbell
Staff Writer

Brooke Campbell

Hi, my name is Brooke and I am currently a sophomore and this is my first year in Bruin Banner. When im not in school I like to do track and field which this year will be my 5th year. I am excited for this class, a...

Andrew O'Connor
Staff Writer

Andrew O’Connor

My name is Andrew O'Connor. I am a Sophomore and a new addition to the Bruin Banner. I like drawing, writing, and watching movies....

Sloan Moseley
Staff Writer

Sloan Moseley

Hi! My name is Sloan Moseley. This is my first year on the banner and I'm currently a sophomore! I'm excited to start writing for the banner and take pictures for sports and other school events!

Allison Rasmussen
Staff Writer

Allison Rasmussen

Hi, my name is Allison Rasmussen, and I'm a junior at Sam Barlow! I am a staff writer for the Bruin Banner, and this is my second year on the Banner staff. Outside of school, you can find me at gymnastics practice or hanging ...

Leyton Stickney
Staff Writer

Leyton Stickney

Hi! My name is Leyton Stickney, I am a sophomore, and have a faith built on Jesus Christ. Some things I love to do are, play tennis and basketball, go to the gym, and hangout with my friends....

Aidan Xiong
Staff Writer

Aidan Xiong

Heyo, I'm Aidan Xiong. I am a Junior at Barlow, and this is my first year in Banner. I enjoy drawing, and reading manga....

Alyssa McCormick
Staff Writer

Alyssa McCormick

Hi! My name is Alyssa McCormick, and I am a sophomore at Barlow! I love spending time with my friends and family and being out on the water in the summer! Outside of school, I play travel softball year-round, and I was on the...

Dylan Harris
Staff Writer

Dylan Harris

Im a senior and it's my second year on the banner. I enjoy concerts, writing, and arguing.

Kate Meyer
Staff Writer

Kate Meyer

Hey my name is Kate and I'm a Sophmore this year and it's my first time in Bruin Banner! Outside of school I enjoy playing tennis, drawing, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends....

Liliana Martinez
Staff Writer

Liliana Martinez

Hi! My name is Liliana Martinez, and I am a sophomore at Barlow this year. This is my first year as a staff writer on Bruin Banner, but I hope to learn new skills and expand my knowledge about my community and those I am surroun...

Savannah Classen
Staff Writer

Savannah Classen

Hi I'm Savannah, I'm a sophomore in highschool and I like my cat, music and spending time with friends....

Kourtney Langford
Staff Writer

Kourtney Langford

Hi, my name is Kourtney and I'm a sophomore at Sam Barlow High School. I like Spider Man and music....

Merola Alfy
Staff Writer

Merola Alfy

Hi! My name is Merola Alfy, and I am a sophomore at Sam Barlow High School. This is my first year as a staff writer in Bruin Banner, but I am excited and looking forward to learning new things in my community and being able to...

Brynley Mahurin
Editor -In -Training

Brynley Mahurin

I'm Brynley Mahurin, a sophomore at Sam Barlow High School. This is my first year writing for the Bruin Banner and I am super excited. Outside of school, I enjoy playing volleyball, tennis, reading, and hanging out with my fa...

Lainey Mahurin
Editor -In -Training

Lainey Mahurin

I'm Lainey Mahurin, and I'm a sophomore at Sam Barlow High School. This is my first year writing for the Bruin Banner. I am a part of volleyball and tennis here at Barlow. In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and...

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Website Editor

Vivian Atiyeh

Hi, my name is Vivian Atiyeh! I'm a junior this year in Bruin Banner and am excited to keep people up to date with news from my school, community, and the world. I play tennis, create art, and enjoy spending time with the people...

Madison Stephens
Editor-In-Training

Madison Stephens

Hi, my name is Madison Stephens and this is my second year on the banner! I enjoy writing, drawing, and reading. I’m excited to continue being a part of the paper this year!...

Lily Deveney
Historian

Lily Deveney

Hi! My name is Lily Deveney. I am a sophomore here at Barlow and this is my first year in the Banner. I am involved in the school by being on Barlow's own OHSET team (Oregon High School Equestrian Team). I am excited for this...

Jillian Renner
Editor-In-Chief

Jillian Renner

My name is Jillian Renner and I'm a Junior at Sam Barlow High School this year. As an editor of the Bruin Banner, I am excited to give our school and students a voice, and share news from community....

Brennah Rinard
Editor-In-Training

Brennah Rinard

I’m Brennah Rinard, a sophomore from Sam Barlow High School and editor-in-training for The Bruin Banner. When I’m not writing, I love hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with my pet pug, Peanut. This is my first y...

Fenet Seboka
Website Editor

Fenet Seboka

Hello,  My name is Fenet Seboka. I am a Senior and excited to work in the Banner. Outside of school I like to play the piano and spend time with my family....

Maddie Johnson
Website Editor

Maddie Johnson

Hi, my name is Maddie and I'm a sophomore at Barlow. I'm excited to say this my first year in Bruin Banner. Outside of school, you'd find me hanging out with friends, reading, or painting....

Alex Kahl
Website Editor

Alex Kahl

My name is Alex Kahl, and I am a junior at Sam Barlow. I am really excited to participate in this class and refine my skills. I enjoy reading, writing, photography, and sports like volleyball. I have past experience in middle...

Zoie Stayton
Website Editor

Zoie Stayton

Hello, my name is Zoie Stayton, and this is my second year in Banner. I am a junior, and am one of your website editors this year. I enjoy spending time with family and volunteering in my free time. I'm looking forward to bei...