Merary Valdez is a sophomore at Highlands High School and a member of the Publications team. This is her second year in the program. Merary, this year, is also a yearbook assistant. She is looking forward to what this year has for her. She is willing to help in any way she can. One thing that inspires her to keep going is knowing that she can grow from the experiences she has gone through. Merary is excited to see where her time in publications takes her.

Abby Gabennesch is a Freshman at Highlands High School, it's her 1st year in the Journalism Program. Abby loves to dance, she dances for the Highlands Junior Varsiry Dance Team, and The Dance Realm. She decided to join the journalism program in 8th grade at Highlands Middle School and she is now continuing her journalism journey for the 2nd year, and she is so excited to see what the year brings her. She enjoys writing and taking photos the most. Abby has been enrolled in Fort Thomas Independent Schools since she went to kindergarten at Ruth Moyer Elementary, writing had always been hard for her but since she got into the program in Middle School everything changed for her and she has so much fun writing now, instead of dreading it in her early ages. Abby loves being around her friends and family, she loves sharing her ideas with them and getting their feedback. She is so hyped for this year and cannot wait for many future years to come!