The school year is coming to an end, and so is the Publication Class of 2025-2026. To celebrate the immense accomplishments this year, there was an end-of-the-year party on Friday, May 15.
In honor of the amazing seniors, underclassmen got the opportunity to give a send-off speech to represent the impact they had on the program.
“I really didn’t know how much of an impact that I’ve had on people and more importantly how they have impacted me in class, leadership has brought me lifelong friends that I am the most sad to be leaving next year. My time in journalism has been the best of my high school. I’ve grown, found something I’ve loved and found support doing it,” Ella Peabody (12) said.
Luke Deegan (11) spoke for Ava Muzumdar(12), Merary Valdez Deleon (11) spoke for Cydni Martin (12), Gemma Cutigar (11) spoke for Aster Bredwell (12), Kara Labor (11) spoke for Ella Peabody (12), and lastly, Andrea Suarez Espinosa (10) spoke for Natalie Heingardener (12). Each person described how their assigned seniors had impacted them.
“Honestly, it took me a couple of days to get it together. I felt nervous to share it, but I knew whatever I wrote would be coming from the heart, which made it feel special in the moment,” Suarez Espinosa (10) said.
Additionally, there were awards given to the following Publication students to appreciate their hard work over the year.
- Staffer(s) of the Year – Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani (11), Caleb Hurley (11) and Stella Taylor (10)
- Senior(s) of the Year – Ella Peabody (12) and Cydni Martin (12)
- Editor of the Year – Kara Laber (11)
- Adviser’s Choice – Alecia Cogsville (10)
“I was very honored to receive this award; it made me feel extremely appreciated by my other classmates and ready to take on the next school year,” Kara Laber (11) said.
Not only was the Publications celebrated, but the intro class was as well. The following students won awards:
- Rookie(s) of the Year – Lillian Donelan (9) and Maggie Frimming (9)
Students were asked to bring food to help make the moment enjoyable. According to a survey conducted by the Publication students, Capri Suns was the most popular favorite, followed by a close second: Doritos.
There were immense successes this year. Some other additional recognitions include:
- Eight JEA/STLP Awards
- Ella Peabody (12) – 2026 State Finalist
- Skyler Frey (11) and HHS Publications – 2nd place E-Publishing
- Seven passed Indesign certification exams
- Kara Laber (11)- Contributor award (JEA/STLP)
- Beth Brubaker – Tradition of Excellence Award and Journalism Advisor of the Year
- Kara Labor (11) and Sophie Taylor (11)- accepted into the GSA Program
- Meg Gallagher (10), Edy Hobson (10) and Hope Darnell (10) – Best of SNO Award
- Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani (11) and Ellie Rogiers (11)- Trip to the Capitol
- Ella Peabody (12)- Awarded Journalist of the Year
- Social Media – Audience Engagement Badge from SNO
- Six students recognized at board meeting for superior rating for KYJTA 2025 Best of KY
- Stella Taylor (10) and Natalie Abdon (10)- Podcast recognition at JEA/STLP
Publications has been a huge success thanks to the students and the adviser, Beth Brubaker’s, hard work. The journalism class wishes their seniors luck after graduation.
