2017-2018 Staff
Kayla DeLotte
Business/Social Media Manager
Hey y’all!!! I’m Kayla DeLotte and I’m a Health Academy Senior. This is my second year on the paper and I’m so thrilled to be the business and social media manager. I love the beach, Chick-fil-a, and Starbucks……so...
Alexis Wood
Reporter
Yes it is I THE Alexis wood. I am a sophomore and a reporter on newspaper this year, how shocking. Anyone who has made their way to the staff section and found me, already knows I am one of the most outgoing people you will ever...
Jennifer Schmid
Photographer
Hey, I'm Jennifer Schmid! I'm a freshman and a photographer on the Seminole Newspaper this year. I'm really excited for this year and what's to come being apart of the Seminole Newspaper. I enjoy singing, hanging out with friends,...
Kierstin Phillips
Photogrpaher
Hey!!! I'm Kierstin [it's okay if you pronounce it wrong ; ) ] I am a junior Health Academy student and this is my first year have the incredible blessing of senioritis even though I am only a junior...imagine me in senior year *shudders*...
Leyton Dudley
Reporter
Hi I'm Leyton! I'm a freshman and I'm so excited to be here on the newspaper staff at Seminole. Writing has always been a passion of mine and I love sharing new information and hearing my peers' thoughts. I play competitive beach...
Bhavani Selva
Designer/Reporter
Hi! My name is Bhavani Selva. I am a Health Academy Senior this year. I am a Designer/Reporter this year. Anyways, I am a very sarcastic and outgoing person. I love to paint and read books. I am a very musically inclined person...
Sania Shaukat
Editor
Sanyae West can't come to the phone right now. Why? Because she joined the Newspaper staff. A nomad in search for the perfect burger. I really do not appreciate winking. BTW zoya's winks are the worst. Making H...
Mahek Shaikh
Activities Manager
"Oh sweetie, you're not ugly, society is." It's Mahek, your Professional Procrastinator, Human rights advocate, Certified shampoo model, and Activities Manager on the Seminole Newspaper. Hobbies include: breakfast, lunch,...
Mansoor Esfandieyar
Photographer
Hey, this is Mansoor Esfandieyar and I am a senior in the International Baccalaureate program. This is my first year on the newspaper staff as my rising interest for photography led me to join the Newspaper staff. I am also a...
Serra Sowers
Photographer
Hey hey! My name is Serra Sowers and this is my first year on the Seminole Newspaper Staff! I am a sophomore and I am in the Pre-IB program here at Seminole.When I'm not taking pictures, I love playing tennis, dancing, singing,...
Zyva Sheikh
Copy Editor
activist . traveler . cat lady . calligrapher . book lover . sunset obsessed Hey guys! My name is Zyva Sheikh, and I'm a sophomore in the IB program. It's my first year on staff, and I am thrilled to be a copy editor for our wonder...
Zoya Wazir
Content Manager
Hello for (unfortunately) the final time, vast viewership of the Seminole Newspaper. It's Zoya: your local, closeted Hufflepuff, unashamed idealist, and lover of public transportation. Oh, and of course, a baller on a budget. In...
Gwyneth Katker
Photographer
Hey guys! I'm Gwyneth Katker, and I am a photographer! I'm a freshman and I am so glad to be a part of the Seminole Newspaper staff! Some of my hobbies include dancing and hanging out with my friends and family. I love Chick-fil-A...
Hannah Bensel
Designer/ Reporter
Hey it’s Hannah, I am graphic designer and a reporter on staff. I’m a sophomore in the Health Academy, and I also play volleyball here. I’ve been designing for almost 4 years now but this is my first year on staff. Reporting...
Ghesseh Afshari
Photography Manager
Hi everyone! I'm Ghesseh Afshari and I'm a Health Academy senior. This will be my second year on staff, last year I was a reporter and this year I'm extremely excited to say that I am the Photography Manager! You'll probably see...
Shafana Mohammad
Reporter
Hey guys! My name is Shafana and I am a reporter this year! I am a freshman and that means that this is my first year on the staff, and I'm so excited to be a part of the Seminole Newspaper. I enjoy going to the beach, spending...
Jillian Kindy
Editor
Hi there! I'm Jillian! I'm a junior and this is my first year as an editor. I'm so happy I get to be a part of this amazing staff this year! Books are one of my biggest passions, so I can always be seen with a book at all times....
Olivia Barnard
Designer/Reporter
Heyyy! I'm Olivia, and I'm an little ball of energy once you get to know me. I love to go on long road trips and have been to almost all 50 states. I have an old soul and love spending time downtown at Maya's Bookstore listening...
Thu-Minh Nguyen
Co-Content Manager
Hi everyone! I’m Thu-Minh and I'm co-content manager! I’m a senior (woohoo!) and this is my second year of being a part of the Newspaper staff! Here’s just a few facts about myself: I enjoy reading, binge-watching shows...
Malavika Kannan
Junior Editor-in-Chief
Hi! I'm Malavika: IB junior, metaphor enthusiast, and proud Mom Friend. This is my third year on the Seminole Newspaper staff, and I'm excited to make it my best one yet! When I'm not writing for the newspaper, I'm probably reading...