2019-2020 Staff
Emily Reed
Writer
My name is Emily Reed and I enjoy creativity. I thought it would be an interesting idea to join torch and challenge myself. I like to encourage people and look out for others along with caring and tending to the n...
Ashley Hohneke
Writer
Hi, my name is Ashley Hohneke and this is my first year in Torch. I am currently a Junior at Kennedy High School, and am not involved in any extracurricular activities. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my dogs Hazel a...
Jackson Berry
Writer
My name is Jackson Berry, I am new to the Torch. I had one semester in Intro to Media and Journalism. I haven’t been a fan of the writing aspect, but I am happy to join the Podcast, take videos, and participate in other fun pr...
Zaidin Boehmke
Writer
Hello! I am Zaidin Boehmke, and I am a junior at Kennedy High School. Throughout high school, my favorite subject changed to math, and I desire to pursue a career in a mathematical field. Another interest I pursue is writing an...
Arya Forbes
Writer
Hi my name is Arya. I’m a freshman at Kennedy High School. This is my first semester in torch. I spend most of my time hanging out with my friends and helping my little sister get prepared for middle school. I am very inte...
Gaby Dupont
Writer
Hi! I’m Gaby, and I run the Torch’s TikTok account. Best job ever, right? At some point I might also be working on some other projects, so look out for that. Outside of school I like dancing, photography, attempting to play...
Jasmine Hite
Writer
My name is Jasmine Jeanne Hite, and I was born early December of 2004. I was adopted and I have 5 siblings. I live with my parents, 2 of my brothers and my 8 pets. I like to read, and hang out with friends and family. My favorite...
Anabel Bradley
Writer
Hi! My name is Anabel Bradley and I am a freshman at Kennedy High School. This is my first semester on Torch. I run track and cross country for Kennedy. In my freetime I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I love jamming ou...
Joey Young
Writer
Hi, my name is Joey Young and this is my first year as a part of the Kennedy Torch. I am a junior at Kennedy and I enjoy making podcasts and helping with the technical side of things. I plan to pursue a career in either theater...
Joel Dillman
Writer
Hey there! I’m Joel Dillman. I’m in sophomore year, and joined Torch this semester. I write articles, but I also enjoy reading, playing games, and messing with technology. I have two brothers, but neither of them go to Kenne...
Lindsey Matus
Writer
Hey, I’m Lindsey and this year I am new to writing for the Torch. I am currently a junior at Kennedy and joined Torch as a writer in order to experience something new and become more involved with our school. In my free tim...
Maggie Talbott-Malone
Writer
Hi, My name is Maggie Talbott-Malone and this is my first year writing for Torch. I am currently a junior at Kennedy. I really enjoy reading, writing, and science. I plan to pursue a career in either neuroscience or English. I also...
Samuel Miranda
Writer
Howdy, I'm Samuel Miranda, most people just call me Sam. I've been someone who's wanted to write in publications since about 6th grade and have always loved my L.A. classes. Along with loving to write I also enjoy building computers...
Claire Beaman
Writer
I’m Claire Beaman and I’m a Junior writing for the Kennedy Torch. I am currently learning five languages. I hope to travel the world and use my linguistic skills to have diverse cultural experiences. I’m writing for Torch because...
Haylee Brewer
Writer
This year at Kennedy I am a junior and i'm so excited to see what this year brings! My position in the Torch this year is the photo editor along with a writer, and i've been in Torch for 2 years now. Photography is something I...
Alyssa Friedley
Writer
Hi! I’m Alyssa Friedley and this is my junior year at KHS. I am the second oldest of five brothers and have four pets. Some things I enjoy include animals, science, reading, and writing. During the summer I enjoy vacationing...
Savanna Sievert
Writer and Photographer
Hi, my name is Savanna. I am a freshman at Kennedy High School and this is my first year writing and taking pictures for Torch. Outside of writing and taking pictures, I like to play soccer and piano. Music is one of my favor...
Natalia Semaan
Photographer and Writer
Hi, I'm Natalia Semaan and I am a student here at Kennedy High School. This is my first year writing for Torch, outside of Torch I love going to volunteer at GreenBriar Riding Academy, I love helping the staff with the horses...
Kaylia Richards
Photographer and Writer
Hi, I’m Kaylia Richards, I’m currently a freshman at Kennedy. I’m a writer and photographer for the Torch and I joined because I want to become better at writing and also photos. I enjoy painting with watercolors and drawing. I...
Ashton Nanke
Designer
Hello! My name is Ashton Nanke, and I am a senior at Kennedy. I enjoy graphic design, videography, video editing, and theater. I’ve been involved in show choir, theater, speech, and The Torch at Kennedy, and I have been the...
Adam Sullivan
Writer/Photographer
Hay is for horses but I always win the blue ribbon. Hi, I'm Adam Sullivan and I'm a 16 year old sophomore at kennedy high school. I enjoy spending time with friends and eating whatever pizza is closest to me. I'm in the kennedy...
Elise Hrabik
Photographer and Writer
I'm Elise Hrabik and I'm a junior at Kennedy. I've been playing the flute for six years and I'm currently in the marching band and wind symphony. I love exploring outdoors and finding beauty in the world around me. This is my...
Mathew WorthingtonBarnes
Marketing
Hi, my name is Mathew WorthingtonBarnes and this will be my third year of Torch. I started the second semester of my freshman and I have been here ever since. I am the current marketing and advertising editor. That means I am...
Olivia Riley-Schmelzer
Editor-in-Chief
Hi, I'm Olivia Riley-Schmelzer and I am a junior at Kennedy High School. This is my third semester being apart of Torch and my second semester as the co-editor-in-chief. I am currently working as a barista at the Barnes and...
Jami Martin-Trainor
Editor-in-Chief
Hi! I'm Jami Martin-Trainor, I'm a junior at Kennedy, and this year I am the editor-in-chief of the Torch. I dance on the Kennedy Varsity Dance Team and have been dancing at Cherie's Dance Studio for 13 years. My favorite animals...