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The Student News Site of Mayfield Senior School

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The Student News Site of Mayfield Senior School

The Mayfield Crier

Cubs Student News – A Year in Review 2023

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About the Contributors
Chloe Leong
Chloe Leong, Co-Editor in Chief of Cubs Student News
Chloe Leong is a senior at Mayfield Senior School and the current Co-Editor in chief for Cubs Student News. She is part of the Advanced Journalism class and she enjoys news anchoring, editing, producing, as well as creating podcasts. Chloe has received an honorable mention in the National Public Radio High School Podcast Challenge for her collaborative podcast “I Am My Own,” which discusses what it is like to grow up as a person of color in this generation. Her podcast award placed her in the top 3% of more than 4,000 submissions from students all around the country. Outside of the Crier, Chloe is a co-head for a service club, Cubs Against Trafficking, a competitive dancer, and a musician. In her free time, she enjoys songwriting, hanging out with friends, and reading a good book. This year, Chloe is eager to see all the opportunities that Cubs Student News and the Mayfield Crier have to offer! 
Lucia Carachure-Weakley
Lucia Carachure-Weakley, Co-Editor in Chief of Cubs Student News
Lucia Carachure-Weakley is a senior at Mayfield Senior School and the current Co-Editor in chief for Cubs Student News. She is apart of the Advanced Journalism class and loves to film footage, anchor, and make podcasts. Lucia was apart of the Film and Media conservatory at Mayfield Senior School for 2 years and has taken filmmaking classes outside of school. She has done a costume design internship and enjoys making clothes and spending time with friends and family in her free time. Lucia is looking forward to being able to express herself and explore possible career paths by being apart of Cubs Student News.
Kate Georgino
Kate Georgino, Cubs Student News Reporter
Kate Georgino is a junior at Mayfield Senior School and this will be her second year writing for the Mayfield Crier. Kate is a member of the Advanced Journalism class and a contributor to Mayfield’s Cubs Student News. She enjoys learning about podcasting, current events, and photography. Kate has received an honorable mention from Scholastic for her poetry and hopes to continue composing additional pieces. This year, she is eager to explore new topics, improve her writing, and report on issues she is passionate about. Kate is eager for another fun year of learning.
Frances Aguirre
Frances Aguirre, Cubs Student News Reporter
Frances Aguirre is a junior at Mayfield Senior School. She is currently in her second year of journalism, in Advanced Journalism. She is a reporter and editor of cubs student news. Outside of Journalism, Frances participates in mayfields swim team.This year she is excited to continue her writing and editing skills, and see what this year brings.
Sophie Limongelli
Sophie Limongelli, Cubs Student News Reporter
Sophie Limongelli is a junior at Mayfield Senior School. This is her first year writing for The Mayfield Crier and contributing to Cubs Student News. She is excited to try something new, outside of sports teams, especially since she enjoys writing! She takes part in Campus Ministry Council, Athletic Leadership Council, and is the head of an environmental club! Sophie is in the beginning journalism class and actively contributes. She enjoys interviews, localized news reporting, and is eager to try new things!
Sofia Hesling
Sofia Hesling, Cubs Student News Reporter
Sofia Hesling is a sophomore at Mayfield Senior School and this is her first year participating in Cub Student News and the Mayfield Crier. She is part of the Beginner Journalism Class and looks forward to enhancing her writing skills in Newspaper. Outside of Journalism, Sofia enjoys representing Mayfield in sports, as she plays tennis, water polo and swim. She takes part in many service oriented clubs such as Campus Ministry and Cubs in Scrubs and looks forward to publishing more articles on the Mayfield Crier.
Sofia Tomczyk
Sofia Tomczyk, Cubs Student News Reporter
Sofia Tomczyk is a sophomore at Mayfield Senior School. She is passionate about journalism and learning new stories from all different perspectives. She is in Beginning Journalism is apart of the Mayfield Crier and Cub Student News. She also participates in many extracurricular activities outside of school such as attending Saturday classes in Spanish and practicing soccer and swimming. She is also a part of the Campus Ministry at Mayfield Senior and takes part in many clubs at school such as Cubs in Scrubs, Cubs Clean the Coast, and H.O.T. Club.
Olivia Dixon
Olivia Dixon, Cubs Student News Reporter
Olivia Dixon is a junior at Mayfield Senior School. This is her first year writing for the Mayfield Crier and being a part of Cub Student News. She is excited to participate in Journalism because she has always shared an interest in this class. Outside of Journalism, Olivia participates in Saint Francis cheerleading, where she cheers at every football game. She is participating in many clubs and she is the head of the Club, Cubs Clean the Coast. This year, her main goal is to improve her skills in writing, and learning more about new topics. Olivia is so excited to see what is in store for this year!
Amy Tanaka
Amy Tanaka, Cubs Student News Reporter
Amy Tanaka is a junior at Mayfield Senior School. This is her first year as a writer for the Mayfield Crier and Cub Student News. She is a writer for the World News segment, connecting and educating Mayfield students on current events happening around the world. During her freshman and sophomore year, Amy was in the Creative Writing Conservatory. This year, she is involved in Advanced Journalism and Newspaper. At Mayfield Senior School, Amy is a member of Varsity Tennis, Math Modeling, MINT, AAPI Affinity Group, and is the leader of 2 clubs. Outside of school, Amy enjoys playing the piano and learning new things.
Kennedy Taylor
Kennedy Taylor, Cubs Student News Sports Editor
Kennedy Taylor is a junior at Mayfield Senior School and is Mayfield’s Student Sports Editor. This is her 2nd year contributing to the crier, both as a member of the Advanced Journalism class and contributor of Cub Student News. In years past she’s published stories, podcasts, reviews, photography, and video segments mostly pertaining to athletics. Outside of Newspaper, Kennedy plays softball on a travel team and for the school, is a co-head of SPAM, loves cooking and spending time with her sisters and friends. Kennedy is excited about expanding Mayfield's athletic representation and growing interest in Mayfield sports.
Carolyn Freese
Carolyn Freese, Cubs Student News Producer
Carolyn Freese is a senior at Mayfield Senior School and in addition to being part of the Crier staff since junior year, she is the producer of Cub Student News. Carolyn has many passions and enjoys being part of all aspects of the community. Along with writing, Carolyn loves being involved in the arts community as a photographer and photography representative for the Arts Council. Moreover, as a catechism teacher's assistant, Rosebuds tutoring volunteer, RAD Camp volunteer, retreat leader, and sacristan Campus Ministry ministry leader, Carolyn loves sharing her passion for learning and academic, spiritual, and personal growth for everyone. Some of her favorite hobbies are photography, reading, cooking, and listening to music! She is so excited to continue sharing news with others this year!
Christine Ellis
Christine Ellis, Cubs Student News Reporter
Christine Ellis is a junior at Mayfield Senior School. She is currently enrolled in Advanced Journalism, and has contributed to the crier for two years. She works on the Cubs Student News team as a reporter and editor. Last year, Christine worked on poetry writing, podcasting, and localized news reporter and her goal is to improve her writing and experience as a journalist! Christine is excited for what this year has in store!

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