Kayla Abbruzzi is a senior at Mayfield Senior School, and this is her first year as an Advanced Journalism student. Kayla has gained experience working with diverse writing styles during her three years in the Film and Media Conservatory, where she has furthered her passion for cinematic arts. Outside of school, Kayla plays roller derby and is passionate about environmental sciences; she participated in the 2024 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment and is currently on a home sustainable irrigation project. A new member of the Crier and Cubs Student News staff, Kayla is interested in pursuing her passions by writing about environmental issues and movie reviews.