Georgie Barth is a Spotlight Editor for ‘The Science Survey.’ Journalism’s ability to convey truth and give voice to the issues all around us brought her to the newspaper. She is fascinated by the issues so often overlooked in favor of domestic and international issues. In school, Georgie imagines how the school she loves can be even better, and outside of school, she turns her eyes to local politics. While it’s hard to choose, some of her favorite books are Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, and Strangers to Ourselves by Rachel Aviv. Georgie loves to spend her free time taking walks through her neighborhood because she loves looking at the old buildings.

Nicole Zhou is the Editor-in-Chief for ‘The Observatory' yearbook and a Staff Reporter for 'The Science Survey' newspaper. This is her third year revising news stories, spirited spotlights, and thought-provoking editorials. Nicole enjoys journalistic writing because she feels unlimited in the topics she chooses to report on; anything can be important if it is written about with importance. It is the journalist’s role to kindle interest whether they report on a small village town in Anchang or on more pressing issues. Journalistic photographs are equally important, serving as the 'garnish to a well-prepared meal.' They supplement emotions that an article may otherwise miss. Outside of the classroom, Nicole enjoys afternoon strolls, window-shopping with her family, and exploring new restaurants. She dreams of going on a cross country expedition throughout Asia. In college, she plans on studying medicine and business, but she will continue to write for her school’s newspaper.

Mariam Samake is a Chief Graphic Designer and a Copy Chief for ‘The Observatory’ yearbook. She is also a Staff Reporter for 'The Science Survey.' She enjoys writing stories that inform readers about current events. Outside of journalism, Mariam enjoys art, graphic design, journaling, editing and also photography.  In college, Mariam is hoping to pursue a field involving business, law, or economics. However, she will continue to pursue her interests in journalism, photography, and art.

Binah Friedman is a Graphic Designer and Groups Editor for ‘The Observatory’ yearbook. She is also a Staff Reporter for 'The Science Survey.' She appreciates the value of a good story, whether it is told through words, pictures or both. Binah enjoys learning new things and sharing them with others, and she tries to always make her published work intriguing to the reader. She is an artist, and likes to create character drawings and comics in her free time. Binah plans to study computer science in college, but hopes to combine it with some kind of graphic design or otherwise creative work.