Destiny Lortos is a senior and a second-year writer for The Mirror. She enjoys being a reporter because it teaches her something new everyday while providing news for everyone else to learn. The best thing about writing is that, not only can it be informational, but it can be an art form as well. When she’s not spending her time at school she likes to bake, run and hike.
Junior Emily Betts
Emily Betts is a junior, and this is her first year on the newspaper staff. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, painting, and going to the gym when she gets a chance. Emily also enjoys naps, working at Busken Bakery, and traveling.
Junior Tara Boettcher
Tara Boettcher is a junior, and this is her first year in Newspaper. She loves creative writing and has written over five different stories. She enjoys reading and writing anything that is fictional, thrilling, or adventurous. She looks forward to editing and writing articles in the newspaper that will make audiences want to keep reading.
Junior Daliah Khalil
Daliah Khalil is a junior at Norwood High School, and this is her first year on the newspaper staff. She plays volleyball and basketball! Daliah loves making new friends and becoming closer to other people. Don’t be afraid to say "hi" to her in the hallways! She’s very kind and outgoing, and is really looking forward to this school year!
Junior Raegan Lewis
Raegan Lewis is an junior, and this year is her first time as a writer for the newspaper. In her spare time she enjoys seeing her boyfriend, helping her parents and going shopping. She is excited to be featured in the newspaper, learn about others' thoughts and feelings and be able to write about topics that are debatable and topics she feels very strongly about.
Junior Grace Mersch
Grace Mersch is a junior at Norwood High School, and this is her first year as a staff writer. She is part of GEAR UP’s Ignite program as well as Service Chiefs. In her free time, she loves making art, reading and listening to music. She is excited to work with TheMirror this year!
Junior Brandon Roberts
Brandon Roberts is a junior at Norwood High school, and this is his first year as a staff writer. He is a single-sport athlete who enjoys landscape and portrait photography. During his free time he loves to nap and he'll occasionally read. Brandon has a very kind heart and loves to meet and talk to new people.
Junior Emily Saul
Emily Saul is a junior and is returning to Newspaper for the second year. She is an honor student and is involved in Norwood Cheerleading and does gymnastics. She also enjoys writing, listening to music, and working as a gymnastics coach.
Junior Nallisa Segrist-Bellamah
Nallisa Segrist-Bellamah is a junior at Norwood High School. She enjoys taking photos of nature and exploring new things such as different beaches and cities. Nallisa has one brother and six sisters who have brought so much joy and laughter to her everyday life. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball for Norwood. This is her first year in Newspaper and she's very excited.
Sophomore Braeden Eynon Long
Braeden Eynon Long is a sophomore at Norwood High School. He wants to write for the school newspaper because he has a passion for writing, especially when he gets to choose the topic. He took two college-level english classes and really enjoyed the essays that he wrote. This is going to be a writing experience that he will enjoy.
Sophomore Elijah Partin
Elijah Partin is a sophomore and this is his first year on the staff. He is player on the varsity football, varsity basketball, and varsity baseball teams. He's on the swim team, too. He loves to stay active and help out the community like participating in Lindner Park's Haunted Trail and helps out with Christmas Town. His favorite season is fall, and he loves to hang out with his friends.