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The student online newsmagazine of SHS

The Journal Rewired

The student online newsmagazine of SHS

The Journal Rewired

The student online newsmagazine of SHS

The Journal Rewired

2018-2019 Staff

Mike Klopfenstein

Mike Klopfenstein

Hi, my name is Mr. Klopfenstein, and I’ll be your adviser this year. Despite my dashing, youthful appearance, I’m currently enjoying my 25th year of teaching, the last 17 of which have been at SHS. I...

Mawlida Sulaiman

Mawlida Sulaiman

Hi everyone, I am Mawlida Sulaiman, a freshman at SHS! This is my first semester in the Journal class as a Foreign Language writer. I write English and also Arabic. I love writing so much, and I also lov...

Elizabeth Valadez

Elizabeth Valadez

Hey, y’all. It’s Elizabeth Valadez, and this year I’m back for my third and final year as The Journal’s Editor-In-Chief. I also play the clarinet, I´m a teen fact-checker for MediaWise, and I’m a memb...

Brianna Henry

Brianna Henry

Hi! I’m Brianna Henry, and this year I am so excited to say that I am Design Managing Editor this year on The Journal. This is my senior year at SHS, and I am beyond excited to have the most fun developing...

Marissa Muñoz

Marissa Muñoz

Hi! I’m Marissa and coming back for my second year on The Journal. I am so excited. With experience last year writing for the Sports Section and five years of studying Spanish under my belt I am elat...

Jacob Wiese

Jacob Wiese

Hi! I am Jacob, an SHS senior and a sports writer for The Journal this year. I’m really into new technology and the way it works. I love computers and have built many including my own, and I treat i...

Yanina Gojko

Yanina Gojko

Hello, my name’s Nina Gojko, I’m the staff artist for the Journal this year. I’m a senior, and it’s my first year on staff. In my free time, I like drawing (obviously), watching movies and going to mu...

Kelsey Jones

Kelsey Jones

Hey! So, by you clicking on my name, I guess you want to know a little about me. My name is Kelsey Jones, and I’m a senior at SHS. I am a photographer and the Photos Editor for The Journal. This is my thi...

Jessica Paro

Jessica Paro

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a sophomore at SHS. I am only 5’4”. I am also a photographer and writer for The Journal. I play the violin in the Advanced Orchestra. My favorite things to do in my ...

Russell Peterson-Womack

Russell Peterson-Womack

Howdy y’all it’s Russell Peterson-Womack, or otherwise known as RPW. It’s technically only my second year being on The Journal, but it sure feels like a lot longer. Last year, I was a Sports Repor...

Yasmin McClellan

Yasmin McClellan

Hi, I’m Yasmin, an SHS senior and the Foreign Language Editor for The Journal. I play softball both for the school and a travel team. I also play the cello. In my freetime, I enjoy cuddling with my dog He...

Julia Brookshire

Julia Brookshire

Hello! My name is Julia Brookshire and I am the Online Managing Editor this year for The Journal. My journey to this position has been in fast forward, from spending part of the 2018-2019 as a rookie re...

Emma Herwehe

Emma Herwehe

Hi! My name is Emma Herwehe, and I am a senior at SHS. This is my third year on staff with The Journal. I am the Content Managing Editor this year. I am so excited for my final year on The Journal! Some...

Bailey Kennett

Bailey Kennett

Hi, I’m Bailey! I am a sophomore at SHS and a first year feature writer for The Journal. I enjoy many things such as reading and writing. I have tons of school spirit, and I always do my best to make...

Cobalt Henson

Cobalt Henson

“Greetings, Starfighter. You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada.” - The Last Starfighter I am Cobalt Henson, a junior at SHS and writ...

Viktória Vadovicova

Viktória Vadovicova

Hi, my name is Viktória. I am a foreign exchange student from Slovakia, which is a small state in the middle of  Europe. Currently, I am a junior, and I will spend one semester at SHS. In my home cou...

Dylan Torres

Dylan Torres

Hello, there! My name is Dylan Torres. I am a senior at SHS and a newcomer to The Journal staff as a features writer! My favorite subject in school is language arts, which may explain my admiration for w...

Shelby Denny

Shelby Denny

Hey guys, it’s Shelby Denny. I’m a senior and the Social Media Manager for The Journal. It’s hard to believe that three years ago was the first time I set foot in Room 400. What started out as a...

Grace Campbell

Grace Campbell

Hi! I’m Grace. I’m a junior at SHS. This is my first year on The Journal as a writer for the news section. I’ve been involved in the theater for the past two years working the crew for shows. Out...

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Hi, my name is Justin Chambers and I am a junior here at Southport High School. I play two sports, football and baseball, and if you ever see me and I am not injured, you are probably dreaming. The doct...

Michael Long

Michael Long

So, I don't know what you're doing in the staff section of The Journal Rewired. Nor do I know what you're doing reading my bio. You should be reading all the great content we produce, but while you're he...

Jordin Baker

Jordin Baker

Hi, my name is Jordin Baker. I am the Photos Editor for The Journal. I 'm a senior this year and I can not wait for this year to be over. I am surprised on how fast these years have gone by and I have n...

Lyndsay Valadez

Lyndsay Valadez

Hey, everyone! My name is Lyndsay Valadez, and I am the Digital Managing Editor of The Journal. Let me just say, all four of my years as a high schooler have brought out new interests in me, one of whi...

Logan Zrebiec

Logan Zrebiec

Hey, my name is Logan Zrebiec, and I am currently a senior here at SHS. I am a sports writer here on The Journal. I play baseball here at the High School, and I have spent 95.34 percent of the past four ...

Savannah Doane

Savannah Doane

Hello, my name is Savannah Doane, and I am a senior this year at SHS. This is my second year on The Journal, and I will be the editor for the entertainment section. I am on the girls softball team here...

Rachel Bayler

Rachel Bayler

Hi, I’m Rachel! I’m a senior and the Managing Editor of Print for The Journal this year. Some of the things I’m involved in include SHS’s jazz choir Premium Blend and NHS. I am an avid lover of ...

Tabatha Fitzgerald

Tabatha Fitzgerald

Hi! My name is Tabatha Fitzgerald, but most of friends call me Tabbs or Tabby. This is my second year on the Journal, and I am a features writer. I’m also a Senior. When I’m not spending my time work...

Haley Miller

Haley Miller

Hello! I’m Haley Miller, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal this year. I joined this publication all the way back at the end of my freshman year, and I can’t imagine high school life without it. The amo...

Clara Oesterling

Clara Oesterling

As someone who enjoys tackling big projects and taking risks, my position as the Media Manager suits me well. It started as a joke. Anytime something funny arose, I’d whip out my phone and start recor...

Emma Sprague

Emma Sprague

Hey y’all! My name is Emma Sprague. I am 17 years young and a senior at SHS. I am the Satire Editor for the Journal, and I’m beyond excited for this year and all the stories this section is going to pro...

Madelyn Knight

Madelyn Knight

Hello! My name’s Madelyn Knight, and I am a senior and the Editor-in-Chief of this year’s Journal staff. It is such an honor to be given the privilege of leading this staff, and I’m so outrageousl...

Jaycee Fitzergald

Jaycee Fitzergald

Hey y’all, I’m Jaycee Fitzgerald, and I am the Managing Editor of Print for The Journal. I’m a senior here at SHS and along with being a part of The Journal, I’m involved with my school’s Stude...

Hannah Garrett

Hannah Garrett

Heyyy! Welcome to my bio! I’m Hannah Garrett, and I am a senior this year! Although the stress and tough decisions are right around the corner, I’m definitely going to make every second of this ye...