Kate Saussele is a senior in her second year at CSD. She has participated in journalism outside of school, but this is her first year as an official staff member of the Spartan Sentinel. In her writing, she enjoys exploring the intersection of entertainment, science and aspects of human interest. Over the summer, Kate was accepted into Boston University’s Summer Journalism Academy and had the opportunity to publish two articles she wrote during the program in their online newspaper, The Terrier. While in the city, she also explored the greater Boston area and met other like-minded journalists from all over the country. At CSD, Kate is president of the Women in STEM club and is a member of Model UN. She hopes that what she learns in the Journalism class will help her make an impact in a future career. Outside of school, Kate enjoys playing piano and guitar, antique shopping and taking day trips with friends. She also loves to rewatch 10 Things I Hate About You, scroll through Pinterest and decorate her room. Quote? “Live your life with arms wide open; today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten” -Natasha Bedingfield, Unwritten Walk-up Song? “One Way or Another” -Blondie

Mia Kirsch is a senior who is in her first year both at CSD and in Journalism. Mia hopes to take the lessons she learns and apply them to a future career in the fashion industry. She is looking forward to writing creative stories about fashion, music and student life. Mia likes to spend her free time listening to music, spending time with her friends and watching television. Mia’s favorite show is Gilmore Girls because of its witty humor and comforting fall energy. Her favorite activity to do with her friends is thrifting vintage clothing. Mia started dancing at age three, took a break from it, and is taking dance classes for fun this year. Quote? “I’m just being dramatic it’s what I do” -Lorelai Gilmore Walk-up Song? “Overprotected” -Britney Spears