Elena Cunningham is a junior in her second year of Journalism. She is excited to build on her first year and do even more across many areas of the Spartan Sentinel. In her first year, Elena’s passion for creative writing helped inspire the Creativity Corner, a new dropdown on the website which features student and teacher contributions including art, poetry, haiku and short stories. She loves reading and wants to have a job in publishing one day. Elena’s most recent favorite book is “In the Wild Light.” When she is not holding a book, Elena enjoys playing varsity volleyball and lacrosse. Elena came to CSD in her freshman year from Pioneer Springs and maintains friendships with lots of people from both schools. Her favorite things to do with friends include walking around Birkdale, playing beach volleyball and conquering escape rooms. Favorite Quote: “You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison, “Beloved” Walkup song: Glitter & Gold – Barns Courtney

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