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Lorelai Eger, Design Editor-in-Chief
Lorelai is a junior at Peters Township High School. She is level lll in Journalism, level ll in Photography, and level ll in Broadcasting. She enjoys everything to do with the media department and is excited about what this year brings her! Outside of school, Lorelai enjoys spending time with her pets and photographing them. She also loves watching movies and going on trips with her older and younger sister.
Mia Anderson, Photo Editor-in-Chief
Mia is a junior at Peters Township High School and Level III Journalism student. She loves all media-related classes and has taken Journalism, Photography, Broadcasting, and Editing. Additionally, Mia is a 2024-2025 Photography Club officer. When she’s not creating a media project, she enjoys running, hiking, and photography.