2012-2013 The Journal Online Staff
Madeline Peña
Online Editor-in-Chief
If you are reading this or looking at our site, just know I love you. I get so excited for every view and comment our site gets, so thanks for checking us out. This is my fourth year on newspaper staff and my second year...
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Cristin Morgan
Print Editor-in-Chief
Who has three first names and is really bad at lying? Me. Cristin Ashlee Morgan. I’ve been on staff for three and a half years and this is my second year as Editor-in-Chief of the print edition of The Journal, as well...
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Allie Davis
Senior Photographer
Allieson Breanne Davis photography extraordinaire! Ok maybe not, but I am the main photographer for the newspaper and one of the photographers for yearbook. I’ve been a newspaper photographer since the eighth grade. I was...
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Hutch Cheyne
Co-Sports Editor
Hello, my name is Hutch and I am the sports editor for The Journal and this is my first year. Sports are a huge part of my life. I love writing about anything sports related whether it be a column or just a feature. I run...
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Macky Dailey
Co-Sports Editor
My name is Mackenzie; not really, that’s my middle name. My first is actually Alec, but I don’t go by that either. I do have a twin brother and no we are not identical, because that’s not possible. This is my first...
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Jackie Trujillo
Staff Writer
Hey there. I’m Jackie Trujillo and this is my second year on the newspaper staff. I’m so excited to see what’s in store for the future even if I may not always show it. I’m kind of quiet so it takes awhile for me...
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Logan Huff
Staff Writer
Hello, my name is Logan Huff. I am 16 years old. This is my first year on the newspaper staff. I am also involved in debate and I am on the swim team. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, climbing trees, and I am an extrovert....
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Emily Santos
Social Media Coordinator
My name is Emily Santos and I am the assistant business manager and social media coordinator for The Journal. Social media coordinator is a new position that involves keeping our online portion of the newspaper updated. You...
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Jessica Lozano
Videographer
Currently I’m one out of the four students in Decatur who is a part of Upward Bound, a college program I have been involved with the program for three years now . I’m Jessica Lozano. I’m a junior and I have...
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McKenna Waddill
Webmaster and Interactive Story Writer
McKenna Waddill is my name and I am the webmaster and the interactive story creator! Computers are my passion. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and helping others. I enjoy using Photoshop to create graphics...
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Macen Stripling
Staff Writer
I go by Macen Stripling, and I’m on staff as a writer. My world revolves around three things: God, family and friends. When I’m not fixing edits, writing a story, doing homework or working, I am cheering, playing basketball...
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Nancy Torres
Staff Writer
My name is Nancy Torres and I am new to the newspaper staff. I moved to Decatur at the end of my fourth grade year from Denton. It took time to get used to Decatur, but I like it here now. Something I really love to do is...
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Noehlia Ortiz
Staff Writer
Hey hey hey. I am a sophomore at Decatur High School. I was born and raised in Decatur. My birthday is in January but the day is for you to guess. For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Noehlia Ortiz. This...
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Katelynn Cimini
Staff Writer
Art is pretty much what I live by. I’ve been drawing since I was a little girl and now I’m taking it to the next level with tattooing. Everyday I practice on rubber mats to perfect my craft. I incorporate my artistic...
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Angelica Lopez
Staff Writer
Hey my names Angelica Lopez. I am currently a sophomore. I was in Journalism 1 last year and this year is my first in newspaper. I’m very excited to be able to write and cover news of our school. I’m not involved in any...
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Michaela Cross
Staff Writer
Hi. My name is Michaela Cross and I am a sophomore. This is my first year to serve on the newspaper staff and I am super excited about the journey that lies ahead. In school I am busy busy busy! I am involved in student council,...
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