Hi I am Ivy and I love horses and television. My best friend is Katie Rojas, the coolest girl on the planet. I wish I could be as cool as her.

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Ana Cecilia Fuentes

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Josh Cho

(looking for TNR)
Hello! I am Josh Cho II, Josh 002 (What Mr. Burns used to call me), the “Taller” Josh Cho, the “Older” Josh Cho, or “little Jeff”. I am currently a junior at West Ranch High School. My interests are found with friends, family, gaming, sports, and more.
I had always desired to join Journalism, but I was denied to join any first period classes because every semester, my counselor told me the same thing: “We are full, maybe next semester.” Finally, after four long semesters, I was finally able to enter a first period, and I joined Journalism too! Unfortunately, I was able earlier, and now my brother left for UC San Diego…
So far, Journalism is better than I anticipated in August. It is interesting to see what others write about, how our cooperation works, and what sorts of great papers we work to create.

If there is a group of juniors stressing out over a test, I’m probably already there.

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Juliet Bernal

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Kimberly Baldarrago

Heeeeeeeeey. My names Kimberly but you can call me Kim. I’m a features staff writer and Photo Editor for the Paw Print. I like to play basketball, write and take pictures of stuffffff. I’m a pretty cool person so hit me up dawgsss. P.s I like Finding Nemo so yeah. DUECES. (;

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Scott Hoppes

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Annie Shin

Hello. My name is Annie Shin. My REAL name is Anniepuff. But you can call me In Hee. I like pink and the number 9. My best friends are Brotato, Bird Poop, One Star, Deer Hee, SingSangSongSung Oh, and other people but I’m not going to list them because they don’t have cool names like them ^ I don’t have a sport I like to play or a reality show I like to watch. But I like going to church. I like my ANC family : SNS, Artichoke, Rebirdcca Teacher, Zobza Teacher, Kid, Lahion, Sunny-Ginger-Miranda, Jashley, Piggy, PB, and everyone else. I hate bees but I like donuts, ice cream, starbucks, m&m’s, and anything else that has sugar. JKLC my gangnam style ^^ Bai

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Katie Rojas

“I watched Titanic when I got back home from the hospital, and cried. I knew that my IQ had been damaged.” – Stephen King

While I’m not running Cross Country, studying for the ACT, or “completing” countless hours of homework, you can find me sitting in front of a TV screen watching Walking Dead or playing Skyrim, Assassin’s Creed, or CoD. As you can tell, I LOVE video games, and to add to my already-nerdified personality, I also like comic books (Wolverine is my favorite) and screwing around with Java in dark rooms while pretending to be Trinity from the Matrix. I also hang out with friends who are much cooler than me.

“DON’T PANIC.” -Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

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Candace Ro

Hi! My name is Candace Ro. I am in 9th grade and a staff writer. I can be weird, but you can always come up to me and say hi. I like to smile , eat :3, draw ♥, read ^^, and write . I am unfortunately allergic to evil (>:D) strawberries and almond skin. I also like stuffed animals, comic books, and anything cute. My favorite cartoon characters are Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes), Snoopy (Peanuts), and Pikachu (Pokémon). I love Pokémon. . . Gotta Catch’ em All! Most importantly, I am a Christian. I love Jesus and my favorite book is The Holy Bible! So I’m Candace. Enjoy the Pawprint!

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Nicca Panggat

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Michelle Ngan

Hi! My name is Michelle, and I’m a senior and the co-editor of Arts and Entertainment. I’ve been in Journalism for the past four years, and can’t believe that it’s already my last year here… I love music, food, and traveling-

Dear Francesca,

Don’t let what they say keep you up at night. They can’t contain you, cause wings are made to fly.

Love,
Michelle

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John Morgan

17 and entering my final year at West Ranch, I’m both sad and excited to finish up my time here. I like to shoot, read, and play but my favorite activity is, by a long shot, debate. If I’m not watching my favorite shows – Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, or How I Met Your Mother – or trying (emphasis on try) to learn new songs on guitar in my free time, you can probably find me sitting in a classroom (voluntarily) on a Saturday morning dressed in a suit. And if you haven’t guessed it yet, I want to go off to law school and become an attorney, hopefully doing something with criminal or constitutional law.

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Tyler Morad

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”
- Henry Ford (1863-1947)
My name is Tyler Morad, and I play hockey and lacrosse. I like snowboarding and wakeboarding. My favorite movie is Miracle.

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Jamie Meyer

Hi there! I’m a sophomore and the Sports Editor at the Pawprint. You can see me reading, sleeping, having fun with friends. I spend a lot of time chillin’ with my Biffle (Celine Kiner); we’re the kind of people who trip on the red carpet on the first day of school. At least we can laugh about it afterwards!

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Ashlyn Matheus

Hey! My name’s Ashlyn and I’m a senior here at West Ranch! I’ve been on the Paw Print staff since freshman year. I am the Features Editor and I love writing fluffy articles with one of my closest friends Sarah. In my spare time, I ride horses competitively and watch Johnny Depp movies. I’m a huge Collin Firth, Alan Rickman, and Dominic Cooper fan. I’m a Hunger Games fan (but I don’t believe in the whole Team Peeta/ Team Gale thing) and my favorite book is Pride and Prejudice. I also absolutely LOVE animal print and anything pink! Shoes are my best friend (sorry Sarah) and purses are my life.

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Ryan Mancini

If you saw my profile on the very first day of school, you know who I am. Or do you? In my introduction, I am here to welcome all the new students to a fresh start at West Ranch. My interests are still very much the same. I still watch Doctor Who and The Late Late Show, and I’ll add Seinfeld to the brief list just for you. I recently read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo books – fantastic books!

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Sarah Lee

My name is Sarah Lee and I have the same name of a well-known bread company. I’m a short Asian 11th grader who loves to constantly eat and sleep. I eat too much so one day you’ll probably see me on one of the diet programs in 10 years. During my free time, I like to spend my time to take pictures and talk to my friends. If you see me at school I’m probably eating, talking too much, taking pictures or working on homework. I honestly think that I’m one of the shortest sophomores and I always look sleep deprived because I am. My life isn’t very interesting so there isn’t really much to write. This sums up my life in 7 sentences.
(:

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Rachel Lee

Hi! My name is Rachel Lee and I’m a 9th grader! I love dancing, reading, and writing. My favorite food is sushi and I love candy! I dream of becoming a doctor and going to Brown University! My friends and I love to laugh and have fun! I have an awesome younger sister and I love to watch movies with her! I can’t wait to have a fun and exciting first year in high school!

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Jenny Lee

Hi my name is Jenny Lee. I am currently a news writer for the Pawprint and am proud of it. I enjoy shows like Adventure Time, The Big Bang Theory, and anime. You can see me walking around school to my sophomore classes because I’m a sophomore. I love all Dr. Seuss movies, the Lorax being my favorite, because the Once-ler is so dang precious. I currently have no pets but sometimes I tie a string to a piece of lint and drag it around calling it my doggy. I love foods that are very cultural, and I know a great dim-sun place down near Paolo Alto so feel free to ask me.

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Irene Kyoung

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Celine Kiner

Hi! I’m a sophomore and the editor of Centerspread at the Paw Print. When I’m not at the dance studio, I’m most likely sleeping, eating, or rushing to finish irrationally large amounts of unnecessary homework. I spend a lot of time chillin’ with my Biffle; we’re the type of people who trip on the red carpet on the first day of school. It’s okay if we mess up our stories, though, because Copy will fix it.

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Min Jae Kang

Hello. I’m a freshman here at West Ranch High School. I’ve been in journalism since 7th grade, so I really like it. I like to play sports, eat good food, and hang out with friends. You can contact me at my email or my phone. But I’m not giving you my email address or my phone number. As you can tell, I’m really an awesome person.

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Claire Kang

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Amanda Jordan

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Jarod Fedele

Hey, I’m Jarod. This is my first year in Journalism as a freshman. I enjoy writing, but my other major hobby is music. I’ve been playing piano and drums for about six years. I also enjoy swimming and biking. I am excited to be in Journalism because I get to meet new people with the same interests as me while putting out a quality newspaper.

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Gisela Factora

Hello there! My name is Gisela, and I am a writer, a reader, a singer, a guitarist, a pianist, a ukulele-ist, a freshman, a pescetarian, a Whovian, a Sherlockian, a nerdfighter, a fangirl, an eater of food, a breather of air, a bit of a weirdo, and many other things. DFTBA~

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Sarah Dixon

Hi! My name is Sarah and I’m a senior at West Ranch. I’m one of the Copy Editors and a staff writer in Features. You will always see me around school wearing bows and headbands, while complaining about my “imaginary” accent. In my free time, I love to watch the Twilight movies with one of my closest friends, Kayla (don’t judge) and write fluffy articles for Features. Read Features!

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Francesca Diaz

Hey, girl, hey. My name is Francesca Diaz, and I am a senior at West Ranch. I enjoy long walks on the beach. I write for Features, and I have been forced into doing all of the Photoshop work—making me a half-co-editor. Never, ever, ever volunteer to do Photoshop… unless you like it.
Umm…
I really hate writing about myself, I really do.
Michelle Ngan loooooooves me.
Nicca Panggat looooooooooves me.
Ashley Kwon looooooooves me.
Weofiawjeoifjwekfwefowie
Awkward ending.
Dear Michelle Ngan,
Mama told me not to waste my life, she said spread your wings my little butterfly. <3
Love,
Francesca

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Joshua Cho

Hello, my name is Joshua Cho. I am currently a junior at West Ranch. I have a passion for people and a natural curiosity about how things work and why. Throughout the years of journalism, not only did I progress my skills in writing, but to communicate well with others and gather and analyze a variety of opinions from them, and that’s what made this class interesting. It’s a misconception that all students who are involved in journalism pursue a career in the field of journalism. But for most it may be true, but in some cases, skills and traits such as working to meet a deadline, handling an interview, and communicating with others of the outside world will prepare one for a range of career paths. This class has definitely given me suitable skills to be beneficial in the future.

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Jagmeet Arora

Hi my name is Jagmeet Arora. This is my first year in Journalism and I am a freshman. I like to write and do other things such as playing basketball. I also enjoy hanging out with friends. I am excited to be in Journalism because I like to meet new people and write stories.

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Kirsten Allen

I am a senior at West Ranch High School. I have been in journalism for the past four years and I love being the Opinions Editor. I hope your day is as beautiful as you!
“You can never be overdressed or be overeducated.” –Oscar Wilde

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Andrew Kim

Hey, my name Andrew Kim. I am a senior at West Ranch as well as the editor-in-chief of the Paw Print. I am a huge fan of television, and my favorite shows include Doctor Who, Community, and Game of Thrones. I’ve been playing the piano for ten years, so I’ve gained an appreciation for instrumental music. I would like to pursue science in the future to hopefully gain a sense of perspective and truth in this world. Sure, I may be a nerd who genetically breeds his Pokemon and theorizes about Zelda timelines, but I also like to joke around with friends and make people laugh. I like to think I have a sense of wit that fuels my cynical and skeptical view of the world.

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Alexa Hesseldenz

Hi, my name is Alexa Hesseldenz. I am 15 and a currently a sophomore. I enjoy long walks on the beach, flying to Paris on weekends, having lobster dinners under the moonlight… just kidding I actually spend most of my time on the volleyball courts. I have developed a passion for writing over the past year and love to create my own short stories. I hope to be a journalist when I grow up and write for magazines such as National Geographic, since I travel often. I have been going to Europe every summer since I was seven and just love everything about it from the food to the people. In my free time you can find me reading the Hunger Games (for the millionth time) or blasting Taylor Swift. I’m a really friendly person so if you see me walking around campus don’t be afraid to say hello! So that’s basically all you need to know about me! Keep on reading the Paw Print!!