2019-2020 Staff
Holly Kate O’Brien
Student Life Supervisor/Editor/Head of Social Media
Hi! My name is Holly Kate O’Brien and this is my third year on staff. This year I am an editor, student life supervisor, and head of social media. I love this class because I can express myself and show my leadership skills....
Alina Frederick
Sports Supervisor/Editor/Social Media Advisor
Hello, I am Alina Frederick and this is my third year on staff. This year I am a sports supervisor, editor, and social media advisor. My favorite part about writing is jotting down my thoughts and opinions. I am a varsi...
Mia Jacobs
Reporter/A&E Supervisor
I wanna be a duck living by the sea Much as I like being me They've got wings and they can fly They can swim and so can I And instead of growing up I wanna be a duck -Isaac Adni
Nicole Martin
Editor
Hey, I'm Nicole and this is my third year on staff! I'll be writing from Spain as an exchange student the first semester. I can't wait for my junior year writing for this newspaper :)
Richard Vian
Reporter
I’m Richard Vian, and I’m part of The Talon. I’m fourteen at the moment, and I'm a freshman. I wanted to be in the newspaper because I wanted to draw comics for it. I like to draw, play video games, and sometimes, ver...
Ava Wilson
Reporter
Hey, I'm Ava. I am a sophomore here at Etowah, and this is my first year on staff. I took Journalism at my old school last year and loved it. Writing is one of my favorite things to do, so I'm super excited to be a part of the...
Ella Daugherty
Reporter
Hi! My name is Ella Daugherty, and I am currently a sophomore. I am a part of the JV cheer team, National English Honors Society, and Key Club here at Etowah. This is my first year on staff. I am excited to share my passion for...
Ivy McKinney
Reporter
Hi! My name is Ivy McKinney, and this is my second year in journalism, but my first year on staff. I love writing which makes me so excited to be a part of The Talon this year!
Mimi Lim
Reporter
Hi! I am Mimi Lim, and I am currently a freshman at Etowah. This is my first year on staff. I love spending my time with friends and family. My favorite hobbies are drawing and painting. I’m excited to be part of The Talon as it...
Emma Milotic
Reporter
Hello! My name is Emma Milotic, and I am a freshman here at Etowah. I am beyond excited to be a part of the Talon newspaper, and I am so excited to publish my first article one day soon. I love to read and listen to music in my...
Ila Prabhuram
Reporter
Hello! My name is Ila Prabhuram, and I am freshman at Etowah. This is my first year on the staff. I love reading and writing, as my favorite pastimes are something that I sincerely enjoy. I am the founder of the nonprofit ...
McKenna Guinn
Reporter
Hi, I'm Mckenna, and this is my second year in journalism. I love to write and take pictures, and hang out with friends. I am very excited to be on staff this year :))
Ansley Melnick
Reporter
I think we should act more like dogs and just be nice like dogs because dogs are nice.
Angel Beltran
Reporter
Hi! My name is Angel and this is my third year on staff. You may not recognize me because I chopped all of my hair off in an identity crisis, but one thing that remained the consistent is my love for writing.
Haley James
Editor-In-Chief
Hi! My name is Haley James, and this is my fourth year on The Talon. This year I am Editor-In-Chief, and I am so excited to end my high school career on this staff!
Alyssa Pearson
Editor/Opinion Supervisor
“Guess what, I have flaws. What are they? Oh, I don’t know. I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally, I’ll hit somebody with my car. So sue me.” -Michael Scott