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School Begins: Journey Through South’s First Week of School
August 27, 2023
Due to ongoing renovations, the main office is filled with furniture and administration boxes. For now, the attendance and office secretaries are in the athletic wing. Administration is spread throughout the building, Principal Michael Hinze, located in room 2305, in the blue wing. The guidance department is temporarily housed in the library.
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About the Contributors
Merrigan Riggs, Reporter
My name is Merrigan Riggs. I am a freshman at Westerville South, and I participate in Chess Club and theater. I am a voracious reader who enjoys writing. I can't wait to bring my skills to The Scribe.
Sophia Wright, Editor-in-Chief
Hey! My name is Sophia Wright, and I’m the editor-in-chief for The Scribe. This is my second year working on The Scribe. I am also the president of the Interact Club and vice president of Power to Poets. I am not pursuing journalism in the future, but I am very passionate about writing. I hope you enjoy our articles and find them useful for keeping up to date with what's going on at Westerville South. Go ‘Cats!
Sumira Adhikari, Reporter
Hey! I’m Sumira Adhikari, a sophomore and a reporter with The Scribe. I’m also part of Global Scholars Diploma Program, Hope Squad, and Student Council. I enjoy reading, drawing, and crocheting, and I love writing and poetry. I’m really looking forward to delving into journalism this year!
Wilber Zepeda, Reporter
My name is Wilber Zepeda, and I am a junior. I am a member of the WSHS boy’s varsity soccer team. I enjoy sports and reading. I spend my free time training or hanging out with family or friends. I am excited to write for The Scribe and bring you exciting stories this year!
Grace Rodstrom, News/Feature Editor
Hi, everyone! My name is Grace Rodstrom, and I’m a sophomore at Westerville South. I am the Scribe’s News/Feature Editor and hope to pursue broadcast journalism at Ohio University. In my free time, I like to read, listen to music, and watch movies. I also do theater outside of school! I am so excited to be a part of the Scribe as an underclassman and can’t wait to see what's in store for this year!
Madison Winesette, Social Media Manager
Hi, my name is Madison Winesette, and I am a senior. I am the social media manager for The Scribe. I am very excited to go behind the scenes of The Scribe this year and be a part of sharing it with you!
Rylee Jennings, Reporter
Hi, my name is Rylee Jennings and I am a senior. I am involved heavily in theater at South, as well as Hopesquad, NHS, and Student Council. I love doing anything outside involving plants, hiking, skiing, and traveling. I wanted to be on the Scribe after taking Journalism 1 and loving the environment and the idea of being a journalist in high school, so I am super excited to work on the Scribe this year!
Anne Keir, Reporter
My name is Anne Keir. I’m a senior at Westerville South and the Sports Editor for The Scribe. I am a second-generation student at South, and my family has lived in Westerville for years. I’m on the WSHS Track and Field team and compete in shot put and discus. I love reading and listening to music. In my free time, I work at Roosters in Polaris and spend time with my friends. While working for The Scribe, I hope to meet new people and gain their perspective on life at Westerville South.
Orin Connell, Reporter
Hello, My name is Orin Connell. I’m a sophomore at Westerville South and a reporter for the Scribe. I am also on the Wildcat bowling team and a part of the Global Scholars Diploma program.
Alex Lamm, Reporter
My name is Alex Lamm, and I am a sophomore. My interests include but are not limited to, marine biology, LEGOs, and anything related to dragons. I enjoy hiking and camping, especially with my dogs. My goal is to provide entertaining, fun articles for The Scribe.