Meet The Team

Managing Editor - This will be Emily's second year on the staff continuing so she can be involved in the community. She is most excited about the new people and seeing what they can bring to the table.

"If you're from Africa, why are you white?"

Editor-in-Chief - Quesadilla is the newspaper's veteran being on the staff for three years now. Being editor of the Gem has been his dream since 7th grade, finally accomplishing that while simultaneously being the Head Photographer.

"Here's to the fools who dream"

Managing Editor - Owen is a first-year staff member who has made a great impact early on. He joined the staff after reading former editor-in-chief Clay Wallace's article "The fall and rise of faith: An analysis of Ye's discography " 

"Music man of seven years"

Feature Leader -  Kathryn is an exceptional writer and has decided to bring her skills to the newspaper room, even if it is out of her comfort zone. She also leads the Feature team which she also does great at. 

Opinion Leader- Tibni's second year on staff will be spent sharing more of her opinions. She loves writing (and Emily). Her experiences living in different parts of the country help her have a more diverse view than others.

"Are you the girl from Wednesday?"

Sports Leader - Will is no stranger to journalism, taking Intro to Journalism his sophomore year, this will however be his first year on staff. He plans on being a sports journalist and dreams of being on ESPN one day. 

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" 

- Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott - Will Derryberry

News Writer - Aubrey needed to fill up her schedule and so she decided to join the Purple Gem. She has made excellent progress as a news writer as she hopes to pass the class.

News Writer -  Trey is joining the staff for the first year because Ms. Dickinson made the class seem interesting. He is most excited to get to know information that is going around school.

News Writer - Riley was always told she was amazing at writing, because of this she wanted to use this skill more. By joining the staff she will be putting it to good use.

"Go Purples" 

News Writer - Sky loves being about to share information with the school and also to spread knowledge to the people who need to know. 

"Just going with the flow"

News Writer -  Chris T, as he is called in the Pub Lab is in his first year on staff. He decided to join the staff to develop his reporting skills for his dream job, a metrologist.  

"If you can believe it you can achieve it"

Feature Writer - Grace will be entering her second year on the staff and to what she hopes to be an even more exciting year! Showing great potential last year, she now joins the feature team.

Feature Writer - Friends and family told Nick he could be a good journalist, so he decided to give it a shot. He loves to interview and learn more from them!

"I'm single"

Opinion Writer -  Uriah is here "just cause" but it is always a good day when he shares his opinion on topics. 

Opinion Writer - Saxon joined the staff because she loves Ms. D and writing. Saxon loves the creative freedom she has as an opinion writer and is also a great tennis player. 

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"It's journalism"

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Opinion Writer - Alectra is excited for all the cool opportunities she will encounter while on the staff. 

Sports Writer - Katy decided to join the staff after M s D made the class seem exciting and fun. She wants to get involved in school and in the community and the Gem is just the place.

Sports Writer - Lily loves writing and by joining the staff she hopes to get more involved in the community and in the school. 

Column Writer - Jay takes on controversial topics and makes YOU take their side. Such topics include "pineapple belongs on pizza." 

Culture Leader - Gray is the new culture leader and has made a great impact on the section already. He loves expressing ideas through writing. He is ecstatic about 1989 TV.

"I just be wildin' out I have a mean streak"

Culture Writer -  Hope is one of two people reviving the "Local Look" segment of the newspaper. Also, Hope is extremely excited about 1989 TV.

"I'm not asleep my mind is alive"

 Culture Writer- Parker Fields is all about movies and music. He enjoys writing and playing football. Also he loves being able to convey his emotions through his writing. 

¨Give them your heart but keep your head"