Meet The Staff

Publisher/Advisor

Mrs. Gifford

Advisor, In Person, Teacher

Welcome to the CHS Voice newspaper! I have been teaching Journalism here at CHS for 3 years, and this class has quickly become my pride and joy.

Since I've taken charge of the newspaper, we have become a nationally certified program via the CSPA (Columbia Scholastic Press Association) at Columbia University. We have also developed a special partnership with our local newspaper, the Cortland Standard, and they have helped us take our professionalism to a new level through printing and publishing.

Senior Advisor

Matthew Hornyak

Senior Editorial Producer, Senior, In Person

I joined Newspaper because I love writing, and researching things to write about, plus I just like things like graphic design. I have a dog named Fang and I can play piano.

School and Sports Department

Sarah Davis-Howard

School and Sports Dept. Manager, Junior, Remote

I play field hockey and volleyball, i am apart of NHS and Student Council, I have two moms, I have been in People Magazine, and I joined the newspaper because I've always loved to write and have always had an interest in getting to know how the process of writing a newspaper/ articles worked.

Ellen Conlon

School News Reporter, Junior, In Person

I joined journalism because I wanted to be more involved in the school and have the opportunity to work with other students!

Hailey Walker

School/Sports News Reporter, Senior, Remote

I like to paint and spending time with family and friends. I joined newspaper because it sparked my interest and I wanted to try it out!

Haylee Simons

School/Sports Reporter, Sophomore, In Person

I play lacrosse and i love writing music and poetry!

Entertainment/Interactive Department

Delaney Pace

Entertainment Dept. Manager, Senior, In Person

Hey everyone! My name is Delaney Pace. One of my favorite things in this world is fashion. If you ever need fashion advice, i'm the girl to call! One fun fact about me is that i have a cat named Kikki that i love and adore so much. This year, i decided to join journalism as a senior to voice my ideas and also be a voice for others. I think the newspaper is a really great way to get the word out on a lot of events and things going on in our school, and i totally recommend taking this class before your graduate!

Opinions + Multimedia Department

Paige Ludwig

Opinion and Editorial Dept. Manager, Senior, In Person

Hi, My name is Paige and I'm apart of the class 2021. I love to play sports and my favorite sport is lacrosse, I also love to watch hockey. I hope everyone enjoys our articles as much as we enjoyed making them!

Justice Zimmerman

Opinion and Editorial Columnist, Senior, Remote

I joined the team because I wanted to have a new positive high school experience, I wanted to meet new people and find out their stories, and I hope to continue to do that, even if it's remote.

Public Relations Department

Adam Coon

PR Department Manager, Senior, In Person

Joined journalism to continue to expand my writing skills. Enjoy working on the CHS Voice and happy to practice interviewing skills and improve.

Anne Austin

Ask The Voice Columnist, Junior, Remote

I am 16 years old and a junior. I joined newspaper so I can further my writing skills. I have played softball and field hockey for a long time. I also work at Dashers as a hostess/food runner. I love my job. My favorite class this year is AP Language and Composition!

Digital Layout + Design Department

Luis Mendez

Design Dept. Manager, Senior, In Person

I joined last year because I wanted another class with Gifford, but it turned out I actually really like this topic and writing in general, so I joined again as the first Senior Editor to help out the new people joining and write more things myself! I have rats (chihuahuas), and I am a fan of the Brooklyn NBA team!

Chris MacDuffee

Sports News Reporter, Senior, In Person

I like to play some sort of sport whenever I can. Besides that I fill my free time playing video games, working with my dad, or socializing with my mom. On the weekends I like to hangout with my friend group whenever I can!

General Assignment Reporters

Hope Allen

Entertainment Reporter/ Interactive Specialist, Senior, Remote

I love seeing other peoples views on things and I'm a very understanding person! I joined newspaper because I wanted to be more involved on what's going on and I like writing!

Alaysia Scott

General Assignment Reporter, Senior, Remote

I have a creative brain once I actually have a topic I like!