Michael Escamilla
Michael is a sophomore in his second semester the journalism team. He is excited to have his creativity and knowledge tested, strengthened and noticed through journalism. Michael is excited to be a part of a community; he hopes to have a career in the medical field. Michael loves working out and playing ukulele. He also plans to try out for track. Michael is excited to be involved in his community at BHS!
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Braxton Rollyson
Braxton is a sophomore at BHS. This is his second semester on The Stinger staff. Braxton mostly enjoys making packages for the broadcast along with being on camera. He joined The Stinger because he wanted to explore and learn more about journalism and all that comes with it. When he is not found working a camera or writing scripts, Braxton likes to have fires with his friends or play video games. He is excited for his second semester as a Stinger Staffer and looks forward to many more!
Braxton is a sophomore at BHS. This is his second semester on The Stinger staff. Braxton mostly enjoys making packages for the broadcast along with being on camera. He joined The Stinger because he wanted to explore and learn more about journalism and all that comes with it. When he is not found working a camera or writing scripts, Braxton likes to have fires with his friends or play video games. He is excited for his second semester as a Stinger Staffer and looks forward to many more!
Robbie Young
Robbie is a senior at BHS. He is one of the founding members of the Stinger Staff. He enjoys creating HiveCasts about various topics and working on the Stinger ON AIR set. He joined The Stinger because he thought that it would help him gain some experience for his dream job of being a broadcaster. When he isn't working on the next HiveCast, Robbie enjoys watching sports, especially hockey and auto racing. He is excited for another semester of The Stinger.
Robbie is a senior at BHS. He is one of the founding members of the Stinger Staff. He enjoys creating HiveCasts about various topics and working on the Stinger ON AIR set. He joined The Stinger because he thought that it would help him gain some experience for his dream job of being a broadcaster. When he isn't working on the next HiveCast, Robbie enjoys watching sports, especially hockey and auto racing. He is excited for another semester of The Stinger.
Michaela Catoe
Michaela is a sophomore at BHS, and it's her second semester on The Stinger staff. She is currently a Reporter. Michaela likes writing about various topics, and enjoys meeting new people. Michaela joined The Stinger to experience new things and learn new skills, as well as getting new perspectives about her school and the students who attend BHS. Outside of school, she loves to listen to metal (music) or take walks in the woods.
Michaela is a sophomore at BHS, and it's her second semester on The Stinger staff. She is currently a Reporter. Michaela likes writing about various topics, and enjoys meeting new people. Michaela joined The Stinger to experience new things and learn new skills, as well as getting new perspectives about her school and the students who attend BHS. Outside of school, she loves to listen to metal (music) or take walks in the woods.
Rylie Beckham
Rylie is a sophomore at BHS, and it's her first year on The Stinger Staff. She enjoys photography and would love to learn more about it. Rylie joined The Stinger Staff because she wants to know more about photography/videography and how it plays a role in journalism, as well as the importance of it. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music as well as creating art because she gets to express whatever's on her mind. She is excited for her first year on The Stinger Staff.
Rylie is a sophomore at BHS, and it's her first year on The Stinger Staff. She enjoys photography and would love to learn more about it. Rylie joined The Stinger Staff because she wants to know more about photography/videography and how it plays a role in journalism, as well as the importance of it. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music as well as creating art because she gets to express whatever's on her mind. She is excited for her first year on The Stinger Staff.
Emilie Benton
Emilie Benton is a junior at BHS. This is her first year on the Stinger Staff. She joined the Stinger because of a passion for journaling; she's loved journaling ever since she can remember and has always wanted to pursue it as career. She enjoys working in the field asking questions to her fellow peers and hearing opinions. Along with writing stories and poems, she quite enjoys sketching as a hobby. She's excited to expand her interest in writing and share her work with BHS among her teachers and peers
Emilie Benton is a junior at BHS. This is her first year on the Stinger Staff. She joined the Stinger because of a passion for journaling; she's loved journaling ever since she can remember and has always wanted to pursue it as career. She enjoys working in the field asking questions to her fellow peers and hearing opinions. Along with writing stories and poems, she quite enjoys sketching as a hobby. She's excited to expand her interest in writing and share her work with BHS among her teachers and peers
Alex Bryson
This is Alex's first year on The Stinger staff and he has liked it so far. He finds fun writing everyday and, to some extent, relaxing.He especially enjoys sports writing and looks to broaden his knowledge of the different sports. He enjoys bringing his writing to life in his head and imagining what he is writing. He has never seen himself having a career in writing, but he has considered being a teacher in the future.
This is Alex's first year on The Stinger staff and he has liked it so far. He finds fun writing everyday and, to some extent, relaxing.He especially enjoys sports writing and looks to broaden his knowledge of the different sports. He enjoys bringing his writing to life in his head and imagining what he is writing. He has never seen himself having a career in writing, but he has considered being a teacher in the future.
Cheyenne Cannon
Cheyenne is a sophomore at BHS. This is Cannon's first year on The Stinger Staff. She joined The Stinger to learn how to write about events and to partake in group projects to benefit her socialism. When she is not writing or working for The Stinger, she can be found writing songs or stories in her binder. She is excited for her first year on staff.
Cheyenne is a sophomore at BHS. This is Cannon's first year on The Stinger Staff. She joined The Stinger to learn how to write about events and to partake in group projects to benefit her socialism. When she is not writing or working for The Stinger, she can be found writing songs or stories in her binder. She is excited for her first year on staff.
Lanie Cauthen
Lanie is a junior at BHS. This is Lanie's first year on The Stinger staff. Lanie joined the staff because she enjoys expressing herself in writing and photography. Along with that, she wants to gain experience and knowledge about journalism. She is a member of the Beta Club and NHS. Outside of her education, she enjoys studying film history, listening to her favorite bands, and creating art. She also loves spending quality time with her dog, Blu. Lanie is thrilled to be apart of The Stinger staff!
Lanie is a junior at BHS. This is Lanie's first year on The Stinger staff. Lanie joined the staff because she enjoys expressing herself in writing and photography. Along with that, she wants to gain experience and knowledge about journalism. She is a member of the Beta Club and NHS. Outside of her education, she enjoys studying film history, listening to her favorite bands, and creating art. She also loves spending quality time with her dog, Blu. Lanie is thrilled to be apart of The Stinger staff!
Zoe Deese
Zoe Deese is a sophomore at BHS. This is Zoe's first year on The Stinger staff. She joined The Stinger, because she thought that it would be a great opportunity to learn more about journalism and explore some of her interests. When Zoe is not working for The Stinger she enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, and participating in almost any form of exercise. Zoe is also a member of Student Council, Beta club, National Honors Society, and plans on trying out for the girls soccer team this year. She is excited to see what this year will bring.
Zoe Deese is a sophomore at BHS. This is Zoe's first year on The Stinger staff. She joined The Stinger, because she thought that it would be a great opportunity to learn more about journalism and explore some of her interests. When Zoe is not working for The Stinger she enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, and participating in almost any form of exercise. Zoe is also a member of Student Council, Beta club, National Honors Society, and plans on trying out for the girls soccer team this year. She is excited to see what this year will bring.
Taylor Greene
Taylor Greene is a sophomore at BHS. This is Taylor's first year on The Stinger staff! She joined The Stinger staff because she thought it would be a really fun experience, boost her creativity, and would be a good opportunity to make friends. When she's not helping with the Stinger, Taylor will more than likely be found right across the street on the field, with her soccer team. She also likes hanging out with her best friend and tanning. She exclaims that she is excited and grateful to be on The Stinger Staff.
Taylor Greene is a sophomore at BHS. This is Taylor's first year on The Stinger staff! She joined The Stinger staff because she thought it would be a really fun experience, boost her creativity, and would be a good opportunity to make friends. When she's not helping with the Stinger, Taylor will more than likely be found right across the street on the field, with her soccer team. She also likes hanging out with her best friend and tanning. She exclaims that she is excited and grateful to be on The Stinger Staff.
Emmie Johnson
Emmie Johnson is a sophomore at BHS. This is her first year on The Stinger staff, and she is so excited to be a part of it this year. Emmie currently serves as a reporter for The Stinger. Emmie likes to write about various topics, her favorite being sports. She also enjoys all types of photography and writing about her photos. Emmie joined The Stinger to pursue her interest of photography, videography, and reporting. Though Emmie loves to write and photograph, you can also catch her cheering for our Yellow Jackets, swimming, and having fun with her friends. Emmie is super excited for an awesome year on the staff.
Emmie Johnson is a sophomore at BHS. This is her first year on The Stinger staff, and she is so excited to be a part of it this year. Emmie currently serves as a reporter for The Stinger. Emmie likes to write about various topics, her favorite being sports. She also enjoys all types of photography and writing about her photos. Emmie joined The Stinger to pursue her interest of photography, videography, and reporting. Though Emmie loves to write and photograph, you can also catch her cheering for our Yellow Jackets, swimming, and having fun with her friends. Emmie is super excited for an awesome year on the staff.
Emily Rowell
This is Emily's first year on staff. Emily especially likes going around and getting footage of people that she can turn into a good video package. Her future career involves fashion designing and wild life rehab, and she feels that journalism would help her with the career. Emily's hobbies are writing, drawing, puzzles and anything creative; reading is a favorite too.
This is Emily's first year on staff. Emily especially likes going around and getting footage of people that she can turn into a good video package. Her future career involves fashion designing and wild life rehab, and she feels that journalism would help her with the career. Emily's hobbies are writing, drawing, puzzles and anything creative; reading is a favorite too.
Kaylee Snipes
Kaylee Snipes is a sophomore at BHS. This is Kaylee's first year on The Stinger Staff. She joined The Stinger as she thought it would be an amazing experience to learn about photography, more about journalism, and help improve her creativity. When she is not found writing for The Stinger, Kaylee enjoys cheering for the BHS Varsity Cheerleading team and hanging out with friends. She is excited for her first year on The Stinger staff.
Kaylee Snipes is a sophomore at BHS. This is Kaylee's first year on The Stinger Staff. She joined The Stinger as she thought it would be an amazing experience to learn about photography, more about journalism, and help improve her creativity. When she is not found writing for The Stinger, Kaylee enjoys cheering for the BHS Varsity Cheerleading team and hanging out with friends. She is excited for her first year on The Stinger staff.
Mr. Collier
The Stinger's adviser is Mr. Matt Collier. This is his 22nd year of teaching. He has spent 20 of those years in North Carolina teaching English, Leadership Skills, Creative Writing, Photography and Journalism, as well as coaching basketball and soccer. In 2016 Collier and his wife, Lisa, started their own professional photography business, Captured By Collier. This is Collier's second semester at Buford High School. He is excited to introduce Journalism back into the curriculum while expanding into more media arts with his students. When he isn't at Buford, you can find Collier spending time with his family, fishing and being outdoors.
The Stinger's adviser is Mr. Matt Collier. This is his 22nd year of teaching. He has spent 20 of those years in North Carolina teaching English, Leadership Skills, Creative Writing, Photography and Journalism, as well as coaching basketball and soccer. In 2016 Collier and his wife, Lisa, started their own professional photography business, Captured By Collier. This is Collier's second semester at Buford High School. He is excited to introduce Journalism back into the curriculum while expanding into more media arts with his students. When he isn't at Buford, you can find Collier spending time with his family, fishing and being outdoors.
Mr. Knight
Mr. Richie Knight is the broadcast adviser. This is his 25th year in the Lancaster County School District, his fourth year at BHS as the Multipurpose Building Administrator and first year as technical advisor for The Stinger. Mr. Knight is the co-creator of LEARN-TV, the school district’s television station and was an executive producer for the channel for over 20 years. He began his career in broadcasting in the mid 80s and worked as a photojournalist for WSOC-TV in Charlotte. He looks forward to working with the broadcasting component for BHS journalism and sharing the great stories about great Yellow Jackets. In his spare time he enjoys finding treasures at yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores to sell online. He and his wife Debbie are now empty nesters, since his daughter Hannah got married over the summer and his son Ryan is a senior at Liberty University.
Mr. Richie Knight is the broadcast adviser. This is his 25th year in the Lancaster County School District, his fourth year at BHS as the Multipurpose Building Administrator and first year as technical advisor for The Stinger. Mr. Knight is the co-creator of LEARN-TV, the school district’s television station and was an executive producer for the channel for over 20 years. He began his career in broadcasting in the mid 80s and worked as a photojournalist for WSOC-TV in Charlotte. He looks forward to working with the broadcasting component for BHS journalism and sharing the great stories about great Yellow Jackets. In his spare time he enjoys finding treasures at yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores to sell online. He and his wife Debbie are now empty nesters, since his daughter Hannah got married over the summer and his son Ryan is a senior at Liberty University.
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