I began working for The Charger my sophomore year of high school. What started as an elective class for me quickly grew into something that I loved. I loved chasing stories, writing articles, designing pages, and the community that came with being a part of newspaper. After discovering my passion for journalism, I put great effort into being as involved as possible, not only in The Charger, but for the Charger Media Group, The Charger Update, and more. Being a part of newspaper is more than an extracurricular to me, it has become a form of self-expression and a way for me to find my identity. Throughout all my years of high school, the newspaper community is one of the only constants in my ever-changing life. Being a part of The Charger has been a defining part of my high school experience, and taking the leap of joining my school's newspaper staff was one of the best and most rewarding decisions I have ever made. The experience of working for The Charger has helped me become the person I am today, as I learned skills such as leadership, teamwork, and dedication through this class. To the left is a picture of The Charger staff at my first MSPA convention in March of 2023 (top), and a picture of our staff from the 2025 spring semester (bottom).