Writer Profiles

Please note this page is currently being updated with our new journalists for the 2023-2024 school year!

~ 2023 - 2024 ~

Ariel Arang

I am Ariel Arang and I am a part of the BPC post not only that I am a part of this school soccer team. Helping out the school is great but you also might be wondering why I joined the BPC Post, it was all because I got to help out the school. It is also because I get to enjoy something fun while I am helping the 276 community.

Eugene Bae

I am Eugene Bae, and this is my first year at BPC Post! I mainly joined because I wanted to do an extra-curricular program and I found that the BPC Post was great for me. If you haven't, consider joining! It surely is an interesting experience that you'll never forget!

Abigail Buettin

Sunhae Culbreath

I'm Sunhae and I am a 7th grader at 276. I love to play and watch soccer and my favorite team is Manchester City. I joined the BPC Post to write and learn more about the school and I am very excited to continue writing articles!

Finn Curry

Ellie Dai

Hi! My name is Ellie and I’m in 7th grade. I joined the BPC Post so I could see what it’s like being a writer. Also, I’m in the BPC Post because I want to keep my school community updated on the current events.

Giv Dar

Hi, my name is Giv. I joined the BPC Post so that I could inform people about important things that are going on in this world. I'm in the 7th grade, I like to play basketball, football, and soccer.

David Degruson

My name is David Degruson, and I'm in sixth grade. I like to read, and play football! I joined the BPC Post because I love to inform people about what's happening around the world, and I would like to improve my writing skills!

Romea Dibugnara

Daniela DiPietro

I am Daniela DiPietro and I am a part of the BPC Post because I love to write. I also think it is very interesting to write about all different topics and interview people about their experiences with all different things. I also love when you start a story and you can see how it evolves the more you add, and when you see your story next to all the other amazing articles in the BPC Post.

Mia Friedman

My name is Mia Friedman and I'm in 7th grade. I'm in BPC Post to inform our school community about many current events in our school and in the world. Another reason is that I actually want to learn about current events.

Soraya Gharib

My name is Soraya Gharib and I am a 7th-grade student at PS. 276. I love volleyball, reading, and writing. The reason I joined the BPC post is because I want to spread the word about different events in our school, community, and world.

Utana Goussev

Emma Guan

I am Emma and I wanted to write stories. The BPC Post seemed interesting and fun so I decided to join. So far I am having a great time in the BPC Post.

Terri Gunderman

My name is Terri Gunderman, I'm a 7th grader and a member of the BPC Post. I am part of the BPC Post because I love to write with my friends and keep people updated on what's going on in our school and around the world. Another reason why I'm here is because this is good practice, not only good practice for subjects in school, but it's also a good life skill to be able to write for a long period of time without stopping.

Jaclyn Halim

I am Jaclyn Halim from class 8B. I am an 8th grader and a member of BPC Post. I joined BPC Post out of curiosity. I enjoy writing and I always wonder what it is like to be in BPC Post and be a news writer.

Carys Hanna

Hi, I am Carys Hanna, and this is my first year at the BPC Post and at PS/IS 276. I love cats and reading. I am a 6th grader and joined because I wanted to be a better writer. I also wanted to learn more about the world and have others learn that too.

Thea Hines

Hi, my name is Thea Hines and I am in 7th grade. I joined the BPC Post because I have always been interested in journalism and I thought this would be very similar. I also joined the BPC Post because I have been a part of the 276 community for 8 years, I think it's important that everyone is informed of current events and activities that are happening at our school, and I want to be involved and a part of sharing this information to our community!

Philippa Katsiris

My name is Philippa Katsiris and this is my first year at BPC Post, but definitely not the school. I've been going to this school since kindergarten, and I've made many friendships during this time. I really enjoy being in the BPC Post because I can write my opinion and also hang out with friends. Overall even though I'm new to BPC Post I already feel as though I am a part of the community.

Oliver Kim

My name is Oliver Kim this is my first year in the BPC Post. I like to write a lot and learn about different current events.

Saanvi Koli

I am Saanvi and I'm a part of the BPC Post because I like writing and writing articles for the school newspaper. It's also fun to see my article in the newspaper.

Zahra Kumar

I’m Zahra, and I’ve been on the BPC Post since the 6th grade. (I’m now in seventh.) I have always loved to write, so the BPC Post seemed like an obvious choice for me. I also really want to help spread news, information, updates, etc to our community. Most of all, I think the BPC Post is an amazing place and community to be a part of! Thanks for reading this! GO CHARGERS!!!

Manthika Kumari

Hi, my name is Manthika Kumari, I am a part of the BPC Post. Currently, I am in 7th grade in the school PS/IS 276. I like writing so the BPC Post has been a really nice option at school for me.

Lauren Kwon

Hi, my name is Lauren Kwon. I joined BPC Post to collaborate with others and to write about fun and different topics. I hope to have lots of fun this year.

Olivia Lee

My name is Olivia Lee and I am in 7th grade. I joined the BPC Post to collaborate and work with people. I really like writing and talking with other people.

Howard Liu

I am Howard Liu from 6C.

Brooke Manion

Siella Manz

Hi, I'm 7th grader Siella Manz, and I'm a member of BPC Post. I joined BPC Post because I want to share current events happening in our school. I also joined because I want to become a better typer and really like spending the time with my friends while writing about a bunch of fun topics.

Alyssa McGreal

My name is Alyssa McGreal, I am in 7A, and I am part of the BPC Post. I joined our school's newspaper because I have always been interested in how we convey news to the world, and believe that it is important for the student body to know what is going on at school! Additionally, I have always been fascinated with journaling and reporting!

Liliana Miceli

My name is Liliana Miceli and I am in 7A, as well as a BPC Post member. I chose to be a part of the BPC Post because I really enjoy writing and learning about the different perspectives of fellow students. I also feel like it is important to know what is going on around our school community, and the world. The BPC Post is also very good for skills that you will need in the future.

Kayshav Mittal

Hi, I'm Kayshav. I am part of the BPC Post because I like to educate and entertain people about the world around them. I like D&D, Videogames, Comics, Coding, Escape rooms, and Logic Puzzles. (I also have a YouTube channel).

Thea Morse

Hailey Noorda

Hi! I'm Hailey and I'm in 7th grade. I'm on the BPC Post because I wanted to try something new, I also like writing. And I wanted to interview people and hear different opinions. I wanted to learn more about news happening around BPC and at our school. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the articles and enjoy the editions every two weeks! :)))

Fyodor Odenwald

Hello, I’m Fyodor Odenwald a member of BPC Post. I joined BPC Post because I want to tell stories that inspire change and to be a part of a community that values truth and integrity. Journalism offers me the opportunity to contribute to a more informed and engaged society while upgrading my skills as a communicator and storyteller.

Evelyn Plasting

Hi, I'm Evelyn Plasting and I'm in 8th grade. I've been in the BPC Post for 2 years. I'm a part of the BPC Post because of the amazing community and people there and the opportunity to express my creativity through writing and photography.

Mark Ponzo

Hi, I'm Marco, and I have a twin brother, so no, you are not seeing double.  I also like building Lego sets and enjoy swimming. Lastly, I like going on walks on the beach.

Martin Ponzo

Hi, my name is Martino. I came to the BPC Post to learn more about what happens inside the school, and to write about current events around the globe. Some of my hobbies are sailing, legos, and hanging out with friends.

Emerson Rice

My name is Emerson Rice and I am part of the BPC Post because I love writing newspapers. At my old school, my favorite writing unit was newspaper articles. In addition, I want to get as involved in the school as I can be.

Kaiya Stanton

Hi! My name is Kaiya, and I have been in this school for 8 years, and I am in 7th grade. I am in the BPC post because I love writing, and I like to interview people.

Freja Svensson

Hello, my name is Freja Svensson. This is my second year at the BPC Post, and I have been at this school since 5th grade. I joined the BPC Post to become a better writer!

Sloan Tanbay

Raya Trivedi

Hi, I am Raya. I am currently a 7th grader at I.S. 276. This is my first year attending the BPC Post. I joined because I wanted to improve my writing skills. What better way to do so than writing articles with my friends!

Reina Turley

I am Reina Turley. I am 13 and in 8th grade. I am a part of the BPC Post because I think it is a good experience and I can learn from it.

Hunter Wei

My name is Hunter Wei, and I am a part of the BPC Post. The main reason I joined BPC Post is to help students at PS/IS 276 learn more about the world.

Linden Wong

Katherine Wu

Hi, I'm Katie. I'm in 7th grade and this is my second year of the BPC Post. I joined the Post to have fun, learn more about journalism, and get involved in our community. 

Ximena Zavala

My name is Ximena (Mina) Zavala, I am in 6th grade and am 11 years old. I wanted to be a part of the BPC Post because my dad was a reporter when he was younger and so was my grandad. I've heard great stories from both of them, so I thought I'd give it a try. I also wanted to be a part of the BPC Post because I wanted to be more connected to our school.

~ 2022 - 2023 ~

Charlotte Marshall


My name is Charlotte Marshall and I am a member of the BPC Post. I joined this community of writers in order to enforce positive experiences and take part in introducing current events consisting throughout our communities. I find that writing is a great way to inform readers about our recent global conditions and other pressing concerns throughout our society. I look forward to learning more about the world we live in and advising others in the process. Make sure to check out our new editions!



Emma Saeli


Hi! My name is Emma Saeli, and I am one of the many wonderful writers that are contributing to this years BPC Post. I’m currently in 7th grade, and I joined the BPC Post to get new insight on events occurring at a local and international level, as well as learning more about current events happening in our modern world. Make sure to check every other Friday for the next edition of the BPC Post! Go Chargers!!


Dylan Galati


Hello, my name is Dylan Galati, and I am currently in seventh grade. I chose to be part of the BPC Post because I wanted to be able to write more, and I wanted to try new things. I also wanted to play a role in the BPC Post because news always sounds important to me, and it has an impact on other people.


Aleah Rader


My name is Aleah Rader and I am in sixth grade and a part of the BPC post in Ps/Is 276. I chose to join because I enjoy writing about local issues and celebrations that have occurred recently. I also enjoy learning more about teachers and students during interviews! An additional reason I chose to be a part of it is because of my sister, she is an editor for the BPC post articles! Thank you for taking the time to read this, and hope you enjoy the upcoming post editions!


Liliana Miceli


Hi, My name is Liliana Miceli and I am a sixth-grade writer for the BPC Post at P.S/I.S 276. I decided to join the post because I love to write and I love to know about what is going on in our school and the world around us. I also like to learn more about all of the fantastic students and teachers that come to our school every day. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy all of the new BPC Post Editions.

Juan Alcala Martinez


Hello! My name is Juan Alcala, I love to express myself visually through writing and art. My hobbies include painting, baking, reading, piano, and listening to music. I decided to join the BPC post because I am interested in the responsibility of writing meaningful passages for the newspaper. I hope I am able to create the best possible articles alongside other great authors in the BPC post!


Kayshav Mittal


My name is Kayshav N. Mittal. I am A 7th grader. I love to play video games and read books. I wear glasses, which makes me part of the 33% of the population that wears glasses. I like to write, which is why the BPC post is a great fit for me.


Gigen Wang


My name is Gigen Wang I am a 7th grader attending Battery Park City School. I have joined the BPC post since I am quite bad at journalism and interview and seek to improve these skills in the BPC post. The BPC has also helped me to make friends I wouldn't have through a normal school day.


Kaiya Stanton


I am Kaiya Stanton, a 6th grader from PS 276. I am in the BPC post because I love to write. I also like to interview people and ask questions.


Roshen Boyce


I joined the BPC post because I wanted to share the stories of the world. when my friend came up to me and asked me what my favorite candy was for an article, I felt like I could do better. There are a lot of things in this world that I feel very strongly about. With the BPC post, I get to show everyone the important stories of the world to help our community be more informed on current events.



Jade Marshall


I'm jade. I joined BPC post because I wanted to add some fun activity to the BPC post Newpaper. For example, by adding games and many more fun activities people can do while reading the Newpapers!


Michael Carrazza


My name is Michael Carrazza and I am in 7th grade. I decided to join the BPC post or the school's newspaper because it gave me a chance to share my ideas in writing. My goal is to create fun enjoyable articles that students will want to read.


Romea Dibugnara

I’m Romea, I joined BPC post because I wanted to put in my input and out things that are going on in everyone’s life and my life and share it with the school.



Finn Curry


Hi, I am Finn, Thanks for reading my bio. I am a 7th grader here and this is my first year of the BPC post. I joined because I wanted to be more involved with our school community.



Soraya Gharib


My name is Soraya Gharib, I am in 6th grade and this is my first year joining the BPC post. I joined the BPC post since I love writing and sharing my opinion with other people on a topic I think is important. I also like asking other people their opinion so I can learn about another perspective, which in a good way could change how I write my article.


Zahra Kumar


My name is Zahra Kumar, and I love to read, write, swim, and dance. I joined the BPC Post because I love creative writing, but I need more practice with non-fiction. I've also been seeing flyers and hearing about the BPC Post since fourth grade. Meaning, that I have been wanting to join the post for a few years now.


Aoi Kitazawa




Katie Wu


Hi! I'm Katie and I just joined the BPC post as a new 6th grader. This is my first year at 276 and I hope to exercise and improve upon my journaling skills while also having fun being on the post. In my free time I enjoy dance, eating, volleyball, skiing (when possible), amongst other activities.