The Student News Site of Tualatin High School

The Wolf

The Student News Site of Tualatin High School

The Wolf

The Student News Site of Tualatin High School

The Wolf

2022-2023 Staff

Ava Wittman
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Ava Wittman

  Hi! My name is Ava Wittman and I am serving my third year on staff at The Wolf as Co-Editor-in-Chief. Funnily enough I actually joined newspaper entirely by mistake when there was an issue with my schedule but immediately fell in love with i...

Claire Roach
Co-Editor-in-Chief/Editorial

Claire Roach

My name is Claire, and I am a senior. This is my third year on staff, and this year I am the Co-Editor-in-Chief and Editorial editor. I joined newspaper because I want to engage and support our school community through writing....

Akash Balakumar
Business Manager/Web Editor/Co-News Editor

Akash Balakumar

Hi, my name is Akash Balakumar and I am a junior! My roles on The Wolf include, Business Manager, Web Editor, and Co-News Editor. This will be my second year on staff. When I’m not writing stories, I’m the FBLA President,...

Simon Phipps
Co-News Editor

Simon Phipps

Hi, my name is Simon Phipps and I'm a junior! I do sprints in track and field, and produce music in a home studio. I joined newspaper to write and share about different passions of mine, and to educate the student body.

Karys Gates
Feature Editor

Karys Gates

Hi, my name is Karys, I'm a junior, and the Feature Editor! This is my second year being apart of The Wolf staff, and I decided to stay because I love contributing to the school in any way that I can. In my free time, I love doing...

Ethan Glick
Entertainment Editor

Ethan Glick

  Hi I'm Ethan and I'm the entertainment editor, I joined newspaper because I wanted a creative outlet, and this fit that bill. I stayed because I love the atmosphere, the staff, and the product we create. ...

Isabella Kneeshaw
Fold Editor/Graphics Editor

Isabella Kneeshaw

Hi! My name is Isabella, and I am a senior this year. This is my third year on staff, and it's my first year as Fold Editor and Graphics Editor. I joined newspaper because I enjoy writing and getting to use my creativity to share...

Victoria Gillard
Sports Editor

Victoria Gillard

Hi, my name is Victoria and this is my second year on The Wolf staff! I joined newspaper because I love to write and it is a great way to get involved with the school and meet new people.

Lucy Lyons
Opinion Editor

Lucy Lyons

Hi! My name is Lucy. This is my second year on newspaper and I'm the Opinion Editor. I joined newspaper because I wanted to become more involved with the school and try something new. I love being able to write about my passions...

Olivia Trone
Copy Editor/Bilingual Editor

Olivia Trone

Hi, my name is Olivia! I go by she/her pronouns. I am a Junior and this is my second year on staff. Last year, I held the Co-Bilingual Editor position and this year I have continued in that role and also took on the role of Copy...

Amanda Fronczak photographed by Isabella Kneeshaw.
Humor Editor

Amanda Fronczak

Hello everyone! My name is Amanda Fronczak and I am the Humor Editor. I am so excited to be a part of The Wolf for my third and final year and keep the students at Tualatin informed and entertained! When I’m not writing stories,...

Zelda Zamora-Villa
Staff Writer

Zelda Zamora-Villa

Hi! My name is Zelda and I'm a sophomore at Tualatin High school. I joined newspaper because I thought it'd be a great way to learn about important topics and bring focus to them through our newspaper.

Anthony Yac
Staff Writer

Anthony Yac

Hi my name is Anthony Yac, I am a sophomore this year. I like to do anything that includes nature and really enjoy trying new things for the first time. I joined newspaper because it seemed like a fun place to be in and I really...

Kayla Vo
Staff Writer

Kayla Vo

Hi, I'm Kayla! I am a sophomore and it's my first year on staff. Joining newspaper was something I knew I wanted because of its community to allow me as a writer to learn and grow. I'm excited to be a part of The Wolf with all...

Jaden Steppe
Staff Writer

Jaden Steppe

Hi, My name is Jaden Walker Steppe! I am an athlete. I also love like to read, swim and listen to music. I travel to big cities on the weekends for sports. I joined The Wolf for the great experience and newspaper culture.

Clare Sherman
Staff Writer

Clare Sherman

Hi, my name is Clare and I like to bake and walk my dogs. I joined newspaper because I had two siblings that were in it prior to me, and it sounded like a really fun experience to have.

Tullia Salboro
Staff Writer

Tullia Salboro

Hi! I'm Tullia. I'm a senior this year, and its my first time with The Wolf ! I'm excited to see the behind the scenes of the school news, and hopefully learn some new things about our school and community . Outside of school...

Frida Ruiz
Staff Writer

Frida Ruiz

Hi, my name is Frida Ruiz and it's my first year on The Wolf! I decided to join newspaper because I've always admired any and every type of journalism.

Daniel Rios
Staff Writer

Daniel Rios

Hello my name is Daniel. I am a junior and this is my first year on newspaper. The reason why I joined newspaper was that I was interested in telling stories that people might enjoy to read in their free time.

Emma Regimbald
Staff Writer

Emma Regimbald

Hello, my name is Emma and this is my first year writing for The Wolf. I am a junior, and I enjoy reading, snowboarding, and spending time with my friends. I joined the newspaper because I am passionate about writing entertaining...

Kent Pham
Staff Writer

Kent Pham

Hi, my name is Kent, and this is my first year on newspaper. I chose to join The Wolf because I thought it would be a great opportunity to improve my writing in several different styles. I also want to educate myself, and my fellow...

Timmy Parsons
Staff Writer

Timmy Parsons

Hello, my name is Timothy Parsons and I am a senior. This is my first year on newspaper staff, and I am super excited! I joined newspaper to learn how to write creatively, collab with other staff and writers, and also write about...

Naasei Lynn
Staff Writer

Naasei Lynn

Hi, my name is Naasei Lynn and I am a senior. This is my first year on staff and I am a staff writer. I joined newspaper because I love to write and I also wanted to find more ways to get involved within the school. Outside of...

Marcus Ludes
Staff Writer

Marcus Ludes

Hey, my name is Marcus, and I'm a senior. This is my first year on The Wolf's writing staff. I joined newspaper because I've developed a love for writing in the recent couple of years, and I figured there's no better way to express...

Gracie Lancaster
Staff Writer

Gracie Lancaster

Hi, my name is Gracie Lancaster! This is my first year on staff. I joined newspaper because I love writing and wanted to try something new for my senior year. I love being able to write about interesting things with incredible...

Marc Khanna
Staff Writer

Marc Khanna

Hi! I’m Marc Khanna, and this is my first year on The Wolf. I joined Newspaper because I wanted to try something new. The Wolf is great because everyone's always laughing. Outside of school, I play tennis, video games, bike...

Liam Frith
Staff Writer

Liam Frith

Hi, my name is Liam and I'm a junior. This is my first year on staff. I joined The Wolf because I enjoy writing and would love to contribute to our school paper. In my free time I like to skateboard, read, and listen to music.

Alex Ehrhart
Staff Writer

Alex Ehrhart

My name is Alex! I run track & cross country, play guitar, trumpet, and am really nerdy. I joined Newspaper because my brother did it for years and enjoyed it. I am pretty decent at writing, so I thought it might be nice to...

Sam Dunn
Staff Writer

Sam Dunn

Hi, my name is Sam Dunn, i'm a sophomore and joined the newspaper because someday I wish to be a journalist. I'm hoping the newspaper teaches me more about it and helps me achieve that goal.

Alyssa Diaz
Staff Writer

Alyssa Diaz

Hi, my name is Alyssa! I am a junior and this is my first year on the staff and I am so excited to be writing for The Wolf! I cannot wait to share my writing in the newspaper this year! Outside of the newspaper, I enjoy watching...

Olivia Beauchemin
Staff Writer

Olivia Beauchemin

Hey, my name is Olivia (she/her) and I am a junior! This is my first year on the Newspaper staff. I joined the newspaper team because I enjoy writing and thought that Newspaper would be a good creative outlet. My favorite part...

Peyton Anderson photographed by Isabella Kneeshaw.
Staff Writer

Peyton Anderson

Hi my name is Peyton and I am a senior and a staff writer this year. My pronouns are she/her and this is my first year on The Wolf. I joined newspaper because I enjoy writing and get to use my voice to share my thoughts and opinions...

Ahmed Altuhafi photographed by Isabella Kneeshaw.
Staff Writer

Ahmed Altuhafi

Hello, my name is Ahmed Altuhafi. I am a junior at Tualatin High school, and an athlete who enjoys soccer, tennis, and swimming. I enjoy playing video-games in my free time and hanging out with friends and family. One reason I...

Juliana Villanueva
Staff Writer

Juliana Villanueva

Hey! My name is Juliana and I'm a junior. This is my second year on The Wolf staff. I joined newspaper because I wanted to try something new, and after my first year, I absolutely loved it. When I'm not writing, you will either...