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The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar

The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar

The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar

2024-2025 Staff

Ashvika Maddikonda
Editor in Chief

Ashvika Maddikonda

Hi! I’m Ashvika, co-editor in chief of the Roar. This is my third year on staff and I am looking forward to a great year for our magazine!! Outside of writing, I enjoy running and getting pizookies with Jodie.

Jodie Wiens
Editor in Chief

Jodie Wiens

Hey y'all, I'm Jodie! I'm the website editor and a co-editor in chief of the Roar. I love using my skills to help our journalism program branch out, and my favorite activity is getting pizookies with Ashvika. Go wildcats!

Rhea Sinha
Managing Editor

Rhea Sinha

Hi, I'm Rhea! l'm a managing editor and I'm so excited to write more stories for the Roar. Outside the newsroom, I enjoy traveling, taking photos, and finding new music.

Elena Konicki
Managing Editor

Elena Konicki

I’m Elena, a managing editor for the Roar staff this year! This is my second year on staff and I can’t wait to write for this news magazine again.

Evy Nigh
Entertainment Editor

Evy Nigh

Hi! I'm Evy, this is my third year on the Roar. I am the entertainment editor and am so excited for my senior year and all it brings! I am a competitive dancer and instructor at Heather's dance studio. I love music (especially...

Drew Newlin
Sports Editor

Drew Newlin

Whats up! I'm Drew and I am the sports editor for the Roar. I love playing and watching basketball but my heart belongs to the Jaguars so you'll find me glued to the couch on Sundays. Sports coverage is my passion and I'd love...

Jack Grimison
Opinion Editor

Jack Grimison

Hi! I’m Jack Grimison, and I am the Roar's Opinion Editor. I’m a junior and this is my second year on the Roar staff. I love to run, play soccer, surf, and anything else that gets me moving. I also really enjoy writing, reading,...

Ana Sophia Bustamante Bravo
Design Editor

Ana Sophia Bustamante Bravo

Hii! I’m Ana and I’m Design Editor! This is my first year on the Roar, but I still hope to bring something AWESOME to it! Some of my most favorite things ever include music, rhythm games, and animated shows!!! I’m really...

Carter Newlin
Photo Editor

Carter Newlin

Hey! I'm Carter, and this is my second year on Roar staff as Photo Editor! Besides being the dude with a camera, I am the president of First Priority Club, play soccer, surf, and am a huge Jacksonville Jaguars fan. ¡Pura vida!

Catalina Pelli
Copy Editor

Catalina Pelli

Hello! I'm Cat, and this is my second year as a writer on the Roar staff. Besides journalism, I love creative writing and am also a member of West Shore's theater tech crew and playwrights chapter. I hope to bring light to students,...

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Business Manager

Elmer Lozada Rodriguez

Hi, I'm Elmer, I'm a senior and this is my first year on the Roar. I am the business manager and am excited to hassle as many people as I can for money. Outside of that, I enjoy reading, science, and watching TV.

Shuhuai Xu
Staff Writer

Shuhuai Xu

Hi, I'm a junior here at West Shore and this is my first year on the Roar staff. I love sightseeing, watching sports, and blasting my favorite tunes. I love playing video games like League of Legends and Space Obby, watching anim...

Hannah Jones
Staff Writer

Hannah Jones

Hi, I’m Hannah! I’m a junior, and this is my first year on the Roar staff. I’ve been on the varsity cheer team for the last four years, and in my free time, you can often find me reading, drawing, or writing. I love to write...

Cora Pearson
Staff Writer

Cora Pearson

Hi there, I'm Cora! I'm a junior and this will be my first year writing on the Roar staff. I enjoy writing about entertainment and aspects of pop culture. Some of my interests include music, books, and cartoons. My current favorite...

Leah Ngsaye
Staff Writer

Leah Ngsaye

Hi, I’m Leah! I’m a junior and this is my first year being a staff member on the Roar. I enjoy writing entertainment and hearing people’s different opinions on pop culture. Some of my interests include movies, fashion, &...

Kristen Ye
Staff Writer

Kristen Ye

Hey, I’m Kristen! I’m a junior and this is my first year on the Roar staff. In my free time, I love to play tennis and write, and this year, I’m looking forward to meeting new people.