Abby Bailey
Broadcast Reporter
Freshman Abby Bailey is a current broadcast reporter for Cedar BluePrints.
Former Copy Editor, Former Layout/Design Director
Graduate Aiden Dowling was the Co-Copy Editor and Layout and Design Director for Cedar BluePrints in the 2022-23 school year.
Staff Writer
Junior Aiden Poe is a current staff writer for Cedar BluePrints.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Aislynn Chau is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. Chau enjoys taking photos for journalism and meeting new people through the class.
Broadcast Reporter
Senior Aissatou Sarr is a Broadcast Reporter for her third year with Cedar BluePrints. Sarr is interested in dental hygienics for her future career. She enjoys reading and watching movies outside of school. She hopes to produce broadcast pieces more efficiently and to dedicate her time toward more social topics. Sarr enjoys the collaborative element of journalism.
Former Broadcast Reporter
Graduate Aliyah Adams was a broadcast reporter during the 2022-2023 school year, her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints. She hopes to continue reporting after high school.
Web Editor and Viewpoints Editor
Junior Alyssa Weiszer is the Co-Web-Editor and the Viewpoints Editor for Cedar BluePrints. In the future, she would like to major in nutrition and minor in Athletic Training and Sports Science. For now, she plays soccer for the Lady Jags and enjoys baking in her free time. She enjoys seeing the unique sides of people through their stories and working as a team to produce good pieces. This year, she hopes to improve her editing skills.
Former Co-Art Director
Graduate Ava Maddox was the Visuals Editor for the 2022-2023 school year, her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints. She is pursuing filmmaking and screenwriting, and loves music and art.
Former Staff Writer
Sophomore Ben Graichen was a staff writer for Cedar BluePrints during the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year.
Camari Stevenson
Staff Writer
Junior Camari Stevenson is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. In the future, she wants to be involved in architecture or interior design. Outside of school she does arts and crafts. Stevenson’s favorite thing about journalism is interviewing people and being able to hear their side of the story.
Former Staff Writer
Cheyenne Hardy was a staff writer for Cedar BluePrints during the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. She aspires to become an elementary or middle school English teacher. In the meantime she volunteers at an animal rescue and is a camp counselor during the summer. Her favorite thing about journalism is photography.
Staff Writer, Literary Magazine Editor
Senior Chloe Smith is a staff writer for Cedar BluePrints as well as the co-editor for the literary magazine, The Little Blue Book. Though she is uncertain of a career path, she is interested in psychology. Smith enjoys reading and music, and hopes to step out of her comfort zone this year. She loves meeting new people and branching out.
Photography Director
Junior Delia McElhannon is the Photography Director for BluePrints Magazine. She hopes to go into biochemistry after high school. McElhannon loves the opportunity journalism provides for her to interact with people. She is involved in the book club, FFA and Model UN.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Ella Conway is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. She is interested in majoring in art during college and hopes to become a professional artist. In her spare time she is a part of the Cedar book club, math team, and Beta Club. She also participates in track and field as well as volleyball. Conway’s favorite thing about journalism is working with cameras, photos and visuals.
Former Web Editor, Former Layout/Design Director
Graduate Ellie Crane was the Co-Web-Editor and Co-Layouts-Director for Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-2023 school year. Crane is pursuing engineering at the University of Georgia.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Ellis Garrett is a staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. Garrett isn’t sure what he wants to major in, but for now he participates in rifle and plays cards. Garrett appreciates the time he gets to spend with his friends in journalism.
Former Variety Editor
Emma McElhannon was the Variety Editor for the Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-23 school year. They aspire to own their own bakery in the future.
Staff Writer
Junior Ericka Wilson is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. After high school she would like to study speech pathology. For now, she is involved in the Cedar book club, BEE club, DECA and enjoys writing, hanging out with friends, and trying new things. Wilson’s favorite thing about journalism is the ability to report on topics that interest her.
Sports Editor
Senior Ethan Greene is the Sports editor for Cedar BluePrints this year. He runs an Instagram photography account, attends car races, and writes about sports for BluePrints. He enjoys being able to work alongside his friends and the opportunity to get a more thorough analysis of sports.
Art Director and Variety Editor
Junior Eva Lucero is the Art Director and Variety Editor for their second year with Cedar BluePrints. Lucero is interested in Art History as well as fashion design. For now, they enjoy fencing, drawing, and starting books they know they will never finish. Lucero hopes to cover a wider variety of topics this year and to get out of their comfort zone with art. They enjoy bonding with the staff and the general environment.
Former Broadcast Editor
Freddrell Green was the Broadcast Editor for Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-23 school year. He hopes to leave something behind that will last forever. Green appreciates the effort it takes to produce good quality content.
Staff Writer
Senior Gabriel Holcomb is a second year staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. Holcomb hopes to work for a baseball team in the future and wants to grow his skills in the sportswriting field. He enjoys roller coasters and the bond that the staff has.
Former Broadcast Reporter
Junior Genevieve Bielli was a broadcast reporter for Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-23 school year. She is interested in going to nursing school and becoming a CRNA.
Broadcast Reporter
Senior Landon Neace is a Broadcast Reporter for their second year with BluePrints. They are interested in Marine Biology and ecology for a career path, and enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading, and hiking. This year, they hope to create more engaging broadcast stories and improve their writing skills. In journalism, they enjoy working with other staff members and attending the conventions.
Former News Editor
Graduate Ikeoluwa Ojo was the News Editor during her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints, the 2022-23 school year. She is interested in pursuing a career in childhood education, social work or law.
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Senior Isabella (Izzy) Morgan is the Co-Editor-in-Chief during her fourth year with BluePrints Magazine. She would like to major in an animal science field and minor in photography. She plays softball for the Lady Jags softball team and hopes to publish photojournalism pieces as well as cover larger events this year in journalism. Morgan appreciates the opportunity BluePrints provides to learn from her peers and improve her writing and photography skills.
Broadcast Reporter
Senior Isaiah Moore is a broadcast reporter for Cedar BluePrints. Moore has an interest in film and directing, and loves being surrounded by his friends and family. He hopes to learn more about film equipment this year. He wants viewers to clearly receive the message through his pieces. Moore likes that everyone works cooperatively within the staff.
Former Staff Writer
Senior Jason Zhang was a former staff writer for Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-23 school year. Zhang has hopes of working in the STEM field in the future.
Staff Writer
Freshman Jillian Stirn is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. Though she is undecided, she would like to major in either psychology or language. In her spare time she enjoys dancing even though she tends to be fairly busy. Stirn’s favorite thing about journalism is getting to learn more about the people she interviews as well as spending time with the friends she has made in class.
Staff Writer
Freshman Katie Kulik is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. After high school she wants to become involved in ministry and eventually become a youth pastor. She is currently involved in softball, swimming and tennis. Kulik’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to express herself.
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Senior Kira Law is the Co-Editor-in-Chief for her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints. She has yet to decide what career path interests her, but she enjoys film and literature. In her free time, she plays softball for the Lady Jags softball team, helps with the Cedar reader book club, and watches movies. This year in journalism, Law hopes to establish herself as someone her peers can go to for help. She appreciates the great minds of the staff and how journalism gives her more insight into the school community.
Kylie Toney
Former Photographer/Staff Writer
Graduate Kylie Toney was a photographer for Cedar BluePrints during the 2022-23 school year. She is pursuing sports physical therapy.
Lamaria Terry
Staff Writer
Sophomore Lamaria Terry is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. She is unsure what she wants to do after high school but for now she dances and runs track. Her favorite thing about journalism has been recording broadcast videos.
Sophomore Lilly Cohen is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. While she is unsure, she thinks she would enjoy majoring in psychology after high school and eventually become a criminal psychologist. Her favorite thing about journalism is the independence it provides.
Co-Web-Editor
Junior London Moore is the Co-Web-Editor for her third year with Cedar BluePrints. She wants to attend college, but isn’t sure what she wants to major in yet. Outside of school, Moore is an artist and guitar player, and is involved in Model UN, Beta Club and SET. This year she hopes to improve her writing skills, produce good quality work, and enhance her photography skills. She enjoys getting to know her school through journalism as well as the opportunity to work alongside her friends.
Former Staff Writer
Graduate Luz Bazarte De La Luz was a former staff writer for Cedar BluePrints.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Maggie Gillan is a staff writer for their second year with Cedar BluePrints. They have aspirations to become an author because of the relationship between their love of writing and vast imagination. In their free time, they are heavily involved in the arts including ballet and painting. They appreciate how much journalism has made them a better writer.
Former Staff Writer
Graduate Mallory Huntsman was a former staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. She hopes to pursue writing and has dreams of becoming a best-selling author.
Former Viewpoints Editor
Graduate Marcus Welch was the Viewpoints Editor for Cedar BluePrints. He appreciates the platform BluePrints gave him in order to speak openly about his opinions and injustice.
Former Social Media Director
Junior Mattlee Scott was a former staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. She has various career interests including psychology.
Former Co-Editor-In-Chief, Former Sports Editor
Graduate Megan Wise held two positions including Sports Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief for her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints. She is majoring in business marketing/management in college and pursuing graphic design.
Former Co-Editor-In-Chief
Graduate Melanie Frick was the Co-Editor-in-Chief during her fourth year with Cedar BluePrints. Having always been interested in nature, she is currently pursuing a major in ecology. Outside of school, she enjoys gardening, baking, swimming and hiking.
Former Artist/Staff Writer
Graduate Mia La was a former staff writer for BluePrints Magazine.
Literary Magazine Editor
Senior Noe Ventura-Castillo is a Literary Magazine Editor for BluePrints Magazine. He enjoys drawing, reading, writing, and music. He would like to pursue writing or veterinary science in the future. Ventura-Castillo likes the freedom and flexibility of journalism, and he would like to improve his communication skills this year.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Nolan Dennison is a second-year Staff Writer for Cedar BluePrints. Dennison wants to pursue a career in Media, and for now, he enjoys video games and DnD. He hopes to write his first article this year and likes the communication among the staff.
Freshman Olivia Brown is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. She wants to major in biology after high school and eventually become a cardiothoracic surgeon. For now, she plays volleyball and tennis. Brown’s favorite thing about journalism is getting to spend time with the new friends she has made.
Freshman Riley Pepin is a new staff writer for Cedar BluePrints. He wants to go to college for animation and eventually become a video game designer. Pepin enjoys writing and reading in his spare time and loves the freedom the journalism class offers.
Copy Editor and Features Editor
Junior Ruby Calkin is the Features Editor as well as Copy Editor for her third year with Cedar BluePrints. She is interested in a career in culinary arts. In her free time, she works at Big City Bread. Calkin enjoys editing and working with fellow staff writers. She appreciates the supportive nature and community of the journalism class.
Broadcast Reporter
Senior Sabriyu Adams is a broadcast reporter for Cedar BluePrints. She is undecided when it comes to careers, but enjoys dancing, golfing, and shopping. The thing she enjoys most about being a member of the journalism staff is learning new skills that she never would have learned in any other class.
Staff Writer
Sophomore Sophie Meile is a staff writer for her second year with Cedar BluePrints. She hopes to become a marine biologist or physiologist. She enjoys playing the guitar outside of school as well as drawing. Meile also appreciates the strong community and connections that she has made with the staff.
Former Managing Editor, Former Co-Copy Editor
Graduate Tory Ratajczak was the Managing Editor and Co-Copy-Editor during her fourth year with BluePrints Magazine, the 2022-2023 school year. She is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
News Editor
Junior Tumelo Johnson is the News Editor for his third year with Cedar BluePrints. He hopes to pursue history and eventually go into academia. In the meantime, he plays the cello, participates in Model UN and loves to read. Johnson would like to learn more about editing this year. The Southern Interscholastic Press Association attendee appreciates the opportunity BluePrints gives him to bond with people.