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Get to know the rising senior staff

Elena Vincenty | Editor in Chief

Journalism 1 and 2 students are responsible for the production of the school newspaper, The Shield. The courses are restricted electives which any junior or senior can join.

Each year, rising juniors join the staff as reporters and assist senior editors in production tasks.

This year, ten students will join The Shield, making the 2021-2022 staff made up of fifteen student journalists.

The senior editors hope to incorporate student voices into each publication through contributing writers, photographers and artists.

To become a contributing writer, photographer or artist, email The Shield at newspaper@bishopkenny. org, DM @bk_theshield on Instagram or Twitter or by submitting work to Jessica Durbin in room 224. All work will be reviewed and possibly put into the next publication. Make sure to check out each incoming publication to see if your work makes it in.

The staff published this article in order for the student body to put the face to the name of The Shield.

Photo by Sarah Roberts

The Shield class of ‘23 staffers

CHARLI ESPOSITO

As the new web manager, Esposito oversees all activity on BK’s student media website, bktoday.org. Her favorite thing about the newspaper staff is the capacity to let the words in her head flow freely. She also enjoys the ability to be able to work independently. In her own time, Esposito participates in private photo shoots, CrossFit competitions, weightlifting and YouTube. She also enjoys listening to loud music and dancing at parties, taking Polaroids and playing Clash of Clans. In the future, Esposito wants to major in photojournalism and become a professional photographer for sports organizations.

Jessica Golden is now the design and layout editor, which means she will guide decisions about the overall look of the publication: the colors, font styles, images and graphics, and formatting all pages. She enjoys creating lasting bonds with other staff members and being able to write reviews. Golden also dances competitively, is devoted to school, enjoys hanging out with her friends and going to the beach. Her future plans include attending an out-of-state university to major in English and journalism.

JESSICA GOLDEN

GRACE JENNINGS

Copy editors read through every single article with a fine tooth comb, and Grace Jennings will hold this position. She will coach and challenge reporters, running through a series of revisions until each article is fit to publish. One goal she has for The Shield is to increase readership and social media influence to “get the word out to the students.” Her favorite thing about being on the staff is collaborating and having fun while still getting the work done. In her free time, Jennings enjoys reading fiction, shopping, going out with her friends and traveling. She also balances school and newspaper with dance. Taking AP Psychology has inspired her to pursue a degree in psychology after high school.

Addison Mark will serve as the managing editor, and that job is ensuring that staffers meet all deadlines and keeping the staff on track to complete the publication on time. Mark’s favorite thing about being a student journalist is the excitement of writing articles that will impact people’s lives. She also enjoys the close bonds between each staff member. Mark is also involved in the Spanish and English honors societies and likes to do gardening work at her grandma’s memory care facility, Starling. She enjoys reading, going to the beach, scuba diving and spending time with friends. The anatomy course inspired her interest in the medical field, so Mark hopes to become a doctor or nurse.

ADDISON MARK

ELENA VINCENTY

As the new editor in chief, Elena Vincenty oversees all staff positions. Also known as EIC, the editor in chief works closely with the adviser, being available to fulfill any role as needed. Vincenty likes spending time with fellow staffers and being able to write any style of article. She’s involved in other organizations including Science Club and the Theater and Spanish Honor Societies. In her spare time, she enjoys going on runs, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. She would like to go into the medical field one day and specialize in pediatric care.