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The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan

The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan

The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan

2025-2026 Staff

Khalil Parker
Sports Editor

Khalil Parker

Ciao! My name is Khalil, I'm a senior here at Doherty. I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as being outside and in the mountains. I am the chief sports editor and want to spend my year competing for awards.

Avariella Miller
Spartan Life Editor

Avariella Miller

I'm a sophomore and I am involved in dance. My favorite color is pink and I love sweets! I am excited to be an editor this year and continue my podcast!

Rosemarie Creamer
News Editor

Rosemarie Creamer

Hi-Hi! I'm Rosie, I am a senior and this is my 3rd year of writing for the newspaper! I love writing in my free time and I'm very excited to help our new staff this year!

Kylie Hughes
Staff Writer

Kylie Hughes

Hi I am in 10th grade and my favorite color is light purple! I love cats and I'm excited about getting to know new people and interviewing people.

Mariana Gonzalez Martinez
Staff Writer

Mariana Gonzalez Martinez

Hi! I am a senior at Doherty and this is my first year in journalism. I'm excited for the senior activities coming up this year!

Gavin Gilbert
Staff Writer

Gavin Gilbert

I'm Gavin, a senior at Doherty. I am excited to go socialize and just enjoy my senior year.

Liliana Chavez
Staff Writer

Liliana Chavez

Amyah Chavez Perez
Staff Writer

Amyah Chavez Perez

Hello! I'm Amyah, I'm a sophomore this year and I am excited to try new things, participate in journalism, and just get out of my comfort zone. I also play sports.

Alanah Bryan
Staff Writer

Alanah Bryan

Tristan Martinez
Staff Writer

Tristan Martinez

Kaleb Brandon
Staff Writer

Kaleb Brandon

Aiden Newton
Staff Writer

Aiden Newton

I am in 10th grade and I like this class because it is chill and fun.

Caden Updegrove
Staff Writer

Caden Updegrove

I am a senior. I am excited to do interviews. I am also excited to help with the newspaper this year.

L Ralston
Staff Writer

L Ralston

Hiii! My name is L, I'll be participating in The Spartan this year! I like drawing, writing, and creating the change I want to see. Look out for the GSA at Doherty this year!

Amoni Burns
Staff Writer

Amoni Burns

I'm Moni, here at Doherty, I play flag football and I'm most excited to do interviews and write stories, I like seafood and I love my bed.

Sophia Jaramillo
Photo Equipment Tech

Sophia Jaramillo

Hello! I'm Sophia! I'm in 10th grade and I am excited about finally leaving campus this year!

Milla Markovsky
News Deputy Editor

Milla Markovsky

Hi! I'm Milla. I'm excited to get to know more of Doherty and write some cool stuff for the news organization!

Anna Moore
Academic Departments Liaison

Anna Moore

Jamil Anderson-Hodge
Student Organization Liaison

Jamil Anderson-Hodge

Justin Singer
Student Clubs Liaison

Justin Singer

Isaac Batley
Podcast Equipment Tech

Isaac Batley

Kennedy Hugan-Linwood
Sports Deputy Editor

Kennedy Hugan-Linwood

Hi, I'm Kennedy. I am a sophomore at DHS, I play basketball and volleyball. I love to write, read, and listen to music. My dream college is Howard University, and I want to major in Journalism.

Grace Kirby
Spartan Life Deputy Editor

Grace Kirby

I'm Grace and I am sophomore. I love to be with my friend, making close connections with people, and talking. Some of my favorite things are animals, holidays, spaghetti, and the color purple. I'm excited to make new friends and...

Darya Van Deman
Technical Director

Darya Van Deman

Hey, y'all! My name is Darya Van Deman. I'm a sophomore, and I'm ecstatic to be your technical director this year! My favorite music genres are pop-punk and indie, and I'm a percussionist.

Riley Click
Editor In Chief

Riley Click

Hello hello, I'm Riley[He/Him] I'm a senior and the 2025-2026 editor in chief!