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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

2024-2025 Staff

Annika Norman
Editor in Chief

Annika Norman

I'm a Senior here at Doherty and am super excited to be the Editor in Chief. I like hockey, writing, photography, and being a CSPD cadet.

Darya Van Deman
Spartan Life Editor

Darya Van Deman

Hey, y'all! My name is Darya Van Deman. I'm a freshman, and I am very excited to work on the paper this year. My favorite genres of music are emo and indie, and I play percussion.

Addison Zaiger
staff writer

Addison Zaiger

Hi, i'm Addie Zaiger I am a junior at doherty high school, I am a editor in journalism. I run track and cross country and I play basketball.

Marley Winters
Staff Writer

Marley Winters

Hi! I'm a freshman here at Doherty. I love to read, so I can't wait to read everybody's stories and write my own!

Levi Colvin
Staff Writer

Levi Colvin

Hi, I'm Levi Colvin, 16, and I have been playing football for 9 years. I am the starting varsity linebacker and wear the number 4. I am writing in the sports section for football.

Vivianna Gomes
Staff Writer

Vivianna Gomes

I'm a freshman and I like hanging out with my friends. My favorite color is pink and I love Sonic.

Staff Writer

Logan Temple

Hello, I am Logan Temple and I am part of Journalism this year. I love photography, music, sports, cars, and games. I am a senior and have been to a few different schools around Colorado.

Anahlina Saiz
Staff Writer

Anahlina Saiz

I am Anahilina Saiz, I am a senior here at Doherty, and this is my first year in journalism. I play softball, I love to paint and draw, and my top 2 favorite drinks are jumex and a Sherry temple

Leilani Malang
Staff Writer

Leilani Malang

I am Lelianai and I am a freshman at Doherty High School. I like to play softball, volleyball, and soccer. I also want to write about some things.

Madelyn Menendez
Staff Writer

Madelyn Menendez

Hi, my name is Maddy. I am a freshman, and I like to read and play volleyball. I am super excited to be on the newspaper staff!

Angel Lewis-Cunningham
Staff Writer

Angel Lewis-Cunningham

During my free time I enjoy playing with my cats, painting, and sewing. I want to be able to get better at news writing and photography this year.

Joseph Jaramillo
Staff Writer

Joseph Jaramillo

Hi, my name is Joseph I play 2 sports: soccer and baseball. I like to go outdoors and be active or go hiking.

Kathryn Holdridge
Staff Writer

Kathryn Holdridge

My name is Morgan Holdridge, and I am a swimmer at Doherty. I enjoy sports, music, hanging out with friends, and working out.

Madison Mckinnon
Staff Writer

Madison Mckinnon

Desmond Smith
Staff Writer

Desmond Smith

Hey, I'm a junior at Doherty High School named Desmond (MarbleD online), I'm a competitive smash ultimate player & tournament organizer (TO). I'm ranked 3rd in Doherty High School, 37th in Colorado Springs, and 217th in Colorado...

Savannah Allgood
Staff Writer

Savannah Allgood

Hi, I'm Savannah Allgood. I work at Golden Corral. I want to join the Air Force. I am a B-average student and I like horror movies.

Giana LeBold
Staff Writer

Giana LeBold

Hi, my name is Giana. I am a sophomore at Doherty. I like to crochet. I am in journalism because I like to write.

Tanner Hermance
Staff Writer

Tanner Hermance

Hello, my name is Tanner and I am a freshman here at Doherty I like to bike, play basketball, and play with my cousin. My favorite food is Caesar salad and I have 8 brothers and sisters.

Avariella Miller
Staff Writer

Avariella Miller

I'm a freshman and I am involved in dance. My favorite dessert is brownies. I am excited to make new friends this year and participate in podcasting.

Rae Papenfus
Staff Writer

Rae Papenfus

I'm a freshman this year and I am a Potterhead for life. My favorite part of this class is taking photos. I have Harry Potter gnomes.

Zoey Houser
Staff Writer

Zoey Houser

Hey! I'm Zoey and I'm Interested in a lot of different things. I love drawing, anime, watching scary movies hanging out with my brothers and also spending time with my friends. I plan to do a lot of different things in my classes....

Areyanna Theurer
Staff Writer

Areyanna Theurer

My name is Areyanna. I play softball and hockey outside of school, I've been doing year book for a few years. I take photos of hockey, I'm a middle child and I'm from Kentucky.

Brynna Dorrance
Staff Writer

Brynna Dorrance

My name is Brynna. I love reading and writing. I am a dancer and I have been dancing for eight years. I love reading all kinds of books.

Lavaeya Lozano
Staff Writer

Lavaeya Lozano

Hi! My name is Lavaeya. I'm a Junior at Doherty and I love to write. This is my first year on the news staff!

L Ralston
Staff Writer

L Ralston

Hi-Hiii! My name is L, I'm a Junior and I love art! I am also trying to start a club for musicians called "Doherty Underground," so be on the lookout for that!

Chris Reynolds
Staff Writer

Chris Reynolds

My favorite color is orange and I'm a gamer. My favorite animal is a deer.  I am really looking forward to podcasting.

Mirracle Battle
Staff Writer

Mirracle Battle

I am Mirracle Battle. I am a junior at Doherty and I like taking photos of scenery and the color red!

Gelasia Gonzales
Staff Writer

Gelasia Gonzales

My name is Gelasia and I'm a junior, my birthday is March 1st. I play flag football and I did teamwide for 8 years. I enjoy my job because I enjoy kids. My favorite food and dessert is tacos and chocolate cake.

Chanelle Fox
Staff Writer

Chanelle Fox

My name is Chanelle Fox, I am 16 years old, I'm a junior and my favorite sport is basketball. I have a brother and he is 12. I love with my mom and stepdad and I am from Texas.

Elija Howard
Staff Writer

Elija Howard

My name is Elija! My favorite animals are rabbits and bunnies. My favorite video game is Super Mario Galaxy and I really like Soul Eater.

Cara Giovagnoni
Staff Writer

Cara Giovagnoni

Hey! I'm Cara. I'm a freshman. I love reading and writing. I'm so excited to be writing for the newspaper this year.

Brendon Castle
Staff Writer

Brendon Castle

Hi. my name is Brendon Castle and I'm in the 9th grade(yes a freshman.) I'm the type of guy you'd consider a "nerd," cause I enjoy playing guitar. I also enjoy a lot of different shows and games. I hope to write about things in...

Zion Inherst
Staff Writer

Zion Inherst

Hi. I'm Zion Inherst. I'm a freshman this year! My favorite thing to do is go on walks with my siblings. In my free time I love to read, write and draw!

Malia Hodge
Staff Writer

Malia Hodge

Hi, my name is Malia. This is my first year at Doherty. I enjoy drawing and I'm really excited for journalism!

Brook Stuhlman
Staff Writer

Brook Stuhlman

Hi! Im Brooklyn, this is my first year as apart of TheSpartan.org staff. I like music, research and photography and I have two dogs, Odin Richred.

Jadelynn Newman
Staff Writer

Jadelynn Newman

Hi I'm Jadelynn Newman, I'm in 9th grade. I like taking photos and playing sports. I also like going on walks and listening to music.

Grace Kirby
Staff Writer

Grace Kirby

I'm Grace and I am a freshman! I love to bake for my friends and family. In my free time when I'm not baking, I like to crochet and make arts and crafts.

Khalil Parker
Staff Writer

Khalil Parker

Ciao! My name is Khalil, I'm a junior here at Doherty. I am a varsity athlete in baseball and soccer. I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as being outside and in the mountains.

Brendan Bollinger
Staff Writer

Brendan Bollinger

I like hockey and video games. I am a part of Spartan Life and love writing for this section of our newspaper. I am also on the yearbook staff for the second time, and I am working on layouts.

Jay Bredesen
Staff Writer

Jay Bredesen

I'm Jay and I am a junior. I like cooking, longboarding, and video games. I also like videography and video editing.

Rosemarie Creamer
Staff writer

Rosemarie Creamer

Hi! I'm Rosie. I'm a junior and this is my second year with the newspaper staff. I enjoy writing and doodling in my free time.

Amoni Burns
Staff writer

Amoni Burns

I'm Amoni, a junior and editor for TheSpartan.org. A fact about me, I'm short, like short short but it is a good thing at the same time. I love flag football, I love it a lot even though my ankles be getting messed up but whatever...

Aricelis Doe

Aricelis Doe

I am Aricelis and I'm a junior at Doherty. My favorite hobbies are hanging out with my 3 dogs and sleeping.I also do show choir and I also play soccer.

Kimberly Simpson

Kimberly Simpson

I'm a cheerleader and I play volleyball. I like cinnamon rolls and boba tea.

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

I'm Larry and what I like to do is play basketball on my me time, and I also like to play my games or go outside.

Riley Click
Editor

Riley Click

Hello hello, I'm Riley[He/Him], I'm a junior and one of the Spartans Editors. I do dance and theatre in school, (intermediate and advanced.)

Brooklyn Vanderkooy
Multimedia Editor

Brooklyn Vanderkooy

Hello! I'm Brooklyn I'm a Senior I'm the multi-media editor for The Spartan newspaper. I love reading, writing, and drawing.

Jenny George
Adviser

Jenny George

Jenny George is the adviser for the two sections of journalism that produce the newspaper. She loves to see what students want to write about and to teach them why good journalists are so important.  She also loves photography,...