There are many different types of students, all with their own hobbies, interests and future plans. Some are completely sure of what they’ll do after graduation, while others have no idea. In between...

Lilian Jalali is a guitarist, songwriter, writer, and part of Eagle Media. Even though she’s just a freshman in high school, she’s already making a name for herself with her love for music. With her...

Prince Olowookere, a sophmore, talks about his self-perception, interests, and future aspirations. Olowookere reflects on the brevity of life, not wanting to have regrets and hopes to be authentic. He...

Brooke-Lynn Riser is a class of 2025 graduate. Graduation is a turning point, one full of emotions, memories, and the excitement of a new beginning. Adulthood brings challenges, especially when the simplicity...

First Sergeant Daniel Purdom is more than just an instructor, he’s a mentor. With a career rooted in military service, Purdom now dedicates himself to shaping students, teaching them discipline, leadership,...

Math teacher Kaitiln McCool has been at Lake Ridge for the past five years, teaching students how to love math. She became a teacher because of her own passion for math and her experience in high school. “I...

Amie Harris, the dance teacher and drill team director at Lake Ridge High School, spent the past decade shaping students into not only skilled dancers, but also disciplined, hardworking students, ready...

For the past seven years, Algebra One teacher, Yessenia Sereno, has worked toward the goal of supporting students in any way possible. “This is the beginning of my seventh year of teaching. This would...

Band Director Bradley Bonebrake’s twenty-five year teaching career has had many ups and downs, but it allowed him to explore a passion for music and share it with other students. “I've been teaching...

From long practices to competitions, culinary requires a lot of dedication and energy. Junior Amber Abrego, who has had a passion for the culinary arts since she was young, has put in hours of work to...