Kale is the Editor In Chief of The Lariat newspaper (the backbone of Shadow Ridge High School) and persistent athlete,  who excels at overthinking every little detail in the paper.  In fact, he went through his camera roll four times before choosing this profile picture.  Kale has been in training for this role since he was two years old.

Lao is a jack of all trades in the journalism program.  He enjoys writing articles, taking photographs, and talking to people at Shadow Ridge.  He always says "yes" when asked to do something and most importantly, he always has a smile on his face.  He is especially skilled in anything technological and members of The Lariat wouldn't be surprised if Lao had something to do with the SpaceX program.

Abigail is an avid reader and will always offer good reading recommendations (right now she recommends The Lariat). She has an irrational fear of talking to people, but that doesn’t stop her from getting quotes for her articles. Abigail can be found reading a book and procrastinating all her work, or frantically typing away to meet deadlines. She rereads and edits what she writes until her eyeballs...

Camryn provides much needed comic relief to The Lariat and she likes to think outside the box.  She has dedicated much of her time to chasing down the important stories in vindicating her role as the in-house researcher.  Camryn has her finger on the pulse of the Shadow Ridge Student Body.  Camryn's favorite saying in journalism is, "Spell check yourself before you spell wreck yourself."

Anthony is The Lariat's athletics editor and roving reporter.  While Anthony chose to take a "gap year" from the program during his junior year, he quickly realized he couldn't live without the school newspaper or the prestige that comes with it.  In addition to his dedication to The Lariat, Anthony is a full-time athlete and an all-around great guy.

Isabel is a dedicated writer, often lost (and hard to find) in her thoughts. She’s new to the world of journalism but ready to put a confident foot forward and type until her hands fall off. She loves tailoring stories both informational and nonsensical and stays up to date on the hottest news stories.  Isabel is committed to delivering the news straight from The Lariat to the Shadow Ridge community.

In the tenth grade at Shadow Ridge is the energetic student, Lexi Scott. Her hobbies include hiking, offroading, driving, singing and playing instruments such as piano, and ukulele. Between the hours of school and adventuring, she can often be found watching movies or drawing. When not doing those activities, she can be found hanging out with friends or editing videos. Although these activities seem ...

Elisa is currently a sophomore at Shadow Ridge and this is her first year writing for The Lariat. Elisa is a sunset enthusiast but she can't say the same for sunrise. She describes herself as free-spirited and willing to do anything. In her free time, you might catch her reading a book, drawing, or listening to music. It's more than likely you'll find her in the natural habitat of her bed, taking a...

Katy is new to the journalism party this year, but she has always enjoyed writing and even loves to write short stories in her free time. If she isn’t stressing about school or what to write for her next article, she is probably swimming for the Shadow Ridge Swim Team. She is a very adventurous person who likes learning new things and finding a good storyline.

Tony is an ambitious new writer for The Lariat. He has a large personality and a very unique sense of humor which is why he started writing in his senior year; he knew that one year was all he needed to make an impact. Tony is a huge sports fan especially with hockey and the Golden Knights. He wants to have a job as a sports journalist after college and sees Las Vegas as a great hub to get into the...

Arielle Allen is a senior in high school who is optimistic about life. Arielle cares about the people around her and never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face. In her free time, she likes to make fun of her sibling and spend quality time with her family. As cooking/baking is something Arielle is passionate about, she plans on making it her lifetime career. Journalism is new to Arielle, and as she e...

Paulina is a very upbeat and friendly person who will tell you things you never asked about and she will discuss the topic for hours. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, baking, and dancing. She wants to make an impact on the world while simultaneously making loads of money. Paulina is excited to cover many topics for The Lariat to keep the students at Shadow Ridge informed....

Junior, Stacie Stradling, joined journalism because she loves writing stories that challenge her. She wants to achieve good grades and make friends with other journalists in her class. No matter what she thinks, she shows that she's always positive. She's hoping that she'll make new friends here at Shadow Ridge High School. When she isn't writing, she enjoys, "knitting like a grandmother."...

Aryssa Gallardo is a sophomore at SRHS who loves spending time with her family and tries to do fun activities whenever she feels up to it. Her favorite things to do are watch movies/TV shows, listen to music, play with her two cats, and write. She is very excited about being a journalist for The Lariat so she can learn new things and be able to expand her love of writing.

This is Marley's first year in journalism and she is extremely excited to get started. Marley is a JV swimmer and has been swimming for two years with Shadow Ridge. Marley welcomes interactions with all students and is a die-hard Dodger fan.  Marley will argue that the Dodgers are better than the Giants any chance she gets.

Tiana is a relaxed, organized person who enjoys traveling, swimming, and playing basketball. Even though she HATES having to write essays, she has always had an interest in journalism. This is her first time writing for a school paper, and hopes to get better at different styles of writing as the year progresses. She looks forward to writing all kinds of different articles for the paper....

Mallory is new to the journalism world, but it’s always been in her blood (her mom wanted to be a journalist). If she’s not stressing about her next article idea or school, then she is probably cheering for the Ridge. She's obsessed with the paranormal, whether it scares her or not, which is why she is willing to reach out to anyone just to get a good story.

Riley is a very outgoing, warmhearted person who likes to make friends with just about any person who sets foot in her life. She is also in love with her cat who helps write her articles. It is her first year writing for the newspaper and she is very excited to step out of her comfort zone, try new things, and meet new people.

Violet is a sophomore at Shadow Ridge High School. She likes to read, play guitar, and learn new things. She also enjoys history, music, and funny people. It’s her first year as a journalist for the paper, but she’s always loved to write and can’t wait to write for The Lariat. She hopes to write articles that shed light on difficult situations or help people better understand each other.

Alyssa is someone who likes to stay up to date with current events and inform those around her on what she has discovered. She finds pleasure in drawing and writing and loves her cat above all else. She enjoys writing about political topics, popular entertainment stories, and historical events. It’s her first year writing for The Lariat, and she is excited to see what she will learn from it....

Matt is a pretty laid back person who enjoys listening to music and playing lacrosse. He has a passion for writing, which is the reason he chose to become a journalist for The Lariat. One of his favorite things is to drive with his dog in the passenger seat and bask in the radiant joy of his dog.

Camryn is a very extroverted person and is always willing to try something new. Writing articles is new to her but she enjoys it and loves interviewing and meeting new people all the time. She also loves writing and says she could write for hours on something she really likes. She is really looking forward to writing articles for the Lariat this school year.

Trent is a very down to earth kid who enjoys the simple things in life. Trent enjoys drawing, skateboarding, cooking, reading, and plant care. He takes interest in trying new things mainly for the experience of it. Trent has always found that writing out his thoughts was easier than truly speaking them, hence the reason why he began to write.

Mackenzie is a former journalist for The Lariat. She enjoys writing in a variety of genres like articles, poetry, and short stories. In her free time, Mackenzie can be found baking or cooking a recipe she found on Pinterest. She plans on continuing her former journalism career beyond high school and into her further education.  

Guest journalist, Joe Hughes, is a dedicated student-athlete and meme enthusiast. He will work until he passes out, always has a smile on his face, and is thankful that some of his writing will be featured in The Lariat.

Isabella is a senior and former member of the Lariat. She enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and all things fitness/ wellness. She also loves school, politics, and helping others in any way that she can. Isabella is attending Penn State University when she graduates and is excited to continue her passion for writing and language while pursuing higher education.