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War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

2025-2026 Staff

Melissa Gutierrez
Editor in Chief

Melissa Gutierrez

Hi everyone!! This is my fourth and final year in journalism. I like how this class helped me enjoy reading and writing – nothing compared to English classes.    I think rain is the best thing that could happen when I’m ...

Mia Cowan
Associate Editor

Mia Cowan

Hello people, I’m a senior this year, and this is my second year in journalism. Last year I went to state in headline writing, I’m definitely planning on going again 🤞🏻 and potentially going to state in golf, too. ...

Kylie Peters
Op-Ed Editor

Kylie Peters

I am a junior this year and I am excited to see how this school year goes. I am a really talkative person so I love meeting new people. In my freetime I love to listen to music. My favorite type of music to listen to is...

Mikey Cavazos
Photo Editor//The BEAT Editor

Mikey Cavazos

FINALLY… I’m a senior now. It is my third year on staff, and second year as the photo editor. I really have enjoyed it every single year I’ve been here and it’s taught me so much since I first started.   I l...

Ricardo Cortez
Photographer/Videographer

Ricardo Cortez

I am a senior, and this is my second year in photojournalism. I am very excited to learn more as the year goes on. I used to play sports, but now I only cut hair outside of school. One of my strengths is knowing people when i...

Brian Castaneda
Videographer/Broadcaster

Brian Castaneda

This is my  second year in journalism, and I am really looking forward to it. I am very nice and super chill.  In addition, I like Mexican food, my family and my pets. I also like that high school lets you go out to places to...

Jaxon Hand
Staff Writer

Jaxon Hand

Okay, time for year two.   This is my junior year of high school, and I like to keep to myself, especially in unfamiliar places. I enjoy playing (and listening to) music. The effect of listening to music is heighten...

Elisia Jaramillo
Staff Writer

Elisia Jaramillo

I am a sophomore this year, and this is my second year doing the yearbook. I like to play sports such as tennis and soccer, and I also like to do arts and crafts. I’m also big on watching movies and playing video games. ...

Susana Payan-Quintana
Staff Writer

Susana Payan-Quintana

I am a junior who enjoys listening to music and math. My favorite artist is George Strait, and my favorite bands are Alice in Chains and Deftones. I am an organized person who can’t tolerate not knowing things. I hope to...

Anaiah Beydoun
Staff Writer

Anaiah Beydoun

Twelve score and 19 years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in… just kidding, my name’s Anaiah, and I’m a junior this year. I like writing, reading, gaming, sleeping and taking loooong wal...

Tristen Flores
Staff Writer

Tristen Flores

I am a sophomore, and this is my first year doing the newspaper. I am very excited to do this. My hobbies are playing tennis and reading fantasy or adventure books. My strengths are positive, determination, kindness and being...

Kadence Gandy
Staff Writer

Kadence Gandy

 I'm currently a junior. This is my third year on staff in Ms. Williamson's classes. I enjoy cheerleading and am currently a junior varsity cheerleader. I also like going shopping like most girls my age. I love going out an...

J'Lin Garcia
Staff Writer

J’Lin Garcia

J’Lin pronounced (Jay-Lin). I'm a junior in high school and this is my second year of journalism. I pray to have a successful school year and hope to graduate in 2027. In what I call my freetime I do athletic training but I do ramo...

Aubry Alarcon
Staff Writer

Aubry Alarcon

I am a junior, and this is my first year in the yearbook class. I’m also a part of A cappella. This will be my sixth year in choir overall. It’s my second year in the health care program and my first in speech. I like t...

Aidan Alvidrez
Staff Writer

Aidan Alvidrez

I am a freshman, and this is my first year in journalism.  I wanted to be in this class because I always wanted to be a photographer. It looked so cool. When my mom had a camera I would take photos of my family . I like to play sport...

Alezy Borunda Leyva
Staff Writer

Alezy Borunda Leyva

I am a freshman. This is my first year in journalism. I love going out and playing soccer. I also love to listen to music. My favorite thing about myself is my personality and how kind I am. ...

Leanna Dyck
Staff Writer

Leanna Dyck

I’m an individual who can be apprehensive to new things and easily entertained. I like sharks, the ocean and animation. I want to improve on what I’m passionate about. I am afraid of heights. One of my biggest st...

Britt Ericson
Staff Writer

Britt Ericson

I am a junior at SHS, and this is my first year in journalism. My family and friends say I’m very funny, kind and thoughtful. Some of my favorite things to do are to spend time with my family and friends, but I also like to...

Andres Esquivel
Staff Writer

Andres Esquivel

I’m a sophomore this year and, despite being a 10th grader, this is my first year at Seminole High School. I’ve spent my entire life in the boring town of Fort Stockton until my parents made the decision to move to Seminol...

Damian Flores
Staff Writer

Damian Flores

I am a freshman and this is my first year doing  journalism. I play sports like football, track, cross countr and swimming. I like to hang out with my friends and go to the park or just walk around. I hope to one day be able...

Chloe Giesbrecht
Staff Writer

Chloe Giesbrecht

I am a freshman, and this is my first year doing journalism. I love volleyball, but I no longer play. My favorite color is pink. I love Red Bull. Coconut flavor is my favorite. I have two cats. One is a tuxedo, and the o...

Jayden Garcia
Staff Writer

Jayden Garcia

I am a freshman this year. Here is some stuff to know about me. I play video games and sports. I love playing football and basketball. I play wide receiver for football and play point guard for basketball. I do track and fiel...

Jackelyne Garza-Galicia
Staff Writer

Jackelyne Garza-Galicia

Hey there! I’m a freshman. It’s my first year in journalism. I’m so excited to see what this new year has for me. I love going out with my friends and family. I also love visiting new places! I also love spending t...

Tabby Georges
Staff Writer

Tabby Georges

I am a sophomore this year, and this is my first year on the journalism staff. I love writing, so I’m really excited for journalism. I love everything to do with  music. I’m in choir and jazz brigade, and I also run tr...

Yorlei Garcia Gonzalez
Staff Writer

Yorlei Garcia Gonzalez

I am a freshman this year, and this is my first year in journalism. I love animals and drinking coffee. I love making new friends and hanging out with them. I also enjoy listening to music, and taking photos.  My favorite t...

Jorey Gutierrez
Staff Writer

Jorey Gutierrez

I am a senior and I'm in digital design and media production.   I’m a trustworthy person who likes to work hard--an easy guy to talk to.  I like to play football, and in my freetime I like to play video games or hang out ...

Mireya Hinojosa
Staff Writer

Mireya Hinojosa

I am a sophomore this year,  and it is my first year on the journalism staff. Many of you may know me from previous school years or from softball. In my free time I like to draw and paint. And that’s a bit about me. ...

Kayla Lopez Mendoza
Staff Writer

Kayla Lopez Mendoza

Hiii! I'm a sophomore this year, and this is my first year in journalism. I'm excited to see what this class is all about. I love to spend time with my friends and family because they mean so much to me. If I don't have th...

Elena Lorenzo
Staff Writer

Elena Lorenzo

I am a freshman, and this is my first year doing journalism with hopefully more to come! I am 14 years old. My favorite animal is a manatee, and some of my hobbies are talking, drawing and hanging out with my friends. I lov...

Jordan Marmolejo
Staff Writer

Jordan Marmolejo

I am a sophomore, and this is my first year taking this class. I was in journalism last year, and I enjoyed it. Although it was a little confusing, it was still fun. I like babysitting, dogsitting, helping my little cousin practic...

Frank Morales
Staff Writer

Frank Morales

I am a sophomore this year. My  personality is that I love to make people laugh and just basically try to make their days. I  can't wait to be a part of this class. I really like working out and doing extracurricular activities a...

Tino Vargas
Staff Writer

Tino Vargas

Hello, I am a freshman and this is my first year in journalism. I am the type of person to have a different personality every other day; sometimes I will like one thing and then something different the following week. I like g...

Daniela Vazquez
Staff Writer

Daniela Vazquez

I am a freshman, this will be my first year in journalism. I love hanging out with my friends, and I really enjoy listening to music. My favorite thing about myself is my personality and how kind I can be. ...

Chloe Wall
Staff Writer

Chloe Wall

 I'm usually pretty shy and quiet until I'm around people who bring out my personality. I like to hang out with my friends and family. I also love snowboarding, tumbling and being outside. Some of my strengths are paying attention ...

Mattie Hice
Staff Writer/Photographer

Mattie Hice

I am a junior and this is my second year on the staff! I am an advanced photographer, and I’ve been passionate about photography for four years. I love capturing moments that tell a story. Outside of the newspaper, I enjoy playing pe...

Xaydren Langley
Staff Writer/Photographer

Xaydren Langley

Many of you know me from my style or from social media. This year I am a sophomore, and it's my first year in journalism. I also am in photojournalism this year. In my freetime I like to take pictures for Instagram and hang ou...

Aubriana Gonzales
Photographer

Aubriana Gonzales

I am a sophomore and this is my second year in journalism! I am really excited for a new year in this class ,and I'm interested in what we are going to do this year! People usually find me nice, chill and a listener...sometimes ru...

Jaxson Ruthardt
Photographer

Jaxson Ruthardt

This is my last year that I’ll be at this school, so I'm hoping to make the most out of my final year. I’ve been in journalism ever since my sophomore year and hoping my years of experience can truly be used this year. ...

Xzairius Vasquez
Photographer

Xzairius Vasquez

I'm a senior  in photojournalism.  I have one dog named Oakley.  I live with my dad, and I play football, track and powerlifting  I fear talking to women because I get nervous, and they scare me. My only weakness is a fever. I hop...

Isabella Espinoza
Photographer

Isabella Espinoza

I'm a freshman and this is my first year doing photojournalism .  I like doing volleyball.  I've played it for a couple years now, but I only play out of school now. I love anything with the color purple. I have almos...

Belen Favela
Photographer

Belen Favela

Hi, some of you may know me as a varsity cheerleader, and others know me as the girl on homecoming court. But one thing most people don’t know is that I am a big people pleaser and will try my hardest to make someone feel ha...

Delilah Froese
Photographer

Delilah Froese

Hello everyone. I am a sophomore. This is my second year of public school. School can be pretty fun at times. In my opinion I am a pretty nice person. I hope to do great this school year. I am scared of clowns and of other people w...

Maricela Espinoza Hernandez
Photographer

Maricela Espinoza Hernandez

Hello, this is my first year here. I like to be alone with family and friends, and i enjoy going out. I love to dance, and I like going out with my mom anywhere. I hope that I get through my first year of photojournalism. I en...

Rosa Chavez Herrera
Photographer

Rosa Chavez Herrera

Hi this is my first year in photojournalism. I'm excited to learn new stuff this year. One thing about me is that I don't really like socializing with new people. I'd rather just talk to someone that I already know. I also...

Randi Holmes
Photographer

Randi Holmes

I am a sophomore, and this is my first year doing  journalism. There are many things I can't wait to learn.  I am 16 years old, and people think I'm a very shy person. Once I start getting to know you, I'm a funny, talkat...

Evelyn Sanchez
Photographer

Evelyn Sanchez

I am a senior, and this is my first year in photojournalism. I am nervous and excited for my senior year. I like to watch movies and hang out with friends. I am 17 years old, and I was born in Minnesota. I have two brother...

Preston Schmitt
Photographer

Preston Schmitt

I'm a junior, and this is my first year of photojournalism. I like golf and music. I enjoy researching history, especially weapons of war. I also enjoy photography....

Nanci Siemens
Photographer

Nanci Siemens

Hello, I'm a sophomore. This is my first year in photojournalism. I’m passionate about music and play saxophone in the SHS band and currently learning piano. I love Mountain Dew, strawberries, foxes and plants. I’...

Susan Williamson
Adviser

Susan Williamson

Once again this is the largest staff ever at Seminole High School. As they learn, I hope they achieve great things because I have every faith in them.