On Jan. 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renee Good was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, which sparked outrage across the nation. Students for Political Action, a club at ELHS, organized a walkout on Jan. 9 to protest against ICE’s presence in Minneapolis. Hundreds of students walked out of their sixth hour in protest.
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Student-led walkout in protest of ICE organized on Jan. 9
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Aya Howard, Photo Editor
Aya Howard is a member of the class of 2026 and is the photo editor for Portrait. This is Aya’s second year on staff as a senior. Aya’s favorite thing about journalism is telling unique stories. When she is not in the newsroom, Aya loves birding, playing cello, and learning new things.
Belle Potter, Co-Editor in Chief of Copy
Belle Potter is in the class of 2026 and is a Co-Editor in Chief of Copy for Portrait. This is her third year on staff as a senior. Belle’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to accurately share and tell the unique stories of all the students and staff she has the pleasure of speaking to here at ELHS. When she’s not in the newsroom, Belle enjoys swimming, playing water polo, crafting, drawing, listening to 80s music and hanging out with her friends.
Elizabeth Ahlin, Staff Writer
Elizabeth Ahlin is a member of class of 2027 and is one of the staff writers for Portrait. This is Elizabeth’s first year on staff as a junior. Elizabeth’s favorite thing about journalism learning more about people. Outside of school Elizabeth loves to bake and go for runs.