The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait

The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait

The Student News Site of East Lansing High School

Portrait

2023-2024 Staff

Tyler Keefe
Editor-in-Chief of Copy

Tyler Keefe

Tyler Keefe is a member of the Class of 2025 and is the Editor-in-Chief of Copy. He has been on staff since his freshman year during the 2021-2022 school year. Tyler’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to tell others' s...

Holyn Walsh
Editor-in-Chief of Copy

Holyn Walsh

Holyn Walsh is a member of the Class of 2025 and one of the Staff Writers for Portrait. This is Holyn’s first year on staff as a freshman. Holyn’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to connect with people and shar...

Liliane Klotz
Staff Writer

Liliane Klotz

Liliane is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Liliane's favorite thing about journalism is sharing stories that would other wise go unheard. When she's...

Nolan Saros
Staff Writer

Nolan Saros

Nolan is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is his first year on staff as a sophomore.  Nolan's favorite thing about journalism is being able to write and finding people's stories.  When he's not...

Olin Moyer
Staff Writer

Olin Moyer

Olin Moyer is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Olin's favorite thing about journalism is finding out people's stories.  When she's not in the newsroom,...

Aliah McGrew
Staff Writer

Aliah McGrew

Aliah McGrew is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Aliah's favorite thing about journalism is getting to learn new things everyday and being able to capture...

Iram Jat
Staff Writer

Iram Jat

Iram Jat is in the class of 2024 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her second year on staff as a senior. Iram's favorite thing about journalism is getting to hear other peoples stories and write them.  When she's...

Jade Edwards
Staff Writer

Jade Edwards

Jade Edwards is in the class of 2025 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a junior. Jade's favorite thing about journalism is that she gets to write.  When she's not in the newsroom, Jade enjoys...

Lila Tuell
Staff Writer

Lila Tuell

Lila Tuell is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore. Lila's favorite thing about journalism is telling stories and knowing there are people that will read them,...

Belle Potter
Staff Writer

Belle Potter

Belle Potter is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore. Belle's favorite thing about journalism is being able to accurately share and tell the unique stories of...

Omolola Fore Ogunfolabi
Staff Writer

Omolola Fore Ogunfolabi

Omolola Fore Ogunfolabi is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Omolola's favorite thing about journalism is hearing everyones stories and experiences, she...

Cielo Gutierrez
Staff Writer

Cielo Gutierrez

Cielo Gutierrez is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer and photographer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Cielo's favorite thing about journalism is how different people's voices can be heard...

Grace Papineau
Staff Writer

Grace Papineau

Grace Papineau is in the class of 2026 and is a staff writer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a sophomore.  Grace's favorite thing about journalism is knowing relevant information and writing about it.   When...

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Staff Writer

Joseph Powers

Joseph Powers is a member of the Class of 2024 and one of the staff writers for Portrait. This is his second year on staff as a senior. Joseph’s favorite thing about journalism is crossword puzzles, he does the Wall Street Journal...

Charlie Conlin
Designer

Charlie Conlin

Charlie is in the class of 2025 and is a designer for Portrait.  This is his first year on staff as a junior.  Charlie's favorite thing about journalism is tell stories. When he's not in the newsroom, Charlie enjoys playing...

Lily Grahm
Designer

Lily Grahm

Lily Grahm is in the class of 2024 and is a designer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a senior.  Lily's favorite thing about journalism is how it informs and connects the community.  When she's not in the newsr...

Eleah Major
Photographer

Eleah Major

Eleah Major is in the class of 2024 and is a Photographer for Portrait.  This is her first year on staff as a senior.  Eleah's favorite thing about journalism is capturing moments as they happen and giving them a permanent...

Maggie Beaver
Editor-in-Chief of Visuals

Maggie Beaver

Maggie Beaver is in the class of 2024 and is the Editor-in-Chief of Visuals for Portrait.  This is her second year on staff as a senior.  Maggie's favorite thing about journalism is seeing the finished product. When she's not...

Ella Moore
Website Editor

Ella Moore

Ella Moore is in the class of 2024 and is the Website Editor for Portrait.  This is her second year on staff as a senior.  Ella's favorite thing about journalism is being kept informed about her community and differing communities. ...

Ky Bey
Social Media Editor

Ky Bey

Ky Bey is a member of the class of 2024 and the Social Media Editor for Portrait. This is her second year on Portrait as a senior. Ky's favorite thing about journalism is how different writing styles blend with journalistic rules....

Joelle King
Photography Editor

Joelle King

Joelle King is in the class of 2025 and is a Photography Editor for Portrait.  This is her second year on staff as a junior.  Joelle's favorite thing about journalism is telling stories through video. When she is not in t...

Nick Acevedo
Visuals-Print Editor

Nick Acevedo

Nick Acevedo is a member of the Class of 2025 and one of the visual designers for Portrait. They have been on staff since their sophomore year during the 2022-23 school year. When they are not in the newsroom, Nick loves to dra...

Nina VanOtteren
Photography Editor

Nina VanOtteren

Nina is a member of the Class of 2025 and is a Photography Editor for Portrait. This is her second year on staff as a junior. Nina’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to inform others about things going on through...

Katie Palsrok
Editor-in-Chief of Visuals

Katie Palsrok

Katie Palsrok is a member of the Class of 2025 and one of the designers for Portrait. This is her first year on staff as a sophomore. Katie’s favorite thing about journalism is presenting data and stories visually. When she ...

Leo Kendall
Print Editor of Copy

Leo Kendall

Leo Kendall is a member of the Class of 2025 and the Print Editor of Copy for Portrait. This is their second year on Portrait and their favorite thing about journalism is being able to tell the stories and represent underrepr...