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
Holyn Walsh

Holyn Walsh, Editor-in-Chief of Copy

Holyn Walsh is a member of the Class of 2025 and the Editor-in-Chief of Copy for Portrait. This is Holyn’s fourth year on staff as a senior. Holyn’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to connect with people and share their stories. When she is not in the newsroom, Holyn loves swimming and playing water polo.

 

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Outside of East Lansing's City Hall, voters wait to cast their ballots on Nov. 5, 2024. As of 5 pm, the line stretched around the block across from Dublin Square.

Finding our voices

Story by Holyn Walsh and Elizabeth Gisholt
February 16, 2025
Ariyana James (12) sits on the bench alongside her teammates. After being named to the CAAC Blue All-League team last year, James suffered a stroke during preseason this year, causing her to be out for season.

Unbreakable

Story by Holyn Walsh, Editor-in-Chief of Copy
February 13, 2025
Math intern Claire Ackerman demonstrates a lesson on tessellations through a computer program, making the process more efficient on Dec 4. Ackerman taught this lesson in Ms. Wheeler's third hour Geometry class.

The future of teaching

Story by Belle Potter and Holyn Walsh
January 21, 2025
As late lunch started, Lead Safety Monitor Ronshon Fisher spoke with Ava Hayes (12) checking in on school life and grades on Sept. 25 outside of the commons. Fisher is one of the five new safety team members hired at the high school this year.

Leaving a legacy

Story by Holyn Walsh, Editor-in-Chief of Copy
October 26, 2024
Kindergartner, Safa Baher and administrative assistant, Rebecca McAndrews take Marble facility dog, Mel on a walk through the halls.

Pups With A Purpose

Story by Holyn Walsh, Editor-in-Cheif of Copy
March 27, 2024
Feraco celebrating win against Lakeland during playoff game on Nov. 3.

Fighting to be here

Story by Joelle King and Holyn Walsh
November 9, 2023
Former Portrait staff members Allison Treanor and Gretchen Rojewski attending "The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We" listening party at Davis Theater in Chicago Illinois on Sep 7.

A check in from college

Story by Tyler Keefe, Holyn Walsh, and Joelle King
October 6, 2023
Standing in the hallway by the office on April 18, Spanish teacher and in-term assistant principal Jeff Lampi looks towards ELHS's main entrance.

Profe to Principal

Story by Holyn Walsh, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
A monitor showing a live feed of the main door sits next to secretary, Nikie Tabor's desk. She uses it to check people's credentials before letting them enter the school.

Stay on the Safe Side

Story by Holyn Walsh, Writer
March 21, 2022
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From a new perspective

Story by Holyn Walsh and Adan Quan
February 12, 2022

East Lansing Girl’s Swim and Dive Team face DeWitt for Senior Night

Story by Holyn Walsh
October 22, 2021
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