Senior Mariah Varnado has a passion for performance. She is a strong contributor on WEGO’s competitive dance team, and a regular feature in WeGo Drama’s theatrical productions. She not only acted in the “The Great Gatsby” and “Freaky Friday”, but she also directed the group’s performance of “The Brothers Grimm”. Most people would describe this junior in high school as “funny”, “kind” and “smart”. 

Juliet Payton is a senior in her second semester of writing for the Chronicle and has since found a true passion for sports journalism. She hopes to study sports media in college and continue to combine her love for sports and writing. As both a varsity and club soccer player, sports are a huge part of her life, which inspires her to capture the excitement of athletics through photos and writing.  Outside of soccer and journalism, Juliet enjoys spending time outdoors, experimenting with new recipes, and listening to country music.