Ruby Guerrero Lopez is a junior at West Chicago Community High School and no stranger to journalism. Over her high school years, she’s had absolutely no idea what she wants to do after school. Right now, it’s to be a family attorney, but who knows, it could change by tomorrow. A piece she’s most proud of is her “More than grades” in-depth article. In her free time, she likes to say that she studies and works, which is mostly true, although sometimes you’ll catch her watching movies or TV shows over working any day. If you get her talking about Marvel or Harry Potter, you’ll probably never hear the end of it.

Samantha Suarez is a senior at West Chicago Community High School and is taking Journalism for the first time this year. In her spare time, Sam likes to go on walks and read books – that is, when she is not busy with school or her job. Sam works as a server in a retirement home in nearby Naperville. Over the summer, Sam went to Michoacán, Mexico, for a month, and so she is now ready for a fresh start to the school year.

Thomas Cabrera is a senior starting his first year of journalism. He plays golf, is an active member of the volleyball team, and is also the manager of the girls’ volleyball team. Most people would describe Thomas as very outgoing and friendly. Thomas also has one dog, Charlie, whom he loves very much. Thomas enjoys being out in nature, and dreams of becoming a forest ranger.