SPILLED INK - Key Persons
Addie is a junior at FCHS; this is her first year as a Spilled Ink staff member, and she is excited to begin her journalism career. She enjoys learning new information and the current events around her and strives to become a voice for the voiceless. When Addie is not writing for Spilled Ink, she enjoys writing, knitting, and reading in her free time. Her favorite classes are English and Math. Her dream job is to be a journalist or lawyer. She would also love to own an Alpaca (to make yarn) and a dog
Ava is a junior at FCHS. She moved to Fort Collins over the summer from Monroe, Washington. She loves journalism and wants to become a traveling freelance journalist. Outside of school, she loves volleyball, music, and Harry Styles. She has a younger sister and 2 perfect dogs.
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite movie: Coraline
Favorite color: Green
Favorite book: 1984
Favorite animal: Turtles
Cara is an eighth grader at Preston and will be attending Collins next year. She loves reading and writing, and is excited to be an honorary member of the Spilled Ink staff. She likes to play guitar and listen to music whenever she can.
Favorite food: Ravioli
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite color: Green
Favorite book: The Hate U Give
Favorite animal: Penguin
Cara O'Connor is a sophomore at Collins and is eager to continue writing for Spilled Ink. Previously, she had a column entitled "Reboot, Reuse, Recycle" which ran for four installments. Cara loves writing and came into the...
Job Titles:
- Staff Writer and Photographer
Connor Clark is a junior at Fort Collins High School and is a staff writer and photographer for Spilled Ink. He loves to work out, explore nature, and fly drones. He is often finding something to do and somewhere to go; always trying new ways to record the beautiful blue and green earth. In the future, he plans to join the police force as either a drone operator or a K9 handler.
Job Titles:
- Data Journalist or Data Scientist
- Doctor
- Freelance Journalist
- Writer
Fiona Prince is a sophomore at Fort Collins High School and a staff writer for Spilled Ink. Aside from Spilled Ink, Fiona is a part of Tri-M, Give Next, and choir. Outside of school she enjoys writing, reading, paddle boarding, photography, hanging out with her friends and family, and listening to as well as making music. She has been an aspiring journalist since she was young and is very eager to continue writing for Spilled Ink. In the future Fiona hopes to go on to work as a journalist for a news organization such as the Chicago Tribune.
Hadley is a freshman at FCHS. She loves funny experiences and chance encounters with strangers. Sometimes she waves at passing cars because she likes it when the people wave back. She likes writing and sitting in trees, often simultaneously. She also enjoys playing the piano, interacting with alpacas, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. If she had a pen name it would be Trinidalia Zelia Hum.
Favorite musician: Elliott Smith
Favorite town: Eugene, Oregon
Favorite store: Brand Spanking Used Thrift Store
Favorite animal: Hummingbird
Favorite songs: This is Halloween, Kings Crossing
Favorite movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Kate is a sophomore at FCHS, and excited to step into the role of editor in chief. She is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless, not only as a member of Spilled Ink, but also through her positions on the PSD Student Advisory Council and Colorado Youth Advisory Council. Kate is also an assistant lead for theater publicity crew, a member of math and science honor societies, and a competitor for the speech and debate team. Outside of activities, she can be found baking, writing poetry, or thrifting with friends.
Favorite color: Green
Favorite book: Truly Devious
Favorite animal: Highland cow
Favorite candy: Nerds, Krackle
Lucien Petri is a sophomore at Fort Collins High School, and a staff writer for Spilled Ink. Lucien loves everything to do with philosophy, poetry, photography, and music. Along with Spilled Ink, Lucien participates in the FCHS Speech and Debate team as a competitor in Public Forum. He is passionate about politics and theories about the universe, and believes that an important part of life is to forgive, forget, and learn. In the future Lucien wants to pursue a career in philosophical writing and teaching.
Nevara Yocom is a senior at Fort Collins High School and is a managing editor of Spilled Ink. One of her favorite things to do is write and she is honored to work for Spilled Ink. When she isn't writing, you can find her playing her heart out on the softball field. You can also find her spending time with family and friends, watching just about any baseball game or movie, going for bike rides, snuggling with her two cats and four chickens, and going for long drives in her car, Myk. Her dream job is becoming a play-by-play Radio announcer for the Colorado Rockies.
Job Titles:
- Editor in Chief
- Managing Editor
- Staff Writer
Paige is a junior and is excited to be writing for Spilled Ink again this year, as well as taking on the role of managing editor. When she's not working on her newest story or buried in homework she can be found spending time with friends, sleeping, or watching the latest episode of Love Island. She is also a part of student council, and NHS. Paige is passionate about writing and wants to give people a space to tell their stories. Her favorite part of Spilled Ink is being able to provide a voice for the voiceless. When Paige graduates she hopes to travel and be able to continue writing.
Favorite food: Waffles
Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite book: Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
Favorite animal: Shark
Job Titles:
- Head
- Managing Editor
- Head Graphic Artist
Rebekah is the head graphic artist for Spilled Ink and has been a part of the staff for four years. A senior at FCHS, she enjoys classes that allow her to express her creative side and have fun doing things she enjoys. In her free time, Rebekah likes working on art, writing, listening to music, being outside, and drinking copious amounts of caffeine. She dreams of being able to travel the world to explore more of its natural beauty and make a difference in the lives of others through things she's passionate about.
Pronouns: She/They
Favorite food: Soup
Favorite movie: As Above so Below
Favorite color: Red, orange, black
Favorite book: Perfume by Patrick Suskind
Favorite animal: Otters and Moths