Photostory: Brewing Success

By Paige Bean, Zac Russell, Sylvie DeGalan, and Darcy Kroening

October 1, 2025

Career exploration students work shifts in Columbia Brew during second hour to learn job skills

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Brewing Success

To read more about SOAR students and the coffee cart read here:

Carts of Kindness

Junior Michael Allen touches the free compliments poster. It was Allen’s idea to create this for Columbia Brew. Photo by Sylvie DeGalan
Junior Owen Wagstaff points at Principal Peres, asking him if he wants coffee. Photo by Darcy Kroenig
Junior Owen Hill types sophomore Harper Newton’s coffee order into the card reader while in the coffee shop. Photo by Sylvie DeGalan
Senior Sarah Stein watches as senior Grace Rayfield pours creamer into a teacher’s coffee. Stein and Rayfield were helping out with the coffee cart on the fourth floor. Photo by Darcy Kroenig
Junior Spencer Thornhill shuts the lid to the coffee dispenser before putting it away for the day. Photo by Zac Russell

About the Contributors

Paige Bean, Print Photo Editor

Saving the best for last, senior Paige Bean is entering her final year on staff as the Head Print Photo Editor. Paige has been on staff since her freshman year and taking photos since she was born, thanks to her father. When she’s not in the journalism room, Paige is the Student Body President, a member of Kemper Teen Arts Council, President of the Just Like You Films Youth Advisory Board, and more. Paige hopes to study filmmaking next year and continue creating media.

Zac Russell, Promotion Manager

Entering his second year on the Harbinger staff, junior Zac Russell is fired up to be a part of this awesome team as a photo mentor. When Zac isn’t procrastinating his Harbinger homework or dashing around town to take photos, you can find him conducting shenanigans with his friends, ordering in the nearest Chipotle line, or jamming out to Morgan Wallen! Zac can’t wait to learn many new ways to capture the best photos and be a part of this awesome staff!

Sylvie DeGalan, Photo Editor

Entering her second year on Staff as Photo Mentor, junior Sylvie DeGalan is so excited to grow this year as a photographer! When Sylvie is not trying new editing techniques, you can find her playing tennis, swimming at East, or volunteering for SHARE. Sylvie is also a part of the Student Council as a Junior Class representative. In her spare time, she enjoys being with friends and family.

Darcy Kroening

Sophomore Darcy Kroening is thrilled to be joining the Harbinger staff this year as a photographer. She is so excited to learn all about Harbinger and photography. When she’s not out taking photos, you can find Darcy doing a variety of things. She enjoys playing basketball, swimming, hanging out with family and friends and working out.

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