Author Spotlight
Will Griffith
Entering his sixth semester on staff, senior Will Griffith is excited to take on the role of Head Online Photo Editor. When he’s not making saves as a goalkeeper on the soccer field, he’s behind the camera shooting sports and other stories for The Harbinger. You can also find him up late editing photos and posting galleries or relaxing with friends while playing video games and soccer. »
Tyler Russell
After spending hundreds of hours on Photoshop, junior Tyler Russell is pumped to continue his journey on The Harbinger as an Assistant Photo Editor. On a typical day, you’ll find him helping the other photographers or scrambling to finish student life photos on time while editing in the library. When Tyler isn’t slouched on the library spinny chair, you’ll find him playing tennis, baking anything he can find on Pinterest, or searching through Disney artifacts. Despite the stressful moments, Harbinger has become a family to look forward to every day. »
Zac Russell
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! »
Francesca Lorusso
Going into her fourth semester on the Harbinger staff, junior Francesca Lorusso is delighted to start as an art editor, photo mentor and page designer. When she isn’t struggling to write a coherent caption for a gallery or losing sleep over making someone’s page art, she is helping to plan an International club meeting, making costumes for a play or musical, or trying to perfect an AP Art project. »
Katie Cook
Starting her third year on staff, senior Katie Cook is thrilled to be working as a photo mentor. Katie is excited to be back on the sidelines shooting Friday night football, even if it means suffering in thousand-degree weather or shivering out in the rain. When she is not cropping photos in the backroom, she spends her free time listening to music, eating Italian food, traveling, reading or watching bad rom-com movies. »
Annie Trenkle
Going into her second year on staff, Junior Annie Trenkle is a photographer for the Harbinger. Outside of taking photos she is a part of the IB program and her favorite class in school is AP Physics. Annie’s outside of school activities include soccer, tennis, and basketball. She is also the chair of Harvesters Give Lunch and Wayside Waifs SHARE organizations. However, she can also be found doing the things she loves most which is traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. »
Molly McDermed
Sophomore Molly McDermed will be starting her 2nd semester of Harbinger this year as a staff photographer and ads manager. When she isn't stressing about ads sales or the next time she takes photos, she is practicing to become a college tennis player. Molly is most excited for the free deadline food and the endless memories this year! »
Avra Welling
Starting her first year on Harbinger Sophomore, Avra Welling is prepared to prove that doing Harbinger is actually a personality trait. She’s ready to dive into photography and multimedia, even if it means spending more time with Lightroom than with actual sunlight. When she’s not asking her editors a million questions, Avra is buying her next concert ticket (25 so far). She’s looking forward to meeting new people and maybe figuring out how to survive on less than eight hours of sleep. »
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. »
Maggie Rogers
Sophomore Maggie Rogers is looking forward to heading into this new year as a photographer on the Harbinger staff. You can usually find her at Overland Park Racquet Club or doing homework from her chemistry class. If she's not there, she's either at Swig with friends or shopping in Town Center. »




























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