Video: Basden and the Junior J-Kids

English teacher Rachel Basden began the journalism program at Indian Hills Middle School. Under her guidance, the students have found a passion for journalism and have earned national recognition.

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Dalton Reck

Dalton Reck is a senior in his second year of staff as the Head Video Editor. Aside from Harbinger, he plays tennis for Shawnee Mission East, works on cars, and plays guitar. He is excited to help staffers grow, and he is excited to improve his skills as a staffer this year and learn as much about journalism as possible. »

Lauren West

Lauren West
Despite the unpredictable year, COVID is not holding back senior Lauren West from taking on her fourth and final year of Harbinger as a co-Online-Editor-in-Chief. Her unorganized desktop is cluttered just the way she likes it — Indesign open, a load of unfinished edits and at least 10 notifications reminding her she actually does have other homework to get to. Besides Harbinger, Lauren is involved in East’s SHARE, DECA, and Student Store programs. When she isn’t at her desk, she is most likely nannying or online shopping for clothes she doesn’t need. »

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