The student news site of Gulf Breeze High School

The Blue & Gold

The student news site of Gulf Breeze High School

The Blue & Gold

The student news site of Gulf Breeze High School

The Blue & Gold

2022-2023 Staff

Stephanie Eager
Features Editor

Stephanie Eager

   She/hers    A senior at GBHS, Stephanie joined because she loved Mr. Killam's AP Language and Composition class.    Fun Fact: Stephanie has a younger sister 16 years younger than her.

Hayden Brown
Sports Editor

Hayden Brown

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Hayden joined newspaper because she wanted a place where she could safely express her opinions and write about things that interest her.    Fun fact: Hayden's...

Gabriel Thornton
Entertainment Editor

Gabriel Thornton

   He/him    A senior at GBHS, Gabe joined newspaper because he thought it would be an interesting experience and his friend Jon wanted him to join.    Fun fact: Gabe lived in Switzerland for...

Kate Turk
Opinion Editor

Kate Turk

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Kate joined newspaper because she wants to pursue journalism and she finally had room in her schedule.    Fun fact: Kate is in theater and has done it since freshman...

Savannah Smith
Staff Writer

Savannah Smith

   She/her     A senior at GBHS, Savannah joined newspaper to be more involved in the community and the school.    Fun Fact: Savannah spent 4 years traveling Europe with her mom.

Abigail Rose
Staff Writer

Abigail Rose

   She/her    A freshman at GBHS, Abigail joined newspaper because she likes to write.    Fun fact: Abigail did yearbook in middle school.

Ava Nicholas
Staff Writer

Ava Nicholas

   She/her    A junior at GBHS, Ava joined newspaper because she likes to write about things going on in the world and     Fun fact: Ava has 5 cats.

Evelyn Henry
Staff Writer

Evelyn Henry

She/her A junior at GBHS, Evelyn joined newspaper because it fuels her communication and socialization. Fun fact: Evelyn's favorite holiday is Halloween.

Ryan Hoffman
Staff Writer

Ryan Hoffman

   He/him    A sophomore at GBHS, Ryan joined newspaper to fill his schedule freshman year. He thought it would be a good way to try new things. Ryan has since grown to love newspaper and the ability to...

Annabelle Henry
Staff Writer

Annabelle Henry

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Annabelle joined newspaper because she loves to write.    Fun fact: Annabelle's favorite movie is Rapunzel.

Caleb Kirby
Staff Writer

Caleb Kirby

   He/him    A freshman at GBHS, Caleb joined newspaper to become more active in the school.    Fun Fact: Caleb likes to surf.

Ethan Horn
Staff Writer

Ethan Horn

   He/him    A sophomore at GBHS, Ethan joined newspaper because it sounded like an easy class.    Fun fact: Ethan plays soccer.

Emma Hamman
Staff Writer

Emma Hamman

   She/her    A sophomore at GBHS, Emma joined newspaper last year to fill her course requirements, but continued to take it because she had fun.    Fun fact: Emma lived in Hawaii for 4 years.

Leah Feitshans
Staff Writer

Leah Feitshans

   She/her    A sophomore at GBHS, Leah joined newspaper this year because she did it last year and enjoyed it. She loves making the newspaper and the people in the class.    Fun fact: Leah...

Ariana Flores
Staff Writer

Ariana Flores

   She/her    A junior at GBHS, she joined newspaper to develop better writing skills.    Fun fact: Ariana has a dog.

Corbett Davis
Staff Writer

Corbett Davis

   He/him    A senior at GBHS, Corbett joined newspaper because Mr. Killam persuaded him to do it.    Fun fact: Corbett on the Gulf Breeze High School varsity tennis team.

Landon Boger
Staff Writer

Landon Boger

   He/him    A senior at GBHS, Landon joined newspaper to fulfil his fine arts credit.    Fun fact: Landon plays lacrosse.

Jimmy Brand
Staff Writer

Jimmy Brand

   He/him    A sophomore at GBHS, Jimmy joined newspaper as a chance to expand his writing capabilities and get better at photography.    Fun fact: Jimmy went to Greece last summer.  

Andrea Andrade
Staff Writer

Andrea Andrade

   She/her    A freshman at GBHS, Andrea joined newspaper because she thought she would enjoy writing articles for the school newspaper.    Fun fact: Andrea owns a jewelry business.

Keilani Flores
Staff Writer

Keilani Flores

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Keilani joined newspaper because she thought it would be a fun class to extend her writing abilities and because it would look for college applications.    Fun...

Katelyn Kirby
Social Media Editor

Katelyn Kirby

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Katelyn joined newspaper to become more involved in our school.     Fun Fact: Katelyn's favorite type of music is 80's rock.

Ken Killam
Advisor

Ken Killam

   He/him    Ken Killam has been leading "The Blue and Gold." since 2003, excluding 2019-2021, after a brief hiatus. Killam was inspired to take back the publication after GBHS almost canceled the class....

Emily Thomas
Editor in Chief

Emily Thomas

   She/her    A senior at GBHS, Emily first joined newspaper because her family had always been involved with it. Now, she uses newspaper as a platform to use her voice.    Fun fact: Emily has...

Kiera DeCesare
Online Editor, News Editor

Kiera DeCesare

   She/they    A junior at GBHS, Kiera joined newspaper to have a creative outlet and because she loves writing, reading and English in general.    Fun fact: Kiera has a blog, www.kierasrecoveryblog.com!  

Emily Walsh
Assistant Editor

Emily Walsh

   She/her    A junior at GBHS, she joined newspaper because she has always enjoyed writing and reporting about the students and teachers at our school.    Fun fact: Emily is on a competitive...

Jon Rose
Creative Editor

Jon Rose

   He/him    A junior at GBHS, Jon joined newspaper as a creative outlet for his photography and graphic design work.    Fun fact: At FSPA last year, Jon won awards for photography, and he was...

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