Many thanks to our staff for the 2025-26 school year, and good luck to our seniors in all of their future endeavors!
Evie Bell – Staff Writer
Most likely to have an American Girl doll based off of her
Evie Bell, in her year on the Post, has been a consistently sunny, entertaining, and dependable staff writer. Her favorite Post memory has been getting closer with people on staff, and she has enjoyed improving her interviewing and writing skills. Her favorite article was about Portland’s puppet museum because she enjoyed doing research for it and visiting the museum to get interviews. Next year, Evie will be attending NYU and plans to study abroad as much as possible!
Francis Bolton – Forum Editor, Social Media Manager
Most likely to lose a limb doing an ill advised movie stunt
Francis Bolton has been stirring up laughter and lighthearted chaos in the Franklin Post for three years, and in that time, his writing skills and confidence have grown immensely. He will be remembered for his banter with Ms Kirsch and his epic April Fools pranks. Bolton truly bloomed in his sophomore year, when he bonded with Jake, Dom, Emmett, Dash, and Oliver, and found his foothold as a writer. While writing may not have felt like it came naturally to Bolton at first, he persevered and has gained confidence in his journalistic skills, putting out work he can be proud of, such as his famously pun-titled autumnal article “Gourds Galore.” Bolton is now graduating, having gone from a staff writer for two years to serving a whole year on the Post as a Forum Editor and Social Media Manager. What Bolton has learned about writing and communication on the Franklin Post will serve him well in his future career as a filmmaker.
Cleo Craig – Variety Editor
Most likely to have been a CIA agent this whole time and none of us knew
Cleo Craig, in her two years on the Franklin Post, has always kept things entertaining; her comedic timing and her love for Taco Bell hot sauces are well known among the staff. She has written many unique articles, such as “Portland Sustainable Fashion Shows,” where she got to meet all sorts of interesting people from the runway. Craig is very proud of trying new things and branching out during her senior year, on the Post and beyond: from becoming Variety Editor and postfiling all by herself, to discovering her passion for law through Franklin’s Constitutional Law program, and captaining a Mock Trial team. It is because she pushed herself to try law in her senior year that she discovered she wants to pursue it professionally and one day become Supreme Court Justice Craig.
Kate DeWeese – Editor-In-Chief, Former Forum Editor
Most likely to become a part of Ariana Grande’s entourage
Kate DeWeese is a true ray of sunshine in the Post classroom. She always brings tunes and high spirits to long, late nights, and she intends to continue spreading joy in the professional world of journalism. DeWeese will never forget the community she has found in the Franklin Post, from laser tag editor bonding to a trip to the beach with her fellow Editors-In-Chief and playing card games in the back of the class after a long night of editing. That said, what truly fueled her love for journalism was all she saw and learned in her three years’ worth of articles. DeWeese helped frogs cross the highway, visited a police precinct, and learned to pursue in-person interviews that would normally be out of her comfort zone. Her favorite of all the articles she has written, “‘LA MuDANZA’: Bad Bunny and the Importance of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement,” remains the most viewed article from this year on the Franklin Post website. After graduation, DeWeese will be taking all she has learned from her time on the Post, from writer to editor to Editor-In-Chief, and pursuing journalism in Missouri with the goal of getting a master’s degree in publishing and becoming a professional book editor.
Hailey Adalean – Pulse Editor
Most likely to cut everyone off and move to Scotland
Hailey Adalean has become the Pulse queen during her year on the Post, creating fun, interactive pages with colorful graphics and crosswords and introducing Charlotte’s Book Corner. Though she was only with the Post for the year, she fit right in and had heaps of fun playing games and listening to fellow Post-mates trade fun facts during late-night dinners. Adalean also grew a lot more confident as a writer during the Post, and is proud of her persistence when it came to reaching out for interviews. Adalean’s favorite article to write was a review of the album “Double Infinity” by Big Thief, because it allowed her to explore a topic and artist she was passionate about, and attend their concert to see the songs from the album played in real time. Post-graduation, Adalean will be attending the University of Oregon for a five-year architectural program, after which she intends to participate in an architect experience program and take the registration exam to become a licensed architect.
Norah Dobrot – Editor-In-Chief, Former Feature Editor
Most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize and not tell anyone
Norah Dobrot has changed the Franklin Post for the better in countless ways during her two years as a staff member. Serving first as a Feature Editor and then as Editor-In-Chief, the effort she has put into bettering the Post will not soon be forgotten. The changes she has made, including iconic pun titles, SFINGBTYD, Post agenda’s Today in History, redesigning the paper’s front page, and reviving Frontline — the Post’s investigative journalism program — with fellow Feature Editor and EIC Jake Lubin, have cemented Dobrot’s legacy. As a testament to her humor and dedication, Dobrot has too many great memories from her time on the Post to possibly name them all; she will forever remember watching staff excitedly flip through newly printed copies of the paper on distribution day, bonding with her EIC team, and the serene beauty of watching the sunset through the windows of the Post classroom after a successful late night. Her reporting has taken her places she never anticipated — from a courtroom to a church to the coast. Dobrot is most proud of writing for every section on the Post, redesigning the front, and editing numerous significant and investigative articles. She has worked hard to put out quality stories, spending countless hours covering difficult topics such as the intersection of AI and democracy, wolves’ migration back to the west, and the National Guard. Ultimately, Dobrot has found that the stories she favors most are the ones she has written most recently, as she can still recall vividly what it was like to explore the topic. After high school, Norah will attend Princeton University, where she will be majoring in Public Policy and minoring in “everything else.” At Princeton, she also hopes to continue with journalism, creating new stories to look back on fondly, and to continue learning and challenging herself.
Isa Halle – Sports Editor, Former Pulse Editor, Former Social Media Manager
Most likely to climb Mt. Everest and vlog the entire time
Isa Halle has been on the Post for two years, first as a Pulse Editor and Social Media Manager, and this year as a Sports Editor. In her time on the Post, she has graced us with her sharp wit and endless passion for writing, leadership, and her impressively large repertoire of extracurricular activities. Her favorite Post memories have been walking around Franklin during late nights when the school is empty and bonding with her fellow staff members. Halle is most proud of the editorial and writing skills she has gained, and her favorite article was the A+E she wrote about the Bruce Springsteen movie, because she was able to interview a band member who played with Springsteen. Halle plans to attend UC Santa Barbara to study political science.
Charlotte Hanscom – Feature Editor, Former Forum Editor
Most likely to work for the New York Times only to destroy them from within
Charlotte Hanscom has graced the Post with her kind, welcoming presence for the past two years: junior year as Forum Editor and senior year as Feature Editor. Hanscom is one of the most gifted writers the Post has seen, and in her two years on the Post has written an impressive 25 articles, including a book corner featured in Pulse every cycle this year. While all of Hanscom’s articles have been diligently researched and insightful, her favorites are her opinion piece on prediction markets and her feature on Measure 114. Her favorite Post memories include spending time with her fellow staff members at late nights, hunting for interviews, and reading everyone else’s stories. She is most proud of the “breadth and depth” of interviews she has gotten to do; her commitment to seeking strong sources has led her to represent complex issues in nuanced but accessible ways and to be inclusive of multiple perspectives. Next year, Hanscom will be double-majoring in Journalism and Data Science at New York University, where she will continue to write as she explores NYC!
Jake Lubin – Editor-In-Chief, Former Feature Editor
Most likely to sleep with the AP Stylebook under his pillow
Jake Lubin has held many positions during his three years on the Post: writer, Feature Editor, and Editor in Chief. His favorite memories include Frontline war room meetings, editor bonding, EIC beach trip, meeting with Kirsch and EIC over the summer, and playing gin with Kate. He has especially loved side-by-side editing with writers on Writers Late Night, making the front page, and being the Post’s resident bro. Jake’s journalism has led him to fascinating places and experiences, including going to court for a story and holding a crab with Norah while covering the crab fishing industry. He is most proud of his productivity, having written the greatest number of Post articles among current staff. His favorite article he’s written has been “Planning for Portland: Are Cars the Future?” because his interviews led him to become deeply invested in the history of urban development in Portland and around the country. In the fall, Jake will attend the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, where he will take the next step towards pursuing professional journalism.
Shani Ross – Sports Editor, Social Media Manager, Former News Editor
Most likely to start a cute, affordable flip-flop company and make billions
Shani Ross has been one of the Post’s most reliable, dedicated, enthusiastic, and supportive members. In her three years, she has been News Editor twice (sophomore and junior years), Sports Editor once (senior year), and Social Media Manager once (senior year). Her favorite story was a feature from her sophomore year on those impacted by suicide, because it allowed her to learn about the lives of others in a light that generally is not focused on, and she is most proud of how much her writing skills have improved throughout her years on the Post. She feels that it is “so important to learn others’ stories” and that this article allowed her to begin to do so. A constant, dependable presence, Ross is known throughout Post staff as always being willing and able to drop everything to help a fellow staff member — whether it is making pages, helping with additional stories, or just providing support, she is always upbeat, enthusiastic, and kind to everyone. Next year she will attend the University of San Diego!
Sofie Salewsky – Arts & Entertainment Editor
Most likely to be a disney princess
Sofie Salewsky has anchored the Post during her three years with us. From her years as a writer to her final role as Arts & Entertainment Editor, her consistent dedication and work have made her one of our strongest journalists. Her favorite memories include interviewing people in the hallways, going on coffee and snack runs during late nights, Post Secret Snowflake, and hanging out with friends in class. Sofie is proud of the variety of articles she has written, from concert reviews to Oregon absenteeism to features on local craft fairs and literary events. She is also especially proud of having been published in the SE Examiner with an article about new overnight shelters in the Buckman neighborhood. Of all the articles she’s written during her Post career, Sofie’s favorite has been one that was deeply personal to her: “Growing Up Multilingual: Shaping Identity and Education.” For this piece, she was able to draw on her own experience growing up multilingual and learn about the experiences of others, and she also had the opportunity to interview a Princeton professor of psychology. Next year, she will attend Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, where she will study English Language for Education and continue her work in journalism.
Fiona Snyder – News Editor, Web Manager, Former Assistant Web Manager
Most likely to evacuate the building safely
Fiona Snyder is graduating as a three-year Post veteran. During her time here, she has been a writer, Assistant Web Manager, Web Manager, and News Editor. In her junior year, Fiona also served as Kirsch’s TA for the Intro to Journalism class, teaching and guiding the next generation of student journalists — as well as providing emotional support for Kirsch. She is proud of teaching others how to operate the website, mentoring others through writing and editing, and supporting new staff in learning how the Post works. She will fondly remember late-night hangouts — especially when people brought dogs, collaborative articles, and fun Post celebrations and outings. Her favorite article she wrote was a news article covering Yondr at Franklin because of its relevance to the community and the different perspectives included. In addition to the Post, Fiona was Franklin Theater’s Senior Stage Manager this year, and has put countless hours into theater and running Period Club. Next year, Fiona will attend the College of Wooster on a full tuition scholarship, where she will major in Urban Studies and continue working in technical theater and journalism.
Isis Vortigern – Staff Writer
Most likely to retire on a farm with her own pottery studio
Isis Vortigern joined the Post just this year as a writer, but in that time, she has written a myriad of well-researched and insightful articles. She is proud of some of the exciting interviews she got, like an Oxford professor for an article about mortality, and that she consistently wrote about topics that were important to her. Her favorite of her articles was “The Consequences of Cutting Medicaid from Planned Parenthood” because it was a topic of interest that she got to learn more about through her research and writing. Her favorite Post memories have been spending time with friends during late nights, our holiday potluck, and our Secret Snowflake gift exchange. Next year, Isis will attend the University of San Diego to study biology. After college, Isis plans to pursue a career in nursing.
