Gigi Bareilles: Most Likely to Bring Global Peace
Gigi has been on the Post since her junior year, initially as a writer and then as Editor in Chief. Her favorite part of the Post has been “the opportunity to share stories and experiences and to help others do the same.” Her favorite memories on the Post include: “consuming pizza, chatting with other staff, and looking out the window and noticing — for the first time — that the Franklin turf has two giant Nike swooshes on it.” Gigi plans to study communications in the fall at Seattle University, but in the meantime she is looking forward to the summer, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying the warm weather. After summer, Gigi “can’t wait to go to college and have a fresh start.” From her time in high school, Gigi encourages all students to “make sure to enjoy their time at Franklin, eat the good food that’s around, and take advantage of off-campus lunch” before graduating. When she wasn’t making people laugh from her witty jokes, Gigi enjoyed taking art classes and exploring all of the cool programs Franklin has to offer, from sports to performing arts.“I also can’t wait to go to college and have a fresh start with new people.”
Jesse Miller: Most Likely to Evolve into Guy Fieri Over the Course of 10 Years, Amazing Scientists Worldwide, and Terrifying the Original Guy Fieri
Jesse has been a writer on the Post for their senior year. His favorite memories on the Post include: “laughing with friends and writing about The Hunger Games with Will.” Jesse’s plans for after high school consist of attending Portland State University, with a focus on environmental science and a minor in Spanish. Jesse has spent six years studying Spanish, and is excited to continue to pursue his commitment to the language in college. They are also looking forward to “meeting new people, and being around different people,” but will miss their Post buddy: Will Lowe. Jesse advises new members of the Post to “write stories that no one has done before, strive for more than the minimum of interviews, and think outside of the box.”
Alyson Sutherland: Most Likely to Become a Best Selling First Time Author, Then Move to the Wilderness, Never Write a Book Again, and Become a Professional Taxidermist
Alyson has been on the Post since her sophomore year, illustrating and moving from a writer her sophomore year, to a Variety editor her junior year, and finally to an Arts & Entertainment editor her senior year. Alyson and her co-section editor, Eloise, have been a duo in the Arts & Entertainment section the 2023-24 school year, and Alyson’s favorite memory is“the time Eloise sprinkled rat poison on [her] late-night pizza.” She plans to study History-literature at Reed College after graduation, and is looking forward to “having the opportunities college offers academically as well as student events.” Known for her witty and insightful pieces, Alyson’s advice for incoming Post staff is to not “be afraid to have your own perspective and sense of humor, there’s a mix [of both] on the Post and you can really write about anything.”
Emmet Bolls: Most Likely to Do Voiceover for Children’s Audiobooks
Emmet has been a writer for the Post for his senior year, and his favorite part of the Post has been the opportunity to “interview lots of interesting people for [his] articles.” After high school, he is looking forward to “continuing to study in a rigorous environment, and [is] excited to live somewhere new, meet new people, [and that] the weather will be nice.” Emmet plans to attend Pomona College, in Claremont California, with a focus on Romance languages and International Relations. Emmet is not only a stellar writer and student, but in his free time is also a musician. He started a program to teach music, and even performed at a festival on the East Coast. He encourages all Franklin students to “take at least one AP class to push themselves; they are all capable of doing it.”
Eloise Beauvais: Most likely to Be Found 10 Years from Now Dwelling in a Mossy Shed in the Woods, the Interior Plastered with Magazine Clippings of Actress Susan Sarandon
Eloise has been on the Post since her junior year, first as a writer and then as an editor for Arts & Entertainment and an illustrator. Eloise enjoyed writing for Forum, explaining, “My hating on John Hughes article was fun.” Her favorite memory was with her Arts & Entertainment duo, being, “The time Alyson sprinkled rat poison on my late-night pizza.” She’s looking forward to “being done with high school,” and plans to attend Portland Community College before transferring to a four-year institution with a possible focus on something history adjacent. Eloise, always writing slightly niche but very interesting articles, advises incoming Post staff to “write about things you’re interested in, it makes it easier.”
Dom Papworth: Most Likely to be a Professional Trampolinist
Dom has been a writer on the Post for his senior year and is undecided about his plans after high school. Dom has been heavily involved in the Franklin community, as a loved basketball player and friend to many. On the Post he is always known for his cheerful smile and plethora of jokes to cheer up anyone’s day, and his favorite memory on the Post was with his table when he beat Oliver McMaster at Uno. He wants to let incoming writers and editors know they should “have as much fun as you want, as long as you’re still being productive!” He is looking forward to the sunny weather this summer and “to go far away to a lake and fish.” He would like to give a shout out to his mom.
Ava Anderson: Most Likely to Win a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize in the Same Year
Ava has been on the Post for two years, first as a writer and then as a News editor. Ava describes how she would recommend people to do things that scare them, encouraging, ¨don’t hold yourself back!” She tried many new things herself while at Franklin, being a part of AP Research as well as participating in the poetry slam, both of which she really enjoyed. Her favorite memories on the Post have been “learning graffiti lore and caffeine on late nights.” After graduation, they are planning on attending Occidental College to major in comparative literature and culture with a minor in creative writing. Ava describes that they are especially “looking forward to going backpacking in Europe with [her] friend Violet this summer and making new friends in college.”
Wrigley Cook: Most Likely to Live in a Foreign Country and Never Be Seen Again
Wrigley has been on the Post since her sophomore year, starting as a writer for two years and working as Variety editor this year. Wrigley has been known and appreciated across the Post not only for her amazing writing, but also for her sarcastic humor and contagious laugh. Her fellow staff of the Post have also reached her heart as she describes, “I met some of my favorite people on the Post and this community will always stick out to me when I think about high school.” Aside from the Post, Wrigley has kept up with commitments to many Franklin programs during her high school career, including “sticking with dance, the Red Cross club, [and] Period club.” One thing she thinks every Franklin student should do before graduating is “enjoy the Franklin campus and the surrounding parks, like Mt. Tabor and Clinton.” After high school, she plans to attend the University of Oregon Honors College, with a double major in English and psychology, and a minor in dance. She is looking forward to “studying abroad, going to Greece sophomore or junior year, and continuing to practice [her] Greek.” Her favorite memory on the Post has been “when the pizza comes at late night and everyone gets hype.”
Opal Rockett: Most Likely to Have a Museum Exhibit About Them
Opal has been a writer on the Post just during her senior year, but in that time has written articles that are not only high quality but also extremely interesting to read. Opal’s favorite memory has been “having fun chatting with people in the Post and having interesting conversations through interviews.” She has carried this interest in all her article topics through all of her work on the Post, advising that incoming Post members shouldn’t “let fear guide your choices. If you go into things with a mindset of curiosity and enthusiasm to learn, ultimately, it will give you a more rewarding experience. It’s a great opportunity to explore anything you’re interested in.” Opal is also an incredibly talented musician who played cello and keyboard in the orchestra at Franklin for three years. “Performing in Arts Alive has had such an impact on me and inspired me greatly. I started the real book club, a jazz and improv club. I really enjoy the human connection made through music. I’m happy to have made things that will benefit students in the future, especially within music and the arts.” In the fall, she has plans to attend University of California, Berkeley. She is considering majoring in comparative literature, possibly pairing it with another major, and hopefully minoring in music. Opal is really “looking forward to getting to meet new people, and taking classes and subjects [she] previously [hasn’t] had exposure to; it will be a great time for exploration and I’m excited to see where the future will take me.”
Hazel Karon Snow: Most Likely to Show Up for a Therapy Appointment and End Up Comforting the Therapist
Hazel has been on the Post since her junior year, as a writer and then as a Forum editor. She was always appreciated on the Post not only as a helpful hand whenever someone needed support, but also as a very caring classmate and friend. Hazel’s favorite memory on the Post was “Late Night threats!” Hazel thinks one thing every Franklin student should do before they graduate is “skip a class at least once in their high school career, let loose a little.” During her time at Franklin, Hazel was a captain on the swim team as well as being a part of AP Research. Her time in Research “helped [her] figure out what [she] wanted to do with [her] life, [being] a deciding factor for [her] future plans.” She plans on attending University of Puget Sound, with a focus in developmental psychology and two minors in art history and international affairs. In the meantime she is looking forward to “going on hikes with my friends this summer,” but is especially excited to meet new people in college.
Hazel Weisberg: Most likely to Be in a Late Night Police Drama TV Show
Hazel has been a writer on the Post during her senior year, and her favorite memory on the Post was “pizza and rice krispies at the first Writers Late Night.”Beyond writing some eye-catching stories, Hazel has been a runner on Franklin’s Cross Country team. Hazel has enjoyed “seeing her progress from never having run before to mentoring new runners.” Aside from being an athlete, Hazel has really enjoyed Franklin’s Culinary Arts program, consisting of making delicious food and trying new things with friends. Similar to her time in trying out new food during her Culinary Arts classes, she says, “one thing every Franklin student should do before graduating is trying out new electives!” She is planning on attending Dickinson College and focusing on environmental studies. After graduation, she is looking forward to “exploring living in a new place and meeting new people.”
Elliot Silva: Most Likely to Be a Male Figure Skater
Elliot began on the Post as a writer in his junior year, working as an editor of the Pulse during his senior year. Elliot describes his favorite memory of the Post being, “When I was at Late Night one time and hadn’t eaten yet that day, and the pizza came through the door and I dropped to the floor in gratitude.” Always writing his own unique and creative ideas in every article he pitches, Elliot’s words of advice for incoming Post staff is to “write about what you care about. Writing is hard when you are writing for a grade; it’s easy when you’re writing from a place of genuine interest.” Elliot enjoyed his time on Franklin’s mock trial team, loving being able to compete with other passionate people. Beyond his time on mock trial, he enjoyed the social aspect of high school, especially “every day being able to see friends and talking with fellas.” He plans to attend Reed College for a degree in political science, then potentially pursue a career as a lawyer. He is looking forward to “the freedom of being able to choose where [he is] and what [he’s] doing.”
Lucas Garner Lash: Most Likely to Headline Coachella
Lucas has been on the Post since his sophomore year, first as a writer for two years and then as editor of the Pulse this year. Lucas has really enjoyed being on the Post over the past three years, and his favorite memory was his “first official Editors Late Night as a whole.” His advice for incoming writers is to shoot for high profile interviews. “I’ve landed some crazy interviews purely because I was writing for a high school.” Reaching out for hard to get interviews wasn’t his only forte on the Post as he has also been known for writing articles covering anything and everything about music. From articles covering obscure album reviews to curating the Post Picks — a playlist of the staff’s favorite songs each cycle — Lucas wants to continue to explore music after graduating, explaining, “After high school I’m looking forward to expanding my music career to bigger labels.” He plans to attend Portland Community College, and then transfer to the University of Oregon.