The writers and editors of The Masuk Free Press strive to serve the students of Masuk High School, by informing, entertaining and inspiring them. This paper is published by the school for its students and staff and is created by students without censorship from faculty or administration but with dedication to the principles of good journalism and fair play. Student editors decide what deserves publication. Editorials which reflect the majority opinion of the editors of The Masuk Free Press are unsigned; an opinion which reflects the thinking of a staff member not necessarily endorsed by the student editors is signed by the writer. Letters to the editors are encouraged and will be published, limited only by space and relevance to student life. Letters must be signed and can be sent to The Masuk Free Press, 1014 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe CT 06468-1915; fax (203) 452-5835.
Editors-In-Chief
AIDAN SILVESTRO-
TALIA BARNHART-
Staff Writers:
JOSEBE AJA is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Aja enjoys writing about social and political issues as well as current events. Aja hopes to pursue a career in journalism to continue to speak out about social injustices and environmental issues. Aja plays soccer year round on various teams such as Masuk and Revolution United.
LAUREN CHIPDEY is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Chipdey enjoys writing about social, political and environmental issues as well as local and current events. Chipdey loves reading, music and nature. Chipdey hopes to pursue a career in computer sciences and become a software engineer.
ASHLEY COLBERG is a staff writer for the Masuk free press. Simoulidis enjoys writing about what is going on in the Monroe community, such as sports and seasonal events. Simoulidis hopes to go into a career of professional sports media. Simoulidis also plays basketball and soccer at Masuk.
CALLEIGH COTTER-
ELLIE DEGEORGE is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. DeGeorge enjoys writing about books, what is trending in the Masuk community, and the activities too. DeGeorge hopes to pursue a career in the science field in the future. DeGeorge plays both lacrosse and field hockey for Masuk and is in student government.
KILLIAN IRISH-DONINI is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Irish-Donini enjoys writing about Masuk sports and news about Monroe. Irish-Donini hopes to become a writer at CNN. Irish-Donini is a prominent member of Student Government, and plays lacrosse.
JAYME LAWRENCE is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Lawrence enjoys writing about Masuk events and world news. Lawrence hopes to go into a career in surgery. Lawrence is in Student Government and does indoor track.
MACKENZIE MAGAS is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Magas enjoys writing feature articles regarding current events and their relation to Masuk. Magas hopes to pursue a career in journalism and media. Magas plays soccer throughout the year for Masuk and Revolution United.
GRACE SHEEHAN is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Sheehan enjoys writing about the school community and activities. Sheehan plays soccer year-round and on the team at Masuk.
CHRISTOS SIMOULIDIS is a staff writer for the Masuk free press. Simoulidis enjoys writing about what is going on in the Monroe community, such as sports and seasonal events. Simoulidis hopes to go into a career of professional sports media. Simoulidis also plays basketball and soccer at Masuk.
SARAH VERRASTRO is a staff writer for the Masuk Free Press. Verrastro enjoys writing about books and literature related to encouraging the Masuk community to read. She hopes to pursue a career in creative writing or publishing. Verrastro is also a dancer on the Masuk Dance Team.