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.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.
Editor in Chief
Emily Barnhart
Emily Barnhart is a senior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for three years. She is an Editor in Chief and Staff Photographer. She enjoys writing opinion pieces. In her free time, she volunteers at the local zoo and runs for the track team.
Senior Editor
Julia Jankowski
Julia Jankowski is a senior who has written for the free press for two years. She likes to make videos for the paper’s social media page. In her free time, she loves to go to seven brew with Emily B and Maddie W.
Senior Editor
Madison Farrer
Madison Farrer is a senior who has been writing for the Masuk Free Press for one years. She is a senior editor that specializes in writing features. Farrer enjoys playing basketball in her free time.
Sports Editor
Daniel Cafaro
Daniel Cafaro is a junior who’s been writing for the paper for two years. He loves writings sports articles for the paper. Cafaro is manager for the football team
Social Media Editor
Addison Scott
Addison Scott is a junior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for one year. She is the Social Media Manager and Senior Editor for the Free Press and enjoys opinion writing. Scott is a part of Masuk’s volleyball team.
Staff Illustrator
Kira Cozza
Kira Cozza is a senior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for one year. She is a Staff Illustrator who enjoys drawling and writing opinion pieces. Cozza is historian of the National Art Honors Society.
Staff Illustrator
Aiden Cronk
Aiden Cronk is a junior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for one year. He is a Staff Illustrator who enjoys drawling comics. Cronk enjoys playing video games in his free time.
Staff Writer
Abigal Urkawich
Abigal Urkawich is a senior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for one year. She enjoys writing opinion pieces. Urkawich enjoys playing volleyball and writing her own music.
Staff Writer
Veronika Rodriguez
Veronika Rodriguez is a sophomore, and this is her first year as a writer for the Masuk Free Press. She enjoys writing lighthearted stories and eye-catching news. In her free time, Rodriguez enjoys advocating for the environment. Rodriguez is also president of the Sustainability Club at Masuk.
Staff Writer
Lorenzo Lucas
Lorenzo Lucas is sophomore and first-time writer for the Masuk Free Press. He enjoys writing about world events, but when he’s not occupied with school, he enjoys playing video games.
Associate Designer
Ryane Nelson
Ryane Nelson is a junior and has been writing for the Masuk Free Press for two years. Nelson is the Associate Designer who enjoys writing feature stories. In her free time she plays soccer.
Staff Writer
Emma Sheppard
Emma Sheppard is a senior that recently joined the Masuk Free Press. She enjoys writing feature pieces. Sheppard is captain of Masuk’s track team.
Staff Writer
Parker Driscoll
Parker Driscoll is a junior and loves to write about sports and opinions. He enjoys playing hockey. Him and Walsh run the Masuk Free Press podcast where they talk about sports.
Staff Writer
Maddie Witkowski
Maddie Witkowski is a senior new writer for the Masuk Free Press who enjoys opinion writing. Witkowski enjoys going to seven brew with Julia J and Emily B in her free time.
Staff Writer
Maddox Merizalde
Maddox Merizalde is junior and has written for the Masuk Free Press for two years now. He enjoys writing about world events, but when he’s not occupied with school, he enjoys playing his drums, collecting vinyl records, and playing basketball.
Staff Writer
Teddy Walsh
Teddy Walsh is a sophomore and loves to write about sports and opinions. He enjoys playing hockey. Him and Driscoll run the Masuk Free Press podcast where they talk about sports.
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