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
Maddox Merizalde
Maddox Merizalde is a senior editor-in-chief and has written for the paper for 3 years. In his free time, he plays video games and takes care of his cat.
Editor in Chief
Ryane Nelson
Ryane Nelson is a senior editor-in-chief and has been apart of the paper for three years. She enjoys writing news, features, and opinions and enjoys watching the Islanders play.
Editor in Chief
Daniel Cafaro
Daniel Cafaro is a senior editor-in-chief, the sports editor, and has written for the paper for 3 years. Cafaro is the manager of the football team and on the wrestling team.
Staff Editor
Lorenzo Lucas
Lorenzo Lucas is a junior, and is the staff writer and copy editor for the Masuk Free Press. He has been a part of the paper for two years. Along with managing the Free Press youtube channel, Lucas has rode over 173 different rollercoasters.
Social Media Editor
Addison Scott
Addison Scott is a senior and has been a writer for the Masuk Free Press for two years. 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
Aiden Cronk
Aiden Cronk is a senior and head cartoonist. He has been apart of the newspaper for four years. Along with being the president of National Art Honors Society, Cronk enjoys playing video games with his friends.
Staff Writer
Parker Driscoll
Parker Driscoll is a senior staff writer and has been apart of the paper for two years. He loves pasta and is the captain of the hockey team, and in addition he hosts the Between the Boards podcast with Teddy Walsh.
Staff Writer
Maddie Kozera
Maddie Kozera is a senior staff writer and has been writing on the paper for one year. She enjoys writing pieces on student life and in her free time enjoys spending time with friends.
Staff Writer
Julia Golec
Julia Golec is a sophomore staff writer and has been writing for the paper for one year. She joined to improve her understanding of writing and her favorite book is Normal People by Salley Rooney.
Staff Writer
Sid Srinivasan
Sid Srinivasan is a junior staff writer and has been apart of the newspaper for one year. He joined to tie in his announcing at basketball games with journalism and enjoys watching the Giants.
Staff Writer
Bianca Oliveira
Bianca Oliveira is a sophomore staff writer and has been writing for one year. She joined because she enjoys writing in her free time, along with film and media. Her favorite book is The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
Staff Writer
Teddy Walsh
Teddy Walsh is a junior staff writer and has been a part of the paper for two years. In addition to being a captain of the hockey team, Walsh hosts Between the Boards with Parker Driscoll.
Staff Writer
Bela Torre
Bela Torre is a junior and has been writing for the paper for one year. She is interested in Journalism for her future and enjoys reading thriller books, along with being on the cheer team.
Staff Writer
Allison Catalan
Allison Catalan is a senior staff writer and has been writing for the paper for one year. She joined to see the process behind creating news stories and enjoys painting in her free time.
Staff Writer
Haley Eigo
Haley Eigo is a senior staff writer and has been apart of the newspaper for one year. She plays for the lacrosse team and is looking forward to interviewing people.
Staff Writer
Fiona Connolly
Fiona Connolly is a senior staff writer and has been a part of the paper for one year. She enjoys covering sports events and writing sports stories, along with skiing in the wintertime.
Staff Writer
Olivia Augustine
Olivia Augustine is a junior staff writer and has been writing for the paper for one year. She enjoys reading nonfiction and is on the lacrosse and cheer teams.
Staff Writer
Christina McKellick
Christina McKellick is a sophomore staff writer and has been writing for the paper for one year. She enjoys music, books, movies, and the guitar and is a part of the Cross Country team.
Staff Writer
Genevieve Lau
Genevieve Lau is a senior staff writer and has been apart of the newspaper for one year. She enjoys fashion and if she is not staying active, she’s spending time with friends.
Staff Writer
Kyle Verrastro
Kyle Verrastro is a sophomore staff writer and has been a part of the newspaper for one year. He joined to learn more about Journalism and strengthen his writing, and he enjoys listening to the podcast Therapuss with Jake Shane or Taylor Swift.
