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Ella (L) Underwood

Ella (L) Underwood, Editor-in-chief

Hi! My name is Ella Underwood but you can address me as L. I am a Junior here at PSHS. This is the start of my second year writing for the Paw Print.

I took Journalism 1 my Sophomore year on recommendation from my English 1 Honors teacher. I took the offer and joined journalism just to write. I have a lot of things going around in my head all the time that I would love for people to hear. I knew that this class would also make me more social with having to do interviews. I have always had a passion for writing and I am always looking for something to push me out of my comfort zone. My articles will usually consist of mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and issues I see in my community and country.

Inside of school, I am the current President of the Anime Club here at South and I am an NHS member. Outside of school, I am usually in the dance studio. I am a competitive dancer and have been for almost 13 years. In my free time, I am drawing, cosplaying, playing with my animals, or watching anime and true crime. I go to anime conventions and cosplay mostly in Chicago. I am always drawing whether it's digital or traditional. With my animals, I have a hamster, two bearded dragons, two dogs, 1 leopard gecko, and 1 tokay gecko. 

In the future, my dream is to keep dancing. But, I would also like to look more into psychology, forensics, and journalism for a career opportunity. Dance will always be in my life though. I would like to be a counselor, journalist, or a forensic investigator. I am planning on going to Wabaunsee Community College for my associates degree then I’ll move on from there to whatever fits me. 

I’m honored to be a part of the staff this year and to advocate for each and every person in this school.

 

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Jessica Carey, choir teacher, hopes to take her choir students on many more trips in the future to give them opportunities to experience traveling with music, perform in front of a wide variety of audiences, and learn from some of the best.

South’s choir goes to Disney

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2023
Meet your athletes; Kyle Epstein

Meet your athletes; Kyle Epstein

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
Meet your athletes; Cole Bissias

Meet your athletes; Cole Bissias

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
A tribute to gradutate, Ally Kowaluk

A tribute to gradutate, Ally Kowaluk

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023
Nadia Cirlincione Q&A

Nadia Cirlincione Q&A

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2022

Media influences affecting students

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022

Why political parties are outdated

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022
My Hero Academia awaiting its finale

My Hero Academia awaiting its finale

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022

The history of Valentine’s Day

Ella Underwood, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2022

Suicide Prevention Month

Ella Underwood, Associate Editor
September 20, 2021

Review of “Colorful”

Ella Underwood, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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