FREE PRESS ONLINE - Key Persons
Addison is a sophomore and a photographer for the Free State Free Press. Outside of journalism, she is involved in choir. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and reading.
Job Titles:
- Copy Editor
- News Copy Editor
- Senior at Free State and the Copy Editor
Alicia Narum is a senior at Free State and the Copy Editor for the Free Press Newspaper. Outside the journalism room, she is involved in theatre, orchestra, tennis, and soccer. Outside of school, Alicia enjoys traveling and cooking new recipes.
Job Titles:
- Editor - in - Chief
- Editor - in - Chief of the Newsmag
- News Editor - in - Chief
- Online Managing Editor
Allison Mayhew is a senior and is an Editor-in-Chief of the Newsmag and Online website. Outside of journalism, she participates in NHS and KU Environmental Studies. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and cats.
Amelia Wiles is a senior at Free State and is a third year photographer for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism, she is on the girls soccer team, is a member of chamber choir, and is involved in NHS. You can find her hanging out with her friends, watching horror movies, or doing anything outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Co - Yearbook Photo Editor
Anders Benson is a junior and one of the photo editors for the Yearbook! He is involved around the school in band, choir, and theater. Outside of school, he enjoys singing, playing music, and learning about life.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Co - Yearbook Mods Editor
- Junior and a Reporter
- Yearbook Mods Editor
Arianna Waller is a junior and a reporter and on the social media team for the Free State Free Press. Outside of journalism, she is involved in Dance Team, Choir and NEHS. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Yearbook Designer
Ava Talbott is a junior at Free State. She is involved in choir, theater, and tennis. She enjoys being with friends and painting.
Job Titles:
- Yearbook Editor - in - Chief
Job Titles:
- Online Editor - in - Chief
- Online Managing Editor
- Photographer
Ceci Bennett is a sophomore at Free State and a photographer for journalism. She is involved with track and field and cross country, along with multiple clubs. Outside of school, she spends her time playing the piano, binge reading, discovering new music, and learning to drive stick shift
Job Titles:
- News Photo Editor
- Photographer
- Yearbook Photo Editor
Chloe is a Senior and a Photographer for the Free State Free Press. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, thrifting, and nature photography.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Co - Yearbook Managing Editor
- State High School and the Yearbook Managing Editor
- Yearbook Managing Editor
Claire Heinritz is a junior at Free State High School and the Yearbook Managing Editor for journalism. At Free State, she is involved in girls golf and track. Outside of school, she likes to travel and hangout with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Conrad Hill is a sophomore and a reporter for Free State Journalism. He is involved in forensics, choir, and does some theatre work. Outside of school, he often reads and listens to music.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Corinne Kingsley is a sophomore at Free State and a reporter for Free State Journalism. She is on the Free State Dance Team and competes on a competition dance team outside of school. In her free time she likes to hangout with friends and family, read, and travel.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Assistant Social Media Editor
- Senior and the Assistant Social Media Editor
Delaney Bayliss is a senior and the Assistant Social Media Editor on staff. She has been a member of the Free State choir program as well as the girl's soccer program for 3 years. Outside of journalism, Delaney enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Yearbook Copy Editor
Ebi is excited to be in journalism! She enjoys choir, theatre, and her many clubs! Outside of school, Ebi loves reading, thrifting, and trips to sonic!
Job Titles:
- Captions Editor
- Photographer
Elinor is a senior photographer and captions editor. She is also involved in chemistry club, fiberbirds, NHS, and LINK crew. Outside of school she enjoys photography, crocheting, gardening, and playing piano.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Assistant Copy Editor
- Assistant News Copy Editor
- News Copy Editor
Elliot Skillman is a senior and the news copy editor for the Free Press. Outside of journalism he is involved in NHS, art club, wind ensemble, and is an NEHS officer. You can find him traveling, listening to music and spending time with friends in his free time.
Job Titles:
- News Managing Editor
- Online Co - Editor in Chief
- Online Editor - in - Chief
Ember is one of the Online Editor-in-Chiefs for 2024-2025. In school, she is a part of the forensics team, National English Honor Society, and is a football manager. Outside of school, she loves to paint, read, and collect crystals.
Eula Heriford is a sophomore at Free State and is a reporter for FSJ. It is her first year on staff. Outside of school she loves to write, swim, and spend time with her family.
Evan White is a senior at Free State, and this will be her second year on the journalism staff. This year Evan is the Design Editor for the Free Press. At FSHS, Evan is involved in the Spirit Squad, Golf Team, Soccer Team, Link Crew, NHS, Hype Club, and Fashion Club. Outside of school, Evan loves to travel and hang out with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Managing News Editor
- News Managing Editor
Evie Chancy is a junior and the managing news editor for the Free Press. When she's not in journalism, she's reading for the Finer Things Club or working on hair and makeup for Free State's theater program. Outside of school, she loves to thrift or scroll on Pinterest.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Freshman Griffin McDonnell is a reporter for Free State Journalism. He plays basketball for Free State and is a huge sports fan of KU and the Chiefs. When Griffin graduates, he hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- FEATURE: Barstool Sports: Attacking Athletes or Harmless Humor
- Senior at Free State and a Reporter
Gabriella Kellison is a senior at Free State and a reporter for Free State Journalism. She is the director of community outreach for the Student Equity Council, and loves to work outside of school. She also enjoys cooking and baking, writing poetry, and spending time with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Co - Sports Editor
- Sports Editor
- Sports Reporter
Job Titles:
- Managing Editor
- News Managing Editor
Jayne Landers is a senior at Free State and is a Managing Editor for the Free Press Newspaper. Outside of journalism, she is the Vice President of NHS, and involved with Free State Swim and Dive and KU environmental studies. In her free time, Jayne enjoys traveling, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- State and a Second Year Reporter
Jonah Frye is a junior at Free State and a second year reporter on the FSJ staff. Outside of school he spends the majority of his time pursuing his dreams in the sport of track and cross-country. However, when he isn't running, Jonah enjoys a good book, traveling, hiking and experiencing new things.
Job Titles:
- Assistant News Photo Editor
Julia is a junior at Free state and a Photographer. Outside of journalism, Julia runs track and cross country. She's involved in choir, NHS, NEHS, Model UN , Tri-m and Stuco . You can find her reading or baking.
Job Titles:
- Social Media Editor - in - Chief
Job Titles:
- Digital Illustrator, Podcast Team
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Copy Editor
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Assistant News Copy Editor
Lauren is a junior at Free State High School and is a reporter. She is involved with soccer, MUN, and NHS. Outside of school she works at Tous Les Jours and enjoys hanging out with friends.
Job Titles:
- News Co - Editor in Chief
- News Editor - in - Chief
Lilly is a senior at Free State and an Editor-In-Chief of the Free Press News Magazine. Outside of journalism, she is involved in volleyball, StuCo, the Free State Writing Center, Honor Moon Foundation, and NHS. You can find her watching horror movies and hanging out with her dog in her free time.
Lily Ye is currently a freshman at FSHS and a designer on staff. Outside of Journalism, she plays cello, piano, and tennis. She also enjoys roller skating, biking, and card games.
Logan Dinges is a senior at Free State High School and is a reporter on journalism. He also runs cross country and participates in Speech and Debate for Free State. Outside of school he enjoys golfing and spending time at the lake.
Lucas is a junior and a digital illustrator for the Free State Free Press. Outside of school, Lucas likes to play video games and draw.
Mallory is a senior and the News Photo Editor of the Free Press Newsmagazine and Online. This is her third year on staff and outside of journalism she is involved in National English Society, NHS, and LINK Crew. You can find her doing graphic design or hanging out with her dog in her free time.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Managing Editor
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Copy Editor
Job Titles:
- LETTER from the EDITOR: News Editors
- Video Team Co - Manager
Job Titles:
- News Editor - in - Chief
- Sports Editor
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Editor - in - Chief
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Co - Online Editor - in - Chief
- Online Editor - in - Chief