2019-2020 Staff
Melissa Thomas
Editor
Having just returned to Bloomington after living overseas, Melissa is excited to start following some of the remarkable stories hidden in South.
Logan Hanchett
Editor
Hit a dinger that still has not landed in the 2018 softball "game" against Gothic.
John Law
Editor
Only true athlete on staff. Plans to dominate the Gothic-Optimist softball game. Holds the Optimist record for most David's Sunflower Seeds unshelled and eaten in one day. Back to Back Fantasy Football Champ
Katie Apple
Staff Writer
Katie is a senior and happy to return for her third year as a staff writer on The Optimist. She is also involved with YoungLife, dance, and is a manager for the Bloomington South dance team.
Raya Haghverdi
Staff Writer
Raya is really excited to be spending her senior year on the Optimist. When she's not writing stories or accidentally killing her potted plants, you can find her rewatching The Office or binging on Italian food.