2017-2018 Staff
John Law
Sports Writer
Only true athlete on staff. Plans to dominate the Gothic-Optimist softball game. Holds the Optimist record for most David's Sunflower Seeds un shelled and eaten in one day.
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Logan Hanchett
Sports Writer
Logan, also known as "Hanchett" or "Mr. President," is a sophomore at South. Logan enjoys playing baseball and winning fantasy football championships.
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Iona Pfingston
Staff Writer
Iona is a senior at BHSS. They enjoy nothing but a nice cup of coffee.
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Seth Thomas
Web Technician
That numskull that didn't take journalism or photography
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Lilly Thomas
Staff Writer/Photographer
Lilly is a junior at BHSS. She enjoys thrifting, cookie brownies, and her blind Chihuahua, Etta.
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Mallorey Daunhauer
Editor
Mallorey is a fan of listening to records, eating ice cream, watching 90s TV shows, going on hikes, and petting all dogs. She is ecstatic to be on the Optimist staff for her third year.
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Ethan Baer
Sports Writer
Ethan, is currently a junior at South. Last year, he set the record for least advertisements sold. It is often said that the inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.
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Taylor Harmon
Photographer
You probably know me as that girl who trips and falls constantly, often in public places. Lover of plants, ice cream, and Meryl Streep.
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William Gibbons
Photographer
Professional Staff Monkey (If you find my chin, please return to A125)
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Calvin Prenkert
Staff Writer/Photographer
Calvin is a junior at South and is thrilled to be on staff this year. Calvin enjoys eating Schneider's Sourdough nibblers and listening to Mac Demarco in his Subaru hatchback. Calvin generally spends time throwing the flatball,...
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Molly Wagschal
Editor
Molly Wagschal is returning to the Optimist for her second year. She is a goat enthusiast and has a great passion for the Spanish language. Molly also enjoys playing the violin and listening to Latin pop music.
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Elizabeth Rickert
Editor
Elizabeth loves dogs, brownies, dragons, and Wonder Woman. She is also a huge supporter of the Oxford Comma.
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