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Addison DeVore, Editor-In-Chief
Addison is a senior and editor-in-chief of “The North Star.” This is her 3rd year on staff. She has covered sports, academics and holiday controversies. Outside of the newsroom, she is a part of the American Saddlebred Horse Association and enjoys reading and going to concerts. She is excited to photograph events and put out intriguing issues for this school year!
Josie Jones, Web Editor
Josie is a junior and is a web editor of “The North Star.” This is her second year on staff. She has covered sports, student life, and spotlight stories. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys playing the flute,and softball. She is excited to get to continue writing and sharing stories with her friends and sharing them with the BVN community.
Anjali Kambhampati, Design Editor and Copy Editor
Anjali is a senior and design editor and copy editor of “The North Star.” This is her third year on staff. She has covered topics regarding special education, student life, and entertainment. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys StuCo, DECA, and Hope Club. She is excited to take photos at game days and continue making designs for her stories.
Safa Al Ameer, Online and Design Editor
Safa Al Ameer is a Junior. She is the design and online editor of “The North Star”. This is her 2nd year on staff. She has covered music, sports and classroom controversies. Outside the newsroom, she is a part of HOSA, Kay club, STUCO and Track & Field. She enjoys reading, volunteering in the library and anything art-related. She is excited to photograph student life and design stories.
Van Freeman, Social Media Editor
Van Freeman is a junior and a Copy-Editor/Social Media Manager for “The North Star.” This is Van’s second year on staff. He has previously written stories about BVN’s art showcase, how teachers view changes throughout the school, reviews of popular TV shows, and more. Outside of the newsroom, Van is involved with theater, student council, and sources of strength. Van is excited to take photos for school events and write great stories.
Madi Garrelts, Editor-In-Chief
Madi Garrelts is a senior and one of the editors in chief of “The North Star.” This is her third year on staff. She has covered student life and development in KC and is interested in events happening in KC and literature. Outside of the newsroom, she’s a part of the tennis team and loves to read. She is excited to take on a larger role in the newsroom and put exciting issues.
Hannah Markiewicz, Social Media Editor
Hannah Markiewicz is a junior and social media editor and staff writer of “The North Star.” This is her 2nd year on staff. She has covered district finances, student’s travel and more. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys volunteering with animals, going on walks and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to have a new role as one of the social media editors this school year.