Patriot Press

2023-2024 Staff

Mrs. Tiffany Zimmer
Adviser

Mrs. Tiffany Zimmer

Mrs. Zimmer took over as The Patriot Press adviser during the 2023-2024 school year but has been an English teacher at Liberty High School for 6 years. Mrs. Zimmer graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor's in Sociology...

Christian Jordan
News Editor

Christian Jordan

Hey everyone! My name is Christian and I am a senior here at Liberty High School. This will be my third and final year working with the Patriot Press. Although I was not born in Fauquier County, living here has inspired me to ...

Diego Blanco
Entertainment Editor

Diego Blanco

Hello! I’m Diego and I am a Senior, I’ve been taking journalism for all 4 years of High School at Liberty. I love to write, draw, and share my thoughts and opinions. I can’t wait to keep sharing stories with everyone.     ...

Connie Ulloa
Editor

Connie Ulloa

Hello! My name is Connie Ulloa and I'm a senior at LHS. This is my second year at Liberty’s Patriot Press. This year I'm an editor and I'm excited about what opportunities this position will provide for me down the road. I'm ultim...

Ethan Wilder
Editor

Ethan Wilder

Hi, My name is Ethan Wilder and I'm a Sophomore at Liberty High School. I play football and lacrosse for the school. I am an Editor for the Patriot Press. I was almost born on an airplane 27 weeks early in Denver, Colorado at...

Staff Reporter

Elijah Talkin

Hi, I am Elijah! I like cats and video games. My favorite games are Minecraft and Team Fortress 2. I have 3 cats; Gracie, Orange cat, and Mama Cat. I like watching YouTube and anime. My favorite school subject is science and tech.

Staff Reporter

Wyatt Stone

Nathaly Somoza Lemus
Staff Reporter

Nathaly Somoza Lemus

 My name is Nathaly Somoza. I love to play video games and watch movies, I'm interested in getting into college and I'm excited to be a cyber security, I also liked all that about cutting hair and doing nails, I used to do m...

Abigail Urrutia
Staff Reporter

Abigail Urrutia

Hello! My name is Abigail and I am a freshman at Liberty High School. This is my first year of Journalism! I am very excited to see what journalism has in store for me! I love reading, socializing, and playing volleyball. ...

Nicole Elueme
Staff Reporter

Nicole Elueme

Hi my name is Nicole, I'm in the 11th grade and this is my first year in journalism. The hobbies that I enjoy doing are taking hikes, going on trips, dancing, and cooking. I'm pretty outgoing and I enjoy going out to experience...

Noah Shamblin
Staff Reporter

Noah Shamblin

My name is Noah Shamblin I am a sophomore. I am a part of the football, wrestling, and winter and spring track teams. I am very involved in the school with multiple different clubs and activities.

Gayle Naughton
Staff Reporter

Gayle Naughton

Hello, my name is Gayle and I am a junior at LHS. I love to read books, listen to music, and write stories. My favorite subject has always been history but I recently discovered a love for chemistry and I love helping out behind...

Geysel Mendoza Lopez
Staff Reporter

Geysel Mendoza Lopez

Hi, my name is Geysel Alexandra Mendoza Lopez. This is my first time taking Journalism. During my free time, I like to go to the gym, cook, read, and make any type of dessert. I love food, and my favorite one is the Thailand one.  I work weekends at The Inn At Little Washington from 8 am to 10 p...

Nick Thodal
Staff Reporter

Nick Thodal

Nick Thodal is a Senior at Liberty High School and a journalist for the Patriot Press since January 2023. He has had a lifelong love of writing and has strong opinions on everything a Human being can have opinions on, both of w...

Aden Yates
Staff Reporter

Aden Yates

My name is Aden, and I am in Journalism 1. I am a senior and I am a part of Eagle Ambassador and Black Student Union. I like to cook, and shop, and I like to spend time with my friends and family. My favorite colors are neon...

Clarke Wright
Staff Reporter

Clarke Wright

My Name is Clarke, I love debating about different topics. But I also like helping people and knowing about different medicines and cures. Loving both of these things makes it hard for me to choose my career path for when I'm old...

Dylan Scott
Staff Reporter

Dylan Scott

My name is Dylan Scott. I want to take over my dad's business or do real estate or a business on my own. I still don't know yet whether it's been a decision. My hobbies are riding my dirt bikes, skiing, working, and hanging ou...

Lara Prandi
Staff Reporter

Lara Prandi

Hi! My name is Lara Prandi and I am an exchange student from France at Liberty High School.  I am on the track team. I enjoy theatre, reading, and spending time with my friends and my siblings. I love traveling, discovering ne...

Isabelle Tyner
Staff Reporter

Isabelle Tyner

My name is Isabelle Tyner and I’m a freshman this year! My favorite colors are green, blue, and pink. I love listening to music and reading. I love writing and I’m super excited to write this semester!...

Hannah Jermacans
Staff Reporter

Hannah Jermacans

My name is Hannah Jermacans, this is my first year in Journalism, and I am a freshman here at Liberty. I love doing art and I am a member of NAHS (National Art Honors Society). Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, I am not v...

Laura López
Staff Reporter

Laura López

Hey, I am Laura López and I am a Spanish exchange student at Liberty High School. I am a senior and I will turn 17 this year. This is my first year taking Journalism and I am so excited for it. When I was little I used to wr...

Katherine Salguero
Staff Reporter

Katherine Salguero

Hi, my name is Katherine Salguero. I am a junior and it's my first year taking Journalism. I am a Christian and my parents are pastors, I also know how to play the piano and I am a dancer in my church. I'm from Guatemala and ...

Carlos Espinoza-Quijada
Staff Reporter

Carlos Espinoza-Quijada

Hi, I am Carlos, and I am a junior at Liberty High School, who is currently taking Journalism. I love to spend time with my friends and I love to meet new people. I love going to cities and exploring new places, and I love experien...

Alani Johnson
Staff Reporter

Alani Johnson

Hi! My name is Alani Johnson and I am 13 years old. I have 3 brothers and my favorite color is purple. I love horses and drawing in my free time. I have 10 horses and currently ride one of them every day after school. It's qu...

Elena Flores Martinez
Staff Reporter

Elena Flores Martinez

Hi, my name is Elena Flores, and I’m a freshman here at Liberty high school. I love anything that has to do with the arts, such as dance, music, and drawing. I would describe myself as very creative and open to new ideas, which is...

Cian Carroll
Staff Reporter

Cian Carroll

Hello, my name is Cian. I’m a Sophomore at Liberty High School. I’m in cross country. I enjoy music very much, I’m in choir and have been since 6th grade. I go to many concerts, sometimes I write my own music. My favori...

Ally Downey
Staff Reporter

Ally Downey

Ally Downey is a freshman and staff writer for the Patriot Press. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, play sports, and play with my pets. I enjoy Science, Art, and Journalism. I also enjoy going to museums and the ...

Logan Pribble
Staff Reporter

Logan Pribble

I'm a freshman at Liberty and this is my first year taking a journalism class. I play quarterback for Liberty football and I’m a defenseman for the lacrosse team. I like writing so I’m excited for what this class has in stor...

Aidan Kroetz
Staff Reporter

Aidan Kroetz

Hello! My name is Aidan Kroetz and I am a junior at LHS. This is my first year in journalism, so I am very excited to become a part of this! I love all things history and science and I wish to become a teacher. In my free time,...

Josue Ulloa
Staff Reporter

Josue Ulloa

Hi, I’m Josue Ulloa. I was born on February 12, 2007. This is my first year taking journalism, and it’s something I’m looking forward to. I like keeping up with sports professionally, and my high school teams. I can be ...

Ivy Cavins
Staff Reporter

Ivy Cavins

Hi, I’m Ivy! I am a freshman at Liberty this year! I have 4 cats; Mila, Mack, Marvin, and Marley, who are my entire world!!!! I love listening to Frank Ocean, SZA, and Daniel Caesar. My favorite color is green and I love to...

Amari Hogan
Staff Reporter

Amari Hogan

My name is Amari, I am a senior and I am 17 years old! I’ve been at Liberty for all of my high school years. I love cooking and baking. Most of my time is spent testing out new recipes in the kitchen. I also love animals, e...

Elizabeth Montecinos
Staff Reporter

Elizabeth Montecinos

Hi! My name is Liz and this is my second year taking Journalism. I took Journalism as a freshman and I’m excited to end my journey at Liberty High School with the Patriot Press. I’m an aspiring Paralegal, and I’m very passi...

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