2019-2020 Staff

Owen Shapiro

Editor in Chief

An Editor-in-Chief for the Taft Tribune and proud Sophomore. As an intern for The Darl (a media marketing company), Owen is a practiced writer and journalist. He is also a huge arts enthusiast as he loves studying film, literature, ...

Zenna Aghajanian

Editor in Chief

Junior at Taft, Editor in Chief, always tired, still trying.

Ava Manzo

Copy Editor

Freshman at Taft High, Copy Editor, Feminist, Avid Reader, Skillful Dancer, and Aspiring Writer.

Christina Avanesian

Copy Editor

Freshman in Taft High School, Copy Editor, determined, caring, and a passionate writer.

Gursimran Kaur

Copy Editor

I’m a freshman at Taft Charter High School. I am a copy editor for Taft Tribune. This is my first experience writing for a newspaper and I think it will be very helpful for me in years later on.

Wilber S. Paiz

Copy Editor

Junior, 16, Copy Editor, I write to inform and entertain. I like to sleep. I forget how to walk every now and then, but I'm managing. I'm kind, clueless and partly clumsy.

Jack Morris

Copy Editor

I’m a Senior and a copy editor for the Taft Tribune. I love to surf, spend time with friends, and go to car shows!

Andreea Marinescu

Copy Editor

I am 14 and a freshman at Taft Charter High School. I am a copy editor for the Taft Tribune. I'm also on the tennis team, I hope journalism helps me become a better writer than I am now.

Lahun Lopez

Writer

Temaj Tucker

Writer

Hey my name is Temaj Tucker and I’m 16. I’m in 11th grade and I am the sports section editor.

Julian Roman

Writer

Uweoma Baiyee

Writer

I’m a Taft Junior, who looks tall but isn’t.

Ziona Walls

Managing Editors

I love writing. I am a senior at Taft and feel honored to be able to speak my opinion for the Taft Tribune. I look forward to a great year and informing others of what great things life has to offer....