2019-2020 Staff

Joshua Gomez

I am a 12th grader, a very honest, social, and lovable person. I am a writer and plan to be a photographer. I love cars, talking to people, and playing video games.

Francesca Simi

I am a senior, play volleyball, and find journalism interesting.

Nargol Rashidian

I am a freshman. I love acting, photography, playing music, and writing! I am a copy editor for Taft Tribune! Happy to be here!

Lily Hinojosa

I'm a sophomore, and the sports section editors of the Taft Tribune. Also yes, I’m a soccer player even though I don't typically look like one.

Zahra Ashfaq

A Sophmore, an introvert, a movie fanatic, an average bibliophile, and a novice writer.

Lahun Lopez

My name is Lahun Lopez and I am a freshman and a writer for the Taft Tribune.

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....

Ray Gaitan

I am 16 years old and I am a junior and I am part of the Instagram team.

Aidan Jones

Senior at Taft High and a Managing Editor on the Taft Tribune.

Ava Manzo

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

Cameron Dianti

Hi, my name is Cameron Dianti I am a senior at Taft High School and love Dominos Pizza.

David Dastmozeh

I am a senior at Taft High School and I enjoy going to the beach.

Dan Irwin

A senior at Taft and the Editor in Chief for the Taft Tribune, keen book reader and movie watcher.

Michelle Berlin

Opinion section editor, writer, and junior at Taft.

Temaj Tucker

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

Uweoma Baiyee

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

William Paul

My name is William in 11th grade and I love bacon, sports, and hanging with friends. I am a chill dude who is a photographer for the newspaper.

Christina Avanesian

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

Gursimran Kaur

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

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.

Helena Asner

I am a freshman at Taft High and Section Editor for the Taft Tribune. Good-ish dancer, talented singer, likes writing, and I love having fun.

Jack Morris

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!

Linett Mata

Junior. Section Editor. Love makeup, writing, and fashion.

Setare Ahdoot

I am a junior, a Section Editor, and I love tennis. I know, I look like Moana.

Aviva Javaherian

11th grade. Persian-American. Photo editor. Would single-handedly tip a dozen cows for free stracciatella.

Andreea Marinescu

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.

Zenna Aghajanian

Junior at Taft, Editor in Chief. All I do is write and read.

Kayla Jackson

ASB Parliamentarian, Senior, and girl who sings way too much!