2019-2020 Staff
Michelle Trajtman
Editor in Chief
Michelle Trajtman is a senior at Palo Verde High School and is in her third year of journalism as the Editor of the paper. Michelle has always loved writing about things she’s passionate about and would love to major in Political Science after high school. In her free time, she loves volunteering with nonprofits, reading, and taking pictures. Michelle played volleyball her freshman and sophomore year...
Ainslee Archibald
Editor in Chief
Ainslee is in her third and final year of Journalism as Editor-in-Chief, after being News Editor last year. She originally decided to join the class because she wanted a career in political journalism. While she has since changed her goals, she is still very passionate about journalism and hopes to major in political science. In her spare time, she’s a climate activist and a Volunteer Fellow on the E...
Jordyn Selznick
Managing Editor
Jordyn Selznick is a senior at Palo Verde High School. This is her third year in journalism and she is currently the managing editor of the Panther Print. She is very excited to write sports articles and opinion pieces. Jordyn loves showing school spirit. She is a varsity cheerleader and has been a varsity swimmer for four years. She is also involved in the International Baccalaureate program for the s...
Kayla Faasse
Sports Editor
Kayla Faasse is a Senior and is in her third year of Journalism. Her love for writing attracted her to this elective and she plans to continue down this road. She loves being involved with the school and helping out in any way possible. She is in publications and helps out with the creation of the yearbook. She is open-minded about writing any article that hooks her interests. In her free time, sh...
Zoie Martin
Reporter
Zoie Martin is a Junior, beginning her third year of journalism. She is looking forward to the immense amount of knowledge she will gain and all the exciting things she will write. She has loved writing since a young age and knew she wanted to become a journalist. She is delighted to be a part of Panther Print staff and to feature in review articles, opinions, and news. Hoping to take this career on i...
Mya Nielson
Reporter
Mya Nielson is a junior in her third year of journalism. Her favorite subject is math and she hopes to someday pursue a career in the engineering field. She is also taking the IB Programme this year, and hopes that she will be able to learn lots of new things this year. Mya is also a part of the cross country team. Outside of school, she enjoys skiing, rock-climbing, and playing mario kart with her...
Dejvis Lipo
Reporter
Dejvis Lipo is a sophomore at Palo Verde High School. This is his second year in Journalism. He is very happy and excited to publish articles on Panther Print. When Dejvis is not at school he enjoys going to the gym, riding his bike, playing soccer, playing video games, and watching his favorite shows. He wants to go to College in London or go to UNR (University of Nevada, Reno). He wants to get his drea...
Abbie Millman
Reporter
Abbie Millman is a sophomore at Palo Verde High School in her second year of journalism. She is a reporter. She has been playing tennis ever since third grade when she first picked up a racket and loved it ever since. Last year, she played basketball, softball, and varsity tennis. This year, she will continue to play softball and tennis. Aside from playing sports, she loves to read, write, and b...
Arushi Chamaria
Reporter
Arushi Chamaria is a sophomore in her second year of Palo Verde Journalism. She was born in India and this is her fourth year of living in Las Vegas. She also briefly lived in Dubai and Los Angeles. She has been playing tennis since sixth grade and has been in love with it. She takes part in Palo Verde tennis team. Besides playing tennis, she loves photography, traveling, and spending time with her fami...
Makayla Campbell
Reporter
Makayla Campbell is a sophomore at Palo Verde and in her sophomore year. She is also in her second year in Journalism. As well as in her second year of dance. She is in her third year of dance, psychology, and Japanese 2 H. She loves to read, write, and dance. She is very thrilled for Journalism this year. She loves reading and knowing information which will reflect in her articles. She is looking...
Jordan Halseth
Reporter
Jordan Halseth is a Junior at Palo Verde High School. He is in his second year of journalism. He is also on his third year of video production. Jordan enjoys listening to podcasts like The Ben Shapiro Show and LouderWithCrowder. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and watching youtube videos. After school, he wants to pursue a job related to journalism, like writing for a news organization or maki...
Olivia Stedeford
Reporter
Olivia Stedeford is a junior at Palo Verde High School and it is her second year in journalism as a reporter. Olivia has always enjoyed writing and would like to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass communication. She cheered for the 2018-2019 school year and continued to cheer this year on varsity. In her free time she likes to listen to music, hang out with friends and watch movi...
Malia Ishibashi
Reporter
Malia Ishibashi is a sophomore at Palo Verde High School. This is Malia’s second year in journalism and she loves it. Malia loves to write any type of opinion articles and working with other people in her class on a project. Malia enjoys hanging out with friends and watching Netflix on her free time. Malia loved journalism one, and now she is in journalism two. Malia had always wanted to be a teacher,...
Bailey Campbell
Reporter
Bailey Campbell is a junior in her first year of journalism. She is on the cross country and track team, and she hopes to run in college. Some of her interests include opinion articles, entertainment articles, feature articles, and photography. Her hobbies are cooking and baking, and she hopes that she can join the world of culinary arts. Other hobbies include crocheting and playing the piano. She is t...