2025-2026 Staff

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Hannah Shulman (12) // Co-Editor in Chief

Pictures fill page after page, each one a unique memory. As new and familiar faces come and go, Hannah Shulman, senior and co-editor in chief, is the scrapbooker at hand, gluing down her collection of memories one by one. Of this collection, some of Shulman’s favorites are her memories with the Panther Prowler. “As a person, I feel like [being on staff] has definitely made me more outgoing. […] I feel so much more confident walking into class than I did three years ago,” Shulman said. Shulman first joined the newspaper looking to find her place both on campus and in the world years into the future. “I really liked writing, and I felt like it would be a great way to really get involved in a way that helped me decide what I wanted to do. My goals were just getting to know more people and finding a community, and I definitely think that happened,” Shulman said. Despite her roots in Southern California, Shulman is drawn to chasing her dreams on the opposite side of the country. “I want to go somewhere on the East Coast. It’s cliche, but [my dream publication is the] New York Times because it’s so big, and it’s so [widely] known,” Shulman said. Preparing for her career in journalism, Shulman came into the school year with ambition. “I’m excited to see the class from a different perspective and use my past knowledge from other chiefs to help run this [publication],” Shulman said. When she’s not in the chief chair, though, Shulman picks up a book, puts on a playlist or on Tuesdays specifically, she clocks in for her shift at the temple. “I work with the kindergarten class [in my] religious school,” Shulman said. “It’s been really fun because I’ve been there since I was in kindergarten, and I remember my helpers, so it’s a full-circle moment being there.” As she begins her senior year, those full-circle moments seem to happen more and more often. To remember them all, Shulman captures them in photos. “I really like to scrapbook because you can go over what you’ve done and reflect,” Shulman said. 

Jasmine Zhang (12) // Co-Editor in Chief

In a world where tomorrow’s schedule is uncertain, and senior year is filled with making life-changing decisions each day, Jasmine Zhang, senior and co-editor in chief, knows the goals she holds, both inside and outside of the classroom. Zhang takes pride in her bucket list, hoping she completes the adventures within, especially those including travel. Zhang’s life has always involved traveling, where her favorite childhood memory takes place in China, tracing back to the beginning of her love for reading. “My grandparents would go shopping [in this huge grocery store] and then I would go read Barbie cartoon books in the children’s book area,” Zhang said. While she hasn’t visited recently, her grandparents continue to be Zhang’s biggest role models, especially within the Panther Prowler. “They always [tell me that I] can improve and if [I] can’t do it this one time, that’s not the end. [I] can just try again and it’ll hopefully work out and if it doesn’t, they always motivate me and inspire me to not put extreme pressure on myself,” Zhang said. As Zhang worked her way up to her current position, these words followed her, being a constant reminder of the support she has. Zhang began as a staff writer her sophomore year of high school, following her completion of the Intro. to Journalism course, where she learned the basics of writing and reporting. “It took a while for me to get comfortable going up to people and also randomly emailing and texting people, just asking strangers, basically, for interviews,” Zhang said. “So that first year, it was about figuring out how I like to write, and also getting the angle: looking for different ways to tell the same story that we tell every year with different events.” Her junior year, Zhang took on her first editor position as sports editor, as well as focused on her leadership and confidence skills around the newspaper. Today, Zhang looks forward to the year ahead with excitement of what this year’s Panther Prowler will achieve. “I really want to do a good job of supporting all of the staff members, [getting them to] write the articles they want to do, and going to the competitions we want to do. I want to be able to help everybody do the best that they can or the best that as a staff we can do,” Zhang said. “Hopefully I’ll be able to use what I’ve learned throughout the last three years to guide and support everybody in achieving their goals.”

Marli Saner (12) // Chief Photographer/Front Cover Editor

Mozart had his piano, Vincent Van Gogh had his paintbrush and she has her camera. Marli Saner, senior, is proud to take on the role of co-chief photographer of the Panther Prowler. Alongside Maddie Neier, senior and co-chief-photographer, Saner will mentor and teach other staff members, oversee camera care and coordinate photography assignments. After high school, Saner hopes to study photojournalism at Ohio State University since it captured her interest when visiting her family in Ohio in July 2024. “My dream job is to take pictures for National Geographic,” Saner said. Saner discovered her passion for photography in Eric Lindroth’s Photo 1-2 courses. “[The class] really showed me how cool the creative crafting [of photography] is,” Saner said. Since Saner’s classmate encouraged her to join the Panther Prowler in 2024, Saner developed her photography, writing and social skills through pursuing stories. “My people skills have definitely gotten better, but also my writing has gotten better,” Saner said. 2024 was a successful year all around. Saner won first place for feature photography at the high school journalism conference at California State Northridge University on Oct 24. “I was really proud. [Winning] showed me that my photos are good and that others [acknowledge that]. It made me more confident in my abilities,” Saner said. This school year, Saner looks forward to photographing local theater events. “I really like taking pictures of theater events because it [captures] how much work the kids put into it,” Saner said. At the 2024 JEA/NSPA national high school journalism convention in Seattle, Saner learned that “there are so many ways to take a photograph and that photos can [tell] a story of their own,” Saner said. Saner plans to incorporate suggestions from the convention to improve the paper this year, like making photos a bigger focal point of pages. “We really want the pictures to shine,” Saner said.

Caroline Nese (12) // Social Media Manager

From the editing room to the cross-country field, Caroline Nese, senior and social media manager of the Panther Prowler, is multitalented. She is a cross-country athlete, a skilled writer and she enjoys baking. She is in her third year on the staff, and her passion is palpable. As a freshman, she took Intro. to Journalism, which is where she discovered the school newspaper. “I was recommended to join the staff, and it seemed like such a great opportunity, and just a great way to practice writing outside of English class. So I decided to join,” Nese said. She enjoys writing about controversial topics and investigative journalism because it gives her the opportunity to hear different perspectives. “Last year, some of my favorite articles were about the sexual harassment protests at Westlake High School, which was kind of a challenging topic, but very interesting to write about,” Nese said. Nese has a busy schedule, starting every day off strong with her zero period on the Panther Prowler. She goes to the rest of her classes and luckily has a fifth period off to relax, which she is very excited about. “After school, I have cross-country practice. Then I come home, take a shower, have dinner, and then, normally, I’ll have homework or studying, so I’ll do that,” Nese said. Typically, her day ends after homework at 10 p.m. when she goes to sleep, but if she is lucky, she will have time to read her favorite book or watch a show before bed. Despite her demanding schedule, she still finds time to have fun with friends, relaxing at the beach, watching her favorite show or experimenting in the kitchen. Nese has had a great high school experience, but she knows what she wants for her future and is enthusiastic about what’s to come. She is hoping to go to college in California and get an undergraduate degree in political science. “I want to go to law school after undergrad […] to be a family lawyer,” Nese said. Although she has great ambitions, Nese will miss having fun with friends at football games and being a part of the staff. Nese wants to have left a mark on the Panther Prowler, specifically with her addition of social media. “Considering that I’m doing social media this year, I hope that it takes off and [the Prowler] will have more of a social media presence,” Nese said.

Elizabeth Barnes (11) //  Co-Managing Editor

Elizabeth Barnes, junior and co-managing-editor, has a multitude of passions that extend beyond the doors of the journalism classroom. From spending time in the company of her loved ones to participating in a college philosophy class to learning about law, Barnes explores her many interests. Barnes aspires to major in political science during college as she hopes to become a medical malpractice attorney. “I could never be a doctor because I can’t look at blood, so that’s kind of a problem. So I combined [my passion for the medical field] with law,” Barnes said. Within her personal life, Barnes looks up to her mother. “I want to have the same lifestyle as my mom,” Barnes said. Barnes joined the Panther Prowler during the second semester of her freshman year as she was inspired by the T.V. Series “Gilmore Girls”. Barnes ran for managing editor because she believed it would not only be a great stepping stone in becoming editor-in-chief, which she will run for next year, but also because of the experience. “Mika [Inouye] and I are in charge of fundraising and getting ads in the paper to make money to be able to print. I hope that [subscriptions] take off, and everybody enjoys it, and people who don’t live in our community can still see what’s going on in Newbury Park,” Barnes said. Throughout her time on the staff, Barnes has been a part of many impactful articles. She enjoyed taking part in the Censorship Double Page Spread [DPS] that was published in March 2024. “I just love writing opinions. I wrote one on politics weaponizing Christianity that I really liked. Also I wrote one on how having pets as a child teaches you how to grieve properly. I love my opinions,” Barnes said. “Readers are the best writers. If you can read, you can write. But if you enjoy reading, you’ll more than likely enjoy writing,” Barnes said.

Mika Inouye (11) // Co-Managing Editor/Features Editor

With great power comes great responsibility, and Mika Inouye, junior and co-managing-editor of the Panther Prowler, strives to provide a platform for unheard voices. “[I] understand the importance of bigger journalism, telling stories that might not be covered and giving people a voice,” Inouye said. Her love for journalism originally began when she took Intro. to Journalism in her freshman year, which eventually led her to join the staff. For Inouye, being a part of the Panther Prowler is like working on a team. “I enjoy the community and working towards a common goal [or] common projects,”  Inouye said. Working on the Panther Prowler has also expanded Inouye’s perspectives. “[Prowler has] made me more confident, with interviewing people,” Inouye said. “[I talk] to people that I wouldn’t actually talk to,” Inouye said. However, Prowler has not always been just fun and rainbows for Inouye. “The only thing I dislike [about Prowler] is getting up in the mornings because I am not a morning person,” Inouye said. “[But,] I would recommend Prowler for anyone because you learn a lot of real life skills, [and] it isn’t just a class.” Inouye said. Her favorite issue to write on was about sexual assault. “I just really enjoyed that article because we got a lot of unique interviews,” Inouye said. “It’s very interesting how it’s relevant to our district,” Inouye said.  Outside of writing for Prowler, Inouye does Japanese Dance and is a part of Girl Scouts. In her free time, Inouye enjoys reading and occasionally experimenting with matchas and coffee. Even with the struggle of getting up early each morning, Inouye finds motivation from the other staff members. “The people around me [inspire me],  I want to show up for them and [show] up for myself also,” Inouye said. From reading “Percy Jackson” as a kid to sharing unknown voices and stories on the Prowler, Inouye definitely has great power and uses it responsibly.

Ellie Hardman (12) // Back Cover Editor

Elizabeth Hardman, senior, is no stranger to the four weathered walls of B-10. As both the Panther Prowler backcover editor and the yearbook editor-in-chief, Hardman is a familiar and friendly face in the journalism room. Her beginnings as a journalism student started her freshman year on the yearbook staff, and her love for writing has carried over into the Panther Prowler. “[I] always loved seeing how much fun the staff members on Prowler had with each other. I love writing and design and was so excited for another opportunity to have fun with both things,” Hardman said. Although she loves yearbook, she feels that her passion for writing shows through each and every article. Hardman recognizes the importance of journalism and having a strong voice in the world around her. “Journalism is a dying art, and being on a newspaper staff has helped me appreciate even more why we as young journalists need to preserve it,” Hardman said. Being on staff has not only has made Hardman a strong writer, but also a more introspective and open minded individual. “Prowler has shown me the value of approaching research with no bias. Especially in today’s time and political climate, it can be hard to write about things you have passionate opinions on without providing a biased piece of writing to readers,” Hardman said. One of the many things that bring Hardman joy is art, as it has always been integrated into her family life. “If you have the ability to create art, then you know yourself well, and you’re comfortable with yourself and you’re secure and who you are as a human being. So I think creating art is key to finding your identity,” Hardman said. In her free time, one might find Hardman hanging out with her friends, whether at the beach or at concerts. “I used to say I was an introvert, but I realized that I really am an extrovert because I get such good energy off of people that I truly love and truly love being around,” Hardman said. As she goes into her last year of high school, Hardman hopes to bring her years of experience and creative growth onto the staff. “This year, I am looking forward to leaving my mark on the school with articles that I am very proud of and that I can leave the school with when I graduate,” Hardman said.

Athena Xilas (12) // DPS Editor

Through all of the late nights writing articles and editing photos, the moment when the paper goes off to print makes it all worth it for Athena Xilas, senior and DPS editor. Xilas’ favorite part of the Panther Prowler is getting to see the final product after weeks of work with the staff. “It’s very rewarding, and it’s a great way to see the whole staff combine their talents into something really beautiful,” Xilas said. Xilas is no stranger to deadlines, having been on the Panther Prowler staff for several years and is the editor-in-chief of the Pawprint Yearbook. “I felt very confident in my writing and design abilities because I was comfortable with these skills from the [Pawprint Yearbook]. Yearbook has taught me so many amazing skills that will help me beyond my high school career,” Xilas said. In addition to her role as editor-in-chief of the Pawprint, Xilas hopes to further her journalist aspirations. “I hope to develop better writing abilities and [get] stronger interviewing skills,” Xilas said. Xilas plans to pursue her love for journalism as a profession upon graduation from a California university. “I’m kind of just gonna apply all around but in California specifically and see where I get in. I really want a major in journalism so a school that tailors to that,” Xilas said. When getting in the zone to write, Xilas listens to Taylor Swift. “If I could interview anyone, I would interview Taylor Swift, because she’s my favorite music artist, and I’ve looked up to her,” Xilas said. While listening to Taylor Swift, Xilas plans to write local stories that are relevant to the student body. “The type of stories I’m most excited to cover are just local stories that really impact our community, to make sure our students are educated on what’s happening around them,” Xilas said.

Juliet Schohn (12) // Student Life Editor

Juliet Schohn, senior and features editor for the Panther Prowler, has been on the staff for three years. Coming from a journalism background in her old school, Schohn’s passion for writing articles and learning more about her community continued into her high school life. “I love the community. I like getting to know everyone on staff and working with different people throughout the year. It’s really nice to discover everyone’s unique abilities and write articles alongside different people,” Schohn said. When swim season starts, Schohn is up before the sun rises, swimming laps in the pool before she is off to classes and extracurriculars. Schohn puts a lot of effort into managing her time between her interest groups, school and the Panther Prowler. “I think the best skill that I have for time management is just blocking off periods of my schedule and knowing exactly what I have to do each day, what time I have swim practice, what time I have anything else that I could have going on after school, and what time I’m free to get things done,” Schohn said. Schohn is a well-rounded student who balances several IB classes while writing for the Panther Prowler. “I’m also taking contemporary world issues this year, which is very interesting to me. It’s a new class, and it seems fun, so I’m excited to see where that will go,” Schohn said. Schohn’s interest in world issues carries into her vision for her future 10 years from now, where she hopes to be living in Washington, DC, working for the State Department and in diplomacy. Schohn describes herself as inquisitive, intelligent and kind. Her kindness goes a long way, as Schohn offers some valuable advice for new students at Newbury Park High School. “Keep an open mind about things that you’re going to try here. I mean, you might try a class that’s different and it wasn’t what you expected to like, but you really do love it,” Schohn said. “Having different friend groups [also] gives you new perspectives and makes you think about things in ways you might not have considered before.”

Kailey Holder (12) // Opinion Editor

Kailey Holder, senior and entertainment editor of the Panther Prowler, describes herself as an apple. “If you have them when they’re right, they’re great, but they have their bad days, [and] they can be a little mushy,” Holder said. She has embraced this identity with humor and confidence, much like the way she approaches the things she loves, like writing, theater and life itself. Holder’s interest in writing began in third grade, when she started writing short stories out of boredom. “I’ve always really loved writing in all different ways, it’s a great way for me to express myself,” Holder said. By high school, having friends on the Panther Prowler drew her into journalism, where she quickly fit in. “I loved it, so I stayed,” Holder said. Now in her second year on staff, Holder especially enjoys the interviews that come with the job. “I think it’s really fun to find interesting people and find out more about their lives that you’d never know that they were doing,” Holder said. This year, she hopes to challenge herself with bigger topics and better page designs, even if they feel outside her comfort zone. Outside of her writing, Holder has another creative side. She is a theater enthusiast and has been performing since elementary school. “I have anxiety, but stage fright is different,” Holder said. “I really like being on stage because I get to play a different character, so it’s not me that people are seeing, it’s the character I’m playing.” Academically, Holder has an interest in psychology, a subject she hopes to study in college. She’s fascinated by how people think and the science of the brain, which she credits partly to her dad, a chemist. “I’m really into neurological science, and how everything works, I find it really interesting,” Holder said, adding that she might also minor in journalism or women’s studies. Whether she’s hiking through New Zealand, her favorite place, listening to Noah Kahan or simply laughing with friends, Holder embodies the apple’s crispness and warmth she sees in herself. Like the apple, she’s versatile, bold and ready to grow into whatever comes next. “In general, I just want to enjoy my year. It’s my senior year, I don’t want to stress about everything all the time,” Holder said.

Zoha Konkader (12) // Staff Writer

Whether she is racing cross country, writing for the Prowler, working with a full IB schedule or volunteering at her community center, Zoha Konkader, senior, rarely has a quiet moment. But no matter how busy she is, each of her activities adds something important to her life. One of her many commitments was joining the Prowler: a decision that let her pursue her love of writing and become involved on campus. “I knew that I had a passion for writing, so I thought that it would be a good fit, and so far, it has been,” Konkader said. “I’m glad that I made that decision.” Outside of the newsroom, Konkader runs year-round cross country and track for the school, while coaching new athletes. Besides athletics, Konkader is involved in her community by volunteering at her local community center and summer camps. Her favorite activity, though, is her babysitting job. “I really like kids, I think they’re really cute, and I feel like that work is really rewarding,” Konkader said. “Having kids like their days better after hanging out with you is my favorite.” Complementing her passion for writing is a love for literature. Konkader especially enjoys Jane Austen’s works, such as “Pride and Prejudice”, which she has reread every year since seventh grade. “I think the story is great. I like all of the different movies and remakes. I like everything about it,” Konkader said. Finally, to add onto her already full plate was her decision to join the Prowler. Konkader is ready to engage her passions for reading and writing at the Prowler for one last year. “There’s a lot of work that goes into being on the Prowler. You’re writing three to four articles, and each of them are at least 300 words long,” Konkader said. “And to do that on top of, for me, a full IB course load definitely is a lot, but I’m happy to take on the challenge.”

Zoe Blumfield (11) // Sports Editor

Whether it comes to baking sugar cookies, covering sports, playing soccer or even physical therapy, Zoe Blumfield, junior, has so much to offer to her second year on the Panther Prowler staff. “I like writing and baking, and I feel the same way Prowler helps people spread information, baking helps people feel better,” Blumfield said. One of her favorite hobbies outside of traditional academics is baking sugar cookies. “One thing that people might not know about me is that I have a cookie business where I sell my sugar cookies, called ‘Zoe B Baking’,” Blumfield said. Baking for fun isn’t the only thing that fuels Zoe’s passion to support other people. After high school, Blumfield has big plans in the sporting world. “My dream job is to be a physical therapist or to get into sports entertainment marketing because I’m really interested in the technical side of sports,” Blumfield said, mixing her passion for helping people with her passion for sports. Not only is she ready to pursue this in the future, but she is actively reaching for her goals through the staff. “I am sports editor again this year, and I feel really good that they trusted me to continue my position. It’s something I’m really excited about.” Blumfield looks up to a lot of people who inspire her to keep up with her passions, but she looks up to her mom the most, “My mom inspires me the most in my life, because I feel like she’s a really good role model,” Blumfield said. With all of Blumfield’s strong and redeeming qualities, this year is bound to be successful and bright with her presence on staff. 

Camille Chase (11) // Editorial Editor 

Chase would describe her personality as resembling a pig, for her vibrant laugh and bright personality that she brings to the staff. Through an extracurricular connection at NPHS, Camille Chase, junior, decided to join the Panther Prowler as a way to fulfill her ambition for writing. “For me, joining was like throwing a dart at a dartboard. You don’t know where you’re gonna get, but you just gotta go for it, you know, achieve those goals in life,” Chase said. Being on staff for the second year, Chase fuels herself on her daily morning protein shakes and Pink Slush Alani’s. With her daily dose of caffeine, Chase excitedly takes on her first year as a page designer for the staff. Chase was chosen to design the staff editorial page; however, if she were able to design any page in the Panther Prowler, she would choose the news pages. “I would choose to design news because it would be a very easy and fun page to design,” Chase said. Writing comes naturally to Chase, especially her passion for writing features about her community. “I love to write features because I like taking small businesses, people that aren’t technically highlighted often, and putting their stories out there and focusing on their lives and what they’re up to,” Chase said. Chase’s ambitions stretch further than the Panther Prowler. She looks to continue developing her communication abilities. “My dream job is to be the press secretary for the Pentagon,” Chase said. Chase looks forward to her second year on staff covering local news stories, writing features and expressing her opinion, but best of all, the people on staff. “Every morning, I will get my supplies all together, pack my lunch for school, go to Prowler in the morning, and hang out with all my favorite people,” Chase said. 

Kate Slack (11) // News Editor

For Kate Slack, junior, journalism is more than a class; it’s a passion. She aspires to become a journalist, realizing her dream when taking Intro. to Journalism as a freshman. “That [class] was really inspiring to me, because I really enjoyed the writing style, and I really enjoy writing about current events,” Slack said. As news editor this year, she hopes to ensure that important events are reported on in an informative and unbiased manner. “I’m excited to write about politics this year,” Slack said. “That’s definitely one thing that I want to write about whenever it’s very interesting.” Outside of school, Slack enjoys swimming, tanning and is an avid murder mystery reader. “My favorite book, I think, is ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,’” Slack said. “[The main character] wants to be a journalist, and she […] really inspired me because we have so much in common.” In school, Slack’s favorite subject to study is history. “I really like learning about past events [and] seeing how [they] reflect in today’s society and seeing the parallels.” This summer, Slack went to Montana to visit her grandparents, where she got to enjoy some of her favorite warm weather activities. “We hung out at the lake. It was super fun. We swam and [went] tubing,” Slack said. Traveling is also an aspiration for Kate, and she wishes to return to Italy for another experience of food and culture. “I would just love to go back there again,” Slack said. “Everything was so beautiful. The food was amazing, [and] the nature was just beautiful.” After high school, Slack hopes to attend college in Boston, Oregon, or Seattle to continue to pursue her passion of journalism. “I really enjoy writing [and] I also like this class,” Slack said. “[It inspired me to] want to be a journalist when I [am] older.”

Sophia Zhang (11) // Features Editor

Flying through interviews and articles on her third year on staff, Sophia Zhang, junior, takes after the qualities of a butterfly. From designing the layout of the features page to writing about local sports and riveting news, Zhang successfully flits between different tasks. “I enjoy writing because it gives me the freedom to express my thoughts without talking. I can use my words to impact people. I feel really fulfilled and proud of my work after,” Zhang said. Along with writing and page design, Zhang enjoys the community aspect of journalism, especially during monthly late nights before publishing and the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention trip held last spring. “This year, I’m looking forward to getting to know the staff more and growing closer, because there’s a lot of new people this year, so meeting everyone and growing closer over late nights [is important to me],” Zhang said. In the future, Zhang hopes to travel to Europe to apply her knowledge from AP European History and pursue a career in the medical field. Currently, Zhang is working towards her dream to be a nurse or doctor by dedicating her time to volunteer at the Los Robles hospital every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Aside from her rigorous schedule including IB and AP classes, Zhang enjoys baking and hiking in her free time. “I like to bake things for my parents, because I really care about them and also baking reminds me of making slime when I was little. Mixing in the flour reminds me of my childhood and how creative I can be. [When] creating something, I enjoy the process more than the product,” Zhang said. While the challenges and successes of junior year will bloom like a flower, Zhang will continue to flutter on to share her personality and passions. “Butterflies are colorful, but they don’t start off colorful. I feel like at first I’m kind of introverted but once [I] come out of my shell and get comfortable I can really show my true colors,” Zhang said.

Kate McIntosh (10) // Sports Editor

Although not a morning person, Kate McIntosh, sophomore, shows up to B-10 at 7:30 a.m. every morning with a caramel macchiato in her hand and a passion for writing. Her journey as a student journalist started in her freshman year when she was convinced to take the Intro. to Journalism class. “Elizabeth [Barnes], who is on the staff, inspired me to take [Intro. to Journalism] because she was like, ‘Oh, it’s a really interesting class and you get a lot out of it.’ So I took it and was having a lot of fun, and then the opportunity presented itself for me to apply for the second semester of [Advanced Journalism],” McIntosh said. After discovering her love for page designing last year, McIntosh is looking forward to creating eye-catching pages as a sports designer this year. “Last year, I page designed for the magazine, but that was only one page, and I really enjoyed that,” McIntosh said. “[This year] I want to improve on my cutouts and just make the page really interesting to look at, so people are drawn to the articles and immediately start reading it.” Outside of the classroom, McIntosh can be found on the field playing flag football or reading her favorite romance and historical fiction novels. Having spent her childhood growing up in Europe, she enjoys learning about different cultures and venturing to new countries. “[This summer], I went to Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and it was really interesting to see how different life is when you’re not in America,” McIntosh said. In the future, she aspires to see the clear beaches in Florida and visit her grandma’s lake house. One of McIntosh’s highlights of being on the Panther Prowler are the monthly late night dinners where she is able to grow closer with the staff. “I just like how we sit in a circle and talk about our days, and I feel like everyone becomes way better friends. I feel like by a couple late nights, everyone just gets to know each other a lot better because you spend so much time together every day,” McIntosh said.

Bruno Shapiro (10) // Entertainment Editor

Ambitious. Confident. Creative. These are the three words Bruno Shapiro, sophomore, would use to describe himself. This will be Shapiro’s first full year on the Panther Prowler staff after joining during the second semester of the previous year. Starting out in the Intro. to Journalism class his freshman year, Shapiro will be a copy editor on the staff this upcoming school year. “I’ve always liked writing. I have written poetry ever since elementary school,” Shapiro said. Shapiro explained how the articles he writes and his opinions may be controversial for the average person. “We feel like not everyone is writing [those types of articles] and because of the connections with the community,” Shapiro said. Moreover, Shapiro’s favorite article he has written so far would include the article about the new deportation policies, in last year’s magazine issue. “[Being able to] go out to different community events, I learned so much more about the different community members,” Shapiro said. Furthermore, one of Shapiro’s most anticipated events for this upcoming year is being able to attend the spring JEA/NSPA journalism convention and write more articles. “Going to convention again […] because we are able to see new and fresh perspectives from other student journalists.” Outside of school and being a part of the Panther Prowler, Shapiro engages in various styles of martial arts, including boxing and jujitsu. “[Martial arts] consumes every [single] hour of my time,” Shapiro said. Shapiro aspires to attend college in Boston after high school graduation and possibly open his own boxing gym. “My dream job would be to open my own boxing gym and be a coach,” Shapiro said. In addition to the improvement in writing skills, Shapiro believes his involvement in the Panther Prowler will help him in the real world, by enhancing his social skills and comfort level in interviewing people. “It’s a lot of getting out of your comfort zone, talking to people, asking questions you would not want to ask,” Shapiro said. 

Lauren McIntire (10) // Entertainment Editor

Lauren McIntire, sophomore and staff writer, is bringing her love of writing to a new forum as she begins her first year on the Panther Prowler staff. With a lifelong love of writing and English, McIntire dipped her toe into journalism in her freshman year of high school by taking Intro. to Journalism, and is now ready to dive deeper. “I figured [journalism] would be a good experience. I did [Intro. to Journalism], and I really enjoyed it, so I figured I would go further into it,” McIntire said. Aside from her journalistic endeavors, McIntire spends her time hard at work during her second year on Newbury Park’s girls’ wrestling team. An adventurous summer busy with hopping from California to the Midwest to various European cities gave McIntire a relaxing break with worldly views, but she’s ready to drop right back into her training. “I do wrestling. It’s kind of my only extracurricular because it takes up a lot of my time,” McIntire said. Whether she is writing a feature, gearing up for a wrestling match or just playing Roblox with friends, McIntire works to express the best version of herself for every activity she participates in. She is able to work with anything thrown at her, much like a loved and classic side dish, bread. “I think I would be represented by a piece of bread, it’s basic, but it’s also a classic, it goes with everything,” McIntire said. As McIntire starts her journey on the Panther Prowler publication, she hopes to step out of her comfort zone, backed by her fellow staff members, whom she hopes to learn more about. “I think it’s gonna be really fun to get to know the people on the staff and have the year to hang out with them during zero period because they’re fun people,” McIntire said.

Scarlet Cervantes (10) // Staff Writer

Combining a teaspoon of passion, a tablespoon of a love for English and a dash of determination, Scarlet Cervantes, sophomore, is ready to “cook” on the Prowler staff and in the kitchen this school year. “I decided to join the Prowler staff because I’ve always really enjoyed writing and English, and I thought it would be a good outlet to write things that I’m passionate about and also meet people who have the same interests as me,” Cervantes said. After spending the summer in Mexico and working on recipes with her abuela, Cervantes published her food blog and plans on perfecting her skills as a chef throughout the year. “My goals for the school year are to make friends in the Prowler and learn how to write better, generally, and also enhance my food blog,” Cervantes said. Over the summer, Cervantes also took a Spanish class and got her driver’s permit. One could say that she is on the road to becoming a “buena conductora.” Whenever she is not preoccupied with writing or cooking, Cervantes can be found roller skating at the skate park or spending time with her family. In fact, her perfect day would consist of family time. “Probably just hanging out together and going out to eat and exploring our places, like going to the beach or Santa Monica or shopping,” Cervantes said. Another one of Cervantes’s passions is listening to music, namely Green Day and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The easy-going yet energetic tune of “Scar Tissue” captures Cervantes’s aura for the upcoming year, as she conquers the blogosphere, Prowler newsroom and skate park.

Michelle Saremi // Adviser

Since 2007, Michelle Saremi has been the staff adviser to the Panther Prowler as well as an eleventh grade English teacher at Newbury Park High School. Beginning in 2002, she taught at La Cumbre Junior High in Santa Barbara and California High School in south Whittier before coming to NP. During this time, Saremi determined that she was more interested in teaching high schoolers. “I worked with little kids for several summers, and I knew that while they’re fun to hang out with in the camp situation, I did not have any interest in working with them in a classroom environment,” Saremi said. At first, Saremi was nervous to take over the journalism program, and was grateful for the support from the administrative staff. “[The previous principal] provided a lot of trainings for me to go to, she used to be an English teacher, and she had connections to journalism advisers who she helped me get in contact with, and they became my mentors,” Saremi said. Prior to her involvement, the Prowler was a quarterly newspaper with a small staff. She built it into an eight issue per year production and taught students how to use Indesign for newspaper pages. This year, the staff is planning on attending the National Scholastic Press Association high school journalism convention in Seattle, the first time they have traveled since 2019. Outside of school, Saremi enjoys spending quality time with her children and volunteering at the animal shelter in Camarillo. This summer, she and her daughters collected driftwood from different beaches they visited and are making art with it. “We’re making bead strings,” Saremi said, “And then I drill holes in them and string them up and they’re outside and catch the light.” Her love for literature drew Saremi to teach English to high schoolers. “I like talking about how literature affects our lives,” Saremi said. Her eleventh grade English C.P. students read “The Crucible”, “The Catcher in the Rye”, “Underground Railroad”, “The Great Gatsby” and “Into The Wild”, a curriculum she enjoys discussing and analyzing with her students. Her favorite part of working with high school students are the meaningful interactions she has with them. “Working with the kids [and] having just conversations [is the most rewarding part of my job],” Saremi said.

Former Editors-in-Chief:

2024-2025: Isabella Boggs & Ava Prapaniku

2023-2024: Kira Ivarsdottir & Hayden Meixner

2022-2023: Allison Nguyen & Dhruv Patel

2021-2022: Abby Gorman & Carter Castillo

2020-2021: Jessica Zhou & Manas Khatore

2019-2020: Emily Nagamoto & Aditya Vunnum

2018-2019: Clare Wang & Connor Keep

2017-2018: Lindsay Filgas & Caitlin Henderson

2016-2017: Victoria Juan & Nina Chiuchiarelli

2015-2016: Adrianna Robakowski & Shreya Chattopadhyay

2014-2015: Grace O’Toole & Courtney Brousseau

2013-2014: Cassie Stephenson & Patrick Rewers

2012-2013: Rachel Cross & John Dichirico

2011-2012: Sophie Li & Maia Laabs

2010-2011: Shannon Alavi & Melissa Han

2009-2010: Kylie Foo & Larisa Owechko

2008-2009: Katherine Light & Naveen Balan

2007-2008: Mark Alphonso & Katherine Light

Former Chief Photographers:

2024-2025: Cameron Winick

2023-2024: Cameron Winick

2022-2023: Parker Bohl

2021-2022: Reese Kelem

2020-2021: Reese Kelem

2019-2020: Rahul D’Souza

2018-2019: Emily Nagamoto

2017-2018: Megan Vlietstra

2016-2017: Caitlin Henderson

2015-2016: Samantha Meyers

2014-2015: Samantha Meyers