2018-2019 Staff
Hannah Roberts
Editor-in-Chief
Hannah Roberts has been in journalism for all four years of her high school experience, and, as a senior, she is ready for her final year here at Heritage. She previously worked in the News section, as News Editor, and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper. She is also involved in a variety of clubs here at Heritage, including Book Club, ACT Club, Creative Writing Club, Beta Club, and Na...
Emily Smith
News Writer
Emily Smith is 16 and is enjoying her junior year at Heritage High School. She is a 5th year swimmer, and has been apart of the American Sign Language Honor Society for 3 years now. Her favorite pastime is to read, paint, dancing, and just hanging out with friends. After graduating from Heritage High School, Emily plans to go the University of Georgia for college and earn a degree in teaching and A...
Emma Delaney
News Writer
Emma Delaney is a freshman at Heritage High with a passion for the authenticity and a penchant for writing. She is keen on many less touched-on topics and puts time and effort into being well-versed on them. She is grounded, investigative, and enjoys research and communication. Emma is eager to further develop her skills as a writer, get feedback and criticism, delve into new topics, and bring what...
Cassie Case
News Writer
Cassie is a senior. Her favorite color is sparkles, and she loves cows. She enjoys spending time with friends doing different activities, such as hanging out in her favorite coffee shop and walking around town. She’s in band, and plans to continue with music in her career. Going to Jacksonville State University has been a dream of hers for several years. She wishes to major in music education, st...
Grace James
Entertainment Writer
Grace James is a senior here a HHS and has been involved in Journalism the previous year. Writing has always been a passion for Grace. She plans to major in communications to pursue a career as a investigative journalist, as well as minor in theatre. While writing is one of her many hobbies, acting is another hat she enjoys dearly. She has been acting since she was 10 and has always loved being on s...
Shane Morehead
Entertainment Writer
Shane Morehead is a fifth-time Journalism student and a first-time junior. He has written for three different editors, two teachers, both the News and Entertainment departments, but just one school. Shane plans to change that from college and beyond. Among the things he most enjoys in life are his chickens, their eggs, the company of friends, and the laughter of others. Two of which are typically pres...
Makaela Patten
Entertainment Writer
Makaela Patten is a Junior at Heritage and a third-time journalism student. Having already written for the General Journal her Freshman and Sophomore years, she’s excited to see what this year will bring. Makaela enjoys many things such as hanging out with her friends, painting, writing, the color yellow, taking pictures, vintage clothing, making jewelry, and listening to music. She doesn’t have he...
Ian Shank
Entertainment Writer
This is Yearbook Editor-In-Chief Ian Shank’s sixth time in Heritage’s Journalism class. Having been a participant in the organization since freshman year, Ian has learned a lot since then and is ready to go out with thunderous applause. Ian is currently planning on majoring in English while in college. After which, he would like to get a job in publishing. Apart from school, Ian can be found w...
Cooper Hamill
Sports Writer
Cooper Hamill is a junior here at Heritage High School. He enjoys playing basketball, fishing, as well as traveling with his family. After graduation, he plans on going to the Air Force Academy with hopes to be a fighter pilot. He is looking forward to writing about sports. Some of his favorites are basketball, football, and competition fishing. Cooper is a really charismatic and outgoing person. He is alwa...
Paige Johnson
Sports Writer
Paige Johnson is a freshman at Heritage High School, and this is her first year taking journalism. She is enrolled in all honor classes and would like to go to Berry College after graduating high school. She would like to major in journalism or psychiatry. In her freetime, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching television. Paige has a passion for writing and is thrilled to be involved in journalism. S...
Karli Thornburg
Sports Writer
Karli Thornburg is a sophomore at Heritage, and it’s her first year taking Journalism. She is a soccer player and has been for 3 years now. She likes to hang out with friends, write, and eat. After high school, Karli plans on going to college for writing and photography. She loves any type of animals. Karli has 3 dogs and a cat. Her dogs’ names are Ace, Koda, and Ben. Her cat’s name is Binks....