Introducing our 2023-2024 Staff!
Maryanne O’Neill
Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief
Hey! My name is Maryanne O’Neill and I am a Senior Co-Editor-In-Chief for The Hoofprint! I am a junior at Myers Park and this is my second year on staff. I run cross country and track for MP, along with playing on soccer and basketball rec-league teams in my free time. I have always enjoyed writing and journalism, and I especially love covering Sports and Arts & Entertainment. The Hoofprint is one of my favorite things, and I cannot wait for the papers to come!!
Reid Heaton
Senior Co-Editor-In-Chief
Hi! My name is Reid Heaton and I am a Senior Co-Editor-In-Chief for the Hoofprint this year! I am a Junior here at MPHS, and this is my second year on staff! I am super excited to be writing for the Hoofprint this year, and you’ll mainly find my work on the back page in the sports section! I play for the MPHS Golf Team, and if you’re ever looking for me I’m probably on the course. I love spending time with my friends and family, and I love to spend time cheering on my favorite sports teams. I’m super pumped for this year, Go Mustangs!
Ellie Atkins
Co-Production Manager
Hey! My name is Ellie Atkins and I am currently a junior at Myers Park. This will be my first year on the Hoofprint staff and I am so excited to fill the role of Co-Production Manager. I love writing but aside from that I am involved in many clubs at MP and outside of school I love hanging out with my friends and family!
Emma Monroe
Co-Production Manager
Hello! My name is Emma and this is my first year on the hoof print! Roll stangs! I am a current junior at Myers Park and am involved in many clubs, including CIVITAS, MP Dems, Philosophy club, and my favorite, the debate team. Beside those, I enjoy watching movies (not in a film bro way), reading and hanging out with my friends.
Dimitri Katsanos
Interviews Manager
Hey! My name is Dimitri, and I am currently a sophomore at Myers Park. It is my first year working on the Hoof Print. I am involved with multiple clubs and activities including Speech and Debate, SNHS, SHS, Model UN and Aquaponics. I am fluent in Greek and serve as the commentator for the Myers Park Football and Basketball games. I also enjoy watching and playing sports, playing video games and spending time with friends and family. I am also the Interview Manager for the Hoofprint and am excited to work towards featuring our team.
Emma Dowdeswell
Social Media Manager
Hey Guys! My name is Emma and I am currently a junior at MP!!! This is my first year on the hoof print staff. Some of my hobbies include: running, reading, listening to music, shopping, and watching movies!
Sophia Punsalan
Podcast Manager
Hi! My name is Sophia Punsalan, you can call me Soph for short! I’m a junior and this is my first year on the Hoof Print staff. I’m excited to grow my writing skills and learn about the riveting world of journalism! I really like fashion, picking out my outfits is definitely my favorite activity. I love Taylor Swift, I saw her in concert last April and it was probably the best thing to ever happen to me. I love to read, fun-fact, I’ve read 62 books this year. I’m a hard worker and I’m elated to be on this team!
Sophia D’Amico
Website Manager
Hey! My name is Sophia D’Amico, and I am a junior at Myers Park. This is my first year being a part of the hoofprint staff. I am really excited to be a part of this staff. I have always enjoyed writing articles in my English classes, and thought this class would be a perfect fit. I also really enjoy sports, I do XC, swim, and track for our school.
Will O’Neal
Subscriptions Manager
Hi! My name is Will O’Neal and I am the subscription manager for Hoofprint! I am currently a sophomore, I run Cross Country and Track, and am a member of Interact. Some of my favorite hobbies are watching and playing sports, fishing, skiing, and spending time outside.
Mabry Warren
Games Manager
Hi! I’m Mabry Warren and this is my first year writing for the MP Hoofprint as a junior.
Valeria Medina
Games Manager
Hello! My name is Valeria and I’m a junior here at Myers. This is my first year on The Hoofprint staff. I’m on the school cross country team and I also do yoga on my own time. I love to listen to music and keep up with pop culture. I also love reading and writing random things in my free time.
Hank Thrasher
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Hank Thrasher, I am currently a sophomore and this is my first year on The Hoofprint staff! I’m eager to dive into the world of journalism this year. I enjoy writing and reading about sports and dining experiences! I am on both Myers Park baseball and football teams. Outside of school, I enjoy pickleball, dining, weight lifting, and going to collegiate and professional sporting events. I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year!
Allison Repella
Staff Writer
Hey, I’m Allison Repella and I am a senior. I like to swim, do crossword puzzles, and hang out with my friends. I am super excited for my second year on the Hoof Print staff!
Elle Robinson
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Elle Robinson, I’m a senior at Myers Park, and I love writing articles for the Hoofprint! I like to run, play guitar, bake, read, do puzzles, and hang out with my friends. I’m delighted to be working with the staff this year and make some memories!
Eleanor Haviland
Staff Writer
Hey, I’m Eleanor Haviland and in my senior year on staff! I work as a swim coach and lifeguard after school and in my free time I enjoy, listening to music or podcasts, cooking, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles or any New York Times game. I’m so excited to be back in this class and can’t wait to see what amazing journalism we produce this year!
Finley Holzman
Staff Writer
Hi! I’m Finley Holzman and I am a senior at Myers Park. I have loved being on the staff for three years. I also play tennis for Myers Park and am so excited for this year!
Ja’Niyah Forney
Staff Writer
Heyy, my name is Ja’Niyah Forney and I am a senior at Myers Park. This is my 2nd year on the newspaper and I am excited to be a part of it. I really enjoy writing because it allows me to express myself in a creative way. I also enjoy cooking,baking, listening to music and watching movies and tv shows.I am very excited to write alongside new and returning members of hoof print and be able to express my creativity through writing in the newspaper.