2018-2019 Staff
Morgan Sputa
Editor-in-Chief
Name: Morgan Sputa Grade: 12th Position on staff: Editor-in-Chief Fun fact about me: I want to attend college and major in pre-med and become a pediatrician Sports/Hobbies: In school, I am apart of Key Club, National Honor Society, Writing for Publications and Link Crew. Outside of school I work at Bed Bath and Beyond, I enjoy attending school events and hanging out with my family and ...
Brenna Filbey
Copy Editor
Name: Brenna Filbey Grade: 11 Position on staff: Copy Editor Fun fact about me: I am one of the oldest Juniors, and I am Canadian. Sports/Hobbies: I have been on the swim team for three years. I love to read and write, and I also am a huge Harry Potter fan.
Victorianna Beels
Business Manager
Name: Victorianna Beels Grade: 11 Position on staff: Business Manager Fun fact about me: I have an interest in the history of World War II Sports/Hobbies: Outside of the newsroom, I am on the varsity swim team; I love to read, write, and I have a passion for learning...
Victoria Myers
News Editor
My name is Victoria (Tori) Myers. I am the News Editor of The North Star this school year. I also am on staff as a photographer. This is my second year being on staff, and I am very excited to be able to be the News Editor. When it comes to hobbies outside of newspaper I do not have many, but there are a few. I enjoy reading as well as writing creative stories. I also enjoy taking photos and drawing....
Nayely Espinoza-Perez
Opinions Editor
Name: Nayely Espinoza-Perez Grade: 11 Position on staff: Opinions editor Fun fact about me: My passion for writing is immense; however, I hope to become a Cardiac Surgeon! Sports/Hobbies: I''m constantly active. I'm always doing something. I love to read and write. Watching The Walking Dead and Grey's Anatomy is a must!
Abby Reeder
Entertainment Editor
Name: Abby Reader Grade: 10th Position on staff: Entertainment Editor Fun fact about me: I love the Ohio State Buckeyes Sports/Hobbies: I play Soccer and I am on student council
Gina Hofbauer
Features Editor and Photographer
Grade: 12 Position on staff: Features Editor, Photographer. Fun fact about me: I have been publishing in the North Star since freshman year although, at the time, freshmen were not allowed on staff. I have also served many positions through the years such as social media manager, cover editor, opinion columnist, and co- editor in chief. Sports/Hobbies: Outside of the newsroom, I’m a dancer...
Taylen Abbott
Sports Editor and Photographer
Grade: 10 Position on staff: Sports Editor, Photographer Fun fact about me:I start at middle linebacker and wide receiver and second string running back for LCN’s JV football team. Sports/Hobbies: Football, Photography, Student Council, and I’m an honor student.
Erin Koscielski
Photo Editor
Name: Erin Koscielski Grade: 12th Position on staff: Photo Editor Fun fact about me: I am in Link Crew, NHS, and Mu Alpha Theta. I also volunteer at a food pantry at a church every Saturday. I also love my cat Molly. Sports/Hobbies: I have been on the trap shooting team for two years now. I love to read and listen to music.
Chris Peraino
Staff Writer
I am a sophomore at L'Anse Creuse High School North. I am a two sport athlete, I play soccer, and track. I play JV/ Varsity soccer for the high school and it will be my first year for track. I play travel soccer for Michigan Revolution F.C. I like to hangout with friends and my family. And finally, I have two dogs, Rosie and Josie.
Keonna McQuerry
Staff Writer
Keonna McQuerry Grade 12 Fun Fact About Me: My mother named me after the Queen B herself (My middle name is Beyonce) Hobbies: I love to act, write, and to make the people around me laugh! ...
Shane Sellers
Staff Writer
I am a junior at L'Anse Creuse High School North. I play on the varsity tennis team. I am the one singles player. In addition to playing tennis, I like to coach it as well. I have season tickets to the Detroit Tigers, and you can find me there all the time. Oh- let’s not forget I have a Boston Terrier named Ruby.
Mrs. Lisa Macomber
Advisor
Mrs. Macomber has been the advisor of The North Star since 2017. She was the advisor of Lake Shore High School's student newspaper, The Shoreline, from 2006-2014. Mrs. Macomber graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.A. in Secondary Education with a double major in English and Social Studies and a minor in History. She continued her education at Wayne State University, earning her M.A....