2019-2020 Staff
Carter Genslak
News Editor
Grade: 12 I am a senior at LCN. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and drive in my car. When I graduate i'm going to Trade School for Commercial Electrician. While doing trade school, i'm going to save up enough to get my Private Pilots License.
Liv Briggs
Opinions Editor
Name: Liv Briggs Position on Staff: Opinions Editor Grade: 10 I play softball (I used to cheer) for LCN Thunder, but that's pretty much it. Otherwise, I just watch wrestling, because I LOVE wrestling. My dream career would be a journalist, and major in English. I don't have a specific college I want to go to yet, but I would love CMU or U of M. Fun Facts: My best friend Jaida and I have...
Nayely Espinoza-Perez
Opinions Editor
Name: Nayely Espinoza-Perez Grade: 12 Position on staff: Co-Editor-in-Chief “What’s your zodiac sign?” Yes. I am the type of person who will ask someone that question. I love everything about zodiac signs. Of course, knowing someone’s zodiac sign does not mean that I know who they are already; however, in my opinion, I feel like I get a hint of where they come from. Additionally, I...
cailie cheek
Photo Editor
Name: Cailie Cheek Position on staff: Photo Editor Grade:12 When I am not capturing in the moment, I am right in the middle preforming on LCN's varsity dance team. I am a Detroit based photographer, I enjoy taking photos of friends, family and nature.
Nina Goodwin
I am currently a senior at LCN, and I am the Business Manager for the North Star. You may see me around the school, seeing as I am very involved. I am the president of our LCN Key Club, and am an active member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Diversity Club. During school hours, I am the Advertising Manager for the Quest 2020. I am pursuing my education after high school...
Braden Krieger
I'm a senior at LCN, it is my first year on the newspaper staff. I plan to go to Oakland and study criminology and sociology. I enjoy being around my friends, skateboarding, and listening to music. I'm currently in wind ensemble and participating in "Law And Order: Fairytale Unit."
Conner Simmons
Grade: 12 I am a senior at LCN with an interest in Science and the Arts. Throughout my high school career I participated in Marching Band and was the section leader of the trumpets my Junior year. After I graduate I plan on going to Oakland to pursue a degree in Chemistry with hopes that I will succeed in my future goals and choices. As well as my interests I love to make people smile and I'll accept...
Lillian Miller
Hello, I'm Lillian Miller. One of my passions is writing so I took the classes to get on the team! Here on the newspaper staff, I'm here to just to write articles and help out on the side as much as I can.
Lynn Lam
Social Media Manager
Hi! I'm a senior at LCN, and this is my first year in the newspaper. I am the co-president and Public Relations Officer of MST's Science National Honors Society, so I run their social media as well. Outside of school, I code for our robotics team, have been competing in piano for 10 years, and I work as a coffee shop barista. I'm excited to be on newspaper this year!
Abby Roberts
Guest Writer
Name: Abby Roberts Position on Staff: Guest Writer Grade: 12 I am a senior at LCN. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching Netflix shows and being outdoors. Some of my favorite things to do are kayaking, four-wheeling and fishing. In school, I am a part of NTHS and Go-Green Club. After high school, I plan on becoming a Nurse Anesthetist. Ever since I was an adolescent I have had a major ...
Emily Thibault
Guest Writer
I was born on March 20th, 2002 and am seventeen-years-old. I attend L’Anse Creuse High School North as a junior. I am an active participant in many school clubs, including: the Link Crew, choir, PPA acting program, and in Acting Troop 7494. My favorite academic subjects are English, acting and choir. I enjoy singing, dancing, and spending time with my family. I love musical theater and wish to...
Michael Yuschak
Guest Writer
Name: Michael Yuschak Grade: 11 Position: Guest Writer Since the start, I’ve been in the L’Anse Creuse district for my school career. I plan to graduate high school and then pursue my goals of studying the arts of Physiology and Sociology. My hobbies include running for LCN track team. I’ve been a sprinter since 7th grade. I run the 100-meter and the 200-meter. I also enjoy...
Nicholas Wehby
Guest Writer
Name: Nicholas Wehby Position on Staff: Guest Writer Grade: 12 I manage at a small family owned business in my free time at Frosty Queen. I am apart of Student Council and Key Club. When not participating in school clubs, I enjoy skiing and hangout out with friends. In the future, I plan on attending Michigan Tech for Aerospace Engineering.
Dominic Comfort
Features Editor
Name: Dominic Comfort Position on Staff: Features Editor Grade: 11 I am the captain of the Varsity Cross Country team and one of the captains of the track team. I have a heavy interest in science; and also in writing. After high school, I plan on running cross country and track in college, and studying journalism as well as kinesiology. My dream college is SVSU. Some fun facts about me are...
Brenna Filbey
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Name: Brenna Filbey Position on Staff: Co-Editor-in-Chief Grade: 12 Currently, I am a senior at LCN. I work as a freelance editor and journalist/reporter for the American Roads Magazine, and I also help to take care of my family. Family is super important to me, and I love spending time with my dad and sister. I also love to travel, and I am over in Canada almost every weekend. I run on coffee,...
Shane Sellers
Sports Editor
I am a senior at L'Anse Creuse High School North, and this is my first year as the sports editor. I play on the varsity tennis team as the one singles player. In addition to playing tennis, I like to coach it as well. I have had season tickets to the Detroit Tigers for two seasons now, and you can find me there all the time. I also love to play MLB The Show on my PlayStation. Oh- let’s not forget...
Victorianna Beels
Copy Editor/ Business Manager
Name: Victorianna Beels Position on Staff: Copy Editor Grade: 12 I am looking forward to this school year and being able to create this year's newspaper. I am not only involved with The North Star, but I am also on the girls Varsity Swim team and am involved in diversity club. I am also the Editor-In-Chief of the yearbook, The Quest. I am planning on going to university to major in forensic psychology an...