The Student News Site of L'Anse Creuse High School North in Macomb, MI

The North Star

The Student News Site of L'Anse Creuse High School North in Macomb, MI

The North Star

The Student News Site of L'Anse Creuse High School North in Macomb, MI

The North Star

2022-2023 Staff

Emma Bowman
Editor-in-Chief

Emma Bowman

Hello! My name is Emma Bowman and I'm a senior here at LCN. This is my third year on staff, previously I held the photo editor, and features editor titles. I enjoy spending my free time reading and traveling. Currently I am on the varsity competitive cheer team, a link crew leader, a member of Student Council, and the editor-in-chief of this year's addition of the yearbook. Next year I will be attending...

Kayden Berger
Copy Editor

Kayden Berger

Hello! I'm Kayden Berger and I'm a Senior this year at LCN. This is my 2nd year on the paper and I'm excited to be a part of The North Star again this year as the Copy Editor. I enjoy reading and writing in my free time and I head my own podcast called The Chat with Kayden. I'm also currently on the JV Girls Tennis team and I'm the Chief Marketing Officer of DECA. I'll be attending Grand Valley State...

Ava Dezinski
News Editor

Ava Dezinski

Hello! My name is Ava Dezinski and I'm a junior here at LCN. This is my second year on staff, and I was previously a staff writer. I'm a member of the varsity cheer team and have been in the program for three years. I love writing and can't wait to help this paper grow.

Bianca Lacey
Opinions Editor

Bianca Lacey

Hello, I'm Bianca Lacey, and I am a senior at L'Anse Creuse High School North. I am the current opinions editor for The North Star. I am the treasurer of Student Council and the secretary of NHS. I am also a part of Link Crew and Mu Alpha Theta. Outside of school I dance at Drop Everything and Dance. I have been dancing since I was four, and competing since I was nine. Next year I plan to attend University...

Elijah Ostling
Features Editor

Elijah Ostling

Heya! My name is Elijah Ostling, the new Features Editor. I hold the firm belief that every little tale, no matter how seemingly insignificant and meaningless, is truly special and fascinating. They deserve recognition where none grant it. All that's important about me is that I bring stories a level of intrigue that matters.

Roger Silvestro II
Sports Editor

Roger Silvestro II

Hello, I'm Roger Silvestro, a senior at L'Anse Creuse North High School. I am the current Sports editor for The North Star. I have played Varsity Soccer for three years and Varsity Basketball for two years. In addition to this I play travel basketball for the Macomb County Cougars. At school I am apart of Link Crew, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, DECA, as well as an editor for our yearbook, The Quest. In college...

Shannon McLaughlin
Entertainment Editor

Shannon McLaughlin

Hi, my name is Shannon McLaughlin and I'm a senior at L'Anse Creuse High School North. I am the current entertainment editor of The North Star. Also, I am a member of Student Council and NHS. I enjoy spending my time with family and friends. Also, in my free time I like to read and job shadow at a Vet Clinic. Next year, I plan to study veterinary medicine at Grand Valley State University. I am extremely...

Mia Sheldon
Business Manager

Mia Sheldon

Hello, my name is Mia Sheldon and I am graduating this year! I am the Business Manager for The North Star. I have played girls varsity tennis since my sophomore year. I am a part of MST, National Honor Society, DECA,  and the Go Green Club. I will be attending Oregon State University in the fall and majoring in civil engineering.

Lejla Didelija
Social Media Manager

Lejla Didelija

Hello, my name is Lejla Didelija. I am the current social media manager of the North Star. I am also Vice President of Key Club, member of NHS, and Link Crew. When I'm not working or with family and friends, I enjoy going out and trying cute new restaurants. I am so excited to be apart of The North Star this year!

Ryan Palmer
Staff Writer

Ryan Palmer

My name is Ryan Palmer and I am a staff writer for the 2023 newspaper, The North Star. I am a senior at LCN and hope to attend Michigan State in the fall. At school I currently participate in Link Crew, NHS, and I am also an editor in the school yearbook. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Alexandria Holk
Staff Writer

Alexandria Holk

Hello! My name is Alexandria Holk. I am a Junior At LCN this year. This is my very first year on staff and I am extremely excited. I absolutely love to travel and go hiking whenever I can. I have always had a love for writing for as long as I can remember. Currently I am working on the launch for my clothing line, which I am extremely excited about!

Sara Ramal
Staff Writer

Sara Ramal

Hello! My name is Sara Ramal and I’m a senior at LCN. This is my first year on the newspaper staff as an editor. I am apart of many groups at LCN including Link Crew.I hopefully will get to continue my journalism career at Wayne State University where I hope to study media journalism and pursue my love for writing. I am so excited to see what this year brings for the last year of The North Star.

Sophia Fazzini
Staff Writer

Sophia Fazzini

Hi! My name is Sophia Fazzini and I am a senior at LCN. This is my first year on staff for The North Star.  I am also apart of the MST program as well as Student Council, Key Club, and NHS. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and reading. I am very excited to be apart of The North Star this year!

Tyler Dix
Staff Writer

Tyler Dix

Hey! My name is Tyler Dix and I am a senior here at LCN. This is my first year as a staff member. I enjoy spending my free time by working out and watching TV. Some of my hobbies include me hanging out with friends and going to the gym. I currently play for the High School Men's Varsity Hockey Team known as LCU as I am the Assistant Captain of the team as well.

Abby Biland
Staff Writer

Abby Biland

Hi! I'm Abby Biland and I am a senior here at LCN. This is my first year on the newspaper staff and I am beyond excited.  I have taken AP Language, Journalism, and two years of Honors English in my years here at LCN. I believe taking these classes has prepared me greatly for writing in the newspaper this school year! In my free time I love to read, watch TV, and hangout with my friends and family.

Makayla Nason
Staff Writer

Makayla Nason

Hello! My name is Makayla Nason and I am a senior here at LCN. I am the current drum major of our marching band, and I play flute, french horn, bass flute, and percussion. I am also heavily involved in FFA and I'm currently working towards getting my state farmers degree and getting state certified in environmental science. This is my third year being on the schools newspaper and I look forward to...

Lillian Miller
Staff Writer

Lillian Miller

Hello, I'm Lillian Miller, returning to the Newspaper staff for the last year of its existence!

Madison Wilson
Staff writer

Madison Wilson

Hello! My name is Madison Wilson and I am a senior here at LCN. This is my first year on the school newspaper. I have been on the Varsity Cheer team since freshman year and I am a part of Pankow Leadership Council, National Technological Honor Society, and Yearbook. Outside of school I love to hangout with my friends, go on vacations and listening to music.

Jake McDonald
Guest Writer

Jake McDonald

Hi, my name is Jake McDonald. I am a senior here at LCN. I am the captain of the golf team here at LCN and a member of NHS. I will be attending Wayne State University in the Fall for Nursing and will continue my education to become a CRNA. In my free time I enjoy golfing, working out, and working on cars.

Natalie Heitchue
Guest Writer

Natalie Heitchue

Hello, I’m Natalie Heitchue and I am a senior at L’Anse Creuse High School North. I am in Mrs. Macomber's Journalism class this year. I am the NHS tutoring committee leader and I am in Link Crew. I am on the Varsity Soccer team at LCN. When I’m not playing soccer, I like to spend time with my friends and family.

Emilia Ridderikhoff
Guest Writer

Emilia Ridderikhoff

Hi! I’m Emilia Ridderikhoff and I am a senior at L’Anse Creuse High School North. I have been a part of the Varsity swim team at LCN for four years. I am also a part of Link Crew, NHS, Yearbook, and I coach our Middle school swim team. I will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to study Human Resource Management and Psychology. I am excited to be a guest author on The North Star!

Mrs. Lisa Macomber
Advisor

Mrs. Lisa Macomber

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. ...

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