The Bengal's Purr

The student news site of Lewiston High School

The Bengal's Purr

The Bengal's Purr

2022-2023 Staff

Photography Manager

Matthew Dugdale

Hey, I'm Matthew! I work here at Bengal's Purr as the Photography Manager. This is my third year as a staff member, and I am hoping I can continue writing great(?) stories!

McKinley Forth
Features Assistant

McKinley Forth

Hi, I am a freshman and this is my first year on the Purr. In my free time I read, listen to music, and do karate.

Features Assistant

Franz Seward

Hey, I'm Franz. I love music, art, and science. This is my first year on the Purr staff....

Laini Enyeart
Copyeditor

Laini Enyeart

This is my first year on the Purr staff. I really like writing, drawing, photography, reading, and ballet. I embrace being trash. It is called garbage can, not garbage cannot. ...

Staff Reporter

Jerrick Edwardsen

Hey, I'm Jerrick! I enjoy music, food, and writing. This is my first year on the staff of the Purr. "A free press can be good or bad, but, most certainly, without freedom a press will never be anything...

Karah Schmidt
Copy Editor

Karah Schmidt

I'm a sophmore and this is my first year on the Bengal Purr's staff. I love writing and criticizing my (inferior) sister, Jasmine, the Editor In Chief at the Bengal's Purr (which, unfortunately does not...

Gabriella Wormell

Gabriella Wormell

Hi, I'm Gabby. I'm a sophomore at LHS but this is my first year in journalism. I enjoy being a part of the Bengal's Purr staff and I'm so happy to contribute to something that will leave its mark on our...

Maggie Carr
News Editor

Maggie Carr

Hey, my name is Maggie! I'm a Junior at LHS and this is my first year on The Bengal's Purr. I love Jesus, being active, and hanging out with my friends and family! I am a swimmer on both the school and...

Ella Bruck
Staff Reporter

Ella Bruck

Heyyy, I'm Ella and this is my first year on the Bengal's Purr! I love sports, music, and animals! I play on the LHS tennis team, and I play clarinet and oboe in the band. I am also the president of the...

Daphne Root
Copyeditor

Daphne Root

Hey, my name's Daphne. I love writing movie throwback reviews and I hope I get to write more!

Rachel Sheppard
Opinion Assistant

Rachel Sheppard

Hey hey hey! My name is Rachel, I am a senior, and this is my first year on The Bengal's Purr staff. I have a passion for journalism, laughter, and coke zero, and I am so excited to be involved in this...

Josie Sager

Josie Sager

Hi im Josie! I'm a junior and this is my second year of being apart of the Bengals purr and im so excited for this year! ...

Josh Tatko
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Copyeditor

Josh Tatko

Hello. I am a co-editor-in-chief and copyeditor for the Bengal's Purr. Peace and blessings.

Ava Mohr
News Assistant, Copyeditor, Website Editor

Ava Mohr

Hello! My name is Ava Mohr and I joined the Bengal's Purr last school year. In the present school year (2022-2023), I am a Senior at Lewiston High School. I enjoy reading, listening to music and playing...

Eli Lindauer

Eli Lindauer

Hello, my name is Eli. I am very happy to be part of the Bengal Purr and help produce the schools newspaper. I am very glad to be able to participate in such a fun and eventful activity. I am very proud...

Sophia Gill
Entertainment Assistant

Sophia Gill

HELLO! I'm Sophia Gill, an entertainment assistant, and this is my second year being a part of the Bengals Purr. Some fun facts about me: I'm an LHS varsity cheerleader, I play bass in a band, my favorite...

Kendra Kelley
Sports Editor

Kendra Kelley

Hi, I'm Kendra! I am a junior at LHS and a Sports Editor for The Bengal's Purr. I joined The Bengal's Purr sophomore year and will hopefully continue throughout my senior year. I am thankful I get to be...

Scout Alford
Entertainment Assistant

Scout Alford

Hey, I'm Scout. My full name is Tessa Scout Alford but I prefer to go by my middle name. I am a varsity cheerleader and a tennis player. Some fun facts about me are that I love the outdoors, have a fraternal...

Kaitlyn Fowler
Business Assistant

Kaitlyn Fowler

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn. I'm a sophomore at LHS and this is my second year working with the staff. I'm very excited to be writing this year.

Jordis Aiken
Sports Assistant

Jordis Aiken

Hi, my name is Jordis Aiken. I am a junior at LHS and currently a LHS cheerleader! This year I am one of the sports assistants and can't wait to write about our schools sport seasons. It's going to be...

Paxtyn Latta
Opinion Editor, Copyeditor

Paxtyn Latta

Hello! My name is Paxtyn Latta, and I'm the opinion editor and copyeditor for the 2023-2024 school year. This is my third year on the Bengal's Purr, and I can't wait to bring new perspectives and ideas...

Madeline Gibson
Editor-in-Chief

Madeline Gibson

Hey, I'm Maddie! I am so excited to have the opportunity to improve my journalistic writing and work with the amazing students apart of the staff!

Jasmine Schmidt
Editor-in-Chief

Jasmine Schmidt

Hey, I'm Jasmine. I like food, dinosaurs, and being cool. This is my second year on the Bengals Purr, and it has been one of my favorite parts of LHS. I'm excited to be an Editor-in-Chief this year and...

Seyi Arogundade
Features Editor, Opinions Editor

Seyi Arogundade

Hello everyone! My name is Seyi Arogundade, and this is my second year of being a part of The Bengal's Purr family. I am beyond excited to be both the Opinions and Features Editor this year. Journalism...

Danica Keane
Sports Editor

Danica Keane

Hi, I'm Danica and I'm a Junior at LHS. I'm on the LHS cheer team. I'm this year's sports editor and it is my second year on the staff. I hope to have a great year with the purr!

Entertainment Assistant

Sydney Ball

Hi, I'm Sydney! I'm a junior, and an Entertainment Assistant for the Bengal's Purr.

Declan Cattrysse
Entertainment Editor

Declan Cattrysse

I do not condone the endeavors of France or any of its affiliated allies. I write a lot of satire about the Late and Great Queen Elizabeth II, and I write entertainment reviews as well. Merry Christmas...

Copyeditor, Managing Editor

Lauren Martin

Hi, I'm Lauren! I am a copyeditor and managing editor for the Bengal's Purr! I joined the staff as a Freshman and I've loved it ever since. This newspaper has been such a crucial part of our school's history...