2016-2017 Staff

Jonika Ringling

I am the Editor-in-chief of the Bengal's Purr. I am a senior this year and I plan to attend the University of Idaho in the fall.

My name is Jacey Bacon and I am a 17 year old senior at Lewiston High School. I'm interested in politics and poetry. I plan on attending the University of Idaho for Public Relations and Political Science in fall 2017.

Katie Swift

Features Editor. I'm a barista at a local coffee shop.

Annabelle Ady

Hello, My name is Annabelle Ady, I am a senior and the Purr's Opinion Editor. Each month I write about something that makes me angry.

Amanda Egland

Hi! My name is Amanda Egland and I am the Co Editor in Chief and News Editor. I am 18 years old and I enjoy hiking and spending time with my friends. I am an LHS Cheerleader, leadership member, and DECA Officer. I am looking forward...

Grace Eller

My name is Grace Eller, I am 17 years old. I am this years photo editor and sports assistant. I enjoy being able to go to the sports events and take photos and to have them published in the paper. I am very excited to spend my...

Kaitlyn Hinkley

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn Hinkley and I have been writing for the Bengal's Purr for 3 years now. I started my sports writing in the Golden Throne edition of 2016, where I wrote the Clearwater Classic wrestling story. For my future, I plan...

Braeden Keane

My name is Braeden Keane, I am 17 and a 1/2 and a senior at LHS. I plan on joining the golf team as well as the LHS Bowling team. I enjoy writing and plan on helping make great papers this year. I am the Sports Features editor,...

Sandra Kinney

The Bengal's Purr has been a huge and influential part of my life. As Co Editor in Chief and Features Editor, journalism is extremely fulfilling, and I'm grateful for every single member of my Purr Fam.

Teren Kowatsch

My name is Teren. I mainly write about and review music, but I also occasionally review movies and T.V. Shows.

Devany Lyons

Hi, I'm Devany, and I am this years news assistant. I went to Jenifer and Sacajawea junior high school. I have been cheerleading for the past two years and I really like dancing and my favorite food is potatoes.

Tony Murillo

My name is Tony Murillo, I am a senior and the Entertainment Editor. I enjoy music, video games, movies and television, and comic books. My favorite superhero is Spider-Man. I play clarinet, sing in choir (I’m a tenor),...

Trevan Pixley

My name is Trevan Pixley I’m 17 years old and I am the sports editor for The Bengal’s Purr. I play football and wrestle and enjoy watching football and listening to music. I intend on being a sports broadcaster in the...

Gracyn Richardson

Hi, my name is Gracyn Richardson I am the editor-in-chief for The Bengal's Purr for the 2018-2019 school year! I love to act and play with my dogs, and I love sauce (unlike Eli).

Leah Schmidt

My name is Leah and I am 18 years old. I have played the piano since I was 6 years old and still play now. I love being a part of The Bengal's Purr and love all of the staff and people I work with.

Carl Snyder

My name is Carl Snyder, and I am the entertainment assistant for the Bengals Purr. I am 16 years old. Watching movies and listening to music are a couple things that I like to do in my free time. I hope that you enjoy this year's...