What our staff is thankful for this Thanksgiving season

Jenna Espinoza, Kyleigh Zvara, Kasey Lee, Kaley Samiian, Victoria Matz, Isabel Rose, Sophie Apolaya Diaz, Oliver Yuval, Sylah Hill, Estephanie Lopez, Sarina Falahaty, Lia Khoshkish, and Laila Pike • December 12, 2024

As the Thanksgiving season comes to an end, the newspaper staff reflects on the different things in their lives they are grateful for.

“I am grateful for my mom who has always been there for me and supported me in everything. I am also very thankful for all my friends.” – Jenna

“I have so much to be thankful for, but I’m most grateful for my family. They are the best and I love them.” – Kyleigh

“I’m very thankful for the people I have around me who always make me laugh and support me in everything I do. I’m also grateful for chipotle.” – Kasey

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“I’m very thankful for my parents who support me through thick and thin. I’m also grateful for my friends and all the memories we’ve made together. On top of that, of course, I am thankful for In N Out.” – Kaley

“As the holiday season approaches, I am grateful for my family, all of my friends and music that I can listen to.” – Victoria

“I am grateful for my family, friends, and pets! I’m happy I got to meet so many new people this year and branch out. I’m also thankful for canes!” – Sophie

“I’m grateful for all the support I have in my life, I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without my close friends and family.” – Isabel

“I am so thankful for my family; they are the best and everything I could ask for. I am also thankful for the special people in my life shoutout to Aranza, Ale, Angel, and Acuna!” – Estephanie

“I am grateful for the fact that I can eat everyday and have a roof over my head. I am also grateful for sports which make me happy.” – Oliver

“I’m very thankful for my younger sisters who continue to love and support me unconditionally, and my friends who I love so much and will always be there for. I’m also thankful for concept albums, literature and all you can eat sushi.” – Sylah

“I’m grateful for my family for helping me throughout my life with providing what I need, and for my friends being present in my life continuing to help me throughout my school year, and sharing memories with me.” – Sarina

“I’m grateful for my family and friends who support me everyday and inspire me to be my best self. I am also thankful for my education and the opportunities I have been given to help me succeed.” – Laila

“I’m thankful for having the luxury to buy myself food, clothes, and other things when I want them. I’m also grateful for having a car and being able to drive myself places without having to worry about affording gas or insurance.” – Lia

We all have so much to be thankful for, especially for our incredible staff, our amazing advisor and the privileges we have while writing for the newspaper. We will continue to use our opportunities to be the best versions of ourselves and we thank you for reading The Royal Courier.

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About the Contributors

Jenna Espinoza, Editor In Chief & A&E Editor

Jenna Espinoza has been on the Newspaper staff since 2021. She loves writing arts & entertainment articles as well as opinion stories on all sorts of topics. In the next year, she hopes to allow for students to feel more informed about the news around school and also the news going on around the world.

Kyleigh Zvara, Editor In Chief & A&E Editor

Kyleigh Zvara has been on the newspaper staff since 2022. She has a strong interest in the movie and music industries and loves writing articles for arts and entertainment. She wants to help inform students about relevant news while also making sure it’s fun to read.

Kasey Lee, Managing & Sports Editor

Kasey Lee has been on the Newspaper staff since 2022. With an interest in sports journalism and school related events, she enjoys writing about various sports teams and events at school. Over the next two years, she plans to continue to keep the school community informed by covering a range of different stories.

Kaley Samiian, Copy & Features Editor

Kaley Samiian has been on the newspaper staff since 2022. She enjoys writing features and school-related articles. Over the next two years, she hopes to continue informing the school community about current events through engaging stories.

Victoria Matz, Managing & News Editor

Victoria Matz has been on the Newspaper staff since 2022. She thoroughly enjoys writing about breaking news and exciting things happening in the entertainment industry. In the next 2 years, she hopes to spread awareness about different topics and having fun while covering topics.

Isabel Rose, News & Features Editor

Isabel Rose has been on the newspaper staff since 2022. She has a strong interest in national events and loves creating art and writing news stories at school. Over the next two years, she hopes to continue writing articles for the school community.

Sophie Apolaya Diaz, Copy & Opinion Editor

Sophie Apolaya Diaz has been on the Newspaper staff since 2023. She loves to spread word about important and exciting topics with her fellow peers and writing about different topics always uplifts her mood. In the next 2 years, she hopes to make students more educated while expanding their knowledge on things they find interesting.

Oliver Yuval, Sports & Opinion Editor

Oliver Yuval has been on the newspaper staff since 2024. He has a huge interest in sports and writing about sports. He is also interested in music and music reviewing. He wants to continue writing articles and pursue a future with journalism.

Sylah Hill, Publicist

Sylah Hill has been on the newspaper staff since 2024. She immensely enjoys writing arts & entertainment articles as well as feature articles. In her next two years, she hopes to cultivate her journalistic writing skills and share relevant information to her peers.

Estephanie Lopez, Marketing Manager

Estephanie Lopez has been on the newspaper staff since 2023. She passionately enjoys writing all sorts of articles, specifically features, opinions, and sports. She hopes to continue to learn and grow in writing and spread more news about things she feels are important to her and her community.

Sarina Falahaty, Staff Writer

Sarina Falahaty has been on the newspaper staff since 2024. She has a strong interest in global events topics, and she enjoys writing articles about opinionated stories. Over the next year, she hopes for students and adults to have more awareness of situations around the world and become more educated.