CHS Club Fair Brings New Groups and Renewed Interest
After a virtual school year, some CHS students returned with a renewed vigor for clubs. Newly launched clubs include the Speed-Walking and Studying Club and the Seasons Club. The year’s Club Fair was entirely outside on the front lawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic and clubs lined the walkway with tables stocked with posters, handouts and sign-up sheets. Scroll down to read more about the clubs represented at the 2021-22 CHS Club Fair and the students who brought them to life.
About the Writers
Charlie Rosenfeld, Journalist
Charlie Rosenfeld is a sophomore at Community High school and this is his first semester on staff. When he's not at school, you can usually find him on the Pioneer track or practicing with the Pioneer ultimate frisbee team. In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends, read books about philosophy, and go on walks with his dog and family.
Lucy Tobier, Web Editor-in-Chief
Lucy Tobier is a senior at Community High School and a Web Editor-in-Chief for The Communicator. This is her third year on staff. When she's not transcribing interviews or messing around with website layouts, you can find her walking through the woods and browsing the stacks at the public library. She loves to bake cookies for her friends, rewatch Gilmore Girls and cut apart seed catalogs.
Laurel Peterson, Journalist
Laurel Peterson is a sophomore at Community High, and this is her first year working for the Communicator. When she isn’t going to school or doing homework, you can find her writing fictional stories, hanging out with her friends and family, or reading. She is excited about exploring journalism and getting to actually go to school in person this year, though she’ll miss all the free time that came with online school.
Poppy Magee, Journalist
Poppy Magee is a Sophomore and Community and this is her first year on the Communicator Staff. She loves any & all art, music, and is so excited to be back in person this year!
Aidan Hsia, News Editor
Aidan is the news editor for the Communicator and a senior at CHS. He’s played classical guitar for most of his life but loves all kinds of music. Aidan likes reading, playing games, or watching late-night movies with his dog. He’s excited to start his senior year and to write stories for the Communicator.
Elijah Klein, Journalist
Elijah Klein is a junior at Community, and he is on the Pioneer basketball team. This is his first year on staff, and he is looking forward to it! When it's nice out, you can find him reading and soaking up the sun. He enjoys playing basketball with friends, and he is always down for a good talk.
Madison Bell, Journalist
Madison Bell is a Senior at Community who is in her first semester on the Communicator staff. If you look to the skies, you can likely find her learning how to fly. She wants to pursue a career in aviation and has gotten an early start. When she isn’t on a plane, she spends most of her time with her nose in a book or spending time with her friends.
Emmy Chung, Journalist
Emmy is going into her fifth semester on the Communicator staff. She is excited for what the year will bring and finally being a senior! She spends most of her time playing soccer, which she has played since the age of six. Emmy enjoys being outside as the weather gets colder, going on long runs, and discovering new coffee shops.
Abbi Bachman, Fashion Editor
Abbi Bachman is a junior and this is her third year on staff. Outside of school she likes to read, overanalyze tv, knit, puzzle, and see friends. She is looking forward to the activities coming up this year.
Addi Hinesman, Web Editor-in-Chief
Addi is in her senior year at Community High School, and this is her fourth year on staff. She is starting her second year as a Web Editor-in-Chief and is more than excited to take on whatever comes her way. Addi loves orange cars, drinking boba tea, getting food with friends and farmers market flowers. When she isn't busy doing homework, she is occupied with her even busier dance schedule. Going into her final year at Community High School, Addi is hoping to make the most of it!
Serena O’Brien, Print Editor-in-Chief
This is Serena's third year of journalism, and her second year as a Print Editor-in-Chief. She loves to be outside, whether that's running, hiking, biking, swimming, or just lazing around in the sun. Work takes precedent though, so you're more likely to find her writing, editing, doing copious amounts of math homework, or taking a break to play her mobile game of the week. She is beyond excited for another year in Room 300!
Hannah L. Rubenstein, CET Specialist/Journalist
Hannah Rubenstein is a senior at Community High School. This is her third year on the Communicator staff and second year in her position as CET Specialist Journalist. Aside from journalism, Hannah enjoys stage managing and photographing for jGirls+ Magazine. Her goal for this year is to spend less money at Sweetwaters.
Lila Fetter, Journalist
Lila is a sophmore at Community High School and this is her first semester on staff. Aside from journalism, Lila enjoys performing in CET's productions, running Feminist Club, writing songs, and playing clarinet. She also loves spending time with her friends and meeting new people.
Izzie Jacob, Print Editor-in-Chief
Isabella (or Izzie) is a senior at Community and is thrilled to be continuing her journalism career. When she’s not watching Marvel movies or taking 0.5 pictures, she’s usually listening to her playlist, which contains music from M.I.A. to Kendrick Lamar. After school, you can find her objecting in mock trial or drinking a surplus of chai. Her favorite part of journalism is talking about issues that don't get enough attention and advocating for the rights of immigrants and women of color.
Morgan McClease, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
Morgan McClease is a senior and is entering her 4th year on staff and 2nd year as a social media EIC. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching really bad 2000s TV shows and movies. When not at school you can find her at the dance studio or working at Sweetwaters making all kinds of drinks, her personal favorite is an apple cinnamon oat milk latte. She is very excited for her final year on staff and can't wait to see what is in store for The Communicator!
Micheal Gronewold, Journalist
Michael Gronewold is a sophomore at CHS. This is his first year on staff. Outside of writing, he enjoys running, cycling, and being outside. Reading is also something he enjoys in his downtime. Micheal tries to be as involved in his community (not just the school) as possible, but the last year has made it hard because of the pandemic. Despite these occurrences, he is very excited to be on the staff this year!
Ivy Prochaska, Journalist
Ivy Prochaska is a junior at Community High School, and this is her first semester on staff as a journalist. When she's not in school Ivy loves to get food with friends, experiment with art and discover new music. She enjoys being outdoors and exploring Ann Arbor and is looking forward to trying journalism for the first time.
Reagan Masek, Midnight Sun Editor-in-Chief
Reagan Masek is a senior entering her fourth year on The Communicator staff and her third year as an EIC of the Midnight Sun. Outside the walls of Community High, you can find her out with her camera or playing lacrosse. She loves to go on drives and walks and you can always find her listening to music. She loves writing, photography and In-Design. She is super excited for another semester on staff and can’t wait to see what her final year at Community High holds!
Ailish Kilbride, Web Editor-in-Chief
While trying to pack as many things as she possibly can in her schedule, Ailish Kilbride is entering her 7th semester on staff and her 4th semester in leadership. Ailish is a senior at Community High School. Taking long runs, walking her dog Lulu, playing field hockey at all hours of the day, reading Colleen Hoover books and hanging out with her friends and family are all at the top of her list of favorite things. She can’t wait to be a part of all of the amazing work that the Communicator is going to do this year.
Sebastian Oliva, Web Editor-in-Chief
Sebastian Oliva is currently a senior at Community High School. This is his second year on staff. He is one of four editors-in-chief and is super excited to be back in person! When he’s not listening to music, running at the track, or driving his moped, you can find him at Sweetwaters re-fueling himself with a cold, freshly brewed, “Dreamy” cold brew.