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The Communicator

January 15, 2025

Sylvia Stoermer, a CHS freshman, is adjusting to high school with a mix of excitement and determination. The start of her freshman year was rocky due to the significant shift from middle school to high school, but she credits the support of others for helping her thrive. “Honestly, the beginning of my freshman year was a little rocky in the beginning because of the HUGE shift from middle school to high school, but I had a lot of really supportive people that helped me get my feet back under me and really start to thrive at community,” Stoermer said. “And I’m really thankful that I get to be part of the experience at CHS!”
By Luca LaVeta, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2025
Luca Hinesman
Sylvia Stoermer, a CHS freshman, is adjusting to high school with a mix of excitement and determination. The start of her freshman year was rocky due to the significant shift from middle school to high school, but she credits the support of others for helping her thrive. “Honestly, the beginning of my freshman year was a little rocky in the beginning because of the HUGE shift from middle school to high school, but I had a lot of really supportive people that helped me get my feet back under me and really start to thrive at community,” Stoermer said. “And I’m really thankful that I get to be part of the experience at CHS!”

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Luca LaVeta
Luca LaVeta, Web Editor-in-Chief
Luca LaVeta is a junior at Community High School, and this is their second year on staff! They’re a part of practically everything offered at CHS, including CET, Mock Trial, Wes Anderson Clurb and the best forum, the Stern Forum. When they aren’t busy being a part of their countless extracurriculars, buying lots of pick-me-up sweet treats and doing calculus homework, they love to watch movies, read books about insufferable characters and hang out with their buddies. Luca is so excited to help guide The Communicator this year as a Web Editor-in-Chief!