This is Samantha’s second year on Fanfare, and her first year as a Section Editor. She is a sophomore who started at Berkeley her freshman year. In her free time, she loves to bake, shop, swim, and works on Berkeley’s football...

Peyton Kirtley is a senior, and this is her second year on Berkeley fanfare. She is a photographer and is excited to take more photos for Fanfare this upcoming year! In her free time, you will find Peyton singing, spending time...

Laya Kumar is a freshman and has been at Berkeley for three years. She is a member of the crew team and is also a member of student forum. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

Avery Metheny is a freshman. This is her first year at Berkeley. She enjoys reading, writing, music, and is also a member of The Phoenix, Red Cross Club, Yearbook, and MUN.

Walker Bray is a freshman at Berkeley Prep. in the Fanfare club. Since he was part of the Berkeley newspaper club in Middle Division, he is excited to take part in the Fanfare. The enjoys his dogs, shows, and games as well as...

Emma Colitz is a freshman, and this is her first year on Fanfare. She has attended Berkeley since sixth grade and enjoys reading and tennis. In addition to being a Fanfare writer, she is also a part of Latin club.

Conor Reid is a Junior and this year will be his first on Fanfare. Conor has been at Berkeley since he was in 6th grade. Outside of Fanfare, Conor is a certified rescue SCUBA diver as well as an accomplished spearfisherman.

Kobi-Skye is a sophomore who has attended Berkeley since kindergarten. This is her first year on Fanfare, and she is very excited to be a staff writer. In her free time, Kobi loves to dance, sing, spend time with her friends,...

Zoya Jooma is new to the Fanfare as a writer this year. She has been at Berkeley since sixth grade, and she is now a freshman. Along with Fanfare, she is in the Red Cross Club and Model UN, and rows for the Berkeley crew team....

Lily Shirmohammad is a 9th grader new to Berkeley Preparatory School this year. This freshman looks forward to contributing to the photographic, social, and writing aspects of Fanfare. She is a member of the JV White school volleyball...

Yasmin Virani is excited to be starting her first year in Fanfare as a staff writer. Yasmin is a freshman this year who is new to Berkeley and Florida, from just moving from San Francisco, California. Outside of school, you can...

Lilly is a senior who has attended Berkeley since kindergarten. She is a prefect, volunteer with the Berkeley Academy, co-president of GOALS/Girls Outside, and a member of SARC. When not in school, she can be found at Bay Area...

This is Grace Dorion’s second year as a staff writer for The Fanfare. She is a senior at Berkeley and has been here since her sophomore year. During her free time, she loves to read, play board games, and spend time with friends....

Vivian Willis is a Senior, and this is her second year on Berkeley fanfare. She is the Head Photographer. She has always been interested in photography and capturing moments. Vivian found her love of photography on a trip to Canada...

Aryana Makati is Editor-in-Chief of the Fanfare this year. Aryana has attended Berkeley since Pre-K and is currently a junior. She has been involved in journalism since middle school and has won several national and international...