Katherine Jones was an active participant in Mr. Sorensen’s third period English class her junior year. With friends in newspaper, she spent a lot of time helping with stories and learning how the ropes worked. Her passion for writing along with limited time left in high school got her a spot on the newspaper staff the following year, despite having not taken journalism. Katherine had been an avid reader of the Clarion for a couple years, and was inspired by many former and current staff. She has enjoyed writing stories of various genres, including her “Guardians of the Galaxy” commentary. Later, she dabbled in news and reviews, writing about issues such as the pope and sexual harassment. During her time on the Clarion, Katherine has gained a new appreciation for current events and informing people on issues they might not otherwise know about. She hopes to someday continue with her love of writing and informing.

Aside from writing stories, Katherine has also enjoyed helping with layout and subscriptions, which is where she got to know so many of the amazing Clarion staff members. She would like to thank Ally, Tseten, Ashley, and Adriana for being such a driving force of positivity and light, especially when the team needed it most. As she retires from her place at the Cleveland newspaper, she wishes the best for the coming and current members.