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CHAT News

The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News

The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News

2025-2026 Staff

Julianna Perez
Editor-in-Chief

Julianna Perez

Hi! My name is Julianna (Juli) and I am the Editor-in-Chief of the CHAT this year! This has been a dream of mine since freshman year so I am super excited to put my all into this year. As a writer for the CHAT for 4 years now, I...

Janeyliz Baez
Multimedia Editor-in-Chief

Janeyliz Baez

Marlee Jaworski
Co-Managing Editor

Marlee Jaworski

Hey friends!! I’m Marlee, and I am fortunate to be the CHAT’s second Co-Managing Editor for this school year! I am currently a senior, and it is my fourth year writing for the CHAT. Journalism has been one of my passions sin...

Eri Fatimilehin
Co-Managing Editor

Eri Fatimilehin

Hi everyone! I’m Eri, one of the Co-Managing Editors for the content class this year. I am currently a senior, and it is my third and final year in Newspaper. It has been such a pleasure to write for the CHAT throughout my high...

Amanda Quintela
Arts and Entertainment Editor

Amanda Quintela

Hi, my name is Amanda, I’m a senior, and this is my third year in The CHAT. I am this year's Arts and Entertainment editor, and I’m so excited for the series of pop culture moments to come in 2025! I love doing CrossFit, wr...

Madison Connacher
Social Media Editor

Madison Connacher

Hi! My name is Madison (Madi) Connacher and I am a social media editor this year! I am currently a junior, and this is my second year in the CHAT newspaper! I absolutely love to draw and write. I am also a starter of the PPCH...

Adia Smith
Student Life Editor

Adia Smith

Hi everyone! My name is Adia, and I’m this year’s Student Life Editor. I love to read, bake, and binge-watch trash TV in my free time. I’m super excited to write for the CHAT this year and make new friends! If you need a...

Areeba Haq
Features Editor

Areeba Haq

Hi guys!! My name is Areeba and I am a senior! This is my third year in the CHAT and I am the Clubs Editor! I love cats, hanging out with my family and friends, and writing! I am so glad I was a part of this amazing newspaper ...

Finn Phelps Crossman
Features Editor

Finn Phelps Crossman

Hi! My name is Finn, and I’m the Features Editor for the CHAT. I’m currently a junior, and this is my third year with the newspaper. I’m super excited to write more stories this year! I also do debate, and in my free time ...

Daisy Ferguson
Sports Editor

Daisy Ferguson

Hey Jags!!!!!!!!! I’m Daisy, this year’s Sports Editor for the Chat News and I am a Junior. I am really excited for what comes this year and my favorite subject at school is Newspaper. I really do love sports and I have a maj...

Micah Lopez
Community Editor

Micah Lopez

Hello! My name is Micah Lopez, and I am the community editor for the CHAT this year. I’m officially a senior, making this my 3rd year in Newspaper. This class is one of my absolute favorites because of both the content and the peo...

Emmanuel Baptiste
JagWire Host

Emmanuel Baptiste

Hi guys! My name is Emmanuel, and I’m so honored to be the host of our school’s podcast, The JagWire. I’m currently a senior and this is my 2nd year in the CHAT, as well as my second year as the podcast host. I brought ...

Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa
Columns Editor

Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa

Hey lovies! My name is Loraine (Lora) and I’m the columns & copy editor of the CHAT this year! I’m currently a junior, and I’ve been writing since I was about six years old. This is my second year in the CHAT, and a ...

Derek Thompson
Business Manager

Derek Thompson

 Hi, my name is Derek Thompson and this is my first year at the chat. I am excited to both write and organize the fundraising for my junior year. Some of my interests include cars, weight lifting, and playing games. My dream car...

Alejandra Gomez Velasquez
Staff Writer

Alejandra Gomez Velasquez

Hellooo!! I’m Ale and I’m a sophomore. This is my 1st year in Newspaper and I can’t wait to see what’s coming! Writing brings me joy and confidence, especially after finishing a story I’m proud of. I love videogames, ar...

Gabriela Godoy
Staff Writer

Gabriela Godoy

Hi guys! I’m Gabriela Godoy, I’m a student athlete along with being one of your Staff Writers. I’m currently a Junior, and this is my first year working for our Newspaper, although I've been involved within Journalism sinc...

Aniya Williams
Staff Writer

Aniya Williams

Hey guys! My name is Aniya, I’m a sophomore, and this is my first year in the CHAT. I’m really looking forward to meeting new people and getting to make those kinds of connections through newspaper, as well as having the opportuni...

Caroline Curl
Staff Writer

Caroline Curl

Hey friends, I’m Caroline Curl. I am a sophomore and this is my first year being a part of the CHAT news. I am a staff writer, I have always taken a large interest in journalism and writing. Outside of school I enjoy playing...

Malia Nortelus
Staff Writer

Malia Nortelus

Hello! My name is Malia and I’m a staff writer for the Chat. I’m currently a sophomore and this is my first year here. I am really excited for all the stories and interviews I will be doing this year because I enjoy writi...

River Ferguson
Staff Writer

River Ferguson

Hey my name is River Ferguson. I’m a freshman and I am part of our school's digital team and writing team for the chat newspaper. This is my first year being part of the chat and I'm so excited to write and capture moments fo...

Sophia Zernicki
Staff Writer

Sophia Zernicki

Hii Jags, I’m Sophia (Sophi)! I’m a sophomore and this is my first year in the CHAT as a staff writer. I’m overly excited to begin my journey here and be a part of the community. I’m thrilled to use my love for writing to c...

Lizbeth Manoj
News Editor

Lizbeth Manoj

Hello! My name is Lizbeth and I’m this year’s News editor. I am currently a senior and this is my third year writing for the CHAT. I love writing stories and I’m so excited to see what this year has in store for our class...

Nia Moreno
Celebrations Specialist

Nia Moreno

Hi guys! I’m Nia and I’m a sophomore Celebrations Specialist for CHAT news. This is my first year writing for the CHAT and I’m so excited and blessed to have this opportunity. Since I was in middle school, I’ve always...

Gianna Jaric
Celebrations Specialist

Gianna Jaric

Hi! My name is Gianna and I’m a new writer for the CHAT. Writing has always been one of my strengths and pleasures in life, so I am very excited to be able to do this. After school, I love to play soccer and try all sorts o...