The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

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

2023-2024 Staff

Valerie Questell
Editor-in-Chief

Valerie Questell

Hi, everyone! I'm Valerie Questell. This is my senior year, and I am blessed to lead our 2023-2024 CHAT Newspaper staff as Editor-in-Chief. Journalism has always been my dream profession and I am excited to use that dream to expand...

Kara Warren
Managing Editor

Kara Warren

Hey guys! I’m Kara Warren and I’ll be the Co-Managing Editor for the 2023-2024 school year. As a senior, I can’t wait to promote every student, experience, and activity going on inside AND outside of school! If you ever...

Daniel Morrison
Managing Editor

Daniel Morrison

Hey! My name is Daniel Morrison and this is my fourth and—unfortunately—last year writing for The CHAT Newspaper. This year, I’m serving as The CHAT’s Managing Editor alongside Kara Warren. Whenever free, I write, listen...

Sophia Lopez
Digital Editor-in-Chief

Sophia Lopez

Hi, I’m Sophia Lopez! I’m currently a senior, and this is my third year in the CHAT. This year I’ll be the digital department's Editor-in-Chief. When I’m not occupied with the paper, I love taking and scrapbooking film pi...

Lindsey Smith
Managing/Photo Editor

Lindsey Smith

Hello, my name is Lindsey Smith! I am currently a senior and this is my third year in the CHAT. This year I will also be serving as your Managing and Photo editor! I enjoy music, photography, writing, traveling, spending time outdoo...

Isabella Cely-Garcia
News Editor

Isabella Cely-Garcia

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella Cely, and I’m this year’s News Editor. I’m super excited to make my mark on this year’s CHAT as it is my final year in the newspaper family. I love to read and write(duh) and I look forwa...

Rebekah Barrera
Student Life Editor

Rebekah Barrera

Hey! I’m Rebekah Barrera, this year’s Student Life section editor for The CHAT Newspaper. I started out as a Staff Writer for The CHAT, then became a Co-Editor of Arts and Entertainment last year, and now I’m super excit...

Iris Lee
Features Editor

Iris Lee

Hi, I’m Iris! This is my fourth year writing for The CHAT, and I’m this year’s Features Editor. Previously I was the Student Life Editor, and I love writing stories about campus news and our students, so I’m super excite...

Brielle Gari
Sports Editor

Brielle Gari

Hi guys! I'm Brielle Gari, this year's Sports Editor. This is my 2nd year being a part of the CHAT! I am currently in the 11th. I am very excited for this upcoming school year. Go look at the best section aka sports! I have alwa...

Dylan Williams
Sports Assistant

Dylan Williams

Hi! My name is Dylan Williams, and this is my first year as the Sports Assistant for the CHAT! I’m in the 11th grade and I'm apart of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. However, I have gained an interest and been involved in...

Marissa Levinson
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Marissa Levinson

Hi! My name is Marissa, and I’m this year’s Arts & Entertainment Editor! As a senior, this is my third and last year in the CHAT staff. I love writing, making jewelry, and spending time with my family, friends, and pe...

Jocelyn Roldan
Business Manager

Jocelyn Roldan

Hello there! My name is Jocelyn Roldan and I’m in 10th grade. This is my first year writing in the CHAT newspaper and managing the class as the Business Manager. I enjoy writing, crocheting, drawing, and playing volleyball! My own ...

Lian Lee
Marketing Manager

Lian Lee

Hello! My name is Lian Lee. I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year as a Staff Writer for the CHAT. I am looking forward to writing stories for the newspaper! You can contact me at [email protected]....

Julianna Perez
Clubs Editor

Julianna Perez

Hi! My name is Julianna Perez and I'm currently the Clubs Editor for the CHAT Newspaper. I'm a sophomore and this is my second year in the newspaper. I love to write and pursuing journalism is my dream, so I can't wait to conti...

Janeyliz Baez
Columns Editor

Janeyliz Baez

Hi! I’m Janeyliz and I’m in 10th grade. This is my first year in the CHAT and I am very excited to create stories that are fun and inspiring for everyone. My absolute favorites are to travel and journal about my trips. If ...

Eri Fatimilehin
Alumni Editor

Eri Fatimilehin

Hey, I’m Eri and I am in 10th grade! This is my first year in the CHAT as a Alumni Editor and I hope to write stories everyone will enjoy! I love to read, crochet, and travel. If you want to contact me, feel free to email me at EF...

Evan Omana
Graphics Editor

Evan Omana

Hello, my name is Evan Omana! I'm currently a sophomore and this is my first year in the CHAT. This year I'll be the Graphics Editor. I like making art from photoshop, doing Krav Maga martial arts and playing guitar. I'm hoping ...

Rocco Mendez
Video Editor

Rocco Mendez

Hello, my name is Rocco Mendez! I am currently a senior and this is my second year in the CHAT. This year I will be your Video Editor. I enjoy playing baseball, spending time with family and having fun. Hoping for a great year! I...

Alexia Rivera
Social Media Editor

Alexia Rivera

Hey jags! I’m Alexia Rivera, the CHAT’s Social Media Editor. I’m currently a junior and this is my second year being involved in the school’s newspaper. Along with my passion for writing, I’m a Dance Team Captain and ...

Gigi Romero
Social Media Editor

Gigi Romero

Hey, my name is Gigi Romero! I am currently a senior and this is my second year in the CHAT. This year I will be your Social Media Editor. I enjoy playing softball and spending time with family and friends. Hoping for a great...

Caitlin Capiro
Staff Writer

Caitlin Capiro

Hi! I’m Caitlin, one of the Staff Writers for the C.H.A.T. I’m a sophomore, and this is my first year writing for the Newspaper! I enjoy cooking, writing, and swimming. I am super excited to be able to create content for the...

Amanda Quintela
Staff Writer

Amanda Quintela

Hi! My name is Amanda Quintela and this is my first year as a Staff Writer for the CHAT Newspaper. I love to read, listen to music, and do gymnastics. I am currently a sophomore and can’t wait to see what the newspaper has i...

Abigail Wheeler
Staff Writer

Abigail Wheeler

Hello! My name is Abigail Wheeler (but you can call me Abby)! I am a sophomore and this is my first year as a Staff Writer for the CHAT. I am so overjoyed to take part in such an honorable class and I am looking forward to wri...

Micah Lopez
Staff Writer

Micah Lopez

Hey everyone, I'm Micah Lopez. This is my sophomore year and I am so excited to be a Staff Writer for the 2023-2024 CHAT newspaper. I've always had a passion for writing and being in newspaper helps fulfill that! My goal is to wri...

Marlee Jaworski
Staff Writer

Marlee Jaworski

Hey! I am Marlee Jaworski and I am currently a sophomore in the CHAT newspaper. This is my second year in the CHAT, though I joined during the middle of my freshman year. I love the environment of our newsroom, everyone is al...

Jordan DiMoro
Staff Writer

Jordan DiMoro

Hey everyone, my name is Jordan DiMoro. I’m a sophomore at Pembroke Pines Charter High School. I’ve always grown up around sports and would love to follow in my dad's footsteps as a journalist. I love learning about new and...

Finn Phelps Crossman
Staff Writer

Finn Phelps Crossman

Hi! I’m Finn, a writer here at The CHAT. I’m currently a freshman, and it’s my first year as a member of the newspaper here. When I’m not in school, you could probably find me writing cyberpunk stories, playing video games wi...

Lizbeth Manoj
Staff Writer

Lizbeth Manoj

Hey! My name is Lizbeth and I’m currently a sophomore. I love hanging out with my friends and family. This is my first year as a Staff Writer and I’m so excited to write for the CHAT this year. You can contact me at lmanoj070...

Areeba Haq
Staff Writer

Areeba Haq

Hi! My name is Areeba Haq. I am a Staff Writer for the CHAT! I am currently a sophomore and this is my first year in newspaper! I am so excited for this year! I love cats, writing, and spending time with my family and friends...

Priscila Saliba
Photo Staff

Priscila Saliba

Hey!!! My name is Priscila Saliba. I am currently a senior. This is my first year in the CHAT. This year I am an official part of the photo team. I'm excited for my final year of highschool. I like drawing, taking pictures, and...

Noah Buran
Photo Staff

Noah Buran

Hi! My name is Noah Buran. I'm currently a junior. This year is my first year of the CHAT, I'm a part of the photography and videography team. I have been a photographer for roughly three and a half years. I am looking forward...

Gabriela Martinez
Photo Staff

Gabriela Martinez

Hi! My name is Gaby! I'm a junior and this is my first year in the CHAT as a photographer. I'm a PCF football manager and I play for the school softball team. I'm also the president of SPUD (Students Preventing Unintentional...

Abby Santos
Photo Staff

Abby Santos

Hi! My name is Abby Santos and I am a senior. This is my first year on the CHAT, and I will be working as a photographer specializing in Sports and Student Life. I’ve been working with photography and digital media for years. I�...

Marcus Deane
Photo Staff

Marcus Deane

Hello, my name is Marcus Deane. I am a senior and this is my first year in the CHAT. I will be working in the photography and video team, capturing sports and events. I am excited to introduce new photos and be the first drone p...

Krystal Castro
Photo Staff

Krystal Castro

Hey! I’m Krystal Castro and I’m currently a sophomore and this is my first year on the CHAT. I am in the social media department and I’m super excited to see what I can bring to the team. I like music, sports and hangin...

Makenna Angeletos
Photo Staff

Makenna Angeletos

Hello! My name is Makenna Angeletos. I am a sophomore and this is my first year as a photographer for the newspaper. When I'm not at school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends & family, baking, and binge-watching my favorite ...

Jillian Loonam
Photo Staff

Jillian Loonam

Hey, I'm Jillian Loonam!  I'm so excited for this year. It's my first year in the CHAT and I'm in the social media department and I'm super excited to see what I can bring to the table!!! I love to hang out with my friends and...

Tatiana Cruzado
Photo Staff

Tatiana Cruzado

Hello, my name is Tatiana Cruzado! I am currently a junior and this is my first year in The CHAT. This year I will be a part of the photo team and I am also an officer of our school’s theatre department as a Content Creator...

Juliette Montes
Photo Staff

Juliette Montes

Hi! My name is Juliette Montes, I'm currently a senior, and this is my first year in the CHAT. I will be a Photographer/ Broadcasting Member in the CHAT. I love art (photography/cinematography/painting). In my free time I like to read,...

Ashley Riesgo
Photo Staff

Ashley Riesgo

Hey, My name is Ashley Riesgo. I’m currently a Junior and it's my first year of being in the CHAT. I am in the social media department. I am a competitive cheerleader for Storm, Sting Ray Allstars. I love going to the ocean, coff...

Amaya Jorge
Photo Staff

Amaya Jorge

Hey, my name is Amaya Jorge and I’m a sophomore. This is my first year being a photographer for The CHAT. When I’m not here at school I enjoy figure skating, hanging out with friends, and baking. I love traveling all over the w...

Adriana Calderon
Photo Staff

Adriana Calderon

Hello, my name is Adriana Calderon! I am currently a senior and this is my first year in the CHAT. This year I will be a part of the photo department as well as a helping hand for the video team. I enjoy playing soccer, capturi...

Camila Vaca
Graphics Staff

Camila Vaca

Hi, I’m Camila! I’m currently a junior and this is my first year working on the CHAT as part of the graphics department. I enjoy drawing (both digitally and traditionally), pasta, playing tennis, being outdoors, hanging out wit...

Audrey Goetz
Graphics Staff

Audrey Goetz

Hello there. My name is Audrey Goetz. I am currently a sophomore and this is my first year working on the CHAT. I am a member of the graphics team, so I get to do cool stuff with Photoshop, as well as other things. While in class...

Boaz St. Omer
Graphics Staff

Boaz St. Omer

Hello. My name is Boaz St. Omer. As of right now, I am in my junior year of high school and this is my first year in the CHAT. I’m not going to lie, at first I was a little bit hesitant in joining this class, but I am very inter...

Zoe Porcia
Graphics Staff

Zoe Porcia

Hey there! My name is Zoe Porcia and this is my first year working in the CHAT as a junior. I will be a part of the graphics department as an artist and I am excited to see what journey I will take on this year as a new edition t...

Justin Betancourt
Graphics Staff

Justin Betancourt

Ello! My name is Justin Betancourt and I’m currently a sophomore. I’m a digital and traditional artist that draws all the time! I’m great with Procreate, Photoshop and Asperite (for Pixel Art). This is my first year in ...

Zack Hladek
Graphics Staff

Zack Hladek

Greetings, my name is Zack Hladek. I am currently a senior and this is my first year in the CHAT. I am a Digital Artist and part of the graphics team. I like to draw and take photos. I have been to Japan and have been to colle...

Madeline Albear
Graphics Staff

Madeline Albear

Hello! My name is Madeline Albear. I am currently a sophomore and this is my first year being part of the CHAT. I am part of the Graphics team and am trying to learn more about photoshop and stuff like that. When I'm not doing a...

Anthony Santana
Graphics Staff

Anthony Santana

Hello My name is Anthony Santana I am currently a sophomore this is my first year in The CHAT. This year I am a part of the Graphical Department. I usually watch shows such as Alanta when I’m at home or I swim in my pool wh...

Kevin Dong
Video Staff

Kevin Dong

Guten Tag! My name is Kevin Dong. I am a junior and this is my first year in the CHAT. I am part of the video editing department. I enjoy video games, cars, and aviation. I look forward to be working in the CHAT this year. Contact ...

Kian Gadishaw
Video Staff

Kian Gadishaw

Hello, my name is Kian Gadishaw! I’m currently a junior. This is my first year in the CHAT and I'm on the video editing team. I enjoy eating, sleeping, and playing basketball for fun. However, I mostly enjoy talking and hang...

Alejandro Puig
Video Staff

Alejandro Puig

Hello, my name is Alejandro Puig! I am currently a senior and this is my first year in the CHAT. I am a proud member of the videography team. I love to play baseball, spend time with family, and hang out with friends. I have r...