My name is Taylor Kreitzer, and I'm a Junior at GNA High School. I've lived in Nanticoke my whole life since head-start. I moved schools at the end of second grade and went to Hanover for two and a half years. I then came back to Nanticoke in fourth grade, and have been here ever since. This is my second year in the journalism program, and I plan to keep doing it up until my senior year! Some of my hobbies include drawing, painting, biking, and working out.  Not many people know that I boxed, and I'm very passionate about it. I haven't always boxed; I started off with cheer for a while and continued up until I was twelve. I did boxing for two years and instead of boxing I now work harder toward my academics. After high school, I plan to go to Wilkes University or PSWU, to study forensic science and criminology. Even though I'm not set in stone for my future career, I just work towards my goal. This is the biggest goal I have set for myself and I can't wait to hopefully achieve it!

My name is Jackson Hull, a junior at Greater Nanticoke High School. I have lived and gone to school in Nanticoke my entire life. This will be my first year as a student writer for The GNA Insider. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to write for the school paper. Some hobbies I love are hiking/camping, playing baseball, hanging with my friends, listening to music, and going to the gym. Currently, I work as a caterer for Mission BBQ in Wilkes Barre. Something that not a lot of people know about me is that I play the bass for a band that I am in. We just started playing together and I'm really excited to see where it goes. I plan on joining the Marines after graduation. I chose to join because it's a unique experience, but I also have a lot of family members who were and are in the military. The Marines are the greatest military in the world and it's an honor to be a part of that.

My name is Pyper Lewis, and I am a sophomore at GNA High School. This is my first year doing journalism. I am definitely a math nerd. I have been involved with GNA's softball team since my freshman year. While I have very few friends, I know many people. My hobbies include softball, playing video games, hanging out with family and friends, and math. I mostly enjoy playing softball with my friends. Some of the video games I play are Fortnite and Minecraft. When I spend time with my family and friends, we watch movies together. I have always enjoyed math since a young age, and amazing teachers have helped me enjoy the subject. I plan to go to college in the near future. My future education is still undecided; however, I do know that I want to pursue something related to math. I still have time to decide. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me!

My name is Lyrik Alonso. I'm a junior in high school and am in the Art Club. I enjoy doing crafts such as crocheting, knitting, and sewing. I also enjoy art, reading, and fashion design. When crocheting, I love making clothes like tops and sweaters. I also like making household things like coasters and want to start making lace. When it comes to art I tend to sketch a lot. I can also do more detailed drawings like portraits or still lifes. I adore reading fantasy and mystery books. With fashion design and sewing, I love to drape and create pieces while drawing looks to be used on runways. In the future, I aspire to pursue my interest in fashion design by going to a fashion school in Manhattan. I want to further my education here at GNA and continue my honors classes. By senior year, I hope to be a part of the language honors society, and multiple AP classes. I hope to be more involved in school groups and clubs.

Hello! My name is Alex O'Looney, and I'm a senior at GNA. I have lived in Nanticoke since 2018 after moving from Ireland. I am a multi-sport athlete, I play soccer, cross-country, swim, and track. I also hold a position in the Key Club. Along with school and sports, I am a volunteer firefighter with the Nanticoke Fire Department. I have spent the last 2 and a half years training with the fire department. When I'm not doing training I am usually waiting for a fire call. In my free time, I typically watch sports, hang out with friends, and think about Ryan Reynolds. After High School, I am going down to Fort Moore, Georgia to attend training for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. After spending 22 weeks down there, I plan on going to either Kings College or Misericordia University to study criminal justice. I also hope to go into the Pennsylvania State Police.