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The Sting

The Student News Site of Azle High School

The Sting

The Student News Site of Azle High School

The Sting

2024-2025 Staff

Luke Petersen
Editor-In-Chief

Luke Petersen

Hi, my name's Luke and im a senior this year! Aside from The Sting, im involved in tennis, StuCo, Rowdies, UIL Academics, NHS and FBLA. When not at school you can find me listening to Frank Ocean and Noah Kahan, binge-watching ...

Nova Wang
Managing Editor

Nova Wang

Hi, my name is Nova Wang. I am a senior here at the high school. I am the managing editor of the school's Newspaper, and I'm also in ASL club, NHS, and UIl Academics. In my free time, I love jewelry-making as well as drawing! You can alw...

Lily Hudman
Associate Editor

Lily Hudman

Lily Hudman is a junior at AHS this year. Other than newspaper, Lily participates in many other classes and extracurriculars: Soccer, Stuco, Cross Country, NHS, and UIL Academics. Outside of school, she enjoys interning for the Tr...

Zoe Hopton
News & Feature Editor

Zoe Hopton

Zoe Hopton, a sophomore, is a cheerleader who reads and writes in her spare time. After school, she aspires to be an investigative journalist or writer. Zoe also loves her dog Rosie, lucky charms, and jazz-pop artist Laufey. This...

Annika Birkeland
Sports & Club Editor

Annika Birkeland

Annika Birkeland is a junior at AHS this year. Along with being on the Newspaper staff, she is on the math and science team, participates in UIL Journalism, is an officer for ASL Club, and is on S.A.V.E. For fun, she likes reading...

Jason Villalobos
Editorial & Entertainment Editor

Jason Villalobos

Jayson Villalobos is a senior at AHS this year. Aside from the newspaper, he is also involved in band, and he’s talented artist as well. He is a devoted Christian, who loves basketball and Lucky Charms. He’s most looking forward...

Lyla Lucia
Multimedia Editor

Lyla Lucia

From newspaper to choir, to theatre and singing, senior Lyla Castro is busy. When she’s not doing school activities or hobbies, she loves to scroll through Pinterest, and if she were to play a game of Mario Kart, her go-to w...

Lizzy Ardito
Assistant Multimedia Editor

Lizzy Ardito

Hi, my name is Lizzy and I am a senior on the staff of The Sting. I was interested in Newspaper to gain experience for my career path and am hoping to take good photos and make creative videos this year. When I'm not in Newspaper,...

Madelyn Tucker
Assistant Multimedia Editor

Madelyn Tucker

Madelyn Tucker is a Junior at AHS. Her extracurricular activities include Theatre, Band and Newspaper. Her favorite cereal is Captain Crunch, while her favorite place to eat is WingStop. Her favorite middle school clothing trend...

Brinley Dowell
Public Relations

Brinley Dowell

Hi! My name is Brinley and I’m a sophomore this year! I love Zach Bryan, journalism, and my dog Halli! In my free time, you can catch me reading, swimming, or watching Grey’s Anatomy. I’m excited to take photos and writ...

Michael Smith
Intern

Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a junior at Azle High School this year. Michael is involved in Band, Debate, Interact, LitCrit, UIL Academics, Newspaper, Best Buddies, and AVID. As a time waster, Michael likes to sleep and listen to music. T...

Violet Isom
Intern

Violet Isom

Hi, my name is Violet Isom and I am a junior! Aside from newspaper, I am in band and tennis. When I'm not busy with school I like to sleep, do arts and crafts, binge Gilmore Girls, watch Instagram reels, and admire my sunny ange...

Utkarsh Bhandari
Intern

Utkarsh Bhandari

Hi, my name is Utkarsh Bhandari. I am an immigrant from who is also a senior, and other than newspapers, I am in soccer, AVID, UIL academics, and football. I am also interested in pursuing a career in Criminal/Immigration Law....

Davis Behaj
Intern

Davis Behaj

Hi, my name's Davis Behaj, and other than the newspaper, I'm involved with UIL Academics. Outside of school, I like long-distance running and weight training. I love early history, anthropology, and reading/writing. My favorite...

Becca Trammell
Intern

Becca Trammell

Becca Trammell is a junior on The Sting staff this year. She also participates in theatre and tennis after school. She loves to hang out with friends and watch movies. She is interested in learning how to take photos this year,...

Serenity Valdez
Staff Writer

Serenity Valdez

Serenity Valdez, a sophomore, with a passion for basketball and powerlifting, balances her athletic pursuits with her role in the newspaper class. Her favorite artists are Gavin Adcock and Zach Bryan. When she’s not in the gym,...

Raegan Holland
Staff Writer

Raegan Holland

Hi, my name is Raegan! I am in the 10th grade and I am an Emerald Dazzler. My favorite artist is Noah Kahan and my favorite place is orange leaf. This year, in newspaper, I want to take photos, sell ads, and gain a certification.

Annalicia Trammell
Staff Writer

Annalicia Trammell

Hi, My name is Annalicia Trammell. I am a senior, and I'm on the newspaper staff. Aside from that, I like to draw and do art. I enjoy listening to music, too many good songs to say I have a favorite. Outside of school, you can catc...