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The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette

The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette

The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette

2025-2026 Staff

Zealan Munsey
Editor-in-Chief

Zealan Munsey

Hi, this is my fourth year in journalism and my third full year as an Editor-in-Chief! I love writing in every capacity, whether it be sports, politics, movies, or whatever! I’ve always dreamed of being a soccer analyst, and...

Jude Lifeset
Editor-in-Chief

Jude Lifeset

Hi! This is my third year in journalism and my first year as the editor-in-chief. I love reading and writing articles about all kinds of topics. I’m so excited for another great year of journalism.

Chloe Falk
Social Media Manager

Chloe Falk

Hi! This is my fourth year in journalism and second year of being Social Media Manager. I love reading, writing, and making videos for our social media platforms. I can’t wait for another great year filled with amazing storie...

Keating Elizabeth-Cummings
News Editor

Keating Elizabeth-Cummings

Hello, this is my third year in the journalism department and first year as our news editor! I love writing, reading, and exploring new topics, anything from politics to fashion! I can’t wait to share everything I learn wit...

Van Gianesin
News Reporter

Van Gianesin

Hi. I’m Van Gianesin, a 15-year-old sophomore at LBHS and a second-year member of the journalism program. I love writing feature articles that highlight the stories and people that make our school community unique. Outside of jo...

Cameron Hennessey
News Reporter

Cameron Hennessey

Hi! I am Cameron Hennessy, and I love to write articles about things that I am passionate about. This is my first year in Journalism, and I am very excited about my first year. I hope to gain skills to improve my writing and my st...

Saydee Bae
Features Editor

Saydee Bae

Hi! This is my second year in Journalism, and I’m super excited about this year. I love writing articles, and this year is my first year as Features Editor, so I can’t wait to learn all about that. ...

Amelie Ford
Features Reporter

Amelie Ford

Hi! This is my first year of journalism, and I am really excited to join this team! When not in school, you can find me acting and singing in the LBHS theater company. I have always loved writing and cannot wait to have the opp...

Kayla Bohan
Features Reporter

Kayla Bohan

Hello! My name is Kayla Bohan, and I am excited to say that this is my first year in journalism. I cannot wait to see the knowledge and experience I can gain from this class. Besides this, I enjoy playing sports, spending time w...

Asher Hoffman
Sports Editor

Asher Hoffman

Cameron Hennessey
Sports Reporter

Cameron Hennessey

Hi! I am Cameron Hennessy, and I love to write articles about things that I am passionate about. This is my first year in Journalism, and I am very excited about my first year. I hope to gain skills to improve my writing and my st...

Sloane Flemming
Sports Reporter

Sloane Flemming

I am truly passionate about soccer and trying to play at the next level in college. I joined journalism to become a better writer and more involved with the school.

Saya Snyder
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Saya Snyder

Hi! This is my second year in journalism which I am super excited about! In my free time I love reading and spending time with friends. I am looking forward to writing many different types of stories and articles this yea...

Hayleigh Martino
Arts & Entertainment Reporter

Hayleigh Martino

Hi! This is my 2nd year in journalism, and I’m so excited for this year! I love all things fashion, music, baking, being with friends,  and the outdoors. I can't wait to strengthen my writing skills and explore a range of t...

Tatum Brennan
Health Editor

Tatum Brennan

Sophia Conrad
Health Reporter

Sophia Conrad

Elise Schultz
Opinions Editor

Elise Schultz

Hi! This is my second year writing for Brush and Palette. I am thrilled to be the Opinions Editor this year, as it will enable me to enhance my journalism skills in various aspects. I look forward to a year full of interesting t...

Arian Rad
Opinions Reporter

Arian Rad

This is my first year of journalism, and I’m ready to learn more about the world of writing. I like to play soccer and basketball in my free time.

Wesley Van Horn
Graphic Design Manager

Wesley Van Horn

Aidan Delgado
Graphic Design

Aidan Delgado

This is my third year in Journalism. I enjoy this class because it helps me get better at writing. My favorite kind of articles to write are about sports.

Bailey Mitchell
Sports reporter

Bailey Mitchell

Hi! I’m Bailey Mitchell, and I am so excited to say this is my first year in journalism. I have always been passionate about writing, and I am looking forward to all the new knowledge I will gain this year...