Editors-in-Chief
Kanikaa Karthik
Editor in Chief
Kanikaa Karthik (‘27) is the Co-Founder of the Journalism Club at BASIS Shavano and Editor-in-Chief of The Dragon. Driven by a commitment to student advocacy and creative writing, she also leads the school’s Writing Club and serves as a Student Council Representative. Outside of her academic pursuits, if she isn’t playing the keyboard, Kanikaa can be found with a good book.
Erika Engh
Editor in Chief
Erika Engh (’27) is the Co-Founder of the Journalism Club at BASIS Shavano and Editor-in-Chief of The Dragon. She has a passion for journalistic writing and education, and specifically enjoys topics on politics and global news. Outside of Journalism, she leads the school’s Environmental club and varsity volleyball team. Other than academic activities, she can be found engaging in volunteer activities, music, and athletics.
Section Editors:
Olivia Covey
School and Local News Editor
Olivia Covey (’30) is in her second year of journalism and joined to write about things she is interested in, hoping to share those interests with others. Outside of journalism, Olivia enjoys reading and playing instruments. She hopes that journalism will help her strengthen her writing and storytelling skills.
McKenna Florez
Entertainment Editor
McKenna Florez (28’) is in her second year of journalism and strives to write reports on a variety of topics, ranging from small school entertainment to academic achievements. Apart from journalism, she leads the research and writing department for Spanish Honors Society, plays varsity volleyball, coaches the middle school and varsity golf teams, and is an active volunteer who loves helping out her community.
Isla Garza
Student Life Editor
Isla Garza (’28) is a lively student entering her first year of journalism. On the staff, she serves as the Student Life Editor and Head of Social Media.
Yazan Hijazi
Sports Editor
Sophia Lopez
Deputy Sports Editor
Sophia Lopez (‘28) is in her second year of journalism. She enjoys reporting on athletic events, and continues her interest in sports journalism. Outside of her commitments to writing, she plays basketball, volleyball, and soccer at the varsity level and volunteers to teach children at her local church.
Snigdha Avula
Senior Section Lead
Imaan Askar
Photography Editor
Jacob Gernale
Layout and Design Editor
Makayla Martinez
Layout and Design Editor
Staff Writers:
Katelyn Adams
Staff Writer
Esha Ashwath
Staff Writer, Marketing
Gregory Bullerwell
Staff Writer
Lilah Cannizzo
Staff Writer
Lilah Cannizzo (‘31) is participating in their first year of journalism club as a staff writer. Their passion for journalism is driven by a wish to pursue a career in writing, but their creativity cannot be quenched in any media as they enjoy playing the piano, the violin; painting, sketching, baking, and more.
Aditya Chaudhari
Staff Writer
Fiona Denosowicz
Staff Writer
Sabrina Falkiewicz
Staff Writer
Theia Haller
Staff Writer, Surveys
Harper Hanson
Staff Writer
Nishka Jain
Staff Writer
Ria Jhamnani
Staff Writer
Hudson Kemble
Staff Writer
Emily Marin
Staff Writer
Sofie McTague
Staff Writer
Olivia Orta
Staff Writer, Surveys
Sameera Patel
Staff Writer
Sameera Patel (’34) is a creative photographer in her first year on the yearbook and journalism staff.
Aiden Ploetz
Staff Writer
Andrea Quintanilla
Staff Writer
Andrea Quintanilla (’34) is entering her first year of journalism as a member of the photography team.
Dima Salih
Staff Writer
Shloka Subramanian
Staff Writer
Lila Tran
Staff Writer, Layout and Design
Lila Tran (‘30) is entering her first year of journalism on the layout and design team and as a staff writer. She enjoys crafting, music, and staying active. She is a member of the school’s varsity volleyball team. Wanting to learn more things, she enjoys being adventurous and bringing community issues to light.
Makayla Triplett
Staff Writer, Surveys
Matthew Viezcas
Staff Writer
Pradyun Yeddula
Staff Writer