Our Mission
Hear us ROAR.
At The Roar, we aim to keep our student body informed, entertained, and seen. We strive to make every Cougar count. Whether we're highlighting clubs, sports, performing arts, or individuals, we are your source for reliable news.
Our Team
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Caleigh Burns
Editor-in-Chief
Hi! My name is Caleigh, and I am the co-editor-in-chief for the 26-27 school year. This is going to be my fifth year in a journalism program, but my third year on The Roar. I’m a second-year co-EIC, and I’m so grateful to be here because writing is something I’m extremely passionate about. I believe that writing is such an important skill to have, and journalism gives me a platform to talk about the things I deeply care about, like our community and the environment. When I’m not in the newsroom, you might find me on the softball field or running around campus participating in a variety of clubs at our school.
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Jenai Atherall
Editor-in-Chief
Hi! My name is Jenai, and I am the Co-Editor-in-Chief for the 2026-2027 school year. This is year I am a senior, and it marks my now my third year on The Roar after having been placed in the Journalism Foundations in 9th grade. I spent my first two years as the Feature Editor of our school’s news team, and now I have been given the opportunity to step into a new role in this final chapter of high school. This class remains very special to me, and words can not describe how grateful I am for this class, the creativity it allows, the skills it builds, the community it provides, and the teacher who leads all of it. My cup has been overflowed by being in this class—one that began as an elective I wasn’t planning to take, and a class that grew into one of the greatest ones I’ve ever taken. It’s already a beautiful thing to write about the things you care about, which most of the time, in my case, tie back to things like kindness and baking recipes, but it makes it even more special when you get to write with and build those stories with amazing people like those in this class. I hope that all current members, returning and new, as well as any future staff, get to experience this class to its fullest like I have, and I’m excited to see what’s to come this school year!
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Ashley Nassiri Arellano
News Editor
Hey! I’m Ashley, and this is my third year writing for the CHS Roar. The 26-27 school year will be my second year as news editor. To me, the Roar is an incredibly special program because everything I’m passionate about is shared with others. I love writing, reading, photography and just about anything creative. When I’m not writing, I’m running alongside Coronado’s cross country and track team. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the CHS Roar team this school year!
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Natalia Arieli
A & E Editor
Heyyy! I’m Natalia, and I am the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) editor for the CHS news team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is my second year being a journalist for The Roar, and I absolutely love reading and writing. Another one of my hobbies is watching movies and TV shows, so one of my favorite things to write about is reviews on anything I’ve watched related. I also enjoy writing creatively and for fun, and I’m so excited to be a part of this team again this year as a junior!
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Ashlin Chase
Opinion Editor
Hi! My name is Ashlin, and I am the 2026-2027 Opinion Editor for The Roar. This will be both my third year at Coronado and my third year returning to my position within this program. In middle school, I took great pride in writing for the Bob Miller journalism team. Though my initial inspiration came from Rory Gilmore, it was my middle school English teachers who truly solidified my love for writing. I am so proud of how far this organization has come and cannot wait to see what the future holds for me and The Roar!
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Esther Burton
Social Media Editor
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Stella Lin
Sports Editor
Hii! My name is Stella, and this is my 2nd year in Journalism. I am a Junior and I will be the sports editor for the 26-27 school year. My favorite articles to write are features, news, and senior spotlights. I am excited to be a part of journalism this year because I have met so many amazing friends and love to write about topics that interest me. When I am not writing I spend my time running on the cross country and track team and love to do arts and crafts.
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Harrison Van Aken
Social Media Editor
Hello! My name is Harrison Van Aken, and this is my first year being part of The Roar. This year, I’ll be taking on the role of Social Media Editor, which is also my first-ever position in journalism. I’m super excited to be part of this fabulous program and can’t wait to learn, grow, and contribute to The Roar. I’m looking forward to working with everyone and making this an amazing year!
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Milana Garza
Writer
Hii!! I’m Milana, and this will be my 3rd year on the Journalism team. My absolute favorite articles to write are opinions and features. I am a senior this year, and I hope to make this year as amazing as possible through my writing and passion. I love love love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. I am super interested in public health, and it’s something I hope to pursue in my future! I’m so excited for all the new things we’re doing this year.
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Audrey Hamatake
Writer
Hii! My name is Audrey, and this year marks my third year on the journalism team. I am so excited to be a part of something that makes a difference in our school and community. Writing articles about things that pique my interest, such as environmental issues and how-to articles, is my favorite!
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Emma Fronczak
Writer
Hi!! My name is Emma, I am a senior, and this is my first year on the CHS journalism team!! I am a massive Taylor Swift fan, and I am manifesting the release of a new album so I can write about it!! I am also looking forward to writing opinion pieces and just working with the journalism team as a whole. I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for us, and whatever it may be, I just know it is going to be great!
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Jasmin Kapur
Writer
Hiii! My name is Jasmin, and I am a junior at Coronado High School. This is my first year as a writer for The Roar; however, I love to write and read articles. I enjoy writing feature and opinion articles, and I am grateful to be a part of this class and to have the ability to write about topics that interest me and others. Outside of school, I am passionate about volleyball, as I have played for 5 years, and I love exploring and having fun with my friends and family.
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Humza Hassan
Writer
Greetings! Humza here. I’m a senior at Coronado High School, and this is my first year as part of the wonderful journalism team. I love expressing my creativity and perspectives on society through writing, and this team has provided me with the golden opportunity to do just that. I am passionate about discussing sports and music, and I’m hoping that’s something that the Roar makes possible. I’m thrilled for this upcoming year with my awesome friends and the amazing teacher who made it all possible!
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Andres Guerra
Writer
Howdy! My name is Andres, and this is my first year in journalism. I am a Senior at Coronado High School. I’m so excited to be part of this incredible team. I joined because of my passion for sports and being able to write about it. This year I hope to contribute with my writing skills and interviews. When I'm not writing, I spend my time playing basketball, watching sports, and being around friends and family. I am a passionate soccer fan and also play tennis for the school.
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Stuti Joshi
Writer
Hi! I’m a sophomore, and this year is my first year in Journalism. I’m friendly, talkative, and I love spending time with my friends and family, and I love listening to music. I enjoy meeting new people and writing, which is why I’m excited to be a part of the journalism team this year!!
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Rachel Pratt
Writer
Hii! I’m Rachel, and this is my first year on the CHS journalism staff. I love reading and writing, as well as photography, flag football, and spending time with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to working with everyone and making this year amazing!
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Chloe Meyer
Writer
Hi! My name is Chloe Meyer, and I am a current Junior. This will be my first year working with the CHS news team. I am excited to dive deeper into parts of our school this year and to be able to showcase different groups on our campus through writing. My favorite pieces to work on are sports-focused.