Mairi Beckett

Mufasa! Mairi Beckett, our head editor and class grammar nazi, finally bought a car. The 17-year-old senior has been stuck on the bus until this year. She is striving for UGA or Georgia Tech and hopes to eventually become a lawyer. In the mean time she is the President of Beta Club and in her spare time enjoys hanging out with friends and playing the guitar.

Lauren Gourley

Oh Captain, My Captain! Also known as Lauren Gourley, she is the permanently sun-burned associate-editor for the AHS news team. This junior is not only the President of Model UN, but is also involved in: Spanish Club, Young Aldermen, Beta club, and is the principal bass player for the school orchestra. Even though she has a very peaceful and polite look about her, once work needs to get done she will be, “all up in your grill,” words from the fire face herself.

Reed Hausser

The tie dye kid, our very own smart alec Reed Hausser is known for his humor here on the news team. Many of you have seen him roaming the halls sporting every dye pattern imaginable; you’ve also probably experienced him creating comical chaos in your classrooms. His jokes may be taken seriously and even personally at first, however, he means no harm. Our Brutally honest Natasha Patil claims, “He is only good for being dumb and entertaining in class; he’s not smart, and he’s definitely not the coolest kid in school.” Reed’s rubutle was simply, “No one cares what you have to say Natasha.”  But everyone has to love Reed- The “WEIRDO” of Allatoona High School. Please don’t be afraid to talk to him in the hall.

Kaitlin Heatherly

Katiebear, is the completely creepy nickname that we just gave to Kaitlin Heatherly.  Why we call her this I’m not quite sure? She is in Lucky Bucs and is in the Interact club (sorta). A crazy weekend for her includes sleeping, reading, hanging out with her boyfriend, and doing her homework like a good girl.

Gingi Hernandez

Gingalicious! Gingi Hernandez is an avid participant in the student government, Interact club, and the Latin club. When I asked her if she liked to eat at taco bell she said, “Yes, I do.” She has four Chihuahuas to boot, coincidence? I think not. When she isn’t busy with her homework, she is in her closet summoning demons.

Nick Christakis

El Luchador de Gordo! Nick Christakis, the junior photographer for the news team, has a passion for wrestling. He has wrestled since fifth grade and that’s about all he does. If you want a smile from him, you’ll have to tickle him into submission. But you’d have to catch him first. He likes to spend his weekends on the lake with friends, wakeboarding and riding dirt bikes.

Kayleigh Loeffler

Kayleigh Loeffler is one of the sweetest people on the newspaper staff. She might seem very brash and aggressive (just kidding), but she is honestly so nice. She plays softball, and loves to draw. She is quiet but when she does talk it always means that she has something important to say, so listen up!

Michelle Hurn

Michelle Hurn has so much school spirit she one day might burst into confetti. She is one of the Cheerleading team Captains, she is Vice President of Beta club, and is the editor for the yearbook. She works at Jersey mikes, and is looking desperately for another job. You don’t have to worry about her being mad at you and not saying anything, you’ll see her car running you down.

Luke Miller

Luke “Skywalker” Miller is the Sasquatch of the news team. He tries to play football, wrestle, and lacrosse. Emphasis on “tries.” He seems to be quiet and peaceful until you bring up the topic of stringing a lacrosse stick or whether or not Coach Lanier resembles Jaba the hut..Remember, the force is with him.

Sonali Sukumar

Sonali Sukumar, the quiet, self-kept, intelligent senior has the highest GPA in the school and is called Sonali Smartypants. She practices tae kwon do and is looking to become a black belt soon. So she could kick your butt… She loves “action packed, man movies!”

Kaila Hammond

Kaila Hammond, the future crazy catwomen is involved in the schools cross country and track teams. She also participates in Lucky Bucs and spends her weekends grooming her cats, and teaching them to perform high risk trapeze acts.

Kelly Fairbanks

Kelly Fairbanks, or as some like to call her “Jerkbanks” is Captain of the school soccer team, Vice president of the student government, and can quote almost any Will Ferrell movie ever made. She likes to make brownies for people when their pets die, and spends her weekends making villages out of tin foil.

Amanda Turner

La Prima Ballerina! Amanda Turner likes to “be busy,” as she says. What that means we are not quite sure…She spends any free time that she ever has dancing and spending time with friends. This goodie-two shoes has never used any form of profanity because they are “too naughty for her virgin ears.”

Caleigh Dillingham

Now we are back on soccer with the C-Ham: Caleigh Dillingham. This Allatoona soccer player is one of the few girls who will catch you and beat the snot out of you if you were to mess with her. So for your own safety don’t. Caleigh enjoys watching Craig Ferguson while eating goldfish and cookie dough.

Laney Massengale

Laneybug? Laney Massengale got her nickname from eating a lady bug when she was little… Does anyone else find that gross? This senior is highly involved with the Allatoona lacrosse team; she is the Allatoona Lacrosse “‘Beast.” She could easily take on half of the guys lacrosse team with one hand tied behind her back. She is the chief editor for Allatoona’s In the Game magazine. She also can throw a mean right hook.

Gabbie Loudermilk

Got Milk? Loudermilk? Gabbie Loudermilk is the Vice President of Model UN and the President of the class of 2012. She spends her free time shopping and hanging out with friends. Due to her experiences with Model UN she has become a “fierce debater” and refers to herself as, “The Velvet Hammer.” She plans on becoming a fashion stylist and is fourth in her class, so her chances look good. Oh and by the way, she has two different colored eyes.

Brittany Scott

You have probably seen Brittany Scott behind the counter burning herself with the popcorn machine at NCG. She is the notorious Candy Counter Girl. She is a huge fan of UGA, and is deathly afraid of long nails; keep your nails short if you want free popcorn. She is involved in Beta club, Latin club, and is a mat manager for the AHS wrestling team.  Brittany is the editor of Potty Talk.

Genevieve DeVille

El Tigre! Genevieve DeVille is a French fashionista with a passion for soccer. She is Vice President of the School Spirit Club, and is on the school yearbook staff as well. She is a very active delegate for the Model UN too (no wonder she’s Lauren’s favorite) and is a wrestling mat manager. This gimp was recently injured with a torn MCL, but looks to be recovering in a few weeks.

Jordan Fox

We do have one sly fox on the news team, Jordan Fox that is. This copper headed Cheerleader is also a wrestling mat manager. She enjoys spending her weekends on the lake and loves to wakeboard, tube, and just lay out. This ‘Spirit Leader’ has a lot more than just looks to offer, she also could school you in a game of bloody knuckles.

Natasha Patil

Natasha, the outspoken, outrageous, outstanding, and outlandish, Natasha Patil, “is completely useless” in her own words. She is a member of the Allatoona Interact Club, and the Vice President of the Spanish club. She loves to throw some, “Mad, Crazy Indian parties!” and loves to bake cakes for people’s birthdays. She would like to be a CNN anchor when she grows up.

Alexa Shepherd

BEWARE OF SCRAPPY. Alexa Shepherd is known as the class bully because of her aggressive and sometimes cruel behavior. Watch out for her secret weapon; the water bottle. After writing a biography that wasn’t to her taste she repeatedly abused my face with a water bottle. On a serious note, Alexa isn’t too, bad and is also involved in the Beta club. Remember to watch out for dislexa.