High school columnists are ready to start reporting from schools in Carbon County, coordinated by Sue Ann Gerhard of the Carbon Career & Technical Institute.

“As coordinator of the “Student Column, I am excited to begin our third year informing our residents in Carbon County of the happenings in our schools,” Gerhard said.

Each week students from Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Panther Valley, Weatherly and Carbon Career & Technical Institute will be submitting information from their respective schools.

“They will be sharing exciting events, accomplishments and stories that highlight the creativity and hard work of our students,” Gerhard said. “Whether it’s sports, arts, or community service, there’s always something inspiring happening in our classrooms.”

Meet the students:

Serenity Houston

Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Hello, my name is Serenity Houston and I am a junior in the Culinary Arts Department.

I’m an individual who likes to write, listen to music, make animations for fun, hang out with my friends, and make people smile.

I hope to make myself, my family, and many other people around me happy while writing for the newspaper. The excitement I get when I write is something I wish to spread to many other people through my mood, funny nature, and awesome attitude.

I can’t wait to start writing these mini-articles so I can finally start the fun!

Gabriella Cerra Jim Thorpe High School

Hello, my name is Gabriella Cerra, and I am a junior at Jim Thorpe Area High School. This is my second year writing as a correspondent for the Times News’ Student Column. My favorite hobbies are writing, reading, and watching hockey. Go Devils!!

I enjoy being a correspondent for the Student Column because it provides an opportunity to write, explore student activities at my school, and advocate amongst the community for all JTAHS and its students do. I am happy to be back, welcome all readers as well.

Hailey Heimbach Lehighton High School

Hello everyone! My name is Hailey Heimbach, and I am a junior at Lehighton Area High School. I am so happy to be able to write about upcoming events and activities this school year will hold.

Our high school is just bustling with sports, clubs and other matters you might find interesting!

Thank you and welcome to this year’s Student Column!

Palmerton High School

Mrs. Kate Baumgardt’s Journalism class will be writing articles this year for Palmerton High School.

Brenna McAndrew and Marlena Smith

Panther Valley High School

Good afternoon, my name is Brenna McAndrew and I am a senior at Panther Valley High School. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

Hello! My name is Marlena Smith, I am one of the seniors, who will be writing the Times News column for Panther Valley.

Elizabeth DiGennaro and Jillian Esposito Weatherly Middle School/High School

Elizabeth DiGennaro is an eighth grade student at Weatherly Area Middle School. Her extracurricular clubs include cheerleading, science club and soccer.

She was also recently elected as middle school SGA vice president. Her hobbies include baking, reading and hanging out with friends.

Jillian Esposito is also an eighth grade student at Weatherly Area Middle School. Her extracurricular clubs include cheerleading and science club. She was recently elected as middle school SGA secretary.