Josh Kemp

Opinions Editor

Josh Kemp is a senior at Travelers Rest High and has been struggling with early-onset senioritis for years. His many hobbies include wearing Sperrys without socks (much to the horror of his mother) and...

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Henry Waldrep

Communications Manager

Henry Waldrep is a Junior at TRHS. This is Henry's first year on The Blue and Gold newspaper staff. He enjoys running, fishing, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and broccoli. Henry's icons are Danny Devito and...

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Kat Ableman

Photography Editor and Social Media Chair

This is Kat Ableman's fourth year at Travelers Rest High School but her first on The Blue and Gold. She loves photography and wants to use her passion to expand in the newspaper community. Her hobbies...

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Abi Payne

Features Editor

Abi Payne is a junior, looking forward to another great year on The Blue and Gold. She loves running, singing, art, and all things quirky. Abi is a slightly shy student who won't take long to treat you...

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Sophie Nauta

Co Editor-in-Cheif

Sophie is senior and second year writer for the Blue and Gold. This year, she finishes her fourth year of cross country as a co-captain. When Sophie isn’t running, she enjoys binge watching Grey’s...

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Mel Norton

Staff Writer

Mel is a senior at TRHS and this will be his second year on the newspaper staff. He is a Devildog Sports Network Manager and is on student council as well. Mel loves baseball, listening to music, and hanging...

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Josh Lipscomb

Devildog Life Editor

Josh Lipscomb is a Junior at TRHS and loves ultimate frisbee, soccer, and late night drives. If he isn't bumping straight fire mixtapes in his stunning new whip, he will be working hard in the classroom...

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Carter Vickers

Devildog Sports Network Manager

Carter Dean Vickers is a senior here at Travelers Rest. He is a big investor in College Football, Baseball and Pro Wrestling. Carter is also a manger of the Devildog Sports Network. Born and raised right...

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Cross Powell

Sports Editor

Cross is beyond excited for his third year on staff. Cross plans to continue working hard to inform his community on the latest in Travelers Rest. Powell is an avid sports fan and lover of TR athletics....

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Addie Townsend

Co-Editor-In-Chief

This is Addie's third year on newspaper and she couldn't be more excited. She is the Co-Editor-In-Chief and loves her staff family! She enjoys playing oboe in the symphonic band, working in NHS as the...

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