Category: Youth Advisory Board

Lauren Kincaid is a 2025 graduate of Point Pleasant High School. She attended WJMC in 2024 and had the best time of her life, and is still in contact with the friends she made. She plans to use the skills she learned at WJMC to pursue a degree in Communications and Media. In her free-time Lauren loves kayaking, baking, and reading. Lauren plans to use her love for writing and for journalism to spread awareness about issues she is passionate about.

Asher is a resident of Washington, DC. She is currently in her junior year of high school at Duke Ellington School of the arts. She has a passion for writing poems, drawing, and creating stories during her free time.

Hanna Morley is currently a senior at Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona. She has a passion for all things related to film and television, which led her to become the Executive Producer of her school’s Emmy-winning news broadcast. In addition to this role, Hanna participates in numerous clubs and activities on campus, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, Lacrosse, and Key Club. Hanna has two younger siblings, two dogs, and one cat, which has helped her develop strong multitasking and conflict-resolution skills. She loves all kinds of music and aspires to become a journalist in the music industry. Hanna attended WJMC in the summer of 2024 and is excited to see what WJMC 2025 will bring!

Alix Husky is a 2024 WJMC alumni. She is currently a junior at Aledo High School in Aledo, TX. she works as a newspaper and broadcast editor for her school’s student media department. She is passionate about journalism and proud to be apart of the WJMC program!

Addison Cabeen is a junior at Renaissance Secondary School in Castle Rock, Colorado. Cabeen is a driven journalist, avid designer, cheerleader, and fashion enthusiast. She is also honored to be a 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) alumni. One of Cabeen’s published stories, “The Rodeo Queen,” was recognized with a “Best of Sno” award in February 2024. Currently, Cabeen is working to bring journalism to her school by starting a school newspaper. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and exploring various types of art. Cabeen is thrilled to have the opportunity to guide this year’s National Youth Correspondents through their journey at WJMC and help create a positive and memorable experience for the WJMC community!

Seth Eaker is a hardworking student at Gaston Early College in North Carolina. There, he takes on a leadership role as an editor for his school yearbook. He works hard to get good photos and keep things organized. Seth hopes to pursue a career in journalism and to become a published author.

Trinity Bohannon is an aspiring journalist from Kentucky. Trinity attended the Washington Journalism and Media Conference in July of 2024. She is an active athlete and leader at her high school. Trinity is excited to start college next fall and continue her pursuit in the media industry.

Sofia Angeloro is a senior at International Studies Preparatory Academy in Miami, Florida. She has the opportunity to attend WJMC in the summer of 2024 and she highly recommends the experience to everyone. Additionally, she serves as her school’s newsletter editor. In her free time she works as a DJ, creates her own music, and loves traveling and going to the beach.

Maya Kelly is the 2024-25 Editor in Chief of The Reflector News. Maya enjoys reading and writing and plans to study English at the University of Michigan. WJMC was the highlight of her summer and felt gravitated to come back. Maya dreams of living on the east coast. Her favorite book is Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber.

Lyric Saulsberry has volunteered at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School and her home church, New Bethel Baptist Church, since her Freshman year in 2021. Throughout High School, Lyric has made Honor Roll every time, and by Junior year she earned straight A’s earning her spot on the Dean’s list as well as the President’s list at YSU. Lyric’s Leadership did not only start as Senior Class President but Freshman year as her Pride group’s leader, being a class representative for her class and speaking out on issues brought to her by her class. Lyric joined YREC’s National Honors Society, her junior year partaking in fundraisers and community service. Lyric even represented her school and her city at the Washington Journalism and a Media Conference, a national conference held in Washington D. C for students interested in journalism. Lyric’s connections throughout the community and school as well as her leadership and kindness has shaped her community for the better.