Abigail Costigan
WJMC Alumn 2025, YAB 2026
Abigail (Archer) Costigan is a junior at Coventry High School in Rhode Island. They attended WJMC in 2025 as a part of the light blue group (ice cold!) Besides writing they are involved with music and plays 7 instruments as well as writes original songs. WJMC was an incredible forming week of their life creating life long friendships and connections. They are excited to help make it better do everyone this year!
Abigail Costigan
WJMC Alumn 2026, YAB 2026
Abigail (Archer) Costigan is a junior at Coventry High School in Rhode Island. They attended WJMC in 2025 as a part of the light blue group (ice cold!) Besides writing they are involved with music and plays 7 instruments as well as writes original songs. WJMC was an incredible forming week of their life creating life long friendships and connections. They are excited to help make it better do everyone this year!
Emma Hoobler is an aspiring journalist from Manchester, Maryland. She first discovered her passion for journalism early in her high school career and hopes to go into political or investigative reporting. In her hometown, Emma is the president of the National English Honors Society, the president of her school book club, a member of the theater club executive board, the National Honors Society academic committee co-chair, a Carson scholar, and an honor roll student. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, writing, singing, and acting in her school theater productions. She attended WJMC the summer of her junior year and is so blessed to be welcomed back once again as a member of the Youth Advisory Board!
Emmanuel is a passionate student with a strong interest in journalism, media, and storytelling. He attended the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, where he developed his skills in reporting and public communication. Outside of academics, Emmanuel enjoys all things music, hanging with friends, and outdoor activities. He hopes to pursue a career that combines media, public relations, and creative expression.
Ella Hart is a current senior from Roswell, Georgia. She plans to major in journalism and communications in college. Ella Hart is the editor-in-chief of her school’s yearbook and hopes to pursue a career in entertainment or political journalism. She is a proud WJMC alum, having attended in the summer of 2025. Ella Hart is incredibly grateful for the experiences WJMC gave her and is excited to continue being part of the program.
Chloe is a senior at Holly Springs High School. She runs a club called Hope for Heroes at her school whose main focus is providing recognition for the local heroes in her community. Chloe attended WJMC in 2025 and is forever grateful for her time there and will never forget the memories made. She intends to go to college for a journalism or communications major focusing in sports journalism and broadcasting.
Chelmie Hyppolite is currently a Junior at Malden High School in Massachusetts. Hyppolite has been apart of Malden High School’s newspaper,
Camden O’Haire, a senior at Heritage High School in Littleton, Colorado, is an active member of his school’s newspaper, The Pioneer. He also runs his own political media company, The Fiery Debate. In July 2025, Camden attended the WJMC in session one, representing the red color group. Excited about the opportunity to join the board, he aims to lead the future. Camden plans to pursue higher education and eventually become a politician.
Bellamy Fitzgerald is a dual enrolled high school senior and varsity athlete from Gainesville, Florida. Passionate about service, she has over four years of experience volunteering with literacy and STEM organizations. Bellamy is currently involved in youth participatory action research that brings awareness to black girlhood through inquiry and collaborative engagement. She plans to major in Environmental Studies and is interested in the intersectionality of communications and policy.Â