Ella Beckman is currently a junior at Lightridge High School in Aldie, Virginia, and is expected to graduate in 2027. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, and the French Honor Society. When she is not engaged with AP and DE work, you can find her at Varsity Track practice, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, or at yearbook. Her interests include reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends. She attended the second session of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference 2025 (#forlimer) and had the time of her life!