Tiffany Harris

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 ~ htiffany970 ~ Leave a comment

Getting to know an only child is very easy because you are asking them about their most favorite topic ever — themselves! While I could be very detailed and tell you that I’m a Leo, in a STEAM program, Georgia Merit student, or how the time I fell off of my bike and smashed my bacon burger created one of my most cherished friendships ever, I can just give you a little insight.

I am from a city right on the edge of Los Angeles — Inglewood, California. After my parents split, my mom decided to move us across country, which was the end of the world to 7-year-old me. My mom promised me a bike to ease the pain. That same bike is the one to blame for the smashed burger incident, but that gave me a best friend so it wasn’t to bad (minus the huge scar and a missing chunk of my left elbow).

With that same best friend, we both tried out for a volleyball club, and that started one of my favorite hobbies. I’ve been a middle blocker ever since that day and wouldn’t change it. Outside of volleyball you can find me reading outside on a hot day because I love the feeling of sun on my skin, or inside my own world listening to music through my Beats. I’m a huge sports fan, especially football. I absolutely adore Friday night lights, every little thing about it. From the theme-matching outfits, constant screaming for joy, the majestical sounds from the band, to the post-game debriefs at Waffle House with your friends. My mom told me to find a job in doing what I love and what’s more cooler than getting to cover athletes and sports all over the world, which is why I fell in love with sports journalism. I knew I wouldn’t play volleyball in college but I still wanted to stay connected to the athletic lifestyle — or at least get first-hand info about it.

Being on my own does have some draw-backs from time to time but it also leaves me with time to figure out what to say when I’m asked “Who are you?” . The fun part is that being so young, you can never have a finished answer to that question, which means I can do what I do best — always talk about myself!

Alli Kruczkowski

June 16, 2025June 17, 2025 ~ Alli Kruczkowski ~ Leave a comment

Hello! I’m Alli and I’m a major nerd, a title I use with pride. I am 14 and I turn 15 in October. I’m from Macon, Georgia and I attend the Academy of Classical Education. I am attending a camp at the University of Georgia for the first time. I am extremely drawn to a biology career and with the help of this camp I might be able to write an article of my own someday. I dabble in art; my sketchbook is normally filled with drawings of my latest interests (currently stuck on strawberry hats on animals).

My interests influence me widely, and my friends are always there to listen to whatever new thing that’s on my mind. Although I’ve had an insect interest for about three years now, I can’t help but screech when I see a spider. I love watching animated shows such as anything with “Sonic,” “Steven Universe” or “Gravity Falls.” My obsession with plushies is great, and I always need to be restrained by someone or something, such as my chronic debt, from buying a new Sanrio plush. Cute things are all I dream of! I also spend my time studying art and learning new ways to improve my own. My favorite color is pink, but you’ll always catch me wearing dark or earthy colors. I love blending into nature and I feel at home when I go on runs in the woods. I’ll enjoy studying or watching any insects I see on the way, researching each one if I get the chance.

When I meet new people I am typically very awkward and I make horrible jokes, so I apologize in advance. I can talk for hours when I’m truly comfortable with my friends. My friends are some of my favorite people in the world, they inspire many of my actions and I wouldn’t be where I am without them.

I love finding out the uniqueness of everyone. Individuality is a feature I find to be the most important in a person, which is why I dislike many things regarded as ‘trendy.’ In my opinion, weird is a compliment that means you’re not afraid to show your true self. It’s truly special when you can click with someone else, but that shouldn’t take away your special spark. It’s important to never change who you are for anyone. If they don’t like you, someone else always will!

Saybel Shuster

June 16, 2025June 17, 2025 ~ shustersaybel11 ~ Leave a comment

Hello, I’m Saybel Shuster! I am from Macon, Georgia, originally from Vero Beach in Florida then I moved here in 3rd grade. I am one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet when you get to know me! I play tennis and am top doubles and singles, I don’t want to brag. I also do electric guitar. I love to eat! All the time! Like french fries, dumplings, cookies and cream ice creams, you name it, except seafood I don’t like. I love sweets most of all and would choose it over savory and salty foods. I like to pass out candy because I always have some on me, so if you’re ever looking for a sweet treat just ask! Another fun fact is my parents are opening a candy shop in Macon, Georgia called Shuster’s Candy and Creamery, so stop by if you’re visiting downtown! I like to talk a lot so just ask my best friend and the nerdiest but nicest person you’ll ever meet, Alli!

Growing up, me and my family have always traveled every summer to explore different foods and cultures. Just last week we went to The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador which had great food and not so much wifi, which honestly I can’t live without. Last summer we went to the Bahamas, and the summer before that, Italy!

My favorite music artists include Billie Eilish, who doesn’t like her?; Paramore, Cigarettes After Sex, The Weeknd, Adrianne Lenker and Big Thief. My favorite shows are “Insatiable,” “The Simpsons,” “Dexter” and “Love Island”. My favorite movies are “The Princess Swan,” “Straw,” “Despicable me 2” and “13 Going on 30”. I have a pet golden poodle, Sunny, and an older sister, Ella.

I have a huge family with my mom having four sisters, all of their names starting with T, and my father having a sister and two brothers, they all had two kids except two of my aunts. So in total I have 12 cousins. I am Jewish and I had my Bat Mitzvah in October. Since only my dad is Jewish and my mom isn’t, we still celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah! It’s fun celebrating both and I get double the gifts.

As I grew up I think I always knew I wanted to be a journalist, I loved photography and public speaking. My friends call me a very social person. I never knew I could have both in one job until my mom told me about becoming a journalist! Back in 6th and 7th grade I was a junior journalist for 13 WMAZ in Macon. I went to different schools, did Teachers Tops with interviewing the teachers and the students privately, or topics like about our Science and Arts Museum Christmas Tree Exhibit, or the ROTC program in high schools, and those videos were on the news and on their websites.