Alexis Giménez is currently a sophomore at OLLA who has always loved reading and had an interest in the topic. She is very enthusiastic when it comes to joining the Journalism l class as she was very inspired this previous school...

Brianna Oramas is a sophomore currently taking Journalism I Honors: Writing & Reporting. She discovered her love for writing and reading at a young age and she is overjoyed to be reporting on the latest in the community. In...

Chloe Kawass is a sophomore at OLLA and an aspiring journalist dedicated to the art of storytelling. As the former Editor-in-Chief of her middle school’s newspaper, which was featured in the Kendall Gazette, Chloe also gained...

Gianna Piloto is a sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. She loves writing and hopes to create articles relatable to her peers. She also enjoys interviewing her class mates and hearing about their lives and interests.

Maria Carla Vizoso is currently a sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. She continues to pursue her passion for writing and learning just as she did in middle school. Maria Carla developed her skills by taking cre...

Elise Guiteras is currently a sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and is excited to be a part of the OLLA News Staff. As a member of over 4 school clubs, Elise loves getting involved in school activities, extracirculars,...

Peyton Lopez is currently a Sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and is thrilled to be apart of the Grotto News. Peyton has always had a love for writing and expressing her creativity through the written word. Peyton wrote...

Lexie Hernandez is currently a senior taking Journalism II. She loves to write, travel, and spend time with friends and family. Lexie has been a member of the Varsity Lourdes dance team since freshman year and has recently been...

Vicky Infante is currently a junior, this is her second year writing for The Grotto. She enjoys writing about fashion, celebrities, movies and TV shows, and any hot topics. This year she is secretary of the fashion club. In her...

Emma is a junior currently taking Journalism II. She is a part of many clubs and is interested in history and investigative journalism. She also has a passion for sports journalism— specifically motor sports and women’s sports....

Addison Lucas is a senior. She has a passion for writing as well as trendsetting and Fashion. She is part of multiple clubs and the honor society. In her free time she enjoys spending time wither her friends and family, shopping,...

Frances Ryan is a senior in Journalism II with a passion for telling stories! Her interest in writing and reporting started when she was in elementary school and has since led her to join The Grotto staff. Outside of journalism, F...

Alani Avila is a junior and is excited about the new stories this school year will bring. She joined Grotto News her sophomore year as a staff writer in Journalism I and enjoyed how news writing serves as a tool for change.

Mia Rodriguez is currently a Senior at OLLA. She has always loved to read but while taking Journalism I: News Writing and Reporting her sophomore year, she discovered her passion for journalism and writing. In her free time, Mia...