About us
Meet the publication staff of the Talon Tribune
Carter Zgonina
Editor-in-ChiefCarter is a senior at Naples High School and is interested in politics and journalism. He is focused and dedicated on school and loves watching sports. In his free time, he can be found at the beach or a coffee shop.
Ella Johnson
Managing EditorElla Johnson is a junior. She was born and raised in Naples. She enjoys reading, writing, and swimming. She is currently a part of Key Club and Debate Club at NHS. In the future, she wants to pursue a career as an editor for a newspaper or publication company. By being a part of the Talon Tribune, she hopes to gain knowledge about writing unbiased articles and improve her overall writing.
Ryan Meister
Social Media and Features EditorRyan is a senior at Naples High School and loves writing. In the future, she plans on going into marketing and journalism. She is a passionate and committed person who enjoys going to the beach and reading in her free time.
Sebastian Flores-Choy
Copy EditorSebastian is fourteen years old and is a sophomore writer. He was born in Naples and has lived here his entire life. Some of his hobbies are reading and writing. His favorite sport is soccer. He is interested in a career in creative writing. Sebastian decided to be a part of the newspaper to learn news writing skills. At the Talon Tribune, he hopes to write about important events and news happening around NHS.
Mary McMuffin
Staff WriterMary is in her third year of journalism. Some of her hobbies are playing baseball, reading, and having fun at the beach.
Amanu Gilliam
Staff WriterAmanu is a sophomore. He was born in Ethiopia and has lived in multiple places. His hobbies include playing baseball and traveling. He is also a part of FCA.
Hutch Skyes
Staff WriterHutch Sykes is a freshman at Naples High. He was born in Tennessee and moved to Naples when he was young. He is focused on school and is interested in the military after high school. Hutch enjoys working on trucks and waterskiing in his free time.
Angelina Assouad
Staff WriterAngelina is a senior and was born in Venezuela and moved to the United States when she was 11 years old. Her favorite things to do are paint, draw, cook and bake. She loves to travel around the world, especially in Europe.
Juliana Espino
Staff WriterJuliana is a freshman was born in Naples and has lived here her whole life. Her biggest fear are birds, and her hobbies include baking, swimming and shopping. In her free time, she loves to go to the mall.
Octavio Hester
Staff WriterOctavio is a freshman and was born in Canada, before moving to Naples. He likes to run and volunteer and wants to pursue a career with the FBI.
Jule Lieske
Staff WriterJule is a freshman and was born in Naples, FL. She has lived in Naples most of her life, but briefly lived in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and St. Tropez, France. Jule’s favorite hobbies are painting and photography.
Jonathan Mardigras
Staff WriterJonathan Is a freshman. He was born in Naples Florida and is a triplet. He is part of the Swim Team and enjoys rollerblading in his free time. Jonathan is interested in Cultural & Education. Jonathan hopes to get a career in Political philosophy or Cognitive science in the future. He also enjoys going out with friends to the movies. Jonathan has three cats at home.
Alexia Vianueva
Staff WriterAlexia Vianueva was born in Madrid, Spain and has lived in Michigan, California, and Memphis. Her favorite hobbies are painting, reading and writing. She looks forward to writing articles.