2019-2020 Staff

Dr. Paula Vickers
Adviser
Dr. Vickers is a veteran teacher with nearly 30 years of teaching experience. Interestingly, Dr. Vickers was the original sponsor of The Bear Truth which was established in 1997 when WSHS first opened. She is excited to return as this ye...

Riley Hazel
Editor-in-Chief
Senior, Riley Hazel is the head of the 2019-20 The Bear Truth newspaper. From afar, she seems quiet, but in reality, she’s outgoing, quirky, and compassionate towards everyone. Riley enjoys writing, educating herself, explorin...

Allie Nichols
Copy Editor
Allie Nichols is a first-year member of The Bear Truth. As an incoming freshman at Winter Springs High School, Nichols decided to join the Newspaper Staff because of her passion for writing and thought it was a good “social e...

Sara-James Ranta
Layout/Design Manager
Sara-James Ranta is a sophomore here at Winter Springs High School and is a first-year member in Newspaper. She participates in many sports and clubs such as debate, chorus, and soccer. Not only does she enjoy spending her tim...

Reanna Ettman
PR Manager
Reanna Ettman is a first-year sophomore on the Newspaper Staff at Winter Springs High School. She’s been involved in many different affairs such as the Hunnybears dance team and volleyball off-campus. Off the stage, however, she lov...

Olivia Song
Business Manager
Olivia Song is a sophomore at Winter Springs High School. She is part of the International Baccalaureate Program at the school. When Song is not dancing or doing homework, she loves to go to Disney while spending time with family...

Sofia Geurra
Staff Translator
Sofia Geurra she is a junior who likes going out with friends to the mall. One of her favorite brands of clothing is Forever 21. Geurra's hobbies out of school, are going to the gym, watching Netflix, and chilling. She has an older ...

Miranda Guthrie
Entertainment Editor
Miranda Guthire is a sophomore at Winter Springs High School. She is originally from Missouri but a year ago she moved to Florida. Aside from being a member of The Bear Truth Newspaper Staff, Guthrie enjoys spending time at hom...

Ben Huber
Staff Reporter
Ben Huber is experiencing his first year in the The Bear Truth Newspaper Staff as a freshman. He describes himself and athletic, funny, and outgoing. Huber's hobbies include playing video games, writing, and playing football. Hu...

Bailey Mclean
News Editor
Bailey McLean is a sophomore at Winter Springs High School. She likes to visit Boston because it is her hometown. McLean is aiming to pass her math EOC. While she loves her English class with Mrs. Richardson, McLean's favorite h...

Emily Tran
Feature Editor
Emily Tran, is a freshman at Winter Springs High School and is a part of the Newspaper Staff. Her love for journalism is why she decided to join this year. Tran is on the Color Guard team with the Band of Gold. Tran spends her t...