Katherine Farmer, Staff writer
Hi, I’m Katherine and I am a second-year staffer. As a senior this year, I wanted to come back to newspaper because of the friendly and creative environment. Outside of newspaper, I love running, listening to music, specifically Taylor Swift and reading fantasy books. I look forward to strengthening my writing and communication skills this year.
![Posing with a pumpkin and seniors Amelia Sweis and Adrian Sinishtaj, English teacher Elsa Pergjoni welcomes the autumn season and colder weather. “[My favorite season is] winter because I love the snow and love being cold. I hate being hot so summer is the worst,” Pergjoni said.](https://ikenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/original-D85DED4A-60B1-4153-B43A-12B168562619-939x1200.jpeg)
![After they won their match against Stevenson, the womens varsity golf team celebrates their record of 2-2. "[My favorite part about coaching is] helping the golfers get better and when they get better, they enjoy the game more. When they enjoy the game more, that's when the real magic happens in the game," coach Douglass Hartley said. The team saw an increase in both players and skill this year.](https://ikenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/girls-golf-team-photo-1200x900.jpeg)
