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Natalie Ritz

Natalie Ritz, Design Editor

Natalie Ritz is a sophomore in the Math and Science Academy, and a first-year journalism student. Natalie is the fourth of five siblings, and enjoys all things summer and outdoors. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, shopping and going to the beach with friends. Natalie loves weight lifting and hiking. One thing that always makes her smile is her goofy golden retriever named Brandy.

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Students and teachers continue their five mile hike in Cades Cove on April 11, 2024. Open fields like this were often littered with wild turkeys.

MSA students adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Natalie Ritz, Design Editor
May 2, 2024
A collage features Dr. Florence Sabin, Mia Hamm and Amalie Emmy Noether.

Women who dare to dream

Natalie Ritz, Design Editor
March 13, 2024
Angela Henry’s orchestra class performs their warm up piece “Armonico” by Antonio Vivaldi at Cox High School on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo used with permission from Francis Lawler.

Orchestra receives crescendo of victory

Natalie Ritz, Design Editor
March 6, 2024
Tina Turner passionately sings on stage in her classic punk hairdo and stunning silver dress. She sported this look during the “Wildest Dreams Tour” in 1997. (Paul Bergen/Getty Images)

Tina Turner spearheads change in musical performances

Natalie Ritz, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Hollyanne Chestnut’s Honors English 10 class watches the movie Fahrenheit 451 based on the book by Ray Bradbury on January 14, 2024.

Movies provide benefits for students in the classroom

Natalie Ritz, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
English Teacher Kristi Bayer's golden retriever Reesee Rosie hops up on the kitchen counter on her "gotcha" day on August 13, 2023. Bayer shares foods like sweet potato, apples, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, but she avoids citrus foods. Photo used with permission from Kristi Bayer.

Safe Thanksgiving foods for dogs to feast on

Natalie Ritz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023
Senior team captain Sam Lindsey prepares to block a shot attempted by the Princess Anne and Salem combined team on Sept. 16, 2023 at the Princess Anne Recreation Center. Photo used with permission from Caroline Jackson.

Water polo treads with spirit

Natalie Ritz, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
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