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Makenna Miller

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor

Makenna Miller is a third year journalist who serves as one of the entertainment editors. Her quiet determination helps her write timely reviews for her favorite genres. She performs in the orchestra as a violinist, commits much of her time to the Student 2 Student Club as historian, and participates in theater.  Makenna writes her own fictional stories and aspires for a career in writing.

All content by Makenna Miller
Theatre teacher Claude Blanchard gives a speech to the new inductees on May 29, 2019.

Theater Company welcomes new members at induction ceremony

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
May 30, 2019
Depicts a canva of pain relievers after wisdom teeth removal. Information from healthline.com and canva by Makenna Miller.

Students and staff share wisdom teeth stories

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Seventeen magazine depicts the six kids from the Netflix series, “The Umbrella Academy.” Picture from seventeen.com.

‘The Umbrella Academy’ rains down on high expectations in hero series

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
May 9, 2019
Collage depicts students on the top right, Victoria Guerrero and Kiley Welsh, sitting at a bench working on their environment essay. Eva-Rose Munoz, Allyson Centeno, Kayla Faircloth, and Katrina Tefft are walking down the trail in the bottom right. The left shows an American flag next to a rock with a painted yellow flower. Pictures taken by Makenna Miller.

Oceanography explores nature trail in honor of Earth Day

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
Depicts Gerard Butler, Djimon Hounsou, Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, Kit Harington standing around a model of the dragon Toothless. Picture source from Zimbio.com.

How not to end a trilogy

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
March 12, 2019
Depicts chamber orchestra playing on stage at Booker T. Washington high school. Picture taken by Makenna Miller.

Chamber and symphonic strings earn superior ratings

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2019
Depicts the High School Treble Choir. Picture taken by David Frost.

Chorus provides strong turnout for District Chorus

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2019
Infographic that depicts the Rotten Tomatoe ratings for Spider-Man movies since 2002. Statistics from Rottentomatoes.com.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ surprises audiences with five-star ratings

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Depicts Jackson Varga standing with a Rockette in Radio City Music Hall. Picture taken by tour department.

Humans of OL: Jackson Varga

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2018
Photo depicts theater cast and crew of The Laramie Project on Nov. 15, 2018.

[Photo] Laramie Project shares Matthew Shepard story

November 23, 2018
Infographic by Makenna Miller with information from thoughtsandafterthougths.com.

‘Scythe’ takes on a new perspective of the future

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2018

Fall Fest 2018

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2018
Portrays Kelsey Warren explaining what to put in a resume. Picture taken in the auditorium by Makenna Miller october 10.

TCC markets opportunities to seniors, following the CWRA

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Seniors John Wong (left) and Alexander Sarchet (right) dressed as Carl and Russell from Up for Disney Day on Oct. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Disney Day kicks off fall spirit days for homecoming festivities

Morgan Bush, Staff Writer
October 6, 2018
Kathleen, Nomin, and Eric playing their instruments in the band room. Picture taken by Makenna Miller on September 25.

Students audition for senior regional orchestra

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Theater company advertisement board.

Theater company starts year off with auditions for ‘The Laramie Project’

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
September 23, 2018
Student attends ELCA youth gathering in Texas

Student attends ELCA youth gathering in Texas

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
September 1, 2018
In room 126, English teacher confirms students listed on AP English rosters, checking to see that some have yet to pick up materials.

Summer assignments mark the end of the year and beginning of another

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
June 16, 2018
This depicts a gif zooming up on the “Mrs. Whatsit,” “Mrs. Who,” and “Mrs. Which” in a cornfield. Picture by Buzzfeed.com.

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ continues to the next generation

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
June 4, 2018
Cast and crew in their costumes celebrating after their performance. Taken by Makenna Miller.

Musical Beauty and the Beast performs for elementary students

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
May 2, 2018
Rockets and missiles inside the National Air and Space museum in D.C.

Astronomy group takes field trip to Washington D.C.

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2018
Statistics gathered on Market Watch article by writer Quentin Fottrell.

After-school jobs part of students routine

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
April 2, 2018
The picture depicts seniors Gigi Wilson, Madison Riggs, Tristan Walker, Emily Kwiatkowski, Sibley Brown, Keita Gain, Amber Gatto, Angelica Estrada, John Aubin-James, and Scott Binning together after the assessment.

Chorus earns superior scores for assessment

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2018
Displays chamber orchestra after assessment at Cox high school

Orchestra receives superior scores for assessment

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
March 13, 2018
Depicts symphonic strings playing their assessment pieces. Taken by Makenna Miller.

Orchestra concert performs assessment pieces

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
February 25, 2018
Depicts Tommy Shields playing the bass at Music and Arts store.

Humans of OL: Thomas Shields

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2018
Depicts the orchestra in room 111 practicing for assessment. Picture taken by Makenna Miller.

Orchestra shows dedication to school by practicing for upcoming assessment

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Dance Team delivers strong performance during winter assembly.

Assembly marks the start of winter activities

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
January 5, 2018
Photo depicts Tree Gilbman with a hammer and the killer sneaking up from behind.

Happy Death Day may have a sequel to explain the time loop

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
December 15, 2017
Captures John Parker and the band introducing the performance. Taken by Makenna Miller.

New band director performs his first formal concert

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2017
Depicts the orchestra playing Spooktacular Halloween. Taken by Makenna Miller.

Orchestra performs “eerie cheery” concert

Makenna Miller, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2017
Depicts the band and color guard performing at the homecoming assembly. Taken by Makenna Miller

Band performs at the homecoming assembly

Makenna Miller, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Depicts Bill Skarsgard on the left and Skarsgard dressed up as Pennywise the clown from It.

“It” attracts audiences with strong characters and real life struggles

Makenna Miller, entertainment editor
October 26, 2017
Depicts Katrina Miller in her flight attendant attire standing near the   airline logo she works at. Photo by Makenna Miller 

Alumnus Katrina Miller touches the sky as a flight attendant  

Makenna Miller, staff writer, entertainment editor
October 17, 2017
Depicts Ralph Sun, Reehan Siraj, William Scheib, and Roark Corson.

Four students qualify for National Merit Scholarships as semi-finalists

Makenna Miller, sidebar editor
September 29, 2017
Depicts Isaiah Wright writing down his long term goals. Picture taken by Makenna Miller

Students create long and short term goals in advisory block

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
September 28, 2017
Photos by Makenna Miller, Pendleton Bright, Coral Maxey of the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 of the moon and sun line up and a dog wearing the special eclipses glasses from NASA.

Students and faculty experience the total solar eclipse

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
September 12, 2017
The orchestra at Busch Gardens holding their first place trophies. Picture taken by Makenna Miller.

Orchestra wins first place at a competition

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
June 2, 2017
Students and teachers act foolish on April 1

Students and teachers act foolish on April 1

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
April 3, 2017
Browns 3A Economics class with Picture taken on January 31 by Makenna Miller

High school students need life skill classes in school

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
March 10, 2017
Keita Gain is standing by the Christmas tree in the band room 111. Photo by Makenna Miller on December 7, 2016.

Staff and students take part in differing holiday traditions

Makenna Miller, Sidebar Editor
January 3, 2017
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