Staff Directory
Online editor
As a sophomore, Sean was a reporter on staff, as a junior, he was promoted to news editor and this year, Sean has beenput in charge of spearheading Cub Online, the online version of the Cub Reporter. Sean is a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Roll, and his column, “Column as I see ‘em,” has been awarded state and national honors. This summer, Sean was one of about 40 students nationwide selected to attend the Asian American Journalists Association J-Camp in Boston, Mass. He was recently named the Indiana High School Journalist of the Year. Sean is also Lawrence Central’s student body president and is the co-founder of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board. Contact Sean at seanmjordancub@gmail.com.
Broadcast producer
A senior, this is Lierin’s third year on staff. She entered as a reporter at the beginning of her sophomore year and was promoted to features editor at the semester mark. She remained the features editor until this year, when she became the first-ever broadcast producer of the “Cub Now” program, the Cub Reporter’s broadcast affiliate. Lierin has captured both state and national honors for writing and layout and is a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Roll. Contact Lierin at lierinehmkecub@gmail.com.
Print co-editors
Mimi is a senior that has been on staff since sophomore year. As a junior, she was the staff’s entertainment editor, and is now the co-editor of the print version of the Cub Reporter. She is receiving money from the 2009 Indianapolis Press Club Association Jerry Lyst Scholarship, and in attending the IU High School Journalism Institute this past summer, she and Allie Nash earned an award for the most outstanding leadership. She is also a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Roll. Mimi was also a captain of the LC soccer team, is the vice president of Varsity Club and is a member of National Honor Society. Contact Mimi at mimistrobelcub@gmail.com.
Allie is the only staff member that has been on staff since her freshman year. Allie was brought on staff during her freshman year so she could work with her sister, who was then the editor-in-chief. She was promoted to sports editor for her sophomore and junior years, and is currently the co-editor of the print version of the Cub. In attending the IU High School Journalism Institute this past summer with Mimi Strobel, she won the Outstanding Team Award. Allie is also a member of the varsity softball team, varsity club, and the yearbook staff. Contact Allie at allienashcub@gmail.com.
Web Master
A senior, Grant has been on staff for two years. He was brought on as a junior to help tackle the online beast, and is now the Cub Online’s webmaster. Outside of the journalistic world, Grant is a world-class paintball player, as his team took first place in the 2009 Division 4 PSP World Cup. Contact Grant at grantdelaycub@gmail.com.
Web Technician
Tony Wheeler
Tony is a junior and it is his first year on staff. He is experienced in HTML code and has played a great role in laying out the website. Tony plans to run track for the school this year, and is currently creating an LC podcast. Contact Tony at tonywheelercub@gmail.com.
News editor
With one year’s experience, junior Greg Price earned the position of news editor. As a sophomore, Greg was a reporter for the Cub, writing primarily news and sports stories. This past summer, Greg was LC’s delegate to the internationally-acclaimed Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. Greg is a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Roll and the LC National Honor Society. Contact Greg at gregpricecub@gmail.com.
Opinions co-editors
Matt is one of two rookies to be a section editor; he co-edits with the other. A senior, he is Lawrence Central’s only National Merit Semifinalist. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Green Team. Contact Matt at mattgibsoncub@gmail.com.
A senior, Camille is a rookie on staff, one of two to edit a section. She is a gymnast for LC and was a part of 2007’s State Championship-winning team. She runs track & field, is a football cheerleader, and was LC’s 2008 prom queen. Contact Camille at camillehayescub@gmail.com.
Features co-editors
Hannah Torres
As a junior, Hannah was a reporter on Staff, and this year, she is the co-features editor for the staff. She is now a member of the Quill and Scroll Honor Roll. She plays viola in the Lawrence Central Symphony and New World Symphony, is a member of National Honor Society, and is employed at GameStop. Contact Hannah at hannahtorrescub@gmail.com.
Katie came on staff for her second semester of sophomore year as a reporter, and now, as a junior, Katie is the co-features editor of the Cub. She is an experienced journalist, as she has written for Y-Press, a children’s news network featured in the Indianapolis Star, for seven years. Otherwise, Katie plays varsity soccer and is a member of the National Honor Society, student council and the Lawrence Township School Student Foundation. Contact Katie at katiemcdowellcub@gmail.com.
Arts & Entertainment editor
A junior, this is Alli’s second year on staff. As a sophomore, she was a reporter for the Cub, and at the beginning of the year, she was promoted to arts & entertainment editor. She is a member of Best Buddies, student council, and the yearbook staff. Contact Alli at allikingcub@gmail.com.
Sports editor
Tommy Myers
This is Tommy’s second year on staff, and it is his second year as sports editor. A senior, he is a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Roll. Contact Tommy at tommymyerscub@gmail.com.
Design editor
A senior, Lena is the design editor for the Cub. It is her first year on newspaper staff, but her second on the yearbook staff, where she is also the design editor. She is receiving money from the 2009 Indianapolis Press Club Association Jerry Lyst Scholarship for planning to major in journalism. Lena is also the vice president of the school’s Key Club and a board member for the Lawrence Township School Student Foundation. Contact Lena at lenareifingercub@gmail.com.
Photographers
Chris Gore
Chris is a senior, and it is his first year on staff. He is currently interning as a photographer at The Studio with Mark A. Rice. He is an avid volunteer, as he has accumulated over 5,000 hours of community service in the past seven years, and was also the goalie for the varsity soccer team. Contact Chris at chrisgorecub@gmail.com.
Jack Leibovitz
A rookie on staff, Jack has already been the “Cub of the Issue” once. He is a junior who runs track & field, is a member of Key Club, Green Team, Best Buddies and Varsity Club. Contact Jack at jackleibovitzcub@gmail.com.
Reporters
A sophomore, Zach is a rookie on staff. He both reports and has a column for the Cub. Contact Zach at zachgriffincub@gmail.com.
Ari is a senior who is a rookie on staff. He also acts as business manager for the Cub. Contact Ari at arihabibicub@gmail.com.
Amirah King
A junior, Amirah is a rookie on staff. In addition to reporting, she is also skilled in computer graphics. Contact Amirah at amirahkingcub@gmail.com.
A rookie on staff, Duncan is a senior. He is a reporter and entertainment columnist for Cub. Duncan is a member of Sanuk, a local band. Contact Duncan at duncankissingercub@gmail.com.
Andrea McCarrel
A senior, Andrea is a stringer on staff as the Cub’s fashion columnist. Andrea is also a member of the LC Players, the school’s acting group. Contact Andrea at andreamccarrelcub@gmail.com.
A sophomore, this is Hailey’s first year on staff. She is also a class officer in student council and a member of Best Buddies. Contact Hailey at haileynewkirkcub@gmail.com.
A senior, Heather is a rookie on staff. She is also an avid volunteer and is a receptionist at Geist Station Animal Hospital. Contact Heather at heatherolsencub@gmail.com.
Brad is a junior who has already been on staff for a year. He is a reporter, as well as a supplementary photographer for the Cub. Contact Brad at bradoppenheimcub@gmail.com.
A rookie on staff, Nicholas is a sophomore. He is a reporter and sports columnist for the Cub, and is also a member of the LC golf team. Contact Nicholas at nicholaspetrcub@gmail.com.
Crystal is a senior and rookie on staff. She is also a member of DECA. Contact Crystal at crystalsheltoncub@gmail.com.
A junior, Kayla is a rookie on staff. She is a cheerleader for the school and volunteers in her spare time. Contact Kayla at kaylataylorcub@gmail.com.
Adviser
Elizabeth Granger
Elizabeth Granger has been the adviser of the Cub Reporter since August 1989, when she left an editorial position at the Noblesville Daily Ledger to return to teaching.
Her accolades include
- Indiana High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
- Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Distinguished Adviser (runner-up to the National Journalism Teacher of the Year)
- Lawrence Township Foundation grant recipient
- MSDLT Superintendent’s awards recipient
- Lilly Endowment teacher creativity fellow
- IPL Golden Apple recipient
- First place, advising student publications, National Federation of Press Women
- First place, advising student publications, Woman’s Press Club of Indiana
- Guest adviser/speaker, Far East Journalism Conference, Tokyo, Japan
- Indiana High School Press Association summer intern
- High school journalism competition coordinator, Woman’s Press Club of Indiana
- Student teacher adviser
- Convention speaker – Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Indiana High School Press Association, Ball State Journalism Day, AdviserLink Conference
- National Endowment for the Humanities seminars participant
Granger is also a freelance travel writer with articles in publications that have included AAA’s Home and Away magazine, Northwest Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Indianapolis Star, Noblesville Daily Times, and Des Moines Register.
She is a member and past president of the Midwest Travel Writers Association, member and vice president of the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana, and member of the National Federation of Press Women.
Granger also teaches journalism and English classes.
