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"Expressing Our Right to Freedom of Speech Since 1956."

Panther Press

"Expressing Our Right to Freedom of Speech Since 1956."

Panther Press

2025-2026 Staff

Jack Gaham
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Jack Gaham

Jack Gaham is a junior at Griffith High School, and is in his third year in Panther Press, now as Co-Editor-in-Chief. He joined Panther press to be a part of a group and to have a community. Outside of Panther Press, Jack is a h...

Kenny Gong
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kenny Gong

Kenny Gong is a Co-Editor-in-Chief in his third year working for the Panther Press. His goals this year include continuing to write stories and to help out wherever he can in the newsroom, hoping to emphasize the latter more...

Parker Hecht
Tech Manager

Parker Hecht

Parker Hecht is a Junior here at Griffith High School, and is in his second year in Panther Press. He is the Tech Manager for the Press and is a pro at working the drone to record all of Griffith’s special moments. Parker joined Panther Press because he thoug...

Konilah Leflore
Features & News Editor

Konilah Leflore

Konilah Leflore is the Features and News Editor for Panther Press, returning for her third year. This year, Konilah plans to hit the ground running by working hard and slowing her procrastination. She helps Bryan Elia with their podcas...

Rosalio Cortez
Sports Editor

Rosalio Cortez

Rosalio Cortez is a senior and second-year Sports Editor for the Panther Press. Rosalio initially took Journalism his junior year and decided to join Panther Press to write sports stories. Speaking of sports, Rosalio is on the...

Alexandra Perez
Editorial Manager

Alexandra Perez

Alexandra Perez, who goes by Allie, is a sophomore at Griffith High school, and is a 2nd year Editorial Editor in Panther Press. Her favorite things about school are socializing with her friends along with learning about history. In her free ...

Peyton Conner
Photo/Art Editor

Peyton Conner

Peyton Conner is a Junior at Griffith High School. She is a new member of the Panther Press staff and is the Photography Editor. Peyton likes to express herself through activities such as photography and working on the yearbook. H...

Bryan Elia
Staff Reporter

Bryan Elia

Bryan Elia is a senior at Griffith High School. This is his second year in Panther Press as a staffer, and he joined because he wanted people to hear his opinions around the school.  In his free time, Bryan enjoys Dungeons &am...

Michael Lyons
Staff Reporter

Michael Lyons

Michael Lyons is a junior at Griffith High School, and this is his second year on Panther Press. In his free time, he plays games such as Call of Duty Rebirth Island. Originally, he did not sign up for the class but has grown to enjo...

K'Andre Stewart
Staff Reporter

K’Andre Stewart

K’Andre Stewart, a Senior at Griffith High School, will be in his second year working for Panther Press as a general staffer. K’Andre joined the Press because he felt he would have more room to express himself than in the yearboo...

Miranda Urquizo
Staff Reporter

Miranda Urquizo

Miranda Urquizo is a Sophomore at Griffith High School and has been a staffer for one year, returning for her second year. Miranda participates in the Mock Trial club here at GHS. Miranda expresses herself through reading and writing, while ...