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Dea Krasniqi, Bryce Morrison and Elanor Saybolt • Dec 16, 2025

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Dea Krasniqi
Dea Krasniqi, Staff Writer
Junior Dea Krasniqi is excited to head into her first year as a Pitch staff writer. In her free time, Dea loves listening to music, reading and hanging out with friends.
Bryce Morrison
Bryce Morrison, Staff Writer
Senior Bryce Morrison is participating in his first year with The Pitch as a Staff Writer. In addition to The Pitch, Bryce plays varsity baseball and is a member of the WJ Ski Club.
Elanor Saybolt
Elanor Saybolt, Online A&E Editor
Junior Elanor Saybolt is excited to start her first year on The Pitch as an Online A&E Editor. Outside of school, Elanor loves to swim, read and hang out with her friends.
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