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Sophie Sallah

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief

Sophie Sallah is a senior at Harrisonburg High School and the Copy Editor in Chief for the Newsstreak. This is her fourth year on staff. Sophie plays varsity volleyball and soccer for HHS and is also part of the STEM Academy and multiple honor societies. In her free time, Sophie enjoys spending time with friends, family, Ryan and her dog, Petey. She loves to be active and outdoors, especially while hiking, running and mountain biking. Over quarantine, Sophie started running more and has since done multiple half marathons, so her next goal is a full marathon. Next year, Sophie will be attending college at a university yet to be determined where she is hoping to study real estate or finance. Sophie is very forgetful, but she can remember that she loves oversized t-shirts, stickers, milk alternatives, traveling, conspiracy theories, avocados and Post Malone.

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Junior Dara Martin (left) poses for a picture at the beach with friend Anna Tieszen. “[My summer] was still good [in spite of the pandemic]. We were able to go on a couple vacations safely, so it didn’t feel different for the most part,” Martin said.

Martin looks to pursue dog training

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • September 21, 2020

Junior Dara Martin, like many others stuck in quarantine, has gotten more involved in hobbies she previously didn’t have as much time to devote.  “I enjoy playing the three instruments I know:...

Last year, junior Oliver Koogler changed his first name to Oliver. “I hated it because it was really close to my dead name and it just didn’t sound good. It made me kind of upset. I changed it [to Oliver] and I’ve gotten a lot of feedback [that] it fits better; it’s more [me]. I don’t really care about feedback, as long as it’s what makes me feel better,” Koogler said.

Koogler receives support following name change

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • January 29, 2020

For junior Oliver Koogler, name struggles haven’t been about mispronunciation or misspelling; it’s been about the wrong name. Koogler was not born Oliver but now identifies as male and goes by his...

Senior Isaac North-Sandel performs during halftime on Sep. 20. This marked marching band's second performance of the year and the first with new uniforms and props.

Marching band debuts new show, fresh look

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • September 23, 2019

With the intensely bright lights of the football field shining down on them, the record 160 members of the Friday Night Band took the field during halftime for the first home performance of their 2019...

(From left) junior Helen Rivera Rivas, sophomore Marelyn Rivera Rivas and seniors Nayelis Pluma-Ferrer and Estefani Rivas-Sierra unpack food items to put in care packages for area first responders. This project was HOSA’s first of the year in honor of 9/11.

HOSA enters second year, anticipates growth

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • September 17, 2019

With the second year of Future Health Professionals (HOSA) underway, STEM healthcare teacher and HOSA adviser Jennifer Glazer wanted to hit the ground running. So, she set some goals and got started with...

Girls varsity soccer overcomes Fauquier 1-0

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • March 21, 2019

Coming off a 7-0 home opener win vs. Rappahannock, the girls varsity soccer team wanted to continue the momentum at Fauquier on March 20. After 80 minutes that saw only one goal, they did just that with...

Eighth graders Lily Fleming (left) and Gali Santiago defend against a Fauquier midfielder.

Eighth graders Lily Fleming (left) and Gali Santiago defend against a Fauquier midfielder.

Eighth grader Carolyn Hinshaw leans to catch the ball during a shooting drill in warmups.

Eighth grader Carolyn Hinshaw leans to catch the ball during a shooting drill in warmups.

Junior Wendy Santiago looks for an open player to pass to during a possession drill.

Junior Wendy Santiago looks for an open player to pass to during a possession drill.

Santiago takes a throw in during the first half.

Santiago takes a throw in during the first half.

Sophomore Leslie Mondragon attempts to get the ball past a Fauquier defender.

Sophomore Leslie Mondragon attempts to get the ball past a Fauquier defender.

Eighth grader Zahria Ford and Santiago go after the ball during warmups.

Eighth grader Zahria Ford and Santiago go after the ball during warmups.

Sophomore Dara Showalter looks to take a shot during a drill.

Sophomore Dara Showalter looks to take a shot during a drill.

Fleming defends and pushes the ball wide.

Fleming defends and pushes the ball wide.

Head coach Becca Borg talks to the team prior to starting the game. The team lost 4-0 after allowing just 1 goal in the second half.

Head coach Becca Borg talks to the team prior to starting the game. The team lost 4-0 after allowing just 1 goal in the second half.

Freshman Roselyn Sanchez-Lanza runs back up the field after the Falcons score their second goal of the game.

Freshman Roselyn Sanchez-Lanza runs back up the field after the Falcons score their second goal of the game.

Sophomore Max Bargas Cardoso watches the ball and defends the near post on a corner kick.

Sophomore Max Bargas Cardoso watches the ball and defends the near post on a corner kick.

Eighth grader Jolie Sallah dribbles up the field to take a shot before the game starts.

Eighth grader Jolie Sallah dribbles up the field to take a shot before the game starts.

Dance teacher Amber Corriston (pictured earlier this month) leads students at a dance workshop during ELT in preparation for the musical.

Dancers prepare for first Fine Arts showcase

Sophie Sallah, Copy Editor in Chief • October 19, 2018

As the first quarter of the 2018-2019 school year wraps up, the Fine Arts Academy brings together all that they have been working on so far this year into their first showcase. For the dance strand, this...

The Streaks celebrate after scoring a point off of Osinkosky's serve.

The Streaks celebrate after scoring a point off of Osinkosky's serve.

Junior setter Whitney Purcell sets the ball to Staton while the Streaks warm up before the game. Purcell assisted 25 kills and scooped up eight digs over the course of the match.

Junior setter Whitney Purcell sets the ball to Staton while the Streaks warm up before the game. Purcell assisted 25 kills and scooped up eight digs over the course of the match.

Bowman-Hrasky gives encouragement to the team as Staton prepares to serve. Staton added four aces, nine kills and a block for the Blue Streaks.

Bowman-Hrasky gives encouragement to the team as Staton prepares to serve. Staton added four aces, nine kills and a block for the Blue Streaks.

Sophomore Amelia Mitchell goes up to block.

Sophomore Amelia Mitchell goes up to block.

Senior Sarah Earle serves the ball in the third set.

Senior Sarah Earle serves the ball in the third set.

Junior Atilia Thomas hits the ball in warm ups before the game.

Junior Atilia Thomas hits the ball in warm ups before the game.

Senior Julianna Lee high fives junior Paula Moreira after being announced.

Senior Julianna Lee high fives junior Paula Moreira after being announced.

(From left) Amelia Mitchell, Whitney Purcell and Becky Staton look on as they wait for the ball to be served.

(From left) Amelia Mitchell, Whitney Purcell and Becky Staton look on as they wait for the ball to be served.

Sophomore Amelia Mitchell hits the ball over the net in the fourth set. The Streaks took the set 26-24 to win the game 3-1.

Sophomore Amelia Mitchell hits the ball over the net in the fourth set. The Streaks took the set 26-24 to win the game 3-1.

Seniors Melany Nazario and Andrea Osinkosky high five before the game against Rappahannock County on Monday.

Seniors Melany Nazario and Andrea Osinkosky high five before the game against Rappahannock County on Monday.

Junior Jakaya Brandon serves the ball. Brandon finished the match with nine kills, eight digs and two aces.

Junior Jakaya Brandon serves the ball. Brandon finished the match with nine kills, eight digs and two aces.

Osinkosky scoops up a dig in the second set. Winning the set 25-14, this put the match score at 2-0.

Osinkosky scoops up a dig in the second set. Winning the set 25-14, this put the match score at 2-0.

Coach Hannah Bowman-Hrasky discusses strategy in the third set. The Streaks fell short 13-25 at the end of the set.

Coach Hannah Bowman-Hrasky discusses strategy in the third set. The Streaks fell short 13-25 at the end of the set.

Senior Isaiah King shakes hands with Wilson during senior night.

Senior Isaiah King shakes hands with Wilson during senior night.

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