Here are brief profiles of several of the students in the Timken journalism class.

Nicole Kliem

Junior Nicole Kliem, 17, is the managing editor of The Odyssey. This is her second year working for the paper and she said she loves it. She often comes in to help out in her spare time. Kliem said she plans to attend Kent State for journalism after she graduates. Click here to read Kliem's story, "Teachers team up to promote peace"

Freshman Ebonee Hall, 15, said she enjoys writing for the paper. Hall wrote a story on adoption in the December issue of The Odyssey. The story looked at what choices are available to teen parents.

She said her biggest challenge is getting stories done by deadline.
Hall said she enjoys when NABJ members come to help out.

"I learn about them," she said. "They teach us to be good writers and they try to improve our writing."

She said she does not want to be a reporter; she would rather be a pediatrician.

"I might come back next year, if Ms. Thompson is teaching," she said.

Click here to read Hall's story, "What's next? There are choices available for young parents"