Mia Banks is a 17 year old senior at Colonia High School. Banks is involved in student council and the multicultural club. Banks is also a member of the National, Spanish and Math Honor Societies. In her free time, Banks enjoys watching the news to catch up on anything, and everything, political. Her interest in politics is what drives Banks’ interest in journalism. Banks also enjoys spending time on social media and searching the web for anything new and exciting related to pop culture. Banks is an only child and enjoys spending time with her extended family; such as any one of her 30 biological first cousins. Banks likes to listen to a multitude of music genres, and enjoys going to concerts. After graduating high school, Banks wants to expand her horizons, and attend college out of state. Banks hopes to major in political science, with a possible minor in journalism.

Christine Silvana is a senior at Colonia High School. She is a fall baby, born on October 10th. Silvana is involved in many school activities, including Choir, Multicultural Club, and CHS Service to Others Club. She is also a member of the Tri-M Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and the National Honors Society. Silvana has a passion for music. She enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and listening to music. Silvana loves to spend time with her friends, go out, and have fun. Outside of school, she is heavily involved with her youth group and has a heart to help others. During her summer break, Silvana looks forward to going on Mission Trips and doing some disaster relief work. After high school, she plans on pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse. She looks forward to her senior year and all that it has to offer.