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3/25 “I love clothes, I love fashion, and I love how much it can give a person an identity.” Laufey

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor • March 25, 2026
Photo Credit: GusPhilippas
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The quote by Laufey, “I love clothes, I love fashion, and I love how much it can give a person an identity,” highlights her belief that fashion is a powerful tool for self-expression, storytelling, and building a personal brand. For Laufey, fashion is an extension of her music and a way to embrace her femininity.

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Sophia Montesinos
Sophia Montesinos, Editor
Sophia Montesinos is a junior at Colonia High School. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball for both her school and club team as a defensive specialist. Montesinos is also an avid reader, her favorite genre, or genre she “specializes” in, is romance. Her favorite authors of this genre include Jenny Han, Anna Huang and Hannah Grace. In school, she participates in various activities, including Student Council, SPTS, Patriot Pals, and Class Office. She is the class president for the class of 2027! During the summer, she spends her days down by the shore, specifically Seabright. She also enjoys traveling with her family to places all around the world in the summer, including Spain, Mexico, Canada and many more. After high school, she hopes to attend Penn State University one day for broadcast journalism and live near the beach.