Natalya Shelton, Writer
Hi! My name is Natalya Shelton, but most people call me Nat. The first thing you would notice about me is that I’m 6 feet tall, and I can assure you, the weather up here is great. I am a military child and all of the different cultures I’ve experienced at the ripe old age of 16 have fueled my love for stories which is what drew me to journalism. I moved to Texas in October of 2021 and despite what people say, things are actually pretty normal sized. I love all things basketball (except for people who think Lebron is the GOAT), and have a huge passion for sports in general. When I’m not sweating bullets in basketball practice or buried under a mountain of schoolwork, you can find me listening to music (70% rap, 30% Billie Eilish), reading, writing, and hanging out with friends. I look forward to beginning my newspaper journey!
![Many students associate the best parts of their childhoods with some of their favorite cartoons. The shows that they watched when they were younger have left a lasting impact on their lives.“[Watching cartoons makes me feel] pure happiness and a little bit of sadness,” Kevon Manning-Mitchell (11) said. “I wish I could go back to those times of being a kid and watching them.”](https://theroarhhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HTVaCDBiyTr4wA5SNcwfynHKSy3qQlC7wAU4GrJz.jpg)
![Many students and coaches are questioning the rising amount of student-athletes quitting the sports they once loved. Jerzie Bryant (12) reflected on how this has affected both the teams themselves and the friendships involved. I’m disappointed actually, because they could’ve done a lot for us this year, Bryant said. [And] we don’t talk to them as much off the court, so the friendship may have been a little bit lost.
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