About Us

Philadelphia HS for Girls | Senior | She/They

Hey! I'm Rowan, and I'm super excited to introduce myself as the newest president of The Bullhorn. The opportunity to help lead this incredible group of talented and engaged young people in Philadelphia is a dream come true for me!

A little about me: I joined Bullhorn sophomore as a journalist and fell head first for the opportunities I could have, and the connections I've gained from the people across the organization. Writing has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and combining that with my general love for knowledge and current media, can make sense as to why I love journalism so much!

I am a city-wide leader in Philadelphia Student Union, and since doing it full time for the pas year, I've had the pleasure of doing some incredible civic, youth-centered work! In the halls of Girls' High, you can will likely find me in a Media or Civics or Debate club meeting. Or, more common, being (annoyingly) silly around my favorite teachers and exploring the hidden-since-1921 hallways (shhh). Outside of that, I am probably shuffle-playing my Liked Songs on Spotify, doing some reading or watching niche hour long video essays on YouTube. My all-time favorite is "Twilight is a Psychological Thriller, Not a Love Story" by Shanspeare if you were wondering (the title speaks for itself).

Science Leadership Academy Center City I Senior I She/her

Hi! My name is Nora, and I am a co-editor-in-chief for the Bullhorn News! I joined Bullhorn as a journalist in order to apply my love for writing. Journalism has become a huge passion of mine! I have been able to gain a deeper understanding of Philadelphia and become involved in other journalistic youth spaces such as Write4change, an online community for youth writing for change, and PA Youth Vote, a coalition that helps engage youth in civic education!

At SLA, I am involved in projects, clubs, events and activities that foreground underrepresented student identities, focus on issues that impact students, and are oriented towards community building. In my free time, I love to sing karaoke with my friends or spend time with my family and my two cats. I also love walking around the city and going to chinatown for some delicious food!

I hope to help other students expand their interests and find passion in media through Bullhorn!

Masterman I Senior I She/her

Hi! My name is Ana Sorrentino and I am a sophomore at Masterman. I'm a co-editor-in-chief for the Bullhorn and joined because I love learning and writing about important topics and events, especially surrounding Philadelphia! I love the idea of different schools coming together to educate and write about issues they care about!

At school I'm part of the Debate and World Affairs team, I also play for the Tennis team and Ultimate Frisbee team. In my free time I love to hang out with friends, listen to music, and go shopping.

Germantown Friends | Senior | She/Her

Hi, I'm Sasha! I'm the Executive Producer for Bullhorn, but I started out as a Journalist! My passion has always been to write as an outlet and to educate. Joining Bullhorn has helped me carry that passion on. With the state of our world currently, I feel it is important to write about subjects that are not only specific to us as individuals but to us as a community, and I think it's fantastic to hear them from a student perspective and from a generation of change-makers. 

Two of my favorite hobbies are reading and creative writing; my many notebooks and filled bookcases have much to say about that. 

SLA | Senior | She/Her

I joined Bullhorn because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new that isn't medical-related since I want to go into the medical field someday. I talk a lot so much so I have millions of opinions thoughts and ideas. I wanted to put those ideas to use and put them into producing a podcast to spread information people my age should know about. My hobbies right now conclude of reading books and learning all the knowledge I can from news outlets. I like going out with my friends because they are individuals that are like me and we spend hours talking to each other. My goal in life is to be very comfortable in my work life balance because we tend to run our mind and body out too much with work and stress so figuring out a life with a reduced amount of stress would be my end goal.

Central High School | Senior | She/Her

Hi! I’m Maggie Gao, a senior at Central High School and a Chinese translator at Bullhorn. I joined Bullhorn because I wanted to immerse myself within a diverse and supportive community to make new friends as well as gain more experience in journalism. It is also a place where I can enhance my Chinese language through actively practicing my translating skills and expanding my Chinese vocabulary. Moreover, with a passion for culture, I am greatly interested in making reading articles accessible to non-English speakers.

When I am not translating, you will find me watching various C-dramas, analyzing the intricacies of the plots with its captivating plot twists and suspenseful cliff hangers. During my freetime, I go on YouTube, where I enjoy watching videos from my favorite YouTubers and music artists. Music is also a must during relaxation hours, and my favorite music genres are R&B, Kpop, and Cpop. Additionally, I love spending quality time with my friends at Chinatown, my go-to-spots for hangouts. There, I would often dine in at Mango Mango to order their delicious crepe cakes and dessert bowls.

I am very excited to be a part of Bullhorn again this year to translate some more articles!

LEAD SPANISH TRANSLATOR

Central High School | Senior | She/Her

Hey there! I’m Denise: the lead Spanish translator, Gilmore Girls lover, and a senior at Central High School. Coming from an immigrant household, switching between Spanish and English is a must so when the opportunity to help translate articles for Bullhorn arose, I got very excited. Helping the Spanish-speaking community is as incredibly important to me as it is to work with kids, especially from the Latine community.

If you’re ever in South Philly, you’ll probably see me riding my bike or going for a jog. I’ll most likely be listening to The Cranberries or Joni Mitchell, all while dreaming about being a college professor and making it on the list of New York Times bestselling authors. Except for skiing, which I do in the winter, nothing is quite as wonderful as running like you’re in a Hallmark movie! I love to read and write as much as I love coffee and romantic walks to get strawberry and butter pecan ice cream from John’s Water Ice. I am beyond grateful to be working with Bullhorn this year!

LEAD CHINESE TRANSLATOR

Central High School | Senior | She/Her

Hi! My name is Amy Liao and I am the Lead Chinese Translator. I joined The Bullhorn to meet new people and to get more experience working in journalism and in a newspaper. In my personal life, I love to swim, ski, and try different foods. I also love Harry Potter and watching YouTube. I'm so excited to be a part of The bullhorn for the second year in a row! 

Academy at Palumbo | Junior | She/her

Hi! I’m Una, a Junior at Academy at Palumbo High School. I’m super excited to be Newsletter Director of the Bullhorn because journalism and news has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. While I love to write, I have a particular interest in understanding how publications operate as a whole and being able to assist in putting the final product together.

Most of my hobbies involve reading and organizing, whether it is competing for my debate team, editing for my school’s newspaper, or registering students to vote. When I’m not doing those things, I love to spend time hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and taking pictures on my camera :)

Science Leadership Academy l Junior l she/her

I joined Bullhorn for my love of media, analyzing the effects of media, and how representation matters! I think it's so important to hear the voices of youth, especially considering the times we're in. I participate in other writing programs like Write4Change and YCER; two places I've loved to be able to share my writing and express my understanding of the world. I've loved getting started as a journalist this year. Outside of bullhorn, I am a social butterfly and love to spend time with my best friends, or make new friends! I love Beabadoobee, reading tarot cards, & banana splits!

Germantown Friends School | Junior | she/her

Hi! My name's Reem and I'm a current junior at Germantown Friends School. I got into journalism my freshman year of high school when I signed up for an Introduction to Journalism class, and I've fallen in love with it ever since! I write for my school's publication, Earthquake! but I particularly enjoy the artistic and journalistic freedom the Bullhorn gives me. Where else could I write about how chess.com spread through students' computer screens like the plague, or read about how Taylor Swift took the world by storm (again)? As a journalist, I usually gravitate towards light-hearted pop-culture articles that are sure to leave a smile on your face, though I also do dabble in more serious topics depending on their urgency and my interests in them. However, I particularly enjoy highlighting otherwise unnoticed figures throughout Philadelphia, showcasing their point of views, and appreciating their impact on our communities. When I'm not writing articles in my free time, I am going on runs and racing with my school's XC team or volunteering at a variety of non-profit organizations throughout the city!

The Philadelphia HS for Girls | Junior | she/her

HELLO, I’m Timmie! I joined Bullhorn because I love to yap! I’m a storyteller with a dream of becoming something (still figuring that out!), and I want to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Joining Bullhorn felt like a natural step. It’s a platform where I can share articles that are either regular degular or truly resonate with people. High school has taught me that if you want to achieve anything, mastering writing is key (I mean, literally, just look at all those emails!).

When I’m not buried in books or juggling my 250 clubs, you’ll find me at the gym trying to buff up because, hey, I live in America!

I refuse to pass up opportunities to try new things. If I can do it, why not? You literally only live once...

The Philadelphia HS For Girls | Junior | they/he/she

Hi! I'm Hiyan (some call me Zahiya). I'm so excited to be back with The Bullhorn for another year! I fell in love with journalism after a freshman year program, and since then, I've done more programs and networking and been published several times, both with The Bullhorn and professionally. I've always loved Writing, Reading, Art, and Learning for as long as I can remember from poetry to story writing to essay writing and journalism has opened a new world for me.
Outside of The Bullhorn, you’ll find me reading, creating art, singing, dancing, or listening to music. I’m also a bookworm, anime fan, K-pop stan, and Potterhead. I love expressing myself through alternative fashion as a genderfluid person. Oh, and I'm publishing my first poetry book while running my YouTube channel!
At school, I’m class president for 3 years running, book club president, and involved in clubs like the Queer Student Union, Dance Club, Anime Club, Poetry Club, and Crochet & Sewing Club. I’ve also done a lot of community service and worked with organizations like PAYouthVote, North 5th Street, Youth Cast Media Group, the UrbEd, Inc. Fellowship, LavLab, and the Philadelphia Ballet. Thanks for reading my stories—I'm happy to be part of this amazing team!

Science Leadership Academy I Sophomore I He/him

I joined Bullhorn to write more about current events and explore the world of journalism, as well as advance the student voice in media. I go to Science Leadership Academy in center city. I’m an avid rock climber, cyclist and ultimate frisbee player. I love to spend my free time outside, listening to music, or doing some other physical activity. I also like to play piano, write poetry, and play chess (online or at clubs). If I’m not doing any of those activities I’m probably eating. 

The High School for Creative and Performing Arts | Junior | she/her

I've had a passion for creating stories from a young age. Playing with dolls, writing short poems, and journaling were some of my favorite hobbies. As I've grown up into my teenage self, I now adore writing journalistic articles, creative non-fiction, and memoirs. Listening to music while creating my own stories is something I will cherish forever.

Masterman | Junior | She/Her

I love trying new things, which is exactly the reason I joined Bullhorn. Some of my hobbies are baking, drawing & I love watching the beta squad on youtube.

Germantown Friends School | Senior | He/Him

Hi, my name is Graham Kohn, and I’m a senior. I go to Germantown Friends School, and it is my first year at Bullhorn. In Bullhorn, I am a film innovator. I joined Bullhorn because I think it is a great opportunity for Philly teens to share their individual perspectives that might not be heard otherwise. I have always been interested in filmmaking and intend to continue with it in college, so being a film innovator should be fun. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends, making movies, and running track.

Downington High School | Freshman | She/Her

Hi! My name is Sophia Pan, and I am a freshman at Downingtown High School East Campus. Ever since I was young, I have been an avid writer, whether it found itself as an entry in a journal or a full essay report. Beyond this, I find personal strength in my tenacity and drive to always shoot for the stars. In fact, one of my favorite quotes is by W. Clement Stone, which goes, “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” It reminds me to always strive towards my goals with utmost determination, and even if things don’t initially go the way I expected, my hard work will eventually pay off.

I apply this ethic of hard work in everything that I do. Outside of now participating in The Bullhorn, I am an artist, a part of a math team, and a part of a robotics team, so I am constantly aiming to improve myself in these areas as well. For example, though I have always been enamored with the arts and design, which was why I was immediately drawn in by the idea of graphic designing here at The Bullhorn, I still strive to keep learning more. I am so glad to be starting my first year at The Bullhorn, and I can’t wait to see what we will all accomplish together!

Masterman | Junior | She/Her

Four joys have always remained consistent in my life: writing, filmmaking, music, and exploration. I thrive in any environment where I can combine these interests—which is why I decided to join the Bullhorn Film Innovation Team.

I think film is one of the most important vehicles of discussion. When combined with journalism, film helps people learn more about different communities, local news, and issues important to them. When I was younger, I used to make videos with my brother and best friend in different parts around the city, or on the way to school. We filmed a news broadcast called 6ABCNBC news, and since then I’ve been in love with journalism and creative film.

I also like to write —whether it be poetry, fiction, or narrative writing. I also enjoy reading, and at some point in my life I want to publish a book. At my school, I participate in Ethics Bowl, Voices (our school newsletter), African American Cultural Committee, and Yearbook (as of this year). If I’m not doing those things I’m either playing soccer—which I’ve been playing for most of my life— watching America’s Next Top model, or playing the Sims.

I’m still not sure what I want to pursue in the future, although I do have some vague ideas. A career field in political science interests me, but I also want to do something related to creative filmmaking and writing, if I can. My biggest aspiration is to make something that moves and inspires people, even beyond my lifetime.

Parkway Center City | Junior | She/They

As far back as I can remember, I have had a passion for writing. Recently, I began my journey of advocacy. During a phase of my life, I tended to focus on the negative aspects of the world and expressed dissatisfaction with them. But one day, I decided to take the initiative and get involved in doing something about these issues. I believe that taking initiative involves using your voice and platform to advocate for your beliefs. Speaking up can be a powerful catalyst for change. Unfortunately, many issues persist because individuals remain silent. If more people were to speak up, some of these issues could potentially be prevented. Bullhorn, being a news source, allows me to combine my passions for writing and exposing current issues. It enables me to do something I love while advocating for the things I believe in and working alongside many amazing, creative change-makers.

As a writer, I'm passionate about keeping people informed and engaged in the events happening in their community, and then some. I believe that it is equally important to highlight topics that may not be receiving the attention they deserve. I am committed to producing high-quality content that is both informative and engaging as well as growing as a writer. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to Bullhorn's mission through my work and to collaborate with such an amazing team.

Philadelphia HS for Girls | Junior | She/Her

Hii, I’m Aulona. I am a current editor for BuIlhorn and a junior at Philadelphia High School For Girls. I joined the Bullhorn because I find that news is such an important form of communication that a lot of students need for guidance during their most important years. Plus, joining the Bullhorn allows for me to explore my interests of journalism and writing in a fun and unique way. Besides journalism, my two other interests include baking and reading. I have an insane sweet tooth and my favorite genre of books is fantasy. In addition to these casual activities, I also play soccer during the fall.

Germantown Friends School | Senior | She/Her

My name is Cici Spaniel, and I go to Germantown Friends School. I'm working as an Editor this year at Bullhorn, and it's my first year! I've always been very into English and writing! I'm a Peer Writing Advisor at my school, so I have plenty of experience working with writers my age and younger and helping them with their writing.

One of my favorite things to do is read-- last year I read just over a hundred books, and I'm shooting for something close to that this year! I read a lot of fantasy but I've recently gotten into memoirs, psychology books, and women's health books. I love to work out and travel-- I've been to 7 countries so far. I've been working out nearly every day for the past two years. I spent this summer at an international creative writing program in Cambridge, UK! Writing fiction has been something that I've loved for a long time, and since I love that and reading, editing has always been something I've enjoyed. I interned with a local publishing company in my Junior year, where I edited and helped a book go all the way to print!

Central High School | Senior | Any pronouns

Hi! My name is Lena. I'm a senior at Central High School. At my school, I'm VP of the Unifying Vietnamese Community, and one of my goals is fostering a diverse and supportive community. As a FGLI (First Generation, Low Income) myself, I also want to help students become more aware of the resources and opportunities they have.

I joined Bullhorn in 2022. I have a passion for editing and wanted to be more involved with the community. Bullhorn was a great opportunity to combine my two passions. I think it's especially cool how it's a student-run newspaper. Joining Bullhorn has been a wonderful experience so far, and I'm excited to continue this year! :)

When I'm not doing work, you can probably catch me reading a good novel. My favorite genres are science fiction and fantasy. Otherwise, I may be attempting to bake or cook myself a meal. In the rare instance I go out, you can probably catch me at the movies or just taking a walk while listening to music. Fun Fact: I was that I was able to study abroad in Taipei this summer, but I had no prior Mandarin knowledge (lol).

Central High School | Junior | They/Them

hi, my name is Lena! I joined bullhorn because I have a passion for English and editing, but also wanted to get involved with my community more. Outside of bullhorn, I like to read and take walks. Listening to music is also one of my favorite ways to destress.



CAPA | Senior | They/Them

I'm a native Philadelphian with a background education in creative writing, based in Center City. I joined Bullhorn a year ago to advance my works communicative abilities! Succeeding as an editor is my next endeavor towards not only being a better critic for others but also myself. 

Outside of writing, my passions include horticulture, aquatic biochem, and fish husbandry. If I'm not pruning the the garden, I'm feeding the fish!  

Masterman | Junior | She/Her

Hi, I’m Rosie and this will be my first year with Bullhorn! The way Bullhorn is entirely student-led and brings together students across Philadelphia is so cool to me and I’m very happy to be a part of it. As a member of many clubs at school including the Asian Cultural Association, Feminist Club, and GSA, I consider myself involved in my school community and wanted to find a way to get involved in the broader Philadelphia community, and Bullhorn is a great way to do that!

In my free time, I like writing, drawing, listening to music, reading (my favorite book is A Man Called Ove), and watching old episodes of Glee. I also love to bake and hang out with my two cats, Coal and Onyx.

SLA Beeber | Senior | He/Him

My name is Aaron Foy, I am a Senior at SLA Beeber. I am an aspiring Track and Field Athlete looking towards running at the collegiate level. I chose to join Bullhorn because I know that a students voice must be spoken to be heard. I want to be able to speak on topics throughout the city and within my own school to have a possible impact on our society. Bullhorn feels like a great opportunity to achieve these goals. Along with my fellow students, I know that we don't have a perfect world and we also don't have the perfect solutions to fix the world. But, It is with these conversations and providing information amongst the community is where we can make strides to ensure a better future. I elected to join the media group and more specifically podcasting because I love to talk more than write and that is what my personal career path will contain. Putting my voice out into the world feels more impactful to me than words. I also do photography as well so there is a possibility that I will be able to take photos that I can analyze in my personal use and possibly share them with our society good or bad. I'm excited to see what the Bullhorn has to bring.

SLA Beeber | Senior | He/Him

Hello! I am Terrel Bundy. I'm a senior (#classof2024) at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber. This is my very first year with Bullhorn and I am so very excited to broaden the horizons of Bullhorn with its upcoming podcast and media. I hold an insane passion for multimedia, pushing myself into the realms of video editing, photography, and of course podcasting. I intend on going to college and pursuing radio broadcasting and journalism, with the aspirations to become a sports broadcaster.

Outside of my hopeful profession, I am an athlete. I've been playing baseball since I was very little and intend to continue throughout my college career. Most of the time you'll find me listening to music, editing videos, playing video games, reading, or even whitening my teeth, I'm quite unpredictable.

SLA | Senior | She/Her

I joined Bullhorn because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new that isn't medical-related since I want to go into the medical field someday. I talk a lot so much so I have millions of opinions thoughts and ideas. I wanted to put those ideas to use and put them into producing a podcast to spread information people my age should know about. My hobbies right now conclude of reading books and learning all the knowledge I can from news outlets. I like going out with my friends because they are individuals that are like me and we spend hours talking to each other. My goal in life is to be very comfortable in my work life balance because we tend to run our mind and body out too much with work and stress so figuring out a life with a reduced amount of stress would be my end goal.