In her third year at the Royal Courier and as Editor-in-Chief, Anto enjoys tutoring kids and volunteering in local hospital. As founder of the Royal Courier podcast, she loves being involved in school and the media.

In her third year at the Royal Courier as Co-Editor-in-Chief and features editor, Ana loves photography, psychology, and fashion. Founder of the Royal Courier podcast, she loves social media and being able to use her artistic ideas for the newspaper...

In her third year of being part of The Royal Courier, Jadilah is interested in Business and Marketing. As a senior, she is president of her own non-profit foundation, called Mis Primeros Pasos. She loves to spend time with friends and family in her free...

Kat, a sophomore, likes to draw and write in her spare time.

Better known as Ali, for her junior year she is focused on developing her writing skills and spending time with friends.

In her second year at the Royal Courier, Hannah is a member of Quill and Scroll, Salesian Hearts, HOSA, Spanish Honors Society, and enjoys spending time with friends.

An active HOSA/STEM student, junior Penelope appreciates swimming.

After taking a year off, senior Danna Chalela is proud to be back on the Courier as the Arts Editor. An incredibly active member across arts-centered extracurriculars, Danna is President of the Fine Arts Club/National Art Honor Society & International...

Jasmine,  who enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends, also fosters animals. As part of her community service, she has cared for newborn kittens. A senior, she is very much excited to be a part of the SALTT trip this year.

An avid Drama Club member who serves as the Head of Sound, Maria is fond of reading and writing. She has actually written a book based on a dream she experienced which she turned into a fictional work. As a senior, she is very excited about attending...

Victoria loves to read, particularly fantasy and romance; she is also a big fan of thrillers. A senior, she presently serves as the Head of Hair and Make Up for the ILS Drama Department.

Ballerina Valentina, a junior, actually attended a pre-professional program for talented dancers. To develop her ballet skills, she moved all the way to Philadelphia. Happy to be back in Miami, Valentina presently applies her abilities to teaching younger...

Drama Club member Miguel, who is a junior, has served as an Assistant Stage Manager; though, this year he has been promoted to Stage Manager. For the past six years, he has played trumpet. One of his special skills is being able to fix things.

Graduating is top of mind for senior Martina. Originally from Chile, she frequently visits her homeland in the southern hemisphere. One of her hobbies is travel given that she has already visited the Chilean desert, Mexico, and New York. Her goal is to...

Sophomore Luna Fernandez played soccer for close to seven years. Today, she spends time with her friends going to the beach or dining out with family. Currently, her favorite streaming series is Suits.

An avid hiker, senior Luci has trekked Zion National Park, the Smokey Mountains, and Niagara Falls among many other colorful sites. After school, Luci earns her spending money through a part-time job at a local bookstore.

Fashion is important to Isabella, a senior. A big fan of music, Isabella has a special talent---she actually designed the costumes for some of the school plays including Clue, Sound of Music, and The Addams Family.

Did you know Eva has a twin sister? You have likely never met her because she attends a different school. Eva, a senior, played soccer through middle school until last year. Now her sites are set on exploring new avenues such as sewing, knitting, and...

A member of the Drama Club, Ernesto, a sophomore, likes vacationing in Sarasota and listening to music. Ernesto is excited to be a part of the three Drama Club productions this year: Little Shop of Horrors, Little Women, and Les Miserables.

Recently arrived all the way from Port Au Prince, Haiti, Ella plays tennis, reads novels, and longs to attend a highly ranked northeastern university. Even though she misses her homeland, Ella, a senior, is grateful about being in a much safer place.

Five dogs are not a lot to handle for senior Daniela Beltran. Along with playing volleyball and baking, she also enjoys driving her car while listening to rap music.

Baking is her passion. A senior, Briana looks forward to college acceptance as she is very busy with the application process. Taking care of others is one of Briana's many goals. In her spare time, she often babysits and tutors young children.

The ocean holds a special regard for junior Brecelis. One of her goals is to be in a leadership position for ADMA by senior year. ADMA members pray, play, and engage with the children of Notre Dame D'Haiti Church in Little Haiti.

A senior, Aubree, was formerly a competitive dancer for ballet, hip hop, and other forms. A keen advocate of Diabetes Type 1 education, as she is a diabetic herself, Aubree is eager about new challenges.

Ms. Ramirez is in her third year advising the Royal Courier and her second advising iNklings, the literary magazine. She serves as Media Department Chair at ILS, collaborating with LTV and Signum yearbook. Having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journ...

A senior who is the drama club’s Head of Art Department, Maya loves to travel, cook and play video games. She is excited to write more articles for the Royal Courier.