Meet the Editors
Meet the 2026-2027 editorial board and check out their work.
Meredith Evans, Adviser
Meredith Evans is the adviser of The Messenger and teaches journalism and American Literature. Her focus is on improving the news outlets at NHS while training her staffers in new ways of writing, podcasting, photography, and design. She enjoys finding new ways to get outside with her family, all things tacos, and college football.
Our Editorial Staff
Brooke Gavin, Editor-in-Chief
(She/Her)
Brooke is a senior and has been a part of The Messenger staff for three years. She is involved in Northview’s class council, football cheer team, and clubs like WTL and FCA. She plans to pursue broadcast journalism in college.
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Ian Sands, Editor-in-Chief
(He/Him)
Ian Sands is a senior and has been a part of The Messenger staff for three years. He also participates in mock trial and aspires to be a lawyer.
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Allen Liu,
Managing Editor
(He/Him)
Allen is a junior and this is his third year with The Messenger. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, hiking, and listening to music. He is looking forward to this year!
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Ridhi Boggavarapu,
Copy/News Editor
(She/Her)
Ridhi is looking forward to her third year in The Messenger and second as Copy and News Editor. She loves writing (and editing!) articles and learning new skills. She enjoys reading and doodling, often in the margins of her notes. At Northview, she also participates in Speech and Debate and HOSA.
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Arshita Sunnam,
Copy Editor
(He/Him)
Arshita is a senior and is excited for another year on The Messenger! She loves spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, and sleeping. She hopes to learn a lot and produce great work this year!
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Sheehan Banka,
Features/Website Editor
(He/Him)
Sheehan is a junior in his second year with The Messenger. With a passion for music and literature, he loves expressing himself in creative ways. He is an avid member of Northview's Thespian Society, as well as the academic bowl team. An aspiring author, Sheehan loves to learn new things whenever he can. Feel free to come to him with any questions regarding this website!
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Scarlet Baumann,
Sports Editor
(She/Her)
Scarlet Baumann is a senior and has been on The Messenger staff since sophomore year. She loves cooking and hanging out with friends, especially when it is cold outside. She also enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family and dog.
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Tanya Shriram,
Opinions Editor
(She/Her)
Tanya is a junior and has been part of The Messenger staff for two years, and is now the Opinions Editor. She loves to watch movies, play guitar, and listen to music. She is so excited for a new school year with the Messenger team!
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Olivia Ma,
Multimedia Editor
(She/Her)
Olivia Ma is a junior and in her second year at The Messenger. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing and spending time with friends and family. She hopes to learn more about journalism through this program, as well as encourage readers to stay informed about their community. She looks forward to telling stories through multimedia this year!
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Ana Michel,
Photography Editor
(She/Her)
Ana is a senior at Northview. She’s been playing lacrosse for three years and cheer for four. She loves photography and is super excited for this school year!
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