Maya Lamirande is currently a sophomore at South Hadley High School. She decided to join journalism for the first time during her second semester because she’d always loved writing stories.  She’s looking forward to writing new kinds of stories and branching out when it comes to writing about newer ideas and topics. She first found her love of writing when in 6th grade she was chosen for her short story to be published in a book. This boosted her confidence and she saw that she enjoyed writing. 

Maya tries to keep busy as best she can, outside of school, she’s a dancer at Bodies in Motion and has been dancing there for 7 years. She also works at a local pizza shop, Family Pizza. Maya has also been playing volleyball for two years at SHHS. Some of her hobbies include coloring, organizing, and baking. 

Some of Maya’s likes are shopping, dogs, her family and friends, and enjoying good food. Her dislikes include snakes, math, and disorganization. During her free time, she likes to shop or hang out with her friends and family. Her favorite places include the beach and her room. She usually has a hard time choosing her favorite movie so a few she enjoys are Tangled, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Spiderman: No Way Home. Lastly, her favorite food places are as follows, Chic Fil A and Iya.