Makenna Hadjiandreou is a staff writer for the Global section of The Daily Howl at Castaic High School. She aspires to write impassioned articles relevant to today’s society and uncover the hidden truths behind stories she investigates. In 2016, Makenna’s poem “A True Friend is…” was chosen to be presented at the annual Saugus School District Festival of the Arts, which was centered around the theme of friendship. Although she does not plan to pursue a career centered around journalism, Makenna thoroughly enjoys writing creatively and English is her most enjoyed subject in school. Currently, one of her greatest ambitions is to self publish a fantasy novel by the end of her senior year. A die-hard Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter fan, Makenna has been known to severely geek out about the latest books and Webtoons she’s read. Following her senior year, Makenna hopes to pursue a career as an occupational therapist.