As Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon, Amoy Chambers strives to increase student awareness and participation in journalism. Chambers’ journalism combines her interests in true crime and entertainment, covering...

Yupar Naing is a senior at Forest Hills High School. She has been on the Beacon for 2 years now. She is the Column Editor of Real Talk and Entertainment and Lifestyle this year.

My name is Evangeline Karnchanabut, Evie for short. Evie is an entertainment and lifestyle reporter with a passion for storytelling and a sharp eye for trends that shape today’s culture. Whether...

Connor is our Assistant-Editor in Chief! He stepped up to the role with professionalism and grace, doing his absolute best to report good journalism. He likes exploring the city, competing for track ...

Sophia Slimani is a sophomore. She loves fashion and also really loves to watch sunsets and sunrises. She also really loves to sleep as well as hangout with her friends. She also really loves the bea...

Samantha has been in photography programs since elementary school, capturing the memories of life in real-time. A Junior at Forest hills with hobbies as diverse as this school. with interests in: sports...

Safa is a senior at FHHS and the co-manager of marketing and social media, along with being a reporter for Beacon Behind Bars. She likes to listen to music, dying her hair, going to puppet shows, hangin...

Nickolas V. is a Photographer and Sports/Health writer working for The Beacon. He enjoys going out and about, taking photos of anything that seems interesting during the weekends (maybe some week...

Khanh is a senior in the Carl Sagan STEM pathway. During her time at FHHS, she has been involved in multiple sports and hospital volunteering work. She enjoys visiting museums, coconut water and co...

Ivana is a senior who is honored to hold a position as a student journalist of The Beacon Newspaper. In her first year, she has committed to her role as the section editor of hard news and politics - a...

Estherika is currently a senior and the Manager of Photography and Illustration for The Beacon. At Forest Hills High School, she is a member of the Science Olympiad build team, performs with the Symphoni...

Dhanveer Kaur is a junior at Forest Hills High School. She enjoys to go outside and admires the world outside. She also loves animals and would love to try new things in life. She also wants to meet new...

Chaim Gardner is an opinion writer and social media team member for The Beacon. He enjoys developing in-depth analysis on niche topics in pop culture and current events. Overall, his work is character...

Annarose Bova is a sophomore at Forest Hills High School who is a Copy Editor of the Beacon. She also reports on sports and health, and she loves what she does. She loves running, playing basketball, and...

Alokita Neep, Real talk and Entertainment and lifestyle Reporter. Alokita is a sophmore and this is her first year as the part of The Beacon. She is not a very sports person but she loves reading ...

Vanessa, a student in the 11th grade, is the PR manager and event coordinator of The Beacon. She also runs Outdoors Track & Field and plays the clarinet. For many years, she has had a passion f...

Simran is a student journalist at Forest Hills High School. She is also in the Law Academy at FHHS. She enjoys drawing as well as reading articles related to current political affairs, domestic and in...

Nadyah, a junior in the Business Academy, encompasses multiple pastimes that shape her daily life. She loves coffee, cats, and all things purple. She appreciates writing and researching about human ...

Mia is a junior at Forest Hills High School and the editor of “Needle & Thread”. She enjoys being outside, baking, playing with her dog , and building lego flower sets. She is 16 and a sco...

Anahita is a junior at Forest Hills High School and the Managing Editor of The Beacon. She has deep a fascination for the psychological and supernatural side of the world. Her cultural background hel...

Ethan is a junior and this is his first time part of a publication team. He loves riding the most extreme roller coasters across the US and hanging out with his friends during his free time. He almost...

Zoe Shekhtman is a junior in the Carl Sagan program. She joined the Becon last year and has loved writing for it. Zoe loves science and math but also enjoys drawing in her free time. She aims to only...

Faiza Islam is a junior and has been on The Beacon for 2 years. This year, she takes on the role of Co-Manager of Social Media and Advertising as well as School News. Outside of Journalism, she is on th...

Ameera is a junior at FHHS and is taking on the role as Manager of the Web Editing and Graphic Design team, entertainment + lifestyle reporter. She finds immerse joy in listening to music, buildin...

Nico is a senior at FHHS and the editor for the column: Beings of the Beacon, along with being an illustrator. He deeply enjoys art and writing. He also really enjoys playing The Sims and building Lego ...

James Hudson IV is an entertainment reporter and former head copy editor for The Beacon. He began his career in 2024, with his interest in the strange and outlandish leading him to start...