My name is Emily Bray and I’m a sophomore at Lincoln East High School, this will be my first year on the Oracle staff. A journalism course I took my freshman year fueled my interest in journalism and design. My love for writing began much earlier; in my elementary school days where “free write” time still existed in my life. Other than being a part of the newspaper staff, I’m a Junior Varsity cheerleader, as well as a tennis player for East. I love the feeling of cheering on and with some of your best friends and for the best school. Don’t be fooled…I’m not the stereotypical cheerleader that you see in movies; I have a brain. I keep myself beyond busy with my grades in advanced courses here at East. Outside of school, I spend my time with friends and family and my dog, Ruby. Right now I see my future being filled with journalism; hopefully writing for the New York Times, even though that’s a bit of a long shot. I’m so excited to begin my first year on the Oracle and bring a new voice to Newspaper.