"I'm grateful for my friends and family just because they just stick with me and they help me through things," DRHS sophomore Liandra Baker said.
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‘Tis the Season of Gratitude
November 21, 2025
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Josh Stephenson, Staff Writer
Josh is a sophomore at Dakota Ridge High School, and this is his first year as a reporter for The Cord News. Josh joined the staff to experience something new. In his free time, Josh works out and enjoys swimming. When Josh isn’t busy working out or writing stories, you might find him at a nearby Panda Express.
Clover is a freshman at Dakota Ridge, and this is her first year with The Cord News. Clover joined The Cord News because she has a strong passion for writing and has been writing stories since she was six years old. She wants the opportunity to connect with the Dakota Ridge community, both students and staff.
Kaylee Walls, Editor
This is Kaylee’s second year as an editor for The Cord News. She loves her cat, reading, writing, video games, and music. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s reporting for the school newspaper. Kaylee joined the staff during her sophomore year. As a senior, this year, she turned the journalism class into a club to keep the paper alive. Kaylee dreams of becoming a medical examiner or an author. Interestingly, she struggles to work in silence.