Claire McFadden, a dedicated copy editor, is currently in her second year at the Park Press. Claire is the proud writer of the September 2023 article, “National Chicken Month”. When she’s not working on the Press, Claire can be found on the field during Friday Night Lights, twirling with the marching band. Her love for performing extends to the stage at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theater, where she recently took on a lead role in the performance of Fools. Outside of her professional and performing pursuits, Claire is a dedicated student and nature enthusiast. Her academic excellence was recognized when she graduated 8th with honors from Wheeling Country Day School’s inaugural middle school class.

Elle Terek is the Photo Editor of the Park Press. She has been a part of the Press for three years, seeing the newspaper from its inception. Terek focuses more on design aspects of the Park Press, as she is the sole editor of the Alumni One-Pager, and newly overseeing the media and photography aspects of the Press. Terek has an extensive background in dance, an art-form where stories are told without the use of words. While she is also a decorated writer, as well as a cheerleader, using her voice to persuade dozens, Terek naturally flourishes in the world of photojournalism. You may recognize Terek from local commercials and advertisements in the Ohio Valley. She is the face of Oglebay splash pad and aerial course. Terek is a AAA cheerleading regional champion. Most notably, Terek has mastered the craft of the Snickerdoodle. Her recipe is perfected to make your mouth water, and no, she will not share it.