VIDEO: The Weekly, Ep 19: January 28-February 3rd
Kelsey Jones hosts The Weekly, recapping the week at Jesuit from January 29-February 3rd. Written by Natalie Jack, Gus Clevenger, and Kelsey Jones. Filmed by Kasey Engel. Editing by Jack O’Connor.
About the Writers
Kelsey Jones, Editor in Chief
A senior at Jesuit High School, Kelsey Jones is a writer and editor for The Jesuit Chronicle. She is excited to pursue her love for writing and news through her involvement in media studies this year. Although this is her second year participating in Jesuit’s media program, Kelsey first discovered her passion for journalism working as a writer and editor for her middle school’s newspaper, The Panther Press. Since then, she has continued to cultivate her love for writing through Jesuit’s English program as well as writing for fun in her free time. Her writing focuses on current events and issues, social justice, education, sports, and the arts. Outside of the classroom, Kelsey is an enthusiastic sports fan as well as an avid reader. She enjoys playing lacrosse, watching movies, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.
Natalie Jack, Staff Writer
A senior at Jesuit High School, Natalie Jack has always been interested in storytelling. Though she has never taken a Journalism class, she is very excited to learn all the aspects of journalism, including storytelling and interviewing. Natalie is interested in writing articles that tie into her life as a runner on both the track and cross country teams, as well as writing other opinion pieces. She believes that it is incredibly important to share well-informed opinions with the general population. In school, her favorite subjects include English and History. Outside of school, Natalie loves spending time drawing and working on her various art projects. Recently, she has begun a series of mini-paintings of landscapes around Oregon that showcase its natural beauty. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Gus Clevenger, Staff Writer
The power of storytelling is used to inspire and make people think more deeply and thoughtfully about what was presented to them. To Gus Clevenger, a senior at Jesuit high school,
storytelling is at the forefront of his life, through seeking out new adventures and finding creative ways to describe the world around him. As a young kid, Gus was surrounded with art and
writing and never saw himself doing much of anything else. Through listening to his dad make up crazy stories about made up characters, to walking around OHSU and sitting through
interviews of dental students with his mom, storytelling was always there. This will be Gus’s second year as an editor and writer for the Jesuit Chronicle. In his first year as a Journalism
Student, he learned the fundamentals of Indesign as well as explored topics ranging from the Jesuit administrative policies to food writing. Gus enjoys writing opinions , sharing different
perspectives, and connecting people through stories. He hopes to continue discovering what he loves to write about as well as continue to put passion into his work to connect the Jesuit
community through stories and discussion. In his free time, Gus enjoys running, cooking, drawing, going on long walks, and being with family.
storytelling is at the forefront of his life, through seeking out new adventures and finding creative ways to describe the world around him. As a young kid, Gus was surrounded with art and
writing and never saw himself doing much of anything else. Through listening to his dad make up crazy stories about made up characters, to walking around OHSU and sitting through
interviews of dental students with his mom, storytelling was always there. This will be Gus’s second year as an editor and writer for the Jesuit Chronicle. In his first year as a Journalism
Student, he learned the fundamentals of Indesign as well as explored topics ranging from the Jesuit administrative policies to food writing. Gus enjoys writing opinions , sharing different
perspectives, and connecting people through stories. He hopes to continue discovering what he loves to write about as well as continue to put passion into his work to connect the Jesuit
community through stories and discussion. In his free time, Gus enjoys running, cooking, drawing, going on long walks, and being with family.
Kasey Engel, Associate Video and Broadcast Director
Sarcastic, dramatic and determined, Kasey Engel is heavily involved in Jesuit’s Media program, and plans to make it her career in the future. She is a veteran of both the Broadcast Journalism and the Advanced Media program, and she is often the person you see behind the camera every Friday night at the football games. As a current Senior at Jesuit High School, she enjoys bringing different topics and people to the spotlight through video media. Her favorite Broadcasting memory she made was when she was conducting an interview with our sideline reporter and 4 Jesuit students dressed as bananas at our Homecoming football game. From a young age, Kasey knew she had an interest in Broadcast Journalism, spending days on end making music videos with her friends, and making a DIY news station in her room. Using her experience both behind and in front of the camera, she hopes to bring forward student’s voices in a positive light. In addition to filming and editing, she enjoys volleyball, baking, and hanging out with her friends.
Jack O’Connor, Staff Writer
Senior Jack O’Connor joined the journalism world this year to make his impact. At Jesuit, he plays tennis, and is involved with the theater program. Outside of school, he loves to hangout with his friends, listen to music, travel, ski, climb, and create unforgettable memories. Jack is intrigued by the ever-evolving world of technology, and enjoys learning about the latest developments in the industry. He is excited to begin his journey as a journalist, meet new people, learn new skills, and inform the student body.
