Neola is a freshman at Mills High School, and is in her first year of journalism. She is looking forward to working on The Thunderbolt this year as a staff writer. She hopes to grow and improve in her writing skills, as well as her passion for journalism. Outside of school, she enjoys playing sports, such as volleyball and softball. She also likes to bake, hang out with friends and family, and listen to music in her free time. Some of her favorite artists are: beabadoobee, Daniel Caesar, and Bruno Mars. Neola hopes to learn more about writing through working on the school’s newspaper, and is excited to be a part of The Thunderbolt staff!