Fifteen-year-old Giuliana Baker is a sophomore, currently in her first semester of journalism. Baker was born and raised in New Hampshire; she just recently moved to Ash, North Carolina over the summer while she attends her first year at West.

“The weather here is 100% way nicer than New Hampshire,” said Baker. “New Hampshire is either too hot or too cold, never in between.”

Baker is stuck between two options for her future. On one hand, she is looking at going to Wilmington for college while she majors in forensic sciences, hopefully one day becoming a forensic psychologist. On the other, she has a secret dream of becoming a sports journalist. 

“I joined the West Wind because of my interest in sports photography,” said Baker. “I’ve always found it fascinating, and my dream was to do it as a hobby but my old school didn’t offer it. When I found journalism as a class option, I knew I had to try it.”

Baker loves listening to music. Whenever she has a chance to play a song, she will. Some of her favorite artists include Skye Newman, Dhruv, and Whiskey Myers. Her favorite song is “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins, a song her step-dad introduced to her. Baker also enjoys running the 400-800 in track and doing cross-country in her free time.

“Ever since I began running track in seventh grade, it has been a big part of my life,” said Baker. “Not only has it benefited me mentally and physically, but it has also helped me build many meaningful relationships.”