Payton Porter is a sophomore and a writer for “The Express.” This is her first year on staff. Payton is also a cheerleader at Northwest. Outside of school Payton enjoys hanging out with her friends and family; she also babysits and loves it. She has a really big, blended family with 6 step-brothers. Some other things she enjoys doing are listening to music, going on runs and practicing cheer. Payton is excited for her first year working alongside the newspaper staff.

Sophie Dellett is a designer in her third year on staff of “The Express”. She spends her time outside of newspaper working as a nanny and a proud Hallmark Cards employee. If you’re ever looking for Sophie, no need to fret- she can always be found in a coffee shop! Her passions include reading, shopping, calligraphy, The Bachelor and of course, caffeine. Sophie’s favorite thing in the world is music, particularly Elton John, whom she has named her car after. Sophie plans to attend KU after this year and major in Communications.