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Sophia Ciokajlo

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor

Hi, I am a senior and this is my second year on knight Life. This year, I am the Photo Editor. I chose to join Knight Life to stay informed on school events. In my free time, I enjoy playing lacrosse, hanging out with friends and trying new things.
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Former KPS student and Promise recipient addresses the audience. Students clap and cheer during his speech.

The KPS Promise signing day event rewards seniors as they prepare to graduate

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
May 29, 2024
The team gathers as they receive a talk from Coach Macomber.

The new men’s volleyball team opens opportunities to a new student demographic

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
May 14, 2024
Junior Sammy Heyart instructs viola sectional while listening to the temp on her phone. All pieces of music have a set tempo, many orchestras play pieces in varying tempos even within the same song.

[Photo] High school musicians share their experience with music

April 5, 2024
French translator, Marie Marcoux is helping to facilitate the conversation between Knight Life reporters and Gabonese journalists. The conversation was on environmental writing.

Journalists from Gabon meet with Knight Life reporters for a cultural and educational exchange

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
February 29, 2024
Student ambassador Kauê Derval Gonçalves Alves shares a secret with fellow ambassador Maria Eduarda de Souza Mendes.

[Photo] Unexpected bonds: a story of cross-cultural friendship

Alize Gonzalez, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Knight Life reporters Krys Bernstein and Josephine Velo discuss cultural differences with Brazilian Youth Ambassadors. During their visit at Norrix, Baratta and Wyns facilitated and participated in these conversations.

[Photo] Leaders of local exchange program explain importance of multicultural interactions

Eleanor Cook, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2024
Student Ambassador Gabriella Pinheiro Gonçalves discusses her experiences in Brazilian schools with Knight Life reporters Sophia Wrzesinski and Stan Thomas.

[Photo] Brazilian students share their perspectives on government corruption and its impact on education

Rosie Hill, Skylar Zajac, and Sophia Wrzesinski
February 16, 2024
New and old NHS members gather on the stage after the ceremony. Proud friends and family take photos of the inductees.

Loy Norrix National Honor Society welcomes the largest number of inductees in chapter history

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
January 18, 2024
A student in James Johnson's third hour works on their homework during class. Many students feel as though they have to complete their homework in class in order to turn it in on time.

[Photo] History teacher says that homework extends learning but gives students stress

January 11, 2024
Key Club members pose for a group photo. Many members of the club participate in group activities outside of school.

Key Club announces an increase in membership

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
November 20, 2023
Heavy rain didn't keep LN students from attending the 2023 Homecoming game

Heavy rain didn’t keep LN students from attending the 2023 Homecoming game

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
October 20, 2023
Seniors to graduates: the class of 2023 walks the stage

Seniors to graduates: the class of 2023 walks the stage

Sophia Ciokajlo and Josephine Velo
June 8, 2023

Kalamazoo United lacrosse teams explain the financial struggles of being labeled a ‘club’ team

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
May 29, 2023
Loy Norrix alum, Olivia Boblet, spends her free time volunteering at the SPCA. Boblet is walking Otis, who she has come to love and is considering adopting.

The SPCA of Southwest Michigan is a no kill shelter that is committed to finding homes for dogs and cats

Sophia Ciokajlo and Isabella Figueroa
May 17, 2023
Taveon Vaughn sprints down the court in the game against Portage Northern.

Winterfest activities offer a break in routine for students

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
February 10, 2023
Multiple parts are needed to construct a pad, including adhesive, absorbent, and cover. Dignidade Para Elas worked in the labratory for months to make sure that all of the materials they used were biodegradable.

Biodegradable pads and addressing menstrual poverty: Cecília Giacomin’s activism in Brazil 

Sophia Ciokajlo and Eleanor Cook
February 9, 2023
Senior James Rocco, conducts a deciding game of Rock, Paper, Scissors between junior Nia Moncrief and sophomore Anna Miedema. Students watch the game from the bleachers.

Loy Norrix’s second Renaissance Rally of the year was a success

Sophia Ciokajlo and Isabella Figueroa
December 16, 2022
Loy Norrix seniors share advice and disapproval in regards to the biased SAT

Loy Norrix seniors share advice and disapproval in regards to the biased SAT

Sophia Ciokajlo, Photo Editor
December 13, 2022
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