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San Marin Pony Express

A Student-Run Publication Bringing Community & Campus News to Our Readers

San Marin Pony Express

San Marin Pony Express

2024-2025 Staff

Julia Owens
Editor-in-Chief

Julia Owens

Julia Owens is a senior and the co-Editor-in-Chief of journalism. She is the captain of the varsity water polo team and an avid Lauryn Hill fan. When she’s not sitting at her desk regretting her decision to take AP chem, she’s...

Molly Albertson
Editor-in-Chief

Molly Albertson

Molly Albertson is a senior, and is one of the Editors-in-Chief for the Pony Express. She has been an editor all three years in journalism. She is a competitive dancer and enjoys listening to Noah Kahan and eating.

Dominique Janot
Front Page Editor

Dominique Janot

Dominique Janot is a senior and front page editor of the San Marin Pony Express. She’s the president of Speech and Debate and VP of Carpe Diem. Dominique has worked at Kumon for three years as a math and reading tutor. She has...

Editor-in-Chief

Beatrice Plescia

Beatrice Plescia is a senior and co-Editor-in-Chief. She plays varsity lacrosse and is the co-President of San Marin’s Mock Trial Team. She spends too much time with kids teaching swim and gymnastics lessons and refereeing soccer....

Annelyse McMickin
Editor-in-Chief

Annelyse McMickin

Annelyse McMickin is a senior and co-Editor-in-Chief of the Pony Express. She is a dancer and also teaches dance classes. She also nannies and works for her church. She is involved with the Medical Club and Bring Change to Mind....

Sophie Dempsey
Sports Editor

Sophie Dempsey

Sophie Dempsey is a senior in her third year in journalism. She is the advertising manager and sports editor. She plays  flag football, teaches surf lessons, and volunteers in her free time.

Makayla Young
Opinion Editor

Makayla Young

Makayla Young is a junior and opinion editor for the Pony Express. She is on the San Marin varsity football cheer and competition team and worked at Camp Ton-of-Fun over the summer as a lead staff. When she’s not at school or...

Valentina Gudino
Chief-Operations Manager

Valentina Gudino

Valentina Gudino is a senior and one of the Chief Operations Managers for the Pony Express. She is a Varsity Cheerleader for Sideline and Competition! She is also a part of San Marin’s Mock Trial team and Interact Club. In her...

Samantha Whitlock
Art Director

Samantha Whitlock

Samantha Whitlock is a senior and is the art director for the Pony Express. She likes to spend her time going on beach trips, listening to country music, and watching the sunset with friends.

Pepper King
Chief-Operations Manager

Pepper King

Pepper King is a senior in her third year of journalism as one of the Chief Operation Managers for the Pony Express. She does competition dance and is on San Marin’s varsity cheer team. She loves dogs and the beach, and can...

Kinda Hamami
Chief-Operations Manager

Kinda Hamami

Kinda Hamami is a senior and is one of the Chief Operation Managers for the Pony Express. This is her third year of journalism, and she is part of the water polo and swim team. When she is not writing articles or swimming, she...

River Koch
Chief-Operations Manager

River Koch

River Koch is a senior and one of the Chief Operations Managers for The Pony Express. He also runs the San Marin CommUnity club for 2025-26. In his free time, you can find him either painting or exploring the forests and mountains...

JD Rhodes
Reporter

JD Rhodes

JD Rhodes is a senior at San Marin and a reporter for the Pony Express. This is his second year in journalism. He is a player on the varsity basketball team and in his free time, he likes to hang out with friends.

Ruby Jae Hudlow
Arts and Culture Editor

Ruby Jae Hudlow

Ruby Jae Hudlow is a senior and the editor of the Arts and Culture section of The Pony Express. She has been involved in San Marin’s Jazz Choir and Musical Theatre Programs all four years at San Marin, and she is the secretary...

Khylie Inthiratvongsy
Front Page Editor

Khylie Inthiratvongsy

Khylie Inthiratvongsy is a junior and the front page editor for the Pony Express. She is also the manager for the fundraising and outreach team. She is a Varsity Softball player and part of the STEM engineering program at San...

Taliyah Cavanaugh
Sports and Opinion Editor

Taliyah Cavanaugh

Taliyah Cavanaugh is a junior and edits the Sports and Opinion sections. She is also a member of the social media team. In her free time, she can be found with her cat, her sister, or watching a sports game with her mom.

Leah Martino
Art Director

Leah Martino

Leah Martino is a sophomore and first-year reporter for the Pony Express, where she's involved with the website team. When not finishing up her homework, she’s hanging out with friends, baking at home, or playing with her cat...

Jules Pope
Back Page Editor

Jules Pope

Jules Pope is a junior and back page editor for the San Marin Pony Express. She is the manager for the website team. She also participates in the Wellness club on campus. After school, she is a member of the Marin County Search...

Summer Nelson
Reporter

Summer Nelson

Summer Nelson is a sophomore at San Marin and a reporter for the Pony Express. In her free time, she enjoys riding and hanging out with her horse, playing soccer, and listening to music. She is also part of the JV cheer team and...

Emma Haughey
Features Editor

Emma Haughey

Emma Haughey is a sophomore and a first-year reporter on the Pony Express, where she is part of the fundraising and outreach team. She has previously volunteered, been a member of a non-profit, and actively participates in both...

Lila Chase
News Editor

Lila Chase

Lila Chase is a junior and the news section editor. She is also a member of the advertising team for the 2025-2026 class. She is involved in various clubs such as Sage and the National Honors Society. She also participates in...

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