David Forbes
Editor-in-Chief

David Forbes is a senior journalism major from South Mills, N.C.

Forbes joined The Appalachian staff in 2001 as a beat reporter. He covered clubs and organizations, multicultural, Student Government and business affairs, and wrote a news commentary as a senior staff writer last fall. He was the opinion-editorial editor of his high school newspaper The Knight's Herald. He also was editor of his high school literary magazine, Muse. Forbes' hobbies include fencing, history, writing, reading and politics. Forbes hopes to become a syndicated opinion columnist or investigative reporter.

Brad Norman
Associate Editor, News

Brad Norman is a junior journalism major from Charlotte, N.C.

Norman joined The Appalachian staff in 2002 as a beat reporter. He covered club, intramural and varsity major sports. He was promoted to Associate Editor in spring 2005. In high school, Norman was a features writer and editor of his school newspaper, The Prowl. Norman hopes to cover sports for a major publication upon graduation. In his free time Norman plays intramural basketball, watches the Chicago Cubs, reads and works as a manager at Chick-Fil-A.

Hugh Kellenberger
Associate Editor, Production

Hugh Kellenberger is a senior journalism major from Wendell, N.C.

He joined The Appalachian staff in 2002 as a beat reporter. He covered CRSA and varsity minor sports. Kellenberger became the Associate Editor for News Operations in fall 2004, and transferred to Production Operations in spring 2005. In high school he was editor of the Southeast Raleigh High newspaper, Unleashed. His hobbies include sports, music, reading and hanging out with friends. After graduation, Kellenberger hopes to be a sports columnist for a major newspaper. Kellenberger will transfer to Associate Editor of Production Operations in the spring.

Peter Larkins
Chief Photographer

Peter Larkins is a senior geography major from Greenville, N.C.

Larkins has worked for The Appalachian since 2002 as a photographer. He has traveled throughout the Southeast covering Southern Conference sports. In his free time, Larkins enjoys skiing and outdoor activities. After graduating from Appalachian State, Larkins hopes to become a geographic information systems analyst, or attend graduate school.

Brandon Eudy
Chief Copy Editor

Brandon Eudy is a junior business major from Sherrills Ford, N.C.

Eudy worked with The Rhododendron last year as a copy editor, and joined The Appalachian staff last spring. During his free time, Eudy watches movies and spends time with friends. He hopes to become an economist upon graduation.

Justin Boulmay
Senior Writer, Business Affairs Beat

Justin Boulmay is a junior journalism major from Cary, N.C.

Boulmay joined the student newspaper staff in 2002. He has covered multicultural, Faculty Senate, Student Government Association and Staff Council. In high school, Boulmay was the fiction editor and proofed for his school's literary magazine, Blue Prints. In his free time he enjoys writing, reading, hiking, hanging out with friends and listening to music. After graduation Boulmay hopes to work for a newspaper or magazine, or attend graduate or seminary school.

Dana Sigmon
Graphic Designer

Dana Sigmon is a junior elementary education major from Hickory, N.C.

She worked with the student newspaper for two years as a graphic designer. Sigmon became Associate Editor for Production Operations in fall 2004, but stepped down in the spring. Sigmon plans to become an elementary school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends.

Anna Oakes
Senior Writer, Student Government Beat
Anna Oakes is a junior journalism major from Lenoir, N.C. Oakes joined the newspaper staff last year as an intern and community beat reporter. She hopes to write for magazines or non-profit organizations after graduation. In her free time she enjoys hiking, finding new music, reading and writing poetry and spending time with friends.

Alison Fosbenner
Features Writer
Fosbenner is a junior journalism major from Mooresville, N.C. She joined The Appalachian staff last year as an intern writer. Fosbenner hopes to write for a magazine after graduation. In her free time she enjoys writing, hiking, listening to music, playing tennis and snowboarding.

Jennifer Schneider
Student Development Beat Reporter
Schneider is a sophomore journalism major from Raleigh, N.C. She joined The Appalachian staff last year as an intern and student development beat reporter.

Amanda Fowler
Features Writer
Fowler is a sophomore journalism major from Walnut Cove, N.C. She was the editor of the South Stokes High School newspaper, Smoke Signals. Upon graduation, Fowler hopes to write for a newspaper.

Ryan Finn
Entertainment Beat Reporter
Finn is a senior history major from Charlotte. He joined The Appalachian staff last summer as a reporter. He hopes to do museum work and public history upon graduation. In his free time Finn enjoys watching films (historical and popular), photography and traveling.

Lindsay Craven
Entertainment Beat Reporter
Craven is a freshman journalism major from Pilot Mountain, N.C. In her free time, Craven writes, attends concerts and reads. After graduation, she hopes to get a job with a music magazine.

Clair Baxter
Multicultural Beat Reporter
Baxter is a freshman from Asheville, N.C. She lived in Saudi Arabia for 12 years, then attended boarding school in New Jersey for three years. Baxter was a clubs and organizations beat reporter in fall 2004.

Chris Zaluski
Varsity Sports Beat Reporter
Zaluski is a freshman electronic media/broadcasting major from North Canton, Ohio. In his free time he enjoys playing guitar, being outdoors and watching Cleveland sports teams. After graduation, Zaluski hopes to become a sports broadcaster or writer. Zaluski was a graphic designer for The Appalachian in fall 2004.

Erik Rhyne
Varsity Sports Beat Reporter
Rhyne is a freshman journalism and electronic media/broadcasting major from Ellenboro, N.C. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with friends and listening to music. He worked at his hometown radio station during high school. After graduation, Rhyne hopes to be a sports broadcaster or writer.

Millie Tolleson
Clubs & Organizations Beat Reporter
Tolleson is a freshman public relations major from Hendersonville, N.C. In her free time, she enjoys music, attending concerts, being outdoors and spending time with friends. Tolleson was a writer for her high school newspaper for two years. Upon graduation, she hopes to work in public relations or marketing in the music industry.

Kyle Conrad
Entertainment Beat Reporter
Conrad is a sophomore communication major from Davidson, N.C. Conrad wrote for his high school newspaper, North Star. He joined The Appalachian staff in spring 2005 as an intern writer, and was promoted to staff writer in March. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, writing and participating in activities with his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. After graduation, Conrad hopes to be an editor for a major publication, or work in marketing for a professional sports team.

Heather Sanders
Community Beat Reporter
Sanders is a sophomore journalism major from Fayetteville, N.C. She worked for four years at her high school newspaper. Sanders was promoted from intern to staff writer in spring 2005. After graduation, Sanders hopes to work for a newspaper or magazine.

Melissa Markowitz
Editorial Cartoonist
Markowitz is a sophomore studio art major. She joined The Appalachian staff in fall 2004 as an intern cartoonist. She was promoted to the staff in spring 2005.

INTERNS
Writers
Ryan Cobey, Julia Merchant
Photographers
Jeyhoun Allebaugh, John Bethune
Graphic Designers
Joshua High

Wendy Sherwood
Graphic Designer
Sherwood is a sophomore elementary education major from Lenoir, N.C. She plans to attend graduate school for education.

In her free time Sherwood enjoys playing soccer, free writing and shopping.

Amber Yates
Copy Editor
Yates is a senior elementary education major from Winston-Salem, N.C. She plans to teach after graduation. In her free time, Yates enjoys exercising, church activities and camping.

Ashley Davis
Copy Editor
Davis is a junior English major from Charlotte, N.C. In her free time she enjoys reading and writing. She hopes to become an English professor.

Sarah McCollum
Copy Editor
McCollum is a freshman journalism major, English minor from Wilkesboro, N.C. In her free time, McCollum enjoys running, shopping and hanging out with her friends.

After graduation, she hopes to work for a major magazine or attend graduate school.

Jonathan Williams
Photographer
Williams is a sophomore exercise science major from Rocky Mount, N.C. In his free time he enjoys many outdoor activities. Upon graduation, Williams hopes to become a physical therapist.

Trey Allman
Photographer
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Molly Milroy
Photographer
Milroy is a freshman communication major from Durham, N.C. In her free time, Milroy enjoys photography, hiking, hanging out with friends and playing in the snow.

Josh Weaver
Production Manager
Weaver is a sophomore graphic arts and imaging technology student from Greensboro, N.C. He joined The Appalachian staff in 2003 as an ad designer. His hobbies include music, guitar, art and long walks on the beach. Upon graduation, Weaver hopes to continue his education in Raleigh or find a career in graphics.

Adam Bennett
Graduate Assistant
Bennett is a graphic arts and imaging technology graduate student from Candler, N.C. He joined The Appalachian staff in 1999 as a graphic designer.He later became the Associate Editor for Production Operations in 2001, and Editor-in-Chief in 2002.

Bennett received his B.S. in graphic arts from Appalachian State in May 2003. He hopes to own his own media company after graduation.

Jessica Hines
Webmaster
Hines is a technical communications graduate student from Greensboro, N.C. She joined The Appalachian staff in 2002 as a copy editor. She later became Associate Editor for Production Operations.

Hines received her B.S. in journalism from Appalachian State in May 2004. Upon graduation, Hines hopes to do design work for a newspaper or magazine.

David Freeman
Student Publications Advisor
Freeman is a department of communication adjunct instructor from Marion, N.C. He currently teaches Introduction to Journalism and Introduction to Mass Communication. He has been the advisor of Student Publications since 1991.

Freeman received his B.A. in international relations from UNC Asheville, and his M.S. in mass communication from Arkansas State University. In his free time, Freeman likes to read.