Advisor:
Kimberly Richardson

Andrew Van Appledorn is currently a senior at Bellevue High School and is the Sports Editor. He has been apart of The Barque for 3 years and started as a photographer his sophomore year before becoming a sports editor. Andrew spends most of his time outdoors whether that be on the river fishing, or on the slopes skiing. He has played 3 Varsity spots throughout his High School career, being apart of the golf, football, and baseball team.

Ashley Kwon is currently a senior at Bellevue High School that is the chief copy editor for The Barque who initially joined in 2022 as a copy editor. She is the captain of the school's swim and water polo team and plans to continue journalism in college, where she plans to study economics.

Brody Ruckhaber has been with The Barque for the past three years. Throughout this time, he has held several positions, including staff photographer, sports section manager, and currently, business manager. He enjoys spending time outdoors, is an avid golfer, and has a passion for music.

Evan Hsueh is currently a senior at Bellevue High School and enjoys engaging with other students and international perspectives, seeking to develop his horizons as both a journalist and as an individual. He is the news section editor for The Barque, who initially joined in 2023 as a copy editor. He is an avid foodie, enjoys watching films, plays violin, and plans to continue journalism in college, where he plans to study sustainability.

Kate Peterson has been a member of the Barque since her Junior year. She is currently a section editor in the Arts and Entertainment section of the Newspaper. Previously, Kate was a member of the photo team. Kate is very creative and loves to write about and keep up with all of the current happenings and latest events. Kate belongs to a variety of different groups at Bellevue High which gave her the connections to be a good addition to the photo team and connect with peers.

Madelyne Masters is a junior and one of the opinion section editors. She joined BARQUE in her sophomore year on graphics team after always having a passion for literature. Outside of BARQUE she enjoys acting, competing in speech and debate, swimming, reading, volunteering, and spending time with her seven chickens.

May Koh is a senior at Bellevue Highschool and the Focus Editor on The Barque. She has been writing for the paper since her Junior year as a member of the Copy Team. Outside of Journalism, May enjoys music, film, spending time with friends, and taking care of her cats. She intends to continue writing in college.

Rowan Gerron is in his second year of The Barque. He started out being on The Photography Team and is currently the Opinion Editor. Rowan spends most of his time on the golf course and he loves travelling to unique places with friends and family.

Vaughn Ederer has been a part on the Barque for 2 years. He started in the photography team and was later elected as Editorial and photo team manager. He enjoys playing lacrosse, wake surfing in the summer, and skiing in the winter.

Will O’Hara has been in The Barque for 2 years, serving as part of the graphics team and is currently the features editor. He is passionate about soccer, where he plays year-round for club and high school. Will enjoys working out, golfing and wake surfing in his free time.