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Lillian Afridi

Lillian Afridi, Editor-In-Chief

Lillian Afridi is a senior at Arcata High School and currently serves as Editor-In-Chief of the Pepperbox. Now in advanced journalism, she gained much of her experience working as a news anchor and reporter in the 2023-2024 school year. Lillian is eager to be working on the Pepperbox and hopes to make each issue unique and thoughtful. She can’t wait to expand her style of writing and the stories she covers this year.  In her free time, Lillian enjoys being outside, working out, wrestling, training jiu-jitsu, and spending time with her friends. You can contact her through email or Instagram. 

All content by Lillian Afridi
Russell winning a match.

[Photo] Girls Wrestling

Lily Cunningham and Lucia Hernandez December 19, 2024

Russell winning a match.

Arcata High students and community members prepare for a final dance.

Barn dances capture students’ hearts

Lillian Afridi, Editor in Chief December 1, 2024

The floor bounces up and down as their shoes and boots stomp down to the beat of Cider Mill String Band....

Arcata A’s shine bright

Lillian Afridi, Editor in Chief October 21, 2024

  Athlete: Maile Russell Senior Maile Russell seems to have found a place competing in three...

Tom Hiscox, former AHS student in the 1970s, taking a break on his radio show.

Arcata High goes on-air!

Lillian Afridi, Reporter April 2, 2024

During my freshman year, I was listening to old records with my friend and we imagined, “what if Arcata...

Malea Malendrez and Lillian Afridi about to share an intimate moment in the elevator.

Top 5 best places to kiss

Lillian Afridi, News Correspondent February 13, 2024

Imagine this: You’re walking down the hall having a great day, maybe you just aced a test, or found...

Rory Bickmore and Piper Bjorkstedt drilling takedowns over Thanksgiving Break

“The women are taking over”: Women’s wrestling at Arcata High School

Lillian Afridi, Reporter December 8, 2023
“We don’t want girls’ wrestling to be seen as a different sport or less than," Bjorkstedt said.

Seniors step into American democracy

Lillian Afridi, News Correspondent October 31, 2023
With an upcoming Humboldt County Uniform District Election on November 7, 2023, 18-year-old seniors at Arcata High School prepare to hit the polls for the first time.
Students at a recent punk show at RampArt in Arcata.

Arcata High loves to mosh

Lillian Afridi, News Anchor October 4, 2023
“When I went to like, my first show two years ago, I was like terrified, and then everyone ended up being like the nicest people ever,”
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