Staff Page (2023-2024)

Ty Hillson, Staff Writer
About

Ty is a sophomore at DDHS and a writer for the Cometeer. Ty takes part in cross country, tennis, band, and theater. He is devoted to connecting Delavan-Darien High School and all of  its different groups.

Josh Olson, Apprenticing Technology Editor
About

Josh Olson is a sophomore at DDHS and the apprenticing technology editor for The Cometeer.  Hoping to learn more about websites and further increase his knowledge about technology, Josh joined The Cometeer to help Nathan Hackett and learn from him.  Currently, Josh is assisting with The Cometeer website in whatever ways he can.

Tia Bethke, Editor-in-Chief
About

Tia is a Senior at DDHS and the Editor of The Cometeer. Additionally, Tia dances for The Dance Factory and participates in NHS, FBLA, String Choir, Comet Mentors and Tennis. Tia is currently applying to colleges and may pursue a degree in journalism. She is dedicated to providing accurate and authentic information to readers

Lydia Cano, Staff Writer and Photographer 
About

Lydia is a Senior at DDHS. She is a staff photographer and writer for The Cometeer. Additionally, she participates in FBLA, Comet Mentors, and Tennis. She is also a member of NHS, Art Club and Student Council. Lydia plans to graduate high school and continue her education pursuing a degree in Public Health. She is dedicated to bringing accurate and sincere information to DDHS Students.

Nathan Hackett, Technology Editor
About

Nathan is a Senior at DDHS and the technology Editor at The Cometeer. Last year Nathan worked with our district’s Director of Technology to update chrome books and learn the ropes of maintaining the technology in our building. Nathan both built and maintains our WordPress site.

Emily Lock, Staff Writer
About

Emily Lock is a Senior at DDHS and a staff writer for The Cometeer. Besides The Cometeer, she is a member of stage crew (Sound equipment), Ski Club, Tennis, Soccer, and National Honor Society. Emily plans to further her education at River Falls for English Education. Being a part of The Cometeer will help further her English and teaching skills by enlightening others on topics they may not know about.

Ajelet Perez, Staff Writer
About

Ajelet is a Senior at DDHS. She is both a staff photographer and writer for The Cometeer. Apart from The Cometeer, she is also a member of the Art Club, Student Council, and NHS. She plans on furthering her education and going to college where she plans to work in the dental field. Joining The Cometeer is a new experience for Ajelet but she is excited for the future and the world of journalism.

Harlie Seuser, Staff Writer
About

Harlie Seuser is a junior at DDHS and writer for the Cometeer. She is involved in other clubs such as Hope Squad, FBLA, Comet Mentors, and Student Council where she serves as Vice President. Harlie also takes part in girls soccer and girls tennis. She hopes to continue writing for the Cometeer these last two years of high school while also learning more about the world of journalism.

Al Kiem, Staff Writer
About

Abagail (Al) is a sophomore at DDHS and a writer for The Cometeer. They’re involved in both the band and theatre departments. She is passionate about giving interesting, factual stories to the students at DDHS. She plans on continuing stories about not only the band but all music departments as well as the theatre department.

Evelyn Horvat, Staff Writer

About

Evelyn is a Senior at DDHS and a Cometeer staff writer and Editor of Photography. She is on the Track and Field team, in NHS, and apart of the Art club. She plans to continue her education at the Milwaukee School of Engineering to study Mechanical Engineering.

Katelyn Stearns, Staff Writer
About

Katelyn is a freshman at DDHS and a writer for The Cometeer. Katelyn is part of our cross country team and is planning on joining the track team in the spring. She is also involved with the choir and orchestra departments at DDHS. She is committed to creating articles that are interesting and informative.

Vivienne Frenz 
About

Vivienne Frenz is a sophomore at DDHS. She is involved in musicals, orchestra in which she plays the violin, and choir. She also plays piano and is an avid reader. Vivienne aspires to become a scientist and is dedicated to bringing reliable news to students at DDHS.