Zoe Horwitz, a junior at American Heritage, returns to the Patriot Post for her third year as the Sports Editor and Assistant Editor-In-Chief. Besides reading and writing, she spends her time playing with her dog or tutoring younger students through Learn with Peers, a non-profit organization she helped found in 2020. During her freshman year, she co-founded FALIA (Food Allergy/Intolerance Awareness) at school, a club that advocates for those with food allergies. Zoe also plays lacrosse, as she plays for a club team and American Heritage girls varsity lacrosse team. Zoe is very excited to be contributing to the Patriot Post.
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Even if you don’t know who Jojo Siwa is, you’ve probably seen her face somewhere, from dolls to bedding to backpacks to even underwear; even her car and toilet have her face plastered all over it. Siwa, someone known by many tween girls for her hair bows and high ponytails, has recently become even more popular. (Photo/@itsJojoSiwa on Instagram) Keep Reading
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization that grants kids battling critical illnesses a wish of their choice, inspiring them to keep fighting. Each year, they host the “Walk for Wishes” 5K, which helps raise money for the foundation and also honors the most active club chapters. (Photo/Zoe Horwitz) Keep Reading