I'm Laura Pappano, a journalist and author. I started The East Rock Record to bring kids and college mentors together to report and write about their community. They are absolute pros!

Marlowe is a junior at Wilbur Cross High School. She is a part of the Proclamation and enjoys writing about fashion, pop culture, sports, and current events. Her interest in writing began during her childhood and flourished during her time as a student in the Educational Center of the Arts’ creative writing program. Beyond writing, Marlowe plays soccer and is involved in her high school's sports and...

Nicole is a junior at Yale studying Political Science with a concentration in Social Change, Social Movements, and State Building, and completing a certificate in Education Studies Intensive. he is passionate about bridging the gap between education and forms of expression through media, with a background in journalism and providing local public schools with access to media literacy toolkits. Through...

Una Heenan  is a junior at Wilbur Cross High School and writes for The Proclamation. She enjoys writing about the arts, pop culture and local stories. She is passionate about guiding other young minds into the world of writing and uplifting the unnoticed voices. Una is a high school intern at the East Rock Record. 

Jean-Claude Pierre is an American Studies and Economics double major hailing from Long Island, New York. He is passionate about how all forms of writing can create positive changes in communities around the world. Outside of the classroom, you can find Jay listening to music, reading a book, playing basketball, or writing.

Ada is a junior at Yale studying political science and history, with a certificate in journalism. Although she is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she has loved spending the past few years in New Haven and is looking forward to getting to know the magnificent ERR reporters. On campus, she serves as Investigations Editor for the Yale Daily News and sings with Magevet, Yale's Jewish a cappella group....

Chris Tillen is a junior at Yale studying Economics and Humanities! Originally from outside Boston, MA, he has written for the Yale Daily News since his freshman year and is currently serving as University Editor. He is passionate about education policy, research, and opportunities to teach. Outside of classes and journalism, Chris enjoys cooking gluten free dishes and singing with his acapella group...

Christina is a senior at Yale studying history and comparative literature. This fall, she is also an audience engagement intern for the CT Mirror. Previously, she was an audience intern for Wirecutter at the New York Times. On campus, she served as the head photography editor and a beat reporter covering nonprofits and social services for the Yale Daily News. She has also written for The New Journal,...

Hanna is a sophomore at Yale University studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics. She is the Multimedia Managing Editor at The Politic, where she is currently working on a special issue exploring the intersection of politics and the arts. She has also worked with Urban Philanthropic Fund and has written on topics ranging from judicial reform in Mexico to food trucks in New Haven. Beyond journali...

Isabel is a sophomore at Yale University studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from New York City. Despite being on the pre-med track, she has a true passion for journalism and was involved with a lot of newspaper writing, free speech advocacy for student journalists, and mentoring throughout her high school years. She is beyond excited to work with The East Rock Record reporters...

I'm a junior at Yale studying history and philosophy. I have written for publications both at Yale and in national publications, and I have served as the opinion editor for The Yale Herald and the editor-in-chief for DOWN Magazine, the first and only publication for students of color at Yale University. I'm actively involved in campus politics, serving as the Speaker of the Yale Political Union a...

Kiva is a sophomore at Yale studying Cognitive Science. She is a reporter for the Yale Daily News covering theater, dance, a cappella and other artistic events. Her interest in arts journalism is inspired by her time as a student in Boston University’s Summer Journalism Program where she had the opportunity to cover En Vogue performing in the annual Boston Pops Fourth of July concert. In past summers,...

John Kennedy is the long-time 7th and 8th Grade math teacher, Chair of the School Planning and Management Team (SPMT), and resident Dungeon Master (DM) at East Rock. While teaching was not his initial calling, wide experiences in military service, blue and gray-collar work, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood led him to become an active member of the school's community. He also is an avid coffee dri...

Educator. Student of Life. Public Servant. I am deeply committed to the social and economical empowerment of my community. My hobbies include listening to music, drumming and, most importantly, enjoying my beautiful family.