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The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

2024-2025 Staff

Elizabeth Hiller '25
Editor-in-Chief

Elizabeth Hiller ’25

A member of The Advocate since 7th grade, Elizabeth enjoys writing news, school and local, and arts and culture articles. She can't wait to help writers learn more about journalism, cover important events in the Albuquerque Academy ...

Darin Eberhardt '25
Opinion, News, and Features Editor

Darin Eberhardt ’25

Darin Eberhardt '25 has been working with the Advocate since 7th grade and joined the Editorial Board in early 2023. Always finding ways to keep his schedule near the brink of overload, Darin is a twice elected student senator...

Anagha Devarakonda '26
School and Local Editor

Anagha Devarakonda ’26

Anagha Devarakonda joined the Advocate in 9th grade, and has been an engaged member since, writing articles spanning news, opinion, and of course, school and local. As School and Local editor this year, Anagha hopes to illuminate...

Iyla Hernden '26
Arts and Culture Editor

Iyla Hernden ’26

Iyla joined the advocate in 9th grade, originally starting in graphics and adding writing to her repertoire. This knowledge of both realms, combined with her deep-seated love for music, drawing, theater, and dance is reflected...

Austin Curtis '25
Sports Editor

Austin Curtis ’25

Austin Curtis '25 is the Advocate's Sports Editor. He began his Advocate journey in 8th grade, covering Academy sports events, particularly football, tennis and basketball. He also created his own column called Academy Achievers,...

Haley Pedersen '25
Graphics Editor

Haley Pedersen ’25

Haley ‘25 is the Advocate’s Graphic Art Editor. Their overall artist career sprouted at a young age from their various dragon sketches and drawings, while their digital art career with The Advocate was initiated in the 8th g...

Brighton Ludwig '25
Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor

Brighton Ludwig ’25

Brighton Ludwig ‘25 joined our staff two years ago as a staff photographer, and as of 2024, works hard to develop the photo and video sections. When taking photos, he sticks with his beloved Lumix camera, and can often be found ...