Danielle Kimpson, Staff Writer
Danielle Kimpson is a junior, and this is her second year on staff. After transferring from Broad Run at the beginning of sophomore year, Danielle’s mother convinced her to join The Blaze after loving her own personal experience in high school. This year, Danielle wants to write more articles, work towards achieving Best of Sno, and take as many good sports photos as possible, after discovering her hidden talent during her first year on staff. In school, Danielle is involved in guitar, and has been playing the instrument for almost ten years. She is interested in playing the electric guitar and becoming a singer/songwriter, pursuing her love for music. Outside of school, Danielle loves fashion and gaming–she’s currently anticipating the release of GTA6. Additionally, she enjoys cooking and is hoping to make it into a hobby this year. Danielle plans to take part in the theater program and join soccer in the spring.
![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
![Sophomore Xavier Smith (6), the Phoenix quarterback, runs the ball as his teammates help hold up the defense. “My [offensive] line collapses, so I just [have to run], and it's a good way to get first downs because [Tuscarora’s] defense was really good,” Smith said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5383-1200x897.jpg)