Zahra Hameed, Photography Editor
Zahra Hameed is a sophomore and the photography editor of the Blaze. With a passion for politics, writing, and photography, she loves using journalism as an outlet to connect with people and share their stories. Zahra’s favorite part of the journalistic process is interviewing new people and capturing photos that bring her articles to life, especially for sports pieces. This year, she hopes to expand her skills by writing more analytical and political stories. Outside of newspaper, Zahra participates in Lincoln-Douglas debate, Model UN, FBLA, and MSA. She also enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, and spending time with her cat, Freya. She is excited to contribute to the newspaper’s mission of representing diverse voices of the school community.
![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)
![Junior Alex Alkhal pitches the ball. “[I] just let it go and keep practicing so we can focus on our goal for the next game to get better as a team,” Alkhal said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0013-1-1200x929.jpg)
![Junior Diya Arun stares out a window. For Arun, the winter season brings out the holiday blues. “ I think [the winter] has a negative effect on my mental health because I feel like the cold weather and people around me are also sadder [and] that affects me,” Arun said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_8047-1200x800.jpg)
