Maddie Nyman, Staff Writer
Maddie Nyman is a senior, and this is her second year on The Blaze. She enjoys working on The Blaze because she can focus on one of her favorite things: writing. She is starting her third year of running indoor and outdoor track on the Rock Ridge team, and is co-president of Chapter 9 ¾ of National English Honor Society. When not in school, Maddie enjoys running, reading, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with friends. She hopes to continue writing great pieces for The Blaze and make this year the best yet!
![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 Victoria Zhang participates in a plethora of activities outside of school. “I [try] to do all of my activities and I’ll try to do all my homework, but I don’t have much free time,” Zhang said. Even though Zhang manages to keep up with her classes and schoolwork, that often comes at a cost; Zhang says she stays up “really late” sometimes to get all her work done. “I get overwhelmed sometimes, but it’s fine,” Zhang says.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/victoriazhangedited.jpg)
