2018-2019 Staff
Robert Schmitt
Staff Writer
My name is Robert Schmitt, a senior at Mayo High School. I was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. I play baseball and am in the school band. I enjoy playing music with my friends and spending time outside with my dog River....
Carlos Tapia
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Carlos Tapia, a senior at Mayo High School and a member of the journalism staff. I’m originally from the great city of Phoenix, Arizona. I like to workout every night after work. I also like to spend quality ti...
Adam Leary
Staff Writer
My name is Adam Leary, a senior here at Mayo High School. In my free time I enjoy singing, playing basketball, and developing my faith in the Lord Jesus. My favorite restaurant is Chester’s, which is also where I am currently em...
Abe Rueda
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Abe Rueda, a part of the journalism team. I’m glad to be working with my friends on taking pictures for the school paper. I like to go to the gym during my free time after work. My main interest in life is car...
Destiny Whitehorn
Staff Writer
My name is Destiny Whitehorn, and I was born in Rochester, MN. I am currently a sophomore at Mayo High School. I come from a big family with six brothers and one baby sister who have always encouraged me to try new things and take c...
Logan Ripley
Staff Writer
Greetings, my name is Logan. I am senior here at Mayo High School, born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. I play football and lacrosse here at the school, and have been a varsity athlete for four years now. Although...
Jonathan Mercer
Staff Writer
Hello I'm Jonathan - most people call me “Rookie” though. I am a senior at Mayo and was born in West Point, Iowa, but have moved all over the United States. I enjoy playing video games like Halo, Call of Duty, and Five Ni...
Jeremy Brovan
Staff Writer
My name is Jeremy Brovan and am currently 18 years old. I’m a senior here at Mayo. I enjoy playing the guitar, watching movies, and traveling. I have been to Canada, Costa Rica, and Coates, Minnesota. I believe that journalism is important becau...
Daliso Chitulangoma
Staff Writer
Hi, I’m Daliso Chitulangoma (duh-lee-so) (chi-too-lon-go-ma). My name originates from a tribe around south central Africa, in Zambia. Daliso means blessing, and Chitulangoma means “a beat of a drummer,” I would say tha...
Ava Baudoin-Leaders
Staff Writer
Hi! I am Ava Baudoin-Leaders, a junior at Mayo High School. I am part of the girls swim team and the Spartan 300 club. I enjoy spending some of my time outside, traveling, and watching movies. I have three brothers and a golde...
Devin
Staff Writer
I’m Devin Medes, from Rochester Minnesota and am on the Mayo Advocate staff for 2019. I enjoy being in the outdoors all times of the year, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. I have a three legged maltese named Bizkit. In...
K'leia Coates
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is K’leia Coates, and I’m a senior at Mayo High School. I was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, but I moved to Rochester towards the end of 8th grade. I have six half siblings and a little brother who is an 8th gr...
Austin Wiltgen
Staff Writer
I’m Austin Wiltgen and enjoy hunting and fishing all year round. I like to work outside of school and spend time with friends. After I graduate I plan on attending RCTC for my general education and then continuing school in t...
Esmir Hodzic
Staff Writer
My name is Esmir, and am currently a senior at Mayo High School. I am involved in many music-related activities at Mayo. I am in choir, was involved in our production of Mamma Mia! as an ensemble member, and play both baritone saxophone ...
Davi Flowers
Editor
Greeting and salutations, I’m Davi. I am a senior here at Mayo High School who was born in North Mankato. I moved to Rochester when I was six years old. I enjoy movies, film making, video games, and basketball. I dab ...