Class of 2025 Senior Video

June 4, 2025

Elle Maley, Sarah Stewart, Lyla Soplinski, Kayla Velegol, Janai Turner, Ginafae Greathouse, Eva Burnett, Benjamin Howard, Tristan Dieguez, Ash Thorn, Giulia Tomezzoli, Naomi Young, and Joey Bennett

Updated with the latest senior events as well as skits, interviews, photo slideshows, and more, the Class of 2025 Senior Video is a collaborative project created by senior staff members of Weir Student Media, Weir High School’s student-led journalism program.

As with all WSM content, this video was created by students who are acquiring new journalism skills. There may be mistakes, but those are part of the learning and growth process.

Weir Student Media produces Weir High School news through Wake Up, Weir! video announcements, The Red Rider Review quarterly print newsmagazine, Weirite yearbook and the annual senior video.

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Special thank you…

To Newbrough photo for granting permission to use their events and sports photography in our publications.

To Weirton Plaza Theater for hosting the annual WSM Senior Video Premiere.

To our sponsors:

Gold – $500+: Industry Terminal + Salvage and Elite Athletix

Bronze – $1-100: Assure America, Eric Waggoner State Farm Insurance, and John Michael Salon

And to our advertisers:

Ferguson Tire, Lytle & Associates LLC an Allstate Agency, Nana’s Lunchbox, Newbrough Photo, R.E. Saxon Jeweler, Salon Belissima, and Strip Steel Community FCU.

Music Attribution

Senior/Baby: “Mr. Brightside” The Killers and “Kids” MGMT

Throwbacks: “We’re Going to Be Friends” The White Stripes and “Kids” Current Joys

Senior Athletes: “All of the Lights” Kanye West and “Nice for What” Drake

Senior Events & Credits: “Good Ole Days” Macklemore featuring Kesha

Prom: “Dancing Queen” ABBA

Kennywood: “Tongue Tied” Grouplove Senior

Sunset: “Matilda” Harry Styles

Final Days: “Hey, Look Ma, I Made It” Panic! At the Disco

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About the Contributors

Elle Maley, Senior Video Director

Hello, my name is Elle Maley, and I am a senior at Weir High School. This is my first year as a member of Weir Student Media, where I serve as the Senior Video Director. I am also the Class of 2025 President and a member of the Girls Athletic Association, Pep Club, and National Technical Honors Society. Additionally, I am a 3-year letterman of the volleyball and softball teams. I am very excited for my senior year and can’t wait to see what it brings!

Sarah Stewart, Managing Editor

Hi! I’m Sarah! I am a Freshmen. I’m on the soccer and swim team. I’m also apart of Key Club and GAA. I love writing articles and taking pictures.

Lyla Soplinski, Staff

Hi I am Lyla Soplinski, a junior at Weir High School. I’m in the video journalism class and my first time in a journalism class. I do cheer, dance team, choir, and in the schools spring musical. I have been singing for 10 years, dancing for 15, and acting for about 8 years. A fact about me would be that I am a gemini. I’m in pep club and GAA and do competitive dance outside of school.

Kayla Velegol, Broadcast Director

Hi, I am a senior at Weir High School and i have been on the Weir Student Media Staff for 3 years. This year I will be a 4 year letterman on the Girls Varsity Tennis Team. Last year as a team we went to the state tournament. I am also an active member in Pep Club and the Girls Athletic Association.

Outside of school, I am a cashier at Walmart. I have been working there since the middle of August. I enjoy interacting with all of the customers. Once I graduate, I plan on attending Fairmont State University.

Janai Turner, Photo/Video Manager

I am a part of Weir Student Media’s Staff. I’m also a senior at Weir High School. I take part in volleyball, basketball, pep club, the Girls Athletic Association, and National Honors Society at school, as well as travel volleyball outside of school. I am a four-year lettermen in both volleyball and basketball. This year I am striving for two thousand digs in volleyball and one thousand points is basketball. After high school, I plan to attend Fairmont State to continue playing volleyball and study National Intelligence. Outside of school and sports, I have a job at my local Italian restaurant. I only work on the weekends due to how busy I am during the week. However, I am a hostess and i enjoy working there.

Ginafae Greathouse, Staff

My name is Ginafae, I am a junior in high school and I am a part of WSM staff. My favorite subject in school is English. My favorite color is forest green. My favorite place to travel to is Tennessee because of the beautiful views in the mountains. In my free time I like to paint/draw. After high school I plan on going to Cosmetology School!

Eva Burnett

My name is Eva Burnett, I am a senior at weir high school. This is my first year on weir student media. I am very excited to join the staff. I am a two year dancer on the weir high dance team and also a 13 year dancer at Casey Sisters Dance Academy. When I graduate high school, I would like to attend cosmetology at Bella Capelli.

Benjamin Howard

Hi I’m Benjamin Howard I am a senior at weir high school. I am a captain of the soccer team and the kicker for the football team also I’m on the track team in the spring. I’m a 3 year letterman for soccer and football and a 4 year letterman in track. Also outside of school I love playing golf and hanging out with my friends. I also like driving in the fall. Hope to go to college for football.

Tristan Dieguez, Staff

Hey, my name is Tristan Dieguez. I’m a senior and this is my first and last year on WSM. My role in this class is to help produce videos and news for Weir Student Media. I like to go to the gym, hoop, and I enjoy doing outdoor activities. My biggest achievements have been winning the Bible Bowl competition for my church. My goals this year are just to get good grades and graduate. My email is [email protected]

Ash Thorn, Staff

WSM staff bio Hi my name is Ash Thorn my role in this class is to film and upload articles on the wsm website. My favorite things to do outside of school is workout and play basketball. I am a senior this year and will be graduating. This is my first year doing Wsm and so far it has been a real good experience.

Giulia Tomezzoli, Staff

My name is Giulia Tomezzoli, I am currently an Italian student on exchange in America. My goal is to develop my cultural and academic horizons by immersing myself in different contexts and learning from various educational and cultural perspectives. I am passionate about foreign language studies and cultural studies; at my Italian school, I study English, Spanish, and German. My main academic achievements at my Italian school are related to my study abroad program and the volunteer projects I have taken part in, which involved helping disadvantaged people and entertaining children in the parish of my hometown in Italy. When my study schedule allows, I love to travel, explore cities, and experience the traditions of different parts of the world. I am sociable and enjoy meeting new people and making many friends.

Naomi Young, Publisher

Hi! My name is Naomi Young, and I am a senior at Weir High. This is my first year on Weir Student Media, and I am so excited to be apart of it and I hope to help the program grow into something that will impact our entire community. In school, I am Student Council President, and an active member in Pep Club, Class of 2025, Girls Athletic Association, National Honors Society, and National Technical Honors Society. Outside of school, I run cross country and track where I am a 4-year letterman, team captain, and state champion. I hope to attend college on an athletic scholarship and continue to grow in my sport. For fun, I enjoy drawing, painting, and anything creative! I hope to be able to apply my skills to our media program and help it grow.

Joey Bennett

Hi, my name is Joey Bennett and I’m a junior at Weir high School. This is my 2nd year being in the Video journalism class and our Newspaper/yearbook class. I’m a 3 year letterman majorette as well as being a feature majorette. This is my first year being on the weir high cheer team. I’ve gone to Boston to learn more about Journalism in general and how to get better as well as going to the Boston globe. This April I’m going to Seattle for the journalism convention. Outside of school I work at Wendy’s and I’m a Tumble/ cheer coach. My passion is to become a psychologist and help people get through their struggles. I’m going to Mount Vernon Nazarene University to be a psychology Major. I’m also going to be on their comp/sideline cheer team. I love being in journalism because I can help share what is going on in my school, county, or even the world. I love to play the piano, tumble, and go to my youth group at my church. A fun fact about me is I used to be a contortionist.