2012-2013: Staff Writer

2013-2014: Feature Editor

2014-2015: Editor-in-Chief

Simone started her journalism career in 2012 when she transferred high schools. She in fact had no interest in journalism but the following year she quickly developed a love for it. She now describes the Omega as the best decision thus far and the best transition from her previous high school to her current one. She loves to write controversial and racial issue stories. When she’s not working on a story or the website, you can find Simone taking a million selfies to only end up using one of them (on a good day.) You may also find her at the mall or on a shopping website buying clothes she doesn’t need and ends up never wearing. Simone is known for her permanent mean mug but she is nice (I swear!) She is also often heard asking people “Is this real life?” In her spare time she enjoys dancing and catching up on Gossip Girl. You can follow Simone on Twitter @SincerlySimone_ and on Instagram @Simonee_.

Awards: Illinois Women’s Press Association (Honorable Mention, Feature Writing), Journalism Education Association’s Write Off Competition (Excellent for Online News Package), Northern Scholastic Press Association (Team In-Depth Coverage), Northern Scholastic Press Association (Feature Writing)