Senior Staff Spotlight – Elizabeth Corrins

Leaving her mark through yearbook memories

Madelyn Hucko, Staff Writer • March 27, 2026

For senior Elizabeth Corrins, joining Scholastic Publications and getting involved with the Yearbook Club was a natural decision. Having already been involved with the yearbook in middle school, she knew she wanted to further the experience in high school. Officially joining in her sophomore year, she would participate in the yearbook, which would shape her high school experience.

Elizabeth credits the class with giving her opportunities to connect with others in unique ways. From collaborating with classmates to creating TikToks and videos around the school, she found a sense of community that made her time in BPHS especially memorable.

“My high school experience was awesome because this club gave me so many opportunities to connect with my peers,” she shared.

When reflecting on her work, Elizabeth points out some projects that she particularly enjoyed. Among her favorites were putting together the senior superlatives and capturing moments from the Polar Plunge.

One of the biggest personal changes Elizabeth experienced was in her writing. She admits that she disliked writing, but during her time in the class, her perspective changed altogether. By writing about topics she genuinely cared about, she gradually improved her skills and began to enjoy the process. She notes that her growth is a testament to how trying something out of ones comfort zone can lead to a new strength.

Beyond the work itself, some of Elizabeth’s favorite memories come from the simple moments, especially spending time with her friends during first period.

To underclassmen, Elizabeth offers simple but valuable advice: join the club. She believes it’s a great way to meet new people and build connections throughout school.

Looking ahead, Elizabeth is committed to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she plans to study athletic training. While she doesn’t see a future in journalism, she recognizes the impact of her time in the yearbook.

If she could give her younger self one piece of advice, it would be “to be patient and realize things take time.” Undoubtedly, a sentiment she carried with her throughout her journey at BPHS.

Elizabeth Corrins’s time in Scholastic Publications left a lasting impact on the work and the people behind it. Her dedication and positive energy allowed for meaningful moments that will be remembered for years to come. Whether she was working on the yearbook, taking photos for school events, or managing social media, Elizabeth played an important role in shaping the club’s community.

About the Contributor

Madelyn Hucko, Staff Writer

And here’s the pitch – strike! Hucko does it again, striking out her opponent from the mound. Madelyn Hucko is a junior pitcher on the slow-pitch softball club team for Bethel Park. She has been playing for eight years, having to take a year off to pursue gymnastics, but she made her return to the mound after injuring herself. She has always been a pitcher, having a “perfect arch pitch” as described by her fellow teammates. When asked why she has taken the Scholastic Publications elective this year for the first time, she replied, “I want to pursue journalism in college and eventually have a career in journalism, hopefully with traveling.” As an avid photographer who captures architecture and nature whenever she can, she wants to focus on the photography aspect of the journalism class, with her sharp knowledge of photo-taking. Her favorite thing about high school is that she loves how self-driven it is. “You can choose the classes you want to take and even add on electives that support what you want to do in college,” she answered. She appreciates the freedom of choice that Bethel Park offers. In her free time, if she’s not competing with Paul Skenes as an amazing pitcher or taking photos, she’s working hard to complete the “Call of Duty” campaigns as a video game player. You could also find her painting or creating a mug with ceramics. She loves the arts aspect of life, as shown by her hobbies. She also likes to read any literature. Her preferred movie type is psychological mysteries, like “Se7en,” “Memento,” or “Fight Club.” If she’s not watching a movie, she’s listening to Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, The Smiths (her favorite), Nirvana, or any dad rock. She dreams of studying abroad in the United Kingdom, possibly in a program given to her by New York University. Her dream vacation is to go backpacking in Europe as well, hoping for a future life across the Atlantic. So the next time you see her, whether it’s behind a camera, on the mound, or jamming out to The Smiths, just know that you can find some of her work right here on Hawk Eye! Written By: Ava Cerro, Staff Writer