Allyse Feitzinger

Editor-in-chief, The Paly Voice

alfeitzinger20@gmail.com

JO U R NA LIS M
Editor-in-chief, The Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School — 2019—Present
Lead publication alongside leadership team, plan and execute classes, edit stories, and
decide on long term projects and direction.

News Editor, The Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School — 2018—2019
Regulate news section, work cohesively with staff writers and leadership team, and
delegate responsibilities, as well as edit stories written by the staff, and write stories.

Staff Writer, The Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School — 2018
Wrote stories and worked collaboratively with the staff and leadership team.

Speaker, NorCal Media Day, JEANC — 2018

Presented full 45-minute session on the basics of news writing, focusing on the inverted
pyramid and the basic news lede.

WO RK A ND VOLUNT EER EX P ERI E NC E

Front Desk Staff, Palo Alto Bar Method — March 2018—Present
Responsible for customer support, reception duties, retail, opening and closing, and
cleaning.

Babysitter, Various — 2015—Present

Experience babysitting and nannying. Contributes to patience and leadership skills.

Youth Group Leader, Menlo Kids and WyldLife, Menlo Church and YoungLife —
2015—Present
Led youth groups ranging from first to eighth grade.

Worship Leader, Menlo Church — 2015—Present

Band director and vocalist in a collaborative, student-run worship band. Vocalist in adult
worship band in main congregation. Lead worship with K-5 grades.

AWAR DS
National Merit Scholar Semifinalist — 2019
Departmental Awards — 2017, 2018
Science, math, English, and history

CSPA Gold Circle Third Place News Feature — 2018

“Marjory Stoneman Douglas journalism students discuss reporting on tragedies”

RELEVANT S KILLS
- Proficient in WordPress and InDesign
- Photography experience
- Proficient in Spanish