Meet our Team
FUNdamentals
Introducing our Yearbook, Newsletter and Journalism team.
Tara Costigan
Hi! My name is Tara Costigan. I’m in ninth grade, and I’ve been homeschooled my whole life. I love dancing, theater, photography, movies, music, books, and Jesus. I have four siblings, two brothers-in-law, and one niece. My favorite football team is the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. I’m especially passionate about science, particularly biology. I’ve been dancing for nine years and have been at FUNdamentals since I was six. In conclusion, I’m a very busy girl who watches too many '90s rom-coms.
Maia Wright
Whether it’s baking a cake, drawing stick figures, finding some new hair-do, being on stage acting as someone else, dancing and singing my heart out or writing a tall tale, I love to be creative. I am always eager to learn something new as well as taking time to memorize the entire score of broadway shows such as Hamilton. I may not be an artist with a pencil, but I believe in artistic, theatrical performances and having fun no matter the situation.
Isaac Dalessio
Hello I’m Isaac and some things I like to do is play billiards at my church and play video games. Another thing I like to do is ride my bike around my neighborhood. Over the summer I visited Utah and Las Vegas and had a lot of fun. I am thirteen years old and have four siblings. Some music artist that I like to listen to are Tyler, the creator the
band Her’s and classic rock like the Rolling Stones. I hope this school year is amazing.
Mercy Kahpaw
Hi, I’m Mercy, and I love to shop, and play video games. I’m from Rosemead, CA. I’m 11, and I just joined 6th grade. I’m scared of spiders, and touching wet food while washing the dishes.
Ava Kouyoumdjian
My name is Ava Kouyoumdjian and I’m 10 years old and in 5th grade. I like dancing, singing and acting. My hobbies are reading, crocheting, crafting, and solving riddles. I love hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family.
Evie Vetter
Bio: My name is Evie, and I am 12 years old. I love to bake, read, and shop. I also love dogs, I have a terrier-poodle mix named George. He is funny, energetic, and he has crazy white eyebrows. I live in Glendale and love the fact that I can walk to a French bakery.
Ram Ravid
Ram is a 13-year-old from Burbank and Israel who loves to draw and play basketball. He enjoys traveling with family and friends and hanging out with them. He avoids rodents and scary movies.
Ori Ravid
Ori is an 11-year-old from Burbank, CA, who loves to build with Legos and sew. He enjoys traveling with family and friends and long car rides. He avoids snakes and mushrooms.
Prayer Chang
Hi! I'm Prayer, and I'm 11 years old. I'm from Burbank, CA, and I like drawing, crocheting, making cardboard creations, and doing basically anything artsy. I also like reading, hanging out with friends, and cats. I LOVE cats. However, I ABSOLUTELY can not stand spiders, mushrooms, anything (or any creature) gross or creepy, or boba (that's new).
Maddie Donnelly
Hi! I'm Maddie, I'm 13 and I like to sing, cook, and shop! I've lived in California all my life and LOVE going to the beach! My favorite foods are sushi and tamales.
Dylan Lim
Hi! My name is Dylan, and I'm 12 years old. Im from Arcadia, CA, and love to read, do crafts and act! I especially love hanging out with all of my friends.
Vivien wilder
Hi my name is Vivien but can call me Vivi. Am 11 years old and live in Simi Valley, CA, love to act, crocheting, doing escape rooms, and singing. I also love hanging out with my friends and shopping with them! My favorite foods are ramen and boba but i hate raw cheese.
Rylie Gee
Hi! My name is Rylie, and I am 11 years old. I live in San Gabriel, CA, I love to act, do crafts, and hang out with friends. My favorite foods are ramen, boba, and hawaiian rolls.
Caroline Palmatier
Caroline is a precocious 12 year old girl who has a unique spark inside of her.
She loves to draw, crochet, and do anything that involves reading.
She absolutely hates: spiders, all types of cheese, shots and anything ugly (except the ugly duckling). She'll do anything to make you laugh, smile, or smirk.
She lives in Sierra Madre with her family and her dog, Penny!
Madison Youman
Hi! My name is Madison. I love to dance and read books.
My favorite food is pizza and I love Fall. Something funny about me is that I hate mushrooms!
Mariella Potts
My name is Mariella and this is me. I am nine years old and I have been homeschooled my whole life. And I love cats! I also love playing the violin, hanging out with my friends, and playing video games. My favorite foods are pizza, shrimp, ice cream, and finally Jersey Mike’s! I live in Pasadena with my mom, dad, and my little sister. My mom likes reading, my dad likes gaming, and my sister is special needs. I love my life and I hope you love yours too.