Noah Balingit is a first year Echo staff member. He is class of 2027 and joined journalism because he wanted to improve his writing skills to gain some confidence in it and to try something new. He enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing video games. He was a part of the chess club and key club. He plays sports for Encinal such as running cross country in the fall and tennis in the spring.
In the summer of 2025, Benjamin Katz traveled to Peru for a community service opportunity. After taking turns carrying heavy backpacks while hiking up the long trail to the top of Machu Picchu and...
