Cooper Taylor is the Editor-In-Chief at the Longship Ledger. He is a junior at Union Pines, plays saxophone in the Marching Band, and works tech on the musical. In his free time, he enjoys reading about the Salem Witchcraft trials. He also likes to write and listen to records. If you want to talk about music, books, or fandom in general, find him at cet0103@ncmcs.net
Noa Biggio is a Sophomore at Union Pines High School. She earned the rank of Eagle Scout in May 2025 and enjoys volunteering wherever she can. She is a military child and has lived in 7 states, including New York and Hawaii. She enjoys theatre, chorus, and band as well as reading and writing. Her favorite subjects in school are AP Biology and band. Her favorite book is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. She is a proud founder of the Longship Ledger and the lead marketer, meaning her job is to advertise and collect donations. nrb1129@ncmcs.net
Tula/Rover Daniel is a sophomore at Union Pines (duh), the chief review and recipe editor, the magazine's recruiter, and the loudly dressed puppet lover. They enjoy movies, reviews, and almost any media that can convey feelings and stories. They are in the school magazine and battle of the books because they wanted something fun that would look good and different on their resume. They love to talk about anything, so if you’re ever bored in class or even at home, email them at tcd0713@ncmcs.net :]
Lily Davis is a sophomore and the student fiction editor. She enjoys reading books of any genre, but she favors fantasy and realistic/contemporary fiction. She likes writing, editing, playing video games, listening to music, and wearing cute clothes. She plays clarinet and oboe in the Union Pines Band. If you want to talk about writing and fiction with her, email her at lpd0329@ncmcs.net :)
Zoriah LeGrande is a sophomore and the student art editor. She enjoys writing, drawing, and listening to music. She is in art and theater. Email her at zsl0113@ncmcs.net
Charlotte King is a Freshman at Union Pines. She is the play and website editor. She enjoys reading books and baking. She spends her free time hiking and going to concerts. She loves rock music and playing with her cat. Contact her at
cek0213@ncmcs.net
Samantha Drake is a freshman at Union Pines. She is on the Cross Country team, enjoys reading, and loves to bake. She often spends time with her dog, studying, or watching YouTube. If you ever want to have a conversation, contact her at smd1104@ncmcs.net
Izzy Lowery is a sophomore at Union Pines. They are the student poetry editor for the Longship Ledger. She enjoys cooking, watching movies, writing (mostly poetry and fiction), and going to different conventions around the state; she’s also involved in the UPHS Valkyrie Choir. You can contact them at igl0212@ncmcs.net.