Branches Book

Julia Luisi Julia Luisi is 19 years old and grew up in Westchester, New York. She moved to Los Angeles and began attending Wildwood School in 9th grade. She currently lives in Santa Monica, California with her dad, mom, brother and two dogs. Julia is passionate about sculpture, creative writing, and film. She has is a neurological phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory leads to an involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. This often leads her to finding inspiration in places she often doesn’t expect. Jacob Marcus Jake Marcus is a senior at the Wildwood School in Los Angeles, California. Jake is an aspiring music producer/artist who loves listening to and creating all things music. He also is a deep thinker who loves philosophical conversations, specifically on social justice issues. Jake can't wait to conquer his final year of school and get as far away from his amazingly supportive parents as he possibly can. Kiona McCormick Kiona McCormick grew up in Venice, California. She lives with her father and his girlfriend, her sister, and her new baby brother. In her free time, Kiona enjoys running, being outside with her friends, making art, and working as a camp counselor over the summer. As an illustrator and writer, Kiona explores the meaning of her emotions and experiences, and communicates these meanings through images and abstract concepts. Duke Nicholson Duke Nicholson is a young man who has always had a passion for art in general. However, over time he has found his true love, Cinema. His aspirations are largely rooted in filmmaking, as he is interested in all aspects from acting to directing. His heroes range from Buster Keaton to Drake. Emily Norfolk Emily Norfolk is a dedicated musician, writer, and explorer. She loves to find connections between her academic life and the world around her by writing songs and interviewing people. Emily will be a freshman at Northwestern University next year, studying in the Medill School of Journalism and Integrated Marketing. Nathaniel Payne Nathaniel Payne was born and raised in Los Angeles. He is the oldest of three siblings, and active gamer, and deeply involved in technical theater. He will

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