Sam Barnett is a junior and a second-year staff member and news editor  for the Statesman. Barnett is involved in the LHS Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Track and Field, SNHS and MNHS. Some of his hobbies include going to Great Bear, playing video games, running, water skiing and wakeboarding during the summer. He loves to travel and also loves animals, especially his two pet dogs Mario and Charlie.