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Varsity girls basketball seniors reflect on careers, memories
McKenzie Le and Serena Li • Nov 22, 2025
McKenzie Le and Serena Li
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About the Contributors
McKenzie Le
McKenzie Le, Editor-In-Chief
As a senior, McKenzie Le is one of four Editors-in-Chief in the Three Penny Press. With a passion for storytelling, she joined the Three Penny Press to share stories of the Bellaire community through the art of journalism. Aside from TPP, she is involved in other organizations, leading the Vietnamese Student Association, National Honor Society and more. She is also an active dancer on Belles. During her free time, if she is not snuggled up with one of her cats and a new book, you can find her on the courts, fueling her new hyperfixation of pickleball.
Serena Li
Serena Li, Editor-In-Chief
Serena Li is a senior and one of the Editors-in-Chief. She joined TPP to find opportunities to explore the journalism field and get more experience with different writing styles. She is the President of the Cardinal Crafts Club and Steps2Education Club. In her free time, she likes to bake, cook and listen to music. Her hobbies include K-pop, k-dramas and anime.
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