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Irene Zheng

Irene Zheng, Online Editor

Irene Zheng, Online Editor, is a senior and third-year member. She loves getting to meet new people through TPP and sharing their stories with the Bellaire community. Working with her fellow innovative staff members is one of her favorite things about TPP. Outside of TPP, she is Modern President and rehearsal director for eMotion Dance Company and Webmaster for the National Honor Society. She enjoys dancing, reading, eating, and completing puzzles. 

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Romeo, played by senior Glenn Carter, huddles on the ground while talking to Friar Laurence, played by junior Daniel Andrade. Romeo worries about his relationship with Juliet after getting banished from Verona.

[Photo] [PHOTO ESSAY] Romeo and Juliet

Irene Zheng and Hanh Nguyen
Oct 20, 2023
Senior Grace Fan performs her choir piece at her old school, Beijing 101 High School. She looks forward to joining choir at Bellaire as a way to continue her passion.

Starting fresh

Irene Zheng, Hanh Nguyen, Smruthi Garlapati, Ada Arya, and Peyton Promubol
Oct 19, 2023
Seniors and vice presidents Kelly Garza and Ashlee Nunez advertise Rooftop Gardens car wash to nearby drivers. The club raised $300 from this fundraiser.

Rooftop Garden Club raises $300

Irene Zheng, Online Editor
Oct 2, 2023
Contestants celebrate senior Zachary Johnsons victory as he is crowned Mr. Bellaire. Zachary was surprised when he learned that he had won.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Mr. Bellaire pageant

Claire Bradford and Irene Zheng
May 18, 2023
Mary Brownfield teaches English 3. “She always accommodated my mental health issues but she never coddled me either, senior Kris VillaYCana said. She pushed me to do well in her class but she also knew my limits.”

[PHOTO ESSAY] Best of Bellaire

Blen Abebe, Sophia Li, and Irene Zheng
May 18, 2023
Seniors Zachary Johnson and his escort, Isabel Ajatta, perform a group dance while dressed in beachwear. Johnson was later crowned winner of the 10th annual Mr. Bellaire pageant.

It’s back: 10th annual Mr. Bellaire pageant announces winner

Claire Bradford, Emma Xiao, and Irene Zheng
May 17, 2023
English teacher Elizabeth Chapman has been teaching for 17 years, 10 of which at Bellaire. In addition to teaching freshman and seniors, her roles also include study abroad coordinator, club coordinator and the chair of the English department.

‘Bellaire is lucky to have her’

Irene Zheng, Website Editor
Mar 17, 2023
Various different Asian snacks fill the snack section at the Welcome Food Center. These snacks can also be found in other supermarkets in Chinatown like Jusgo and H-Mart.

Classic childhood Chinatown snacks

Irene Zheng, Website Editor
Feb 10, 2023
Senior Samantha Ho purchased fried rice, milk tea boba and sesame balls on Jan. 24. Students could add spices and soy sauce for flavor.

Celebrating Chinese New Year with food

Irene Zheng, Website Editor
Jan 30, 2023
Sophomore Ella Turney talks to Spanish teacher Esther Galo. The two discuss grades and other significant topics during the second half of Cardinal Hour.

Cardinal Hour: The highlight of our day

Irene Zheng and Grace Turney
Jan 22, 2023
Speakers from ConocoPhilips Girls Talk Tech sharing their experiences and answering students questions. Their mission is to educate, encourage and empower women.

[NEWS BRIEF] Exploring STEM

Irene Zheng and Hannah Turner
Dec 15, 2022
Students, dressed in traditional ancient Chinese attire, reenact a conversation between an archer and an emperor. They are performing a humorous interpretation of the Chinese folklore story Hou Yi Shoots Suns.

[Photo] Chinese Honor Society dazzles crowd at talent show

Sophia Li, News Editor
Nov 19, 2022
Senior Micheal Carron as Mr. Burns in Act III. As Mr. Burns, Carron sang, rapped and sword fought with Bart Simpson, who was played by Kristen Lea.

Looking back at Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play

Irene Zheng, Web Editor
Nov 11, 2022
Freshman Lola Reynosa sports a purple long sleeve coupled with a gold-pinned purple ribbon to commemorate Go Purple Day. Houston is home to a lot of domestic violence and human trafficking, so Im happy to spread awareness of the subject in Bellaire.

[Photo] It all starts in the classroom: English teachers dedicate ‘Go Purple Day’ to education and action

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Oct 24, 2022
On Sept. 11, 2001, two planes flew into the World trade Centers Twin Towers, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Virginia and a fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvanias countryside. Soon after, Three Penny Press covered Bellaire students and teachers reactions in Issue 1 Volume 43.

Reflecting on 9/11: ‘A day to remember’

Claire Bradford, Audrey Han, and Irene Zheng
Sep 11, 2022
Officers in Red Bird Productions judge the auditioning acts. Students auditioned during Cardinal Hour and afterschool on April 25 and 26.

‘Bellaire does have talent, for sure’

Irene Zheng, Reporter
May 4, 2022
Main Street was crowded with students trying to pick up their yearbooks. Yearbook members were excused from class the whole day to help distribute all the boxes of books for the next few days.

[Photo] [NEWS BRIEF] ‘Re’-cognizing the Carillon Yearbook

Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran
Apr 30, 2022
First place winners, sophomore Ariana Izaddoost, sophomore Hanh Nguyen and freshman Audrey Han add in a stunt to their performance. The dances were judged based on technique, entertainment, unity, and overall showmanship.

[NEWS BRIEF] Chinese Honor Society hosts dance competition

Rilina Tran and Irene Zheng
Mar 25, 2022
Freshmen Madeleine Garcia, Catherine Mackin and Sophimarie Willis went to JuiceLand to get drinks and shop around the area. Garcia and Willis splits an Originator smoothie while Mackin gets a watermelon juice.

[NEWS BRIEF] Juice go and dance: eMotion Dance Company fundraises at JuiceLand

Rilina Tran and Irene Zheng
Mar 11, 2022
Peanut Butter Patties are by far the best Girl Scout cookies Ive ever eaten. The peanut butter and chocolate duo keep me wanting more.

Peanut Butter Patties are greater than Caramel deLites

Irene Zheng, Reporter
Mar 10, 2022
Senior Naama Ozeri caught napping in the restroom by her friend. Ozeri had been sleeping because of senioritis, when seniors feel less motivated in school.

[Q&A] Catching snoozes

Smruthi Garlapati and Irene Zheng
Mar 8, 2022
The decade-long divide between Android and iOS started back in the late 2000s. Both systems have been improving and building upon each others features.

Tug-of-war between a robot and an apple

Irene Zheng, Reporter
Nov 6, 2021
Sophomore Sreedathan Menon and senior Eric Liu discuss a question the moderator asked. Questions asked included information from chemistry, literature, social studies, and more.

Quiz Bowl hosts their first Cardinal Clash

Alexa Bu, Nabila Wilson, and Irene Zheng
Nov 5, 2021
Freshmen Grace Dholakia and Camila Patino answer questions about school so far for the L.A.B. podcast during lunch on Sept. 2. Both Dholakia and Patino are part of the cheer team.

‘As much as I like it, it can also cause stress’

Jessica Gil and Irene Zheng
Oct 23, 2021
Maggie Schwierking after her first snowboarding lesson in Solitude, Utah on Feb. 24 2021. Schwierking had wanted to try something new like snowboarding after lots of experience with skiing.

Jumping past junior year

Irene Zheng, Reporter
Oct 15, 2021
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