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Mia Kessinger

Mia Kessinger, Reporter

Mia Kessinger is a senior at Redwood High School and is a reporter for the Bark. In her free time she enjoys playing varsity softball and spending time with friends and family. She also loves to travel.

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Canceling the Olympics is the only gold-worthy plan

Canceling the Olympics is the only gold-worthy plan

Mia Kessinger
June 7, 2021
Beginning music when she was only in kindergarten, Lodish’s love for the arts has continued through her dedication to screenwriting and filmmaking.

Filmmaker Sylvie Lodish shines behind the camera

Mia Kessinger
June 4, 2021
Sophomore Nick Pes dives into his banana while enjoying a meal with friends.

Biting our (lunch)time until returning to normalcy

Martha Fishburne, Mia Kessinger and Kent Goodman
May 7, 2021
Redwood's leadership class participates in a student-led meeting during lunch on April 26.

Snapshot No. 91

Mia Kessinger
April 27, 2021
Offering a balance of sweet and salty, the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich was delicious — especially after a long morning of classes.

A taste of the healthiest lunches perfect for in-person learning

Mia Kessinger
April 3, 2021
Sports spring back into action after a disappointing fall

Sports spring back into action after a disappointing fall

Mia Kessinger, Allie Vasquez and Keely Ganong
March 30, 2021
Leading off second base, senior Mikey Bender looks to steal second base.

Boys’ baseball swings into their unique 2021 season

Mia Kessinger
February 14, 2021
Rice (middle) smiles with his parents on national signing day. Photo courtesy of Sam Rice.

Sam Rice’s dedication to baseball pays off with a Division I commitment

Mia Kessinger
February 13, 2021
Indoor dining is a recipe for disaster during COVID-19

Indoor dining is a recipe for disaster during COVID-19

Mia Kessinger
December 17, 2020
Wrestling team tackles COVID-19 restrictions

Wrestling team tackles COVID-19 restrictions

Mia Kessinger
December 14, 2020
Junior Sadie Leonard throws the ball at her softball practice on Redwood's varsity field.

Snapshot No. 30

Mia Kessinger
November 5, 2020
Drive thru Corte Madera to eat at the exceptional Amy's Drive Thru

Drive thru Corte Madera to eat at the exceptional Amy’s Drive Thru

Mia Kessinger
October 26, 2020
Clients can easily access tutors from Peer Tutoring Marin’s website.

Saket Mungamuru finds success in creating Peer Tutor Marin

Mia Kessinger
October 25, 2020
Point-counterpoint: should standardized testing continue in the future?

Point-counterpoint: should standardized testing continue in the future?

Mia Kessinger and Martha Fishburne
June 11, 2020
Mendieta is determined to achieve her childhood dream of becoming a police officer and shows the same work ethic while playing basketball.

Senior Yessenia Mendieta trains to become a police officer

Mia Kessinger
June 9, 2020
COVID-19: When the world stopped

COVID-19: When the world stopped

Drake Goodman, Isabella Roesler, Eislyn Snyder, Ryo Weng, Taylor Charles, Sophia Rocha, Katie Parsons, Skylar Strotz, Jenna Dahlin, Lauren Steele, Jack Benbow, Garrett Cook, Aaron Kim, Sydney Steinberg, Sarah Young, Audrey Hettleman, Isabel Ames, Maxanne Anderson, Martha Fishburne, Maya Holland, Nicole Johnson, Olivia Kharrazi, Alli Runnfeldt, Shannon Watridge, Jack Watson, Devin Bosley, Grace Bouton, Olivia Brekhus, Emma Carpenter, Greta Cifarelli, Kalyn Dawes, Mara Farese, Francesca Fox, Nicole Fuches, Kylie Horstmeyer, Emma Ingledew, Alex Johnson, Mia Kessinger, Sol Ladetzky, Audrey Lightfoot, Emma Lightfoot, PJ Pfeiffer, Matthew Smalbach, Bennett Vasquez, Loughlin Browne, Ella Green, Maddie Loebbaka, Sofi Mincy, Camille Ray, Morgan Salzer, Maria Alexander, Charlie Ginsburg, Jacob Mandel, Anna Silverman, Jackson Epps, Alix Salzer and Mikaela Beberman
May 4, 2020
The best insulated coffee mugs to warm up to

The best insulated coffee mugs to warm up to

Mia Kessinger
March 17, 2020
Varsity baseball coach Mike Firenzi hits it out of the park with thirty-year coaching career

Varsity baseball coach Mike Firenzi hits it out of the park with thirty-year coaching career

Mia Kessinger
March 16, 2020
Snapshot No. 76

Snapshot No. 76

Mia Kessinger
March 5, 2020
Finding the most popcorn-worthy streaming service

Finding the most popcorn-worthy streaming service

Mia Kessinger
February 14, 2020
How Division III sports can offer a good balance for student-athletes

How Division III sports can offer a good balance for student-athletes

Mia Kessinger
February 5, 2020
Surrounded by Branson opponents, Pasquale Ancona searches for a teammate to pass to.

Boys’ varsity basketball team shoots to improve under new head coach

Mia Kessinger
December 13, 2019
Including a giant teddy bear, the outside of the home is just as charming as the inside.

Marin’s best decorated homes create a striking winter wonderland

Mia Kessinger
December 12, 2019
Blocking out Branson's offense during their game on 12/3, Redwood players wait to seize the rebound.

Snapshot No. 36

Mia Kessinger
December 5, 2019
Graduating early to attend university in London, senior Gabe Troisi is an aspiring architect.

Senior Gabriel Troisi builds his way to the top as a young architect

Mia Kessinger
November 8, 2019
Illustration by Mia Kessinger

Why public schools in California deserve an F for failing their own students

Mia Kessinger
November 5, 2019
Illustration by Kalyn Dawes

Olympic Athletes need a voice to create change

Mia Kessinger
September 24, 2019
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