Griffin Brilhart ('26)
Co-Managing Editor (Spring 2024)
My name is Griffin Brilhart, and I’m a sophomore in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). I’m ecstatic to be a part of JMU’s own undergraduate RhetTech, and see the wonderful insights which people have to share with us! Outside of RhetTech, I’m involved with JMU’s speech team, and I’m an RA for Eagle Hall. For a pastime, I love reading, especially nonfiction books like memoirs.
Maitland Smola ('25)
Co-Managing Editor (Spring 2024)
My name is Maitland Smola (she/her) and I’m a Junior Psychology major with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC). I’m looking forward to editing RhetTech’s sixth volume this semester alongside our fantastic team! Outside of class, I spend my time watching movies, drinking a lot of coffee, thrifting, going to Switzer Lake with my friends, and working with JMU Students Against Sexual Violence.
Brianna Thweate ('25)
Co-Managing Editor (Fall 2023)
Hello! My name is BriAnna and I am a double major in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications (WRTC) and Media and Arts (SMAD). This is my second year with the journal, and I'm really looking forward to being able to work together with such amazingly unique people and view such creative work. When I'm not in class, I'm just about everywhere else as I am also part of the University Program Board (UPB), The Breeze, and the university's yearbook The Bluestone.
Nia Rucker ('24)
Co-Managing Editor (Fall 2023)
My name is Nia Rucker, I am a WRTC major with a minor in Creative Writing. When I am not writing and studying, I like to spend my free time reading, painting, taking walks, and spending time with my friends. Though when I am home, I spend extra time with my dog Ayvah. I have had a blast so far working on this fantastic student-led journal!
Riley Baker ('27)
Editor
My name is Riley Baker, and I am a freshman majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) with a minor in Creative Writing. This is my first year editing for RhetTech and I am ecstatic to be here! In my free time, I love to read and watch Gilmore Girls, or I’m writing articles for both JMU’s Bluestone Yearbook and HerCampus. I am excited to edit the submissions for RhetTech Journal!
Sophie Bockman ('25)
Design Lead
Hi! My name is Sophie Bockman (she/they), and I am a junior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) major with a minor in philosophy. I am thrilled to be joining the RhetTech staff this year, and I look forward to collaborating with my creative peers, furthering my professional editing skills, and engaging with diverse content contributed by other students. In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and volunteering with JMU Give Volunteers.
Caleb Booker ('24)
Editor
Hi, I’m Caleb (he/his), and I’m a senior English major with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). I’m new to RhetTech and look forward to getting experience on professional editing and working on a research journal! In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games, and talking with my family.
Kailyn Brown ('25)
Editor
Hi! My name is Kailyn (she/her). I am currently a Junior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) major, which is the absolute best! I am super excited to be joining the RhetTech team and having the opportunity to gain experience working with this journal. In my free time, I love reading, binge-watching movies and TV shows, thrifting, and spending time with friends.
Eva Catapano ('25)
Editor & Social Media
Hey! My name is Eva Catapano (she/her/hers) and I am a Junior WRTC major with a minor in Disability Studies. This is my first year with RhetTech, and I’m super excited to be a part of this team to collaborate with our peers and help them publish their work. In my free time, I love being with friends/family, hanging out at coffee shops, reading a good fiction novel and, of course, always listening to music.
Jack Cignetti ('25)
Editor
My name is Jack Cignetti (he/him) and I’m a freshman here at JMU. I’m majoring in psychology with a minor in philosophy. Since I’m new to RhetTech, I look forward to learning from the experienced members and developing new skills. Outside of school, I enjoy going to the gym, participating in intramural sports, and reading.
Alex Clarke ('25)
Editor
What’s up! My name is Alex Clarke (he/him). I’m a junior WRTC major and fell in love with writing when I realized the amazing power and influence words can have on people. With me being new to RhetTech, I’m eager to learn from other advanced writers to hopefully improve my own writing ability. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, gaming, and watching horror movies.
LillyAnne Day ('26)
Editor
Hi! My name is LillyAnne Day and I’m a sophomore English Major. I have a passion for reporting, annotating, and editing, so I’m very eager to contribute to the editorial team of the RhetTech Journal! When I’m not in class you can find me on a hike, reading a book, with friends, in a thrift store, or passionately competing in a trivia night.
AnnMarie Hall ('25)
Lead Copyeditor
My name is AnnMarie Hall (she/her) and I am a Junior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) major with a minor in Creative Writing. As a new member in fall 2023, I am excited to collaborate with everyone on the team and prepare for Volume 6! Outside of class, I like to watch movies with my roommates, crochet, and thrift!
Emma Larkin ('27)
Editor
Hey! My name is Emma Larkin and I am currently a sophomore. I am double majoring in WRTC and SMAD concentrating in creative advertising. This is my first year with the RhetTech journal and I am really looking forward to this semester! In my free time I love reading books, going to UREC spin classes, and hanging out with my sorority sisters.
Skylar McCurley ('26)
Editor & Social Media
My name is Skylar McCurley and I am double majoring in Justice Studies and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communications (WRTC). I’m so excited to be a first-year editor and gain such valuable experience with such an amazing team! In my free time, I like to hang out with friends in my sorority, read, listen to music, and go to UREC!
Emily Snellings ('24)
Editor & Facebook Lead
My name is Emily Snellings, and I am a senior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) and minoring in Human Resource Development (HRD). This is my first year editing for RhetTech, and I am so excited to be joining the editorial team! When I am not in class or doing my homework, you can probably find me hanging out with friends, trying to make a dent in my “To Be Read” list, or writing for JMU’s club Her Campus. I can’t wait to read this year’s submissions!
Brynn Sprinkle
Editor & Social Media Lead
Hi! My name is Brynn Sprinkle and I’m a junior English Major with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications. I am so excited to serve as an editor of the RhetTech Journal and to have the opportunity to exercise my major and minor simultaneously through the work associated with the journal! When I’m not in class, I am an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and enjoy spending time with friends and relaxing!
Tyree Waller ('24)
Editor
Aye! My name is Tyree Waller and I’m a senior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications major. I am happy to be here editing and designing for the Rhet Tech Journal and gaining more experience to work with the wonderful teams here at JMU. When I’m not in class, you can find me at some random place on campus, exploring and listening to music.
Additional Editors from Fall 2023 Semester
Abigail Johnson ('26)
Editor
My name is Abigail Johnson and I’m a sophomore WRTC major. Writing has been a major passion of mine ever since I was young, so I knew WRTC was the perfect fit for me here at JMU. I am excited to expand my skills and knowledge regarding writing alongside my peers through RhetTech’s sixth volume! Outside of school, I enjoy reading, writing articles for HerCampus, working out at the gym and spending time with friends.
Grace Kliewer ('25)
Editor
My name is Grace Kliewer, and I am a junior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication major with a double minor in Human Resource Development and Creative Writing. My major plays a big role in my everyday life; outside of class, I am most likely to be seen with a book in my hand, exploring new genres and expanding my rhetorical literacy! I am thrilled to review the undergraduate submissions from across the nation that investigate this year’s theme.
Faculty Advisor (since Fall 2023)
Anna Maria Johnson, MFA
RhetTech Faculty Advisor
Professor Johnson began advising RhetTech Journal in Fall 2023 and has discovered what a joy it is to work with students who are devoted to fonts, design, copyediting, marketing, branding, and all the other aspects of putting together a publication. She loves empowering students to build on their strengths and enjoy their work.