Layton Norris is a Junior at Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, IL. He started his journalistic career this year as a journalist and News Editor for The Bark publication. As a journalist and News Editor for The Bark, Layton strives to provide the student body of Grant Community High School with relevant, accurate, and insightful information in such a way that captivates them and inclines them to assume responsibility for their magnitude of knowledge and therefore their futures. Apart from the dedication he puts forth to The Bark, Layton is a dedicated Intern for the editorial staff at the Portage County Gazette in Stevens Point, WI. Additionally, Layton is involved in the Youth Advisory Committee at GCHS. Layton assumes a proactive role within the community by offering volunteer services during his free time. Overall, Layton is most passionate about pursuing and expanding upon his education. He devotes the majority of his time to researching various studies. Layton is constantly seeking to make advancements on his level of knowledge, regardless of the topic. Upon finishing High School, Layton intends to immerse himself in the field of science. However, as a whole, Layton intends to be a lifelong learner in every aspect.