Hi, my name is Alison Barlow.  I am a junior and this is my first year in Journalism.  I am very excited to write for the newspaper, as I love to write.  I am biracial and I have attended school in the Tahoma school district all of my life and I have lived in Washington all my life.  Therefore, I love trees, nature, cold weather and rain.  I hate heat.  I love taking walks, hanging out with friends, volunteering and reading.  I hope you enjoy my articles.