Junior Reporter Club
Welcome to the CAPA JRC blog!
The Chinese American Parents Association (CAPA) Junior Reporter Club (JRC) is a group of middle and high school second-generation Chinese-American students in Montgomery County that strive to make a positive difference in the Chinese and Asian community through journalism.
We work together to write Chinese and English news articles about and take photos and videos of CAPA events. As second-generation Chinese-Americans, we have a different perspective than the rest of the Chinese community on many topics, such as education.
We hope to use this club as a platform to deliver our ideas and opinions to others in the community.
Follow the link to learn more about CAPA-MC: https://www.capamc.org/
Make sure to check us out on social media:
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E-mail: capajrc@gmail.com
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Instagram: @capa_jrc
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0gylW1ZCcgDvDiLAyObbA
Meet the Members
Alvin Tong
Co-president
Hello, my name is Alvin Tong and I am one of the co-presidents of JRC. This year will be my 4th year at JRC. I am currently a junior in the SMCS program at Poolesville High School.
Emily Jia
Co-president
Hi, my name is Emily and I’m one of the co-presidents of JRC this year! I’m a junior at National Cathedral School and this is my 4th year as a reporter in the JRC.
Andrew Dai
Co-president
Andrew Dai is currently one of three CAPA-JRC co-presidents and a sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School. Previously, he was Photography Team Leader for the JRC. He enjoys reading books of any genre and writes short stories in his free time, and has been a competitive swimmer for nine years.
Daniel Li
Photography Leader
Hi, I'm Daniel Li. I'm currently a sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School, and I am the photography team leader for the JRC. I also write and translate some JRC articles. I joined the JRC to get more experience writing and to be more in touch with my community.
Kylie Zhang
Graphics Leader
Hello! My name is Kylie Zhang and I am a sophomore at Poolesville High School. I am a reporter for JRC as well as the Graphics team leader. I joined JRC to improve my writing skills and spread awareness about the Asian American community.
Justin Jiang
Reporting Leader
Hi, my name is Justin Jiang. I am currently a sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School and a JRC reporting leader. I joined the JRC to grow my journalism skills and courage as a reporter. My favorite sport is tennis and I love to play video games too!
Alina Fang
Reporting Leader
Hi everyone, my name is Hongshu and I go by Alina Fang. I am currently a sophomore in Poolesvile's ecology program. I am the reporting leader of group C. Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and I'm currently participating in wrestling and sometimes MMA. Unfortunately, I've been pretty injured recently...
Zayne Sun
Reporting Leader
Hi my name is Zayne, a junior at Poolesville High School. In my free time I like to bake and write. I’m super excited to experience this year with everyone!
Sophie Huang
Senior Advisor
Hello! My name is Sophie Huang and I am a junior at Richard Montgomery High School. Previously, I have served as the Graphics Design Lead and Co-President of JRC, and am now one of JRC's senior advisors. This will be my fourth year in JRC and I look forward to reporting on events and team-building with my fellow members.
Doris Wang
Senior Adviser
Doris Wang is a junior at Montgomery Blair High School. She loves learning and is looking forward to another year with the JRC!
Jessica Zhang
Senior Advisor
Hi! I'm Jessica Zhang, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School. I have previously served as a photography leader, reporting leader, as well as Co-President. Joining CAPA-JRC has allowed me to gain unique interviewing experiences, learn journalism, and connect with the surrounding Asian-American community.
Benson Chan
Reporter
Hi, my name is Benson. I go to Wootton High School and I am a senior. I have been in the JRC for 3 years as a journalist. My favorite sport is pickleball.
Nathan Tian
Reporter
Nathan Tian is a freshman at Wootton high school. He plays ice hockey for the school team. In his free time he likes to play basketball with his friends. He also is interested in the Maritime industry and oceanography. He enjoys reading science fiction and dystopian novels in his free time as well.
Leo Fan
Reporter
Hi! My name is Leo Fan and I’m a freshman at Winston Churchill High School. This is my third year in JRC as a member. I joined JRC to learn and improve my journalism and writing skills, as well as advocate for the Asian-American community. One of my favorite parts of this organization is the close-knit community, as well as the reporting trips that we go on.
Angie Shen
Reporter
My name is Angie Shen and I’m a sophomore at Wootton high school. I am excited to work with my friends and report on events this year!
Sky Zhang
Reporter
Hi, my name is Sky Zhang. I'm a freshman at Winston Churchill HS. In my spare time I enjoy drawing which has been a big part of my life. I have stacks and stacks of papers filled with artwork. I also enjoy eating fresh fruit.
Kenneth Shue
Reporter
Hi, I'm Kenneth. I'm a junior at Richard Montgomery High School. I've been a reporter in the JRC for one year. In my free time, I enjoy exercising or playing with my cat. I'm excited to further my writing and speaking skills in the JRC this year.
Sophia Shen
Reporter
My name is Sophia, and I am a curious and thoughtful 7th grader with a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new ideas. I enjoy public speaking and on engaging in deep discussions. Confident and articulate, I am always eager to share my thoughts and inspire others with my creativity.
Felix Hou
Reporter
I am currently attending Winston Churchill High School as a Freshman (Class of 2028). My hobbies are skiing and swimming. I am on 2 swim teams, and 1 ski team. I enjoy hanging out with friends and listening to music. I joined the JRC in 2023.