Traditionally called a “masthead” in the literary world, Waymark acknowledges and honors its staff through the name “parliament.” Taking inspiration from Kennesaw State’s mascot, the owl, we gather together to soar into new heights.
Duke Jenkins
President & Editor-in-Chief
Duke is a senior English major and avid lover of romance, mystery, thrillers, and urban fantasy novels. He’s the current co-host of Waymark: Unbound, co-president of the Eta Pi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, and a 4th year tutor at the KSU Writing Center. In his free time, he loves to cook, baking, hike, watch tv and movies, and travel to new places.
Favorite Book: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Brooke Reul
Vice President & Senior Poetry Editor
Brooke is a senior English major with a minor in technical communications and professional writing. In her free time, she likes to game, swim, write, read, sing, dance, and cook. She is currently writing her own fantasy series, and her dream is to be a published author! She is so excited to help Waymark grow as an undergraduate magazine and team this year!
Favorite Book: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Gabrielle S. Punzalan
Senior Fiction Editor
Gabrielle Punzalan (she/her) is a Filipino-American writer and editor from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently in her fourth year studying at Kennesaw State University as an English major with a minor in professional writing. She enjoys listening to music, collecting bookmarks, embroidering hoodies, and playing D&D with her friends. Find her on Goodreads and Instagram @gabby_s.p
Favorite Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Zeena Yassin
Senior Nonfiction Editor
Zeena is a sophomore English major who enjoys reading, making art, eating good foods, and cats.
Favorite Book: We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faisal
Sophia Woodard
Poetry Editor
Sophia is freshman English major from Atlanta. She adores music, playing guitar, and writing music. She also loves writing poetry and reading whenever she can. She is a big movie lover as well, going to the movie theater is one of her favorite activities. She has two very mischievous cats that she loves dearly, and she is always trying to pick up new hobbies. Recently, she’s gotten into rock climbing and crochet!
Favorite Book: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Kelsey Fletcher
Fiction Editor
Kelsey is a junior English major (working on Criminology as well). She loves reading, writing, playing video games and coloring/painting!
Favorite Book: The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Kiana Givens
Marketing Coordinator
Kiana Givens is a first-year Biology major at Kennesaw State University. Originally from Newnan, Georgia, she has a passion for color guard, crafting short stories, and diving deep into literary analysis. She loves being creative and exploring new ideas.
Favorite Book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Nata Tombari
Nonfiction Reviewer
Nata Tombari is a senior history major with a double minor in French and Legal studies. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American who enjoys reading, scrolling on Pinterest, baking, and studying French in her free time. From her experience as a writing assistant at the Writing Center, she delights in students’ epiphany that they, too, have something important to say. She plans to attend law school after undergrad and become an immigration and refugee attorney.
Favorite Book: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Judymarie Gaps
Poetry Reviewer
Judymarie is a student at KSU. She failed to submit a staff bio and headshot for the website. She does not look like Cruella De Ville, and she was warned this would happen.
Favorite Book: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Roshini Thirumalai
Fiction Reader
Roshini is a freshman doing computer engineering. She loves fiction/fantasy genre, but recently, she’s been getting more into romance novels as well. She loves watching movies, musicals, tv shows: basically anything with a good plot and a great cast. She also loves to reading up on entertainment news.
Favorite Book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Ivy Breinig
Poetry Reader
Ivy is a second-year Psychology major and a recent transfer to KSU. She loves reading, fashion, watching anime, thrifting, and writing stories! She has been writing for about 10 years, mostly short stories and poetry. She is an INFJ and loves getting to know people and making friends. She is also a certified coffee and matcha addict!
Favorite Book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Elise Hernandez
Nonfiction Reader
Elise is a freshman majoring in Computer Engineering. Some of her hobbies are reading romance novels, cooking and baking, working out, and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite season is fall and she is a sucker for a caramel macchiato from Starbucks, and her favorite fall tv-comfort show to watch is Gilmore girls!
Favorite Book: The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Monique Mclaren
Podcast Technician
Monique is a freshman studying Media and Entertainment. She has loved music and technology ever since she was a kid, and over time, she ended up developing a love for podcasts. Being in this position makes her really happy because she gets to hear everyone’s stories up close and turn it into a cohesive product! She is excited for the world to hear what Waymark has to share!
Favorite Book: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy
Jennifer Huynh
Graphic Designer
Jennifer is currently a sophomore majoring in Public Relations. She can’t wait to contribute to Waymark magazine and develop her skills in graphic design! Some of her hobbies include listening to new music, trying new restaurants, collecting blind boxes, and spending time with her family and friends.
Favorite Book: On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong