Benjamin Nopper, Section Editor
After joining staff and becoming an editor his sophomore year, Benjamin Nopper is enthusiastic to spend his senior year in the newsroom he considers to be his home away from home. Benjamin walked into room E103 two years ago feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of the unknown‒writing for an award-winning publication without much previous experience. Hundreds of articles and dozens of close relationships later, he now understands that writing enables an individual to have a meaningful impact in his community. A disciple of his former boss, Nick Smith, Nopper retains his position as sports editor for the third consecutive year while also contributing as an opinion writer. However, if it were up to him, he would run his own satire department. Outside of the newsroom, Nopper plays baseball and serves as an FCA leader. Nopper is also a member of Student Council, NHS and Spanish Club. He enjoys embarking adventures with his three dogs, spending afternoons on the golf course, and feeding his unhealthy coffee obsession. Nopper also loves to watch Impractical Jokers, the show that admittedly inspires some of his lighthearted interactions with his friends. Upon graduating, Nopper intends to study business and eventually attend law school.
![TRL's Benjamin Nopper said the Star Wars saga's newest edition "helped [him] forget for just a moment about the travesties that destroyed [his] two heroes in the previous two movies."](https://theredledger.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/star-wars-1-e1578943458660-900x600.jpg)
!["After experiencing [Cruz's] hospitality firsthand and observing his recent actions, my perspective completely transformed. Not only do I view Cruz as a thought leader and a Constitutionalist, but I also view him as an individual whose compassionate nature embodies the rich values of our state and nation as a whole."](https://theredledger.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_4329-1-900x600.jpg)
![Carter Griffith [23] celebrates with teammate Bumper Pool [10] after a touchdown against Sulphur Springs in last Friday's first round playoff game. Pool scored two rushing touchdowns in the 45-29 road win.](https://theredledger.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bumper_ss_playoffs_HM_1-900x600.jpg)
