Senior Ali Montee is returning this year to The Claw staff as Layout Editor and Director of Photography.

Over this past summer, Montee has discovered a passion for UX design and is helping a mental health startup build a new app. As an intern with the Phoenix Project, Montee has rediscovered her passion for mental health support. 

Montee is also very passionate about films and books, focusing on the extensive universes good directors and writers can create. Some of her favorite books and films include Lord of the Rings, Throne of Glass, and Marvel.

This year she is very excited to train a new generation of Art Staff in photography. Montee’s long term goals currently are focused on getting into college and trying to enjoy her senior year.