Viking of the Month: Lana Ferrell

Kyra Sharma, Managing and Opinions Editor • June 3, 2024

Lana Ferrell is a senior at La Jolla High who has been playing Varsity volleyball and beach volleyball since her sophomore year. She is attending UMiami this fall and plans to continue playing club volleyball. Keep reading for an exclusive interview with volleyball standout Lana Ferrell!

Q. What sport(s) do you play?

LF: Indoor and Beach volleyball.

Q. How long have you been playing volleyball?

LF: Since 4th grade.

Q. What made you start playing the sport?

LF: All of my friends were doing it.

Q. What is your favorite part about the sport?

LF: I love the competitive aspect and how much you learn from your teammates.

Q. How has your Beach Volleyball season been so far?

LF: We just finished and placed 3rd in the Open Division.

Q. Do you plan on playing volleyball in college?

LF: Not competitively, but I definitely will play club.

Q. Do you have any team shoutouts?

LF: My partner Lindsay Laumann and I just competed at a tournament together in Huntington Beach, so I want to give a shout-out to her!

About the Contributor

Kyra Sharma, Managing and Opinions Editor

Kyra Sharma is a junior in her second year of Journalism as the Managing and Opinions editor. With her background as a staff writer and guest contributor for Hi-Tide over the past two years, as well as her heavy commitment to Speech and Debate, Kyra has had several opportunities to voice her opinion on important issues that are often left in the dark. She looks forward to furthering her journalistic career by encouraging staff writers to provide diverse perspectives on such matters, and ensuring that the publication remains a platform for impactful discussion. While Kyra is excited to contribute to the paper by writing and editing articles, as well as fundraising, she is also eager to continue working with her fellow staff members on Hi-Tide.