Meet chrocheter Chanel Pennell ’25

Chanel Pennell ’25, leader of the Crochet Club, started her own business to spread joy and earn money for college. Watch the video to learn more more Pennel and Crochet Club.

Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2025

Chanel Pennell ’25 undoubtedly has a strong passion for crocheting; from little stuffed bunnies to dragons and Pusheens, Pennell pushes her creativity with more projects. Pennell brings a community of passionate crocheters to Spanish teacher Megan Boemhe’s room, where the group meets every Tuesday morning. As she moves on to college, she hopes to expand her crochet business to pay for her tuition expenses.

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Gianna Liu, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Gianna Liu is a senior at West High. This is her third year on staff and she is the Print Co-Editor-in-Chief. When Gianna isn’t busy taking photos or writing the next big story, you can find her bouncing a volleyball on the 10-foot line, watching the newest kdrama, walking 10,000 steps and volunteering.