Sophomore Nina Ortiz is a first-year reporter for The Swarm. She is an MSA second-year advanced dancer, and has been a competitive dancer for the past six years. Ortiz has had the opportunity to take part in NUSD board meetings regarding previous school programs and gained recognition on television. She has also been rewarded many prizes including board-elected scholarships, GPA awards, and many more. Ortiz joined The Swarm in hopes of giving a voice to the younger generation, and a listening ear to citizens of all ages.