Masyn Cole is a sophomore entering her first year on The Central Trend. When Masyn isn't writing stories for The Central Trend, she loves spending time with her horses. Masyn is a competitive rider at Curtis Performance Horses and also for the FHC Equestrian team. She has three lessons a week throughout all four seasons. As for the equestrian team, she spends the beginning of the school year practicing. When Masyn isn't busy with her two horses, she finds herself with friends, family, and watching Hamilton. Masyn is overjoyed to have the opportunity to join staff this year and do what she loves: writing.
Favorite song: Heat Waves by Glass Animals
Someone who inspires Masyn: Her trainer Cassidy
Favorite Twitch Streamer: Wilbur Soot
The number of pets she has: Masyn has six pets. Her two dogs (Stella and Bentley), two cats (Woodson and Foof), and her two horses (Titan and Vito)
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