Junior Daequan Joines is a photographer for the Manhattan High School Mentor. Joines is new to taking photos for a publication. 

“This is my first time trying [photography],” Joines said. “I just felt like it’s going to be fun.”

Joines is hoping to improve his photography skills over the course of the next year.

In his free time, Joines spends time watching sports, such as basketball, and playing video games.

“I like to hang out with family and play [games],” Joines said.