Shelby Brunson is a first year sophomore staff reporter on the Brantley Banner for the 2018-2019 school year. She is the youngest in her family, with one twenty two year old sister, and one twenty four year old brother. Family has been a big part of her life since she was a child, which is why her siblings interest in reading is what sparked her fascination for books. Along with her love of reading, Shelby is also a basketball enthusiast and plays on Brantley's girls varsity team. Basketball has been her go to sport since she was seven years old and has since been a way to bond with her father. Although her parents are extremely supportive in her athletic indulgences, school has always been the priority, especially, since Shelby’s persistence to get a robust lucrative career later on in life allows her to maintain her focus on getting a high GPA through the school year.