The Up-Beat – Friendsgiving, tattoos and farm life

S.3, Ep. 1

Lyra Townsend, Arwen Georgas and Elijah Conda • Dec 3, 2025

Lyra Townsend, Elijah Conda and Arwen Georgas share what is making them happy in the season three premiere of “The Up-Beat,” talking Telestrations, cows and “Lord of the Rings.”

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About the Contributors

Lyra Townsend, Associate Editor

Lyra Townsend is a senior at Community; this is her third year on the Inkspot staff. She is an associate editor. My favorite movie is “Jaws.” On the weekends I like to fly planes. A book that impacted me was “Call Me By Your Name.”

Arwen Georgas, Senior Staff Reporter

Arwen Georgas is a senior at Community and is a part of the school’s Student Council. She is a senior staff reporter for the Inkspot. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, music and art. My favorite book is John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars.”

Elijah Conda, Senior Staff Reporter

Elijah Conda is a senior at Community and is involved in the wrestling, choir and theatre programs. This is his second year working for the Inkspot, and he is a senior staff reporter. My favorite film is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” A guilty pleasure of mine are brownies.