Rye Geilenfeldt
| Rye Geilenfeldt | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Portland, Oregon |
| Other names | Rye Dilley |
| 💼 Occupation | Student photojournalist, community reporter |
| Notable work | Your Battle Ground Public Schools newsmagazine |
Rye Geilenfeldt (formerly known as Rye Dilley) is an American student photojournalist, community reporter, and scholastic media leader from Battle Ground, Washington.[1] Their work focuses on education, student life, youth programs, and community interests across Clark County, Washington.[2] Through photography and reporting, Geilenfeldt has documented schools, extracurricular activities, community organizations, and youth-led initiatives, with work receiving recognition and coverage from regional news organizations including The Columbian and The Reflector.
Early life and education
Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Battle Ground, Washington, Geilenfeldt attends Battle Ground Public Schools. They became involved in scholastic journalism, photography, graphic design, and student leadership during middle school, developing an interest in documenting the people and institutions that shape their community.
Their early work grew through collaboration with school staff, district communications professionals, fellow students, and community organizations. A particularly significant collaboration developed with personal friend Paisley Dunn, who later joined Geilenfeldt's work as an associate editor. Together, they helped expand the scope of student-led journalism within their schools and the broader district.[3]
Journalism career
Geilenfeldt began publishing student-focused news while in middle school, initially concentrating on school news, student achievement, extracurricular activities, local events, and community organizations. Their reporting has developed into a broader practice of community journalism centered on education and youth.
Geilenfeldt most recently served as Managing Editor of Your Battle Ground Public Schools, a student-led publication covering news, features, and community stories connected to Battle Ground Public Schools. During their tenure, the publication expanded its reporting ambitions and distribution while placing greater emphasis on student perspectives, photojournalism, education coverage, and community engagement.
Media recognition
Geilenfeldt's journalism has received attention from regional news organizations. In 2026, The Columbian published a feature examining the growth of student-led publications in Battle Ground Public Schools, highlighting Geilenfeldt's work and the broader expansion of student journalism within the district. Their work has also been featured in The Reflector, where articles and press coverage have documented student journalism initiatives and youth-led community projects. [4]
- ↑ "Student publications". Battle Ground Public Schools. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Middle schooler's vision brings Battle Ground school publication back to life". The Columbian. 2026-06-29.
- ↑ https://thereflector.com/stories/tukes-valley-middle-school-student-leads-school-district-news-magazine,407191?
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