Eli Mair Lowery is a 15 year-old sophomore and this is his first year on the paper. He was born and raised in Portland, in the University Park neighborhood. The motto he lives his life by is “The time will pass anyways.” He describes himself as ambitious, creative and caring. His family and friends motivate him to be successful, and he has a good work ethic. Eli loves to talk to people, to write and is curious about the world, all skills that translate well into his work with Voices.