For 15 years, high school freshman Charli Sexton has called Red Tail home. From enjoying soft serve at the pool to playing pickleball with friends, Charli is deeply rooted in the neighborhood. Now, this talented young resident is taking on an exciting new role within the community as a writer for Stroll Red Tail.

Currently in 9th grade at Avon High School, Charli balances a rigorous academic schedule with a wide variety of extracurricular passions. Honors Language Arts and Choir rank high among Charli's favorite subjects, alongside active participation in Model United Nations, Speech and Debate, Drama Club, and a student book club.

Charli’s journey as a writer stems from a broad, lifelong love for the arts—spanning photography, film, and literature. The spark truly ignited after reading J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, drawn in by its subtle layers and rich symbolism. Reading Donna Tartt’s atmospheric mystery The Goldfinch, as well as works by Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and Kathleen Glasgow (The Glass Girl), further shaped Charli's appreciation for impactful, resonant prose.

This dedication to language hasn't gone unnoticed. Teachers have nominated Charli multiple times for writing competitions—key moments that helped build confidence as a developing voice. Outside of the written word, Charli is deeply involved in student leadership programs and earned top honors in Honors Choir last year.

Joining the Stroll Red Tail team represents an exciting step toward Charli's long-term dream of getting published and eventually pursuing a career in media, film, or journalism.

"It’s a huge personal dream of mine to get published, and writing for Stroll feels like the perfect first step toward my future career," Charli shares. "I’m most interested in human-interest stories and interviewing residents. I love hearing people's personal stories and finding out what makes them unique."

When taking a break from academics, music, and writing, Charli loves baking, roller skating, and spending quality time with close friends.

Red Tail residents can look forward to reading Charli’s upcoming feature stories in future issues of Stroll, bringing our community closer together one neighborly profile at a time.

Stroll Red Tail is fortunate to have Charli on staff as one of our writers!!