It would be advisable to write a lead that contains one of their quotes, or some fact that readers will find intriguing. Perhaps you can describe them in their comfortable setting, or in a typical scene in their life. Use lots of quotes directly from your source and don't be afraid to use a few of your subject's personal stories within the article. It gives it much more color. You can organize it into sections about their school interests, their hobbies, their college choices, etc., as long as it flows together.
Some variety never hurts.
Editorials These are pretty obvious. Editorials are letters to the editor or opinions written by the paper's staff, and there aren't really any concrete rules about them. As long as you support what you say with quotes, research, etc. You can criticize or you can praise, you can explain something or persuade something, or you could just write what you feel about anything your heart desires. There is a way to be insulting and a way to be tasteful, and you'll gain more respect as a writer when you approach delicate issues carefully.