Anatoli Velikov
Anatoli (Toli) Velikov joined The Globe during his freshman year as a writer, and has since worked his way up becoming Spotlight Page Editor in his Sophomore year, Features Page Director in his Junior Year, and finally Layout Editor in his Senior Year. Throughout his years working on the paper, Toli has made many memories. His favorite times on The Globe include assembling the pages of an issue and watching it come together and coming up with fun ideas for the April Fools issues. He is known on staff as a formatting expert. Outside of The Globe, Toli has participated in many other extracurriculars including being one of the Lead Editors of Mamaroneck Public Radio (MPR), where he produced content for the “Before the Bell” segment, serving as co-captain of both the Cross Country and Track teams, and being Co-president of the Midnight Run club. Next year, Toli plans to attend Columbia University, majoring in Electrical Engineering in the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Globe wishes the best for Toli as he moves into the next chapter of his life!
Mila Llorca Luth
Mila began writing for The Globe in her sophomore year and officially joined the staff in her junior year as a Copy-Editor and later the co-page director of the Features section. She chose to join The Globe because she wanted to expand on her writing skills beyond school assignments. Mila’s most fond memory of being part of The Globe was when she got the chance to interview one of the owners of Sedona Taphouse and one of the directors of the Fuller Center for Housing. Besides being involved in The Globe, Mila was on the varsity soccer team from 10th to 12th grade and eventually served as captain during her senior year. Soccer was Mila’s favorite activity, as she loved the aspect of working with her teammates and being a part of a strong community. Besides soccer, she also ran track all four years of high school. Other than athletics, Mila also participated in Model Congress, Caprice advising, student council, and OSR. Through OSR, Mila had the chance to work in a lab for two summers. This fall, Mila is heading to the University of Michigan, majoring in Biology, Health, and Society as a part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Honors Program. Mila encourages young writers on The Globe to push themselves to write about things that they are passionate about, as the pieces that are the most engaging are those where the writer feels passionate about the subject. The Globe wishes Mila the best of luck in her future endeavors and thanks her for her contributions!
Penelope Hall
Penelope Hall joined The Globe during her freshman year, initially serving as a writer. In her sophomore year, she became the Features Section Editor. Although Hall moved to Chile during her junior year, she quickly returned to The Globe for her senior year as a Managing Editor. Penelope treasures The Globe’s sense of community and appreciates how it compels and challenges members to experiment with different writing styles and step outside their comfort zones. A highlight of Hall’s work at The Globe was during the April Fools edition, where she relished the creative writing process and crafting humorous stories about MHS. She also enjoyed writing about the varsity captains for fall sports, as she found engaging with them and gathering their insights rewarding. Outside of The Globe, Penelope was a varsity soccer team member in the fall, plays the violin, and participated in the MHS bell choir. She also sails and is an avid reader. Her love for travel and trying new experiences influenced her college decision to attend the University of Saint Andrews next fall, where she will double major in Spanish and International Relations in the Honors program. She is particularly excited about the opportunity to explore Europe during her studies in Scotland. The Globe hopes that Penelope has a rewarding experience next year and will miss her contributions!
Thomas Palmer
First joining The Globe in his sophomore year, Thomas has held many different roles for the paper, most recently serving as Editorial Director during his Senior year. Through this role, he has published many thought provoking articles and helped facilitate discussions about debatable topics. Aside from The Globe, Thomas has been extremely active in other school programs including serving as Vice President of the Senior class, captaining the Boys’ Varsity Swim team, being a member of Mamaroneck Public Radio, and taking part in several PACE productions including the dance show Kinesthesia and Senior New Plays. Thomas advises Globe staff members to get involved early and be attentive of what people are talking about during school, as it will make it much easier to come up with article ideas. He also thanks his fellow staff members for their willingness to debate and discuss controversial editorial topics. Next year, he plans to attend Washington and Lee University where he will study Mathematics and Global Politics. He is excited to apply the skills he has learned from The Globe in this next chapter. The Globe thanks Thomas for all his hard work and wishes him the best of luck in all of his future endeavor!
Emily Bennitt
Emily first began writing for The Globe as a Freshman. When she first started, she enjoyed exploring the different areas of The Globe by writing various pieces each sections. Although she loved this the freedom to write about all her interests, Emily became the Sports Page Director at the end of her Junior Year. She loved her position so much that she decided to resume it for her senior year. Outside of being on The Globe, Emily loves to play Lacrosse, go on runs, and hang out with friends. Next year, she will be attending Colgate University where she will be studying Chemistry on a pre-med track. She hopes to bring the journalism skills she learned with her to college. Emily hopes college will allow her to find a close knit community with a culture and environment similar to the one she found on The Globe. Emily advises younger members to not be afraid to interview multiple people as interviews are the foundation of one’s article. She emphasizes that it’s even more important to get out of your comfort zone and interview someone you don’t know. The Globe thanks Emily for her work and wishes her the best of luck in the future!
Maddie Robinson
Maddie first began writing for The Globe during her Sophomore year as a writer for the sports section, where she began with writing articles about the wrestling and ski team. At the end of her Junior year, Maddie became the co-director for the sports section, which is the position she currently holds. In this position, she gives out ideas for sports articles and helps develop them. Besides being on the Globe staff, Maddie loves to spend time with friends, engage in outdoor activities such as boating, and go to the gym. Next year, she will be attending Wake Forest University where she plans to study Biology on a pre-med track. Maddie would advise future members to thoughtfully plan out interview questions and write on topics they are truly interested in, just like she did with writing about sports. She hopes to take the writing skills she learned from The Globe with her to college and will never forget all the amazing memories she has made while being a part of the team. We will miss Maddie and thank her for her contributions to The Globe!
Olivia Evans
Olivia Evans started writing for The Globe her sophomore year because she wanted to expand her knowledge of the Mamaroneck High School community. Since officially joining staff her junior year, Oliva has held roles as News Director and Features Director. She particularly enjoyed her role as News Director because it “challenged her to connect with her community” in a “different” and “creative” way. Olivia’s favorite memory from her time on The Globe was writing an article about Heimler’s fictional friendships with AP US History Teachers Mr. Goldberg and Ms. Kennedy for last year’s April fools issue. Oliva liked how the story allowed her to create something entertaining and humorous. Aside from The Globe, Oliva was the captain of both the soccer and track and field teams at MHS, in addition to being the president of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and the Alzheimer’s Association. Next year, Evans plans to major in International Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Oliva advises future Globe writers to pursue stories out of their comfort zone and think of something that may be out of the box, as they provide the most opportunities for growth and success. The Globe wishes Olivia the best of luck next year!
Tessa Goldsmith
Tessa Goldsmith joined The Globe after her sophomore year at MHS, quickly establishing herself as a key contributor. During her junior year, she served as an assistant spotlight director, and in her senior year, she took on multiple roles, becoming the business director and the sports director for the website. One of her fondest memories is the April Fools issue, which she admired for its constant creativity Tessa vividly recalls the pride she felt when her first article was published. Her first online article, a piece on the lacrosse team, remains her favorite. It quickly gained popularity, with many people sharing it on social media. Beyond her dedication to The Globe, Tessa was a versatile athlete, participating in ski, tennis, and both spring and winter track at MHS. She was also an active member of OCRA and FBLA. Looking ahead, Tessa will be attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where she will major in political science in the honors program. She is also considering a double major to include business studies. The Globe thanks Tessa for her work and wishes her the best of luck in the future!
