As the 2025-2026 Editors-in-Chief of The Globe, Lila Abrams, Sophie Iavarone, and Jolie Schein close this chapter of their high school careers, they leave behind a legacy of leadership, creativity, and journalistic excellence. To them, their time on The Globe was more than an extracurricular activity; it was a place where they discovered their passions, developed formative leadership skills, and found direction for their futures.
Abrams joined The Globe in her freshman year, beginning as a reporter before officially joining staff as a sophomore. She was part of the art team, worked as a Copy Editor, and wrote for the Arts and Leisure section, an area she remained passionate about when she became an Arts and Leisure Section Editor the following year. When reflecting on her four years on The Globe, she noted that one of her favorite parts of being an Editor-in-Chief was the opportunity it gave her to “provide help and advice.” She expressed that some of her favorite memories involved working with younger writers, reflecting that “it felt good to give feedback face-to-face and be able to give any help that I could.”
Outside of school, Lila enjoys playing tennis and is an avid reader, writer, and history buff. She also contributes to her own YouTube channel and actively shares stories on Substack. This fall, Lila will be attending Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she hopes to continue to explore her passions in history, linguistics, and philosophy.
Similarly, Iavorone began her Globe career as a freshman reporter, steadily working her way through the publication’s leadership ranks. Over four years, she wrote for the Health and Wellness section, became Editorial Director, and ultimately took on the role of Editor-in-Chief. Looking back, Sophie expressed that some of her favorite memories came from seeing the impact of The Globe firsthand. “My favorite part has been distributing The Globe and watching people read it,” she said, also noting that she “loved editorial meetings when I was director and hearing everyone’s thoughts and ideas.”
Outside of The Globe, Sophie has pursued interests in fitness and graphic design and enjoys spending time with friends and family. This fall, she will attend Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where she plans to major in marketing. She hopes to combine her creative talents with business strategy, using graphic design to create compelling stories and advertisements for brands.
For Schein, The Globe played an equally transformative role. She joined The Globe as a freshman, and eventually became Editor-in-Chief, a position she says challenged her in new ways. “Being EIC was super difficult because I’d never led a group this large,” she said. “But I learned so much, and I loved being able to help younger writers grow journalistically the way people helped me when I was a freshman.” One of her proudest accomplishments was an article covering the Mamaroneck supervisor election. The experience introduced her to political reporting and the complexities of journalistic ethics. “It made me realize that I want to go into political journalism one day,” she said. “Learning about the different perspectives in our town taught me a lot about reporting and ethics.”
Beyond The Globe, Jolie served as a producer for MHS Info, participated in the Video Program for all four years of high school, and worked with an OCRA initiative that advocates for the rights of domestic workers—a cause she remains deeply passionate about. This fall, Jolie will attend Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she plans to study journalism and pursue a second major in political science. She noted that these aspirations were largely shaped by her time on The Globe. While she is still exploring whether her future lies in print, digital, or broadcast journalism, she knows that media and storytelling will remain at the center of her career.
As they prepare for college, Abrams, Iavarone, and Schein leave behind a lasting legacy of leadership, creativity, and dedication. Their journeys demonstrate the importance of collaboration and the power of student journalism—not only as a platform for storytelling, but also as a place where people have the opportunity to grow into better leaders and communicators, discovering the paths they are meant to pursue along the way.
