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Shots On the Court: Varsity Raiders Basketball Versus Riviera Prep

Levi Mbadiwe, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
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Senior point guard Amare Sanders drives to the hoop and makes a crucial layup. The basket gave the team momentum as it was the Raiders’ first point of the game. Sanders finished the game with nine points.
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Freshman Valentina Isabella Matos Pizzorni participates in a blocking drill during practice at the Sean Taylor ‘01 Memorial Field on the Upper School Campus. Matos Pizzorni breaks barriers as the first female athlete on the junior varsity football team. “If there are girls who want to play, they should take action,” Matos Pizzorni said, advocating for gender-inclusivity in football.
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Parents proudly represent Perú at their booth in the Blue Dungeon during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, showcasing cultural items in front of the backdrop of Machu Picchu. The Perú booth was one of 18 country displays that highlighted the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures. The Parent Association’s participation helped create a sense of community and pride, allowing students to learn about different traditions firsthand.
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Seniors Eden Meidar Alfi and Leticia Lemann wrote "The Elefant in the Room", a children's book spreading dyslexia awareness. Alfi was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and her experiences influenced many events which transpire in the book. Alfi and Lemann hoped that through this project they would be able to reach out into their community and inspire change in regards to the stigma surrounding dyslexia.
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The student body fills the drama room for a lively meeting focused on upcoming events. Students brainstormed ideas and collaborated on plans to ensure everyone's interests were represented. “So much planning goes unseen, but it’s just so exciting to see everyone enjoying themselves from Spirit Week up until homecoming night,” member of student body Isabella said.
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Levi Mbadiwe
Levi Mbadiwe, Staff Writer and Photographer
Levi Mbadiwe is a junior staff writer for “The Raider Voice”. This will be his second year on staff. Levi looks to take a dive deeper in athletic topics and sports photography and topics that matter in everyday life at Gulliver. Levi also enjoys playing basketball.