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The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Eduardo Kingston

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor

Eduardo Kingston is the sports editor for “The Raider Voice.” It’s his third year on the staff. Outside of journalism he does swimming and plays water polo. He enjoys watching his soccer team Flamengo play whenever they have games.

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The boys water polo team won states last saturday. They beat Dr. Phillips 9-8 and finished their season with a record of 22-4.The team was led by Gabe Lewis who scored five goals and Juan Sebastian Ibarra who had 12 saves.

Boys Water Polo: State Champions for the Sixth Time

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The Champions League is the main European tournament in Europe. The best teams face off against each other in hopes to be able to declare themselves as Champions of Europe in the end of the tournament. This year, the teams still remaining are: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Paris Saint Germain.

Champions League Quarter Final Draw will be One to Remember

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Senior Eduardo Kingston celebrates with his family after opening his acceptance letter. Kingston applied to Tulane Early Decision. He received his acceptance letter on Dec. 5, 2023.

Special Feature | The Raider Voice’s Guide to College

Sara Gelrud, Eduardo Kingston, Samantha Gitlin, Diego Collazo, and Kate Cooper
March 14, 2024
Senior and Co-Captain Timeo Milon warms up for his match against the Makos' Sebastian Felice. Each year, the two players go head-to-head, with their match being typically the longest of the day. They both score numerous points for each team. (Photo by Foxmar used with permission)

Varsity Tennis Back in Full Swing

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Senior and Captain Gabe Lewis has possession of the ball and is about to shoot. Lewis scored nine goals in the tournament last weekend and provided the team with 7 assists. He believes that he is capable of leading the boys team to a state championship title. (Photo by Miguel Piedra used with permission)

Water Polo Season Kicks Off in Orlando Tournament

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Senior and captain Tomas Sciarra kicks the ball. He assisted the team to advance to regional semifinals. He helped the team prepare for the games this season.

[Photo] Boys Varsity Soccer Advance in the Road to States

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024

Varsity Boys Soccer Wins District Championship

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Junior Alberto Escobedo tries to steal the ball from the opposing team. Escobedo has played Water Polo throughout his entire high school career. According to Escobedo, he's excited for the new season that awaits him.

Water Polo Teams Begin the Season with a Clear Goal in Mind: the State Championship

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Students visit the Multimedia booth at the course Expo. The event allowed students to get a better understanding of their future path. Students went around different booths in the gym to explore the varieties of course options they might want to take. In each booth students and teachers were selected to represent their class and talk about it to others.

Students Discover Electives at the First Annual Upper School Course Expo

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
Taro Ochi runs and protects the ball from the Warriors defender behind him. He scored the first goal of the game after Cosme Salas’s freekick hit the wall and rebounded for Ochi to header it in. Ochi has now scored in two games in a row and hopes to continue to score in future games.

Varsity Boys Soccer Beats Westminster

Samantha Gitlin and Eduardo Kingston
November 30, 2023
The Varsity Boys Soccer Team huddles on the pitch before the game begins. They beat Immaculata-La Salle High School during the fourth match of the season yesterday. They huddled before the match so that the leaders of the team motivated everyone to perform at their best. Their next game is against Westminster Christian on Nov. 28.

Varsity Boys Soccer Team Beats La Salle at Home Game

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
Senior Jackie Taylor (1) and freshman Kate Welty are trying to block a spike. If they're unsuccessful, they’ll have Maya Pace (11) and Catalina Palazio (16) to try to regain possession. If they block it, it may result in a point for Gulliver.

Brief | Girls Volleyball Team Wins States for the First Time in History

Eduardo Kingston and Levi Mbadiwe
November 13, 2023
The girls swim team were crowned Runner-Ups at the 2023 FHSAA 2A State Championship. The girls earned a total of 195 points and had some incredible swims. Junior Reese Rosenthal became state champion in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:03.13.

Swim Teams Advance to States

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Brief | Girls Swim Team Wins District Championship

Brief | Girls Swim Team Wins District Championship

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Gudino sits on the gutter and listens to what Coach Nick Folker has to say. Coach Folker gave instructions on what the next set will look like. Gudino payed close attention as he tried to take in most information as possible in order to do well on the set.

Day in Practice with Captain Jaunfra Gudino

Eduardo Kingston
October 11, 2023
Girls and boys swim team pose underwater after the boys' victory at the Ransom Everglades Invite. The girls team placed second and were proud of their performance. The Raiders will return to the pool next Tuesday for their Senior Day home meet.

Boys Swim Team Wins Big Against Ransom Everglades at Invitational

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Coach Folker stands in front of the MCK Campus pool before the start of the season. Due to the Upper School's pool construction, the Varsity team had to practice at the MCK campus for a month. The Raiders are now back at the Upper School practicing everyday.

Coach Nick Folker Sets His Sights on a Swimming Championship

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr in action during the pre-season friendly match between Celta Vigo and Al Nassr at Estadio Algarve on July 17, 2023, in Faro, Portugal. (Gualter Fatia/Getty Images/TNS)

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Fund is Ruining the Game of Soccer

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
The field is dedicated to Gulliver alumni and football player Sean Taylor. Taylor's daughter, senior Jackie Taylor, attended the event with her family.

Brief | Fans and Guests Come Together for Football Field Re-Dedication Ceremony

Levi Mbadiwe and Eduardo Kingston
August 23, 2023
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[Photo] Slide Show | First Day of School

August 17, 2023
David Steremberg rock climbing ahead of his mountain climbing challenge which will take place in the Rocky Mountains over the summer.

Reaching New Heights | David Steremberg Takes on Rock Climbing

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023

The Tribe’s Interactions with the Outside World

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Arassari Pataxó explains what his tribe uses to hunt. Pataxó recently visited to talked to students about his tribe, their distinct practices, how climate change is affecting them, and much more all in honor of Earth Week.

Profile | Arassari Pataxó

Sara Gelrud, Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, and Samantha Gitlin
May 3, 2023
Cuervos FC founders Eduardo Kingston, Carlos Garcia, Felix Montesano and Sebastian Ulloa post after winning a match against their rivals.

Up the Crows | Students Come Together to Form Soccer Team

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
A Chess Club member plays on chess.com after the sport saw a massive skyrocket in popularity among high schoolers.

[Photo] Chess Skyrockets in Popularity Among High Schoolers

Otto Hellmund, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Assistant swimming Coach Daniele Tirabassi has been swimming competitively for the most of his whole life.

Profile | Coach Daniele Tirabassi

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Carnaval | A Key Expression of Brazilian Culture

Carnaval | A Key Expression of Brazilian Culture

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
Water Polo teams placed first in the Ian Supra Tournament in Orlando this past weekend. The girls beat Boca High 10-9 and the boys beat Belen Jesuit 9-8 in the final matches. (Miguel Piedra)

Water Polo Teams Place First in Orlando Tournament

Eduardo Kingston
March 7, 2023
Sophomore Sebastian Piedra readies to attempt a shot into the goal during the match against Cutler Bay last Wednesday. The boys water polo team beat Cutler Bay 16-1.

Girls and Boys Water Polo Win Big Against Cutler Bay in First Match of the Season

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Students with exceptional extracurricular schedules seem to be the ones particularly suffering from the parking changes: especially those who stay late on campus or face a long commute home at the end of the day.

Perspectives on Disruption of Student Parking

Sara Gelrud and Eduardo Kingston
January 30, 2023
World Cup Weekly: Episode 3

World Cup Weekly: Episode 3

Daniel Lara and Eduardo Kingston
January 4, 2023
World Cup Weekly: Episode 2

World Cup Weekly: Episode 2

Daniel Lara and Eduardo Kingston
December 9, 2022
World Cup Weekly: Episode 1

World Cup Weekly: Episode 1

Daniel Lara and Eduardo Kingston
November 27, 2022
The boys team won districts with a total of 475 points on October 28th. Meanwhile, the girls team won districts with a total of 615 points.

First Step to Winning: Swim Team Won Districts and Are on Their Way to Regionals

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
Junior Sarah Karam reads a book with her little buddy in an Achieve Miami trip.

Achieve Miami | Achieving a Better Education

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in "Cobra Kai."

Cobra Kai Season Five | Review

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
One of the boys swimming team members competing in a relay race.

Swim Season Takes Off With a Win Against Miami Country Day and Carrollton

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
September 5, 2022
ABC News Anchor Terrel Brown takes a picture with all 25 students of JCamp.

My Experience at AAJA’s JCamp

Eduardo Kingston, Sports Editor
August 22, 2022
Anya Gruener Organizes Ted Talk-Style “RaiderTalk” Event

Anya Gruener Organizes Ted Talk-Style “RaiderTalk” Event

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Liverpool and Real Madrid make up the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris.

Liverpool and Real Madrid Face Each Other in the 2022 Champions League Final

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
The girls tennis team clinched their ninth state championship last Thursday. (From left to right: junior Mia Suarez, sophomore Valentina Rossi, sophomore Jayden Jagolinzer, senior Tori Hagenlocker, freshman Sophia Varabyeva, junior Lia Fletcher, and Head Coach Kelly Mulligan.

Girls Tennis Team Swings Their Way to Ninth State Title

Eduardo Kingston and Kathleen Lewis
May 9, 2022
This week, our staff would like to recognize all of the wonderful teachers who have made our high school experience so special.

Editorial | Thank You, Teachers

Ainsley Kling, Paulino Mercenari, Eduardo Kingston, Madison Aguilera, and Julian Concepcion
May 7, 2022
Kodi Haisch while on a Northern Tier retreat, pictured on the bottom left

Kodi Haisch: Pushing All Limits through the Eagle Scouts

Eduardo Kingston and Paulino Mercenari
April 26, 2022
Senior Parker Rosenthal walks with his parents during the boys water polo Senior Day ceremony.

Water Polo Beats Palmetto on Senior Day

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham (1) cannot stop Manchester United's Memphis Depay (9) from scoring in the first half of the International Champions Cup North America at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.

Commentary | From the Pitch to the Studio, Memphis Depay Is a Star All Around

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
Prime sports drink has five fruit flavors: Blue Raspberry, Grape, Orange, Fruit Punch and Lemon Lime.

From Enemies to Friends, KSI and Logan Paul Start Sports Drink Company

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Starting in May 2022, Sean Taylor Memorial Field is due to go through construction.

Sean Taylor Memorial Field To Go Through Construction

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Principal Jonathan Schoenwald addresses the school during a moment of silence on Tuesday, Jan. 17 held for the passing of English teacher Juli Gerlach.

Editorial | Remembering Juli Gerlach: The Upper School’s “Ray of Sunshine”

Eduardo Kingston, Jade Garcia, Ainsley Kling, Kathleen Lewis, Paulino Mercenari, Ian Uccelli, Samantha Gitlin, Monica Rodriguez, and Madison Aguilera
January 19, 2022
Students in a Directed Studies class wear their masks while inside in the library. Following Winter Break, President Cliff Kling announced a reinstatement of the mask mandate to protect the community from the Omicron variant. However, more than 400 students signed a petition to end the mandate, feeling that cloth masks are ineffective.

400+ Signatures Gathered on Petition to End Mask Mandate

Kathleen Lewis, Eduardo Kingston, and Paulino Mercenari
January 13, 2022
Senior Ethan Melendi meets with his counselor to finalize his college applications. For most seniors, application deadlines run from November until January.

Seniors Look Forward to a New Chapter

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
December 21, 2021
Controversy arose in the Champions League after the Round of 16 had to be redone due to a system malfunction.

UEFA System Malfunction Interrupts Champions League Round of 16

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Students enjoy making hot chocolate while wearing their ugly sweaters to spread the holiday spirit at the Parents Association's winter "treat day".

Spreading the Holiday Spirit at the Upper School

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Soccer player Lionel Messi won the 2021 Ballon D'or.

Lionel Messi Wins 7th Ballon D’or to Beat Robert Lewandowski

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Kenneth Shirley is the founder and CEO of Indigenous Enterprise, a traditional Native American dance group.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Indigenous Enterprise

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
On Nov. 5, the girls swimming team won the FHSAA Class 2A State Championship. The team's success stemmed from the hard work swimmers put into their training since the beginning of the season.

Girls Swimming Brings Home State Championship

Eduardo Kingston, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Students leave a math class on Oct. 29. The new bell sounds have been received overall positively by the school community, reminding students when to enter and leave class.

Bells Return for the 2021-2022 School Year

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
The four members of Bella Dose performed in the gym on Oct. 6.

Slideshow | Bella Dose Performs Live on Campus

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
October 12, 2021
For the annual teacher skit, teachers dressed up as superheroes as a "comic"al surprise for the students. The performance accompanied a video the teachers made and displayed at the pep rally.

Pep Rallies Return for Homecoming Week

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
After an email Sept. 14, Dean of Students Tyrone Sandaal announced that the pool deck would now be closed for students eating lunch. This is one of several measures taking place following instances of school vandalism.

Administration Cracks Down on Vandalism

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
Freshman Juanfrancisco Gudino prepares to dive to swim a 50 butterfly in the 200 medley relay. The Raiders emerged with success from their meet against Miami Country Day and Carrollton last Thursday.

Take Your Marks… Go! Raiders Defeat Miami Country Day and Carrollton in Opening Swim Meet

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
Students in an advisory class learned about inclusivity and created a rainbow LEGO structure to demonstrate diversity on campus. Advisory aims to help students feel more comfortable on campus and make new connections.

Advisory: Inclusivity, Connection, and Support

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Kathleen Lewis, Samantha Gitlin, and Paulino Mercenari
September 3, 2021
Sage Dining brings back pre-COVID lunch system along with new options for students and faculty.

Sage Dining Dishes Out New Lunch System

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Staff Writer
August 23, 2021
Be mindful of where you put your trash.

What You May Not Know About Recycling At School

Mia Carrasco, Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Paulino Mercenari, Ainsley Kling, and Kathleen Lewis
May 5, 2021
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