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  • Seniors: Community Forms Due to Ms. Lee or Ms. Sullivan
  • World Cinema: Sept. 19 @3:30pm – Library
  • Music/TriM: Sept. 19 @3:15pm – Music Room
  • Charitable Arts: Sept. 19 @3:15pm – Room 106
  • SNHS: Sept. 18 @3:15pm – Student Union
  • Board Game Club: Sept. 18 @3:15pm TBD
  • Achieve Miami: Sept. 18 @3:15pm – Caporal Family Spanish Steps
  • Sept. 18: Junior Ring Ceremony Assembly @9:30am – Blue Dungeon
  • Ping Pong: Setp. 17 @3:30pm –Atrium
  • NHSDA: Sept. 17 @3:30pm – Dance Room
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Julian Concepcion

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer

Julian Concepcion is the head photographer for The Raider Voice, as well as Gulliver Prep’s yearbook, The Raider. He is also a co-host on the Prepcast. Julian aspires to be a photographer in a variety of other areas as well, whether it be sports, modeling, or more. This is his third year on staff.

All content by Julian Concepcion
Fans celebrate a Raider touchdown at the Homecoming football game in August. This year, we saw how our school community could bounce back.

[Photo] Editorial | Fostering Community & Change

Kathleen Lewis, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial | Thank You, Katie

Paulino Mercenari and Monica Rodriguez
May 15, 2022
Our staff ventured on some of Universal's most fun rides, from Velocicoaster to Popeye's to Spider Man to the Cat in the Hat.

[Photo] Editorial | “The Raider Voice” Recognized at FSPA State Competition

Kathleen Lewis, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 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
Slideshow | Junior & Senior Prom 2022

Slideshow | Junior & Senior Prom 2022

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
May 3, 2022
Senior Duru Oezdursun beams with pride as her signature board fills up.

Slideshow | Seniors Showcase Work at Art Show on Apr. 26

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
May 2, 2022
Senior Will Bettridge cannonballs off the "iceberg" at the senior field trip.

Senior Sam Cano attempts the trapeze at the senior field trip.

Freshman Jenna Perez and senior Allegra Simon celebrate on the weightlifting team.

Physics teacher Luis Luis Fayat dresses as the "Gulliver Raider" at a pep rally.

Senior Victor Quirch celebrates a touchdown in the crowd at the "White Out" football game.

Students show their Raider spirit at the "Kick-off Classic" football game.

Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
February 11, 2022
Students board the cattle car replica, where they watched a solemn presentation about the Holocaust and its legacy.

JSU Remembers Holocaust with “Hate Ends Now” Boxcar Exhibit

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
February 3, 2022
Senior Olivia Torres races in the canoe relay.

Slideshow | Seniors Make a Splash at Tigertail Lake

Julian Concepcion and Kathleen Lewis
December 17, 2021
Many members of the Class of 2022 will receive Early Decision and Early Action results from colleges this week.

Editorial | Class of 2022: You’re More Than a Resume

Kathleen Lewis, Julian Concepcion, Sabrina Bierman, Ethan Melendi, and Victor Quirch
December 14, 2021
Members of the robotics team test their solar powered car in Everglades City on Oct. 25.

Stepping on the Gas, One Solar Panel at a Time

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
November 10, 2021
Senior Daniela Mostelac Diaz sings "Someone Gets Hurt" from the Broadway musical Mean Girls. The talent show was organized by student officers of the Uniteen club, as well as faculty sponsors Timothy Bielawski and Inelissa Artzt. Drama teacher Jessica Fox prepared the venue and broadcasting teacher Michael Sylver set up sound.

[Photo] Students Take the Stage at 12th Annual Uniteen Talent Show

Kathleen Lewis, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2021
Junior Sedrick Irvin listens as Assistant Coach Larry Fitts addresses the football team at the Chaminade game on Oct. 16.

Raiders Fall to Chaminade-Maddona Away

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
October 22, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 9: Back On Campus

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
September 3, 2021
Anne-Laure Mostacero and her son, Timothee, 19, are checked in for their Covid-19 tests at Doctors Test Centers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The family was getting tested a day prior to their flight to Spain. They are moving from Deerfield to Barcelona.

American Travel Ban Slowly Lifts from Europe

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
May 25, 2021
Our senior Sports Editor Eduardo Cachon will be attending the College of the Holy Cross.

[Photo] Congrats Eddy!

The Raider Voice Staff
May 7, 2021
Playing jazz sends "Soul's" Joe Gardner to "the zone," where the rest of the world literally melts away.

“Soul:” A New Step for Pixar

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
February 24, 2021

Pandemic Life: A Photo Essay

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
February 4, 2021

Slideshow: NAHS Students Paint Atrium Murals

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
January 27, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 7: Feminism Explained (feat. Olivia Martin-Johnson)

Paulino Mercenari, Julian Concepcion, and Olivia Martin-Johnson
January 26, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 6: COVID Endurance

Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari
January 13, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 5: Holiday Break

Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari
December 7, 2020
Sophomore and Raider Vision producer Lucas Figueroa poses in his tourist-inspired outfit on Wednesday.

[Photo] Slideshow: Maintaining Fun Traditions During Fall Spirit Week

Samantha Gitlin, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 4: Faculty Response to Black at Gulliver Prep (feat. George Hart-Hidalgo)

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
October 30, 2020
Music Director Rufus Jones conducts hybrid band rehearsal. The Music Department is one of the most impacted groups at school, as it is difficult to keep audio in sync and practice instruments when some students are online and some are in person.

[Photo] Music Department in Harmony Despite COVID Chaos

Kathleen Lewis, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2020

The Unpresidential Presidential Debate

Julian Concepcion, Head Photographer
October 3, 2020
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland.

Opinion: Across the Board, First Presidential Debate Was Confusing, Off-Focused

Ethan Melendi and Julian Concepcion
October 3, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 3: Black at Gulliver Prep (feat. Bianca Corgan ’16 and Jonathan Ubalijoro ’17)

Paulino Mercenari, Julian Concepcion, Bianca Corgan, and Jonathan Ubalijoro
September 29, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 2: Club Commotion (feat. Business Club President Antonia Lemann)

Antonia Lemann, Julian Concepcion, and Paulino Mercenari
September 15, 2020
Passengers board a plane in LA, California over the summer.

[Photo] The New Travel Experience During COVID-19

Ainsley Kling, Video Editor
September 9, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 1: A Rough Start

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
September 4, 2020
Throwback to our first newspaper class this year. Thank you seniors, and we will miss you!

Thank You, Seniors

Pedro Schmeil, Kathleen Lewis, Eduardo Cachon, Teresa Ariza, and Julian Concepcion
May 7, 2020
Several players pose together for a picture in the VR game Rec Room. Virtual reality is a fun and creative way to connect with friends while social distancing. Used with permission from RecRoom, Inc.

Virtual Reality: 1, Social Distancing: 0

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
April 22, 2020
Student holds up their ID to the new scanners in order to enter into the protected areas. After the valid ID is scanned the scanner turns green and then flashes blue while the door is unlocked.

Student ID Cards Set New Security Standards

Julian Concepcion, Staff Photographer
October 25, 2019
Color fills the hallways of the Prep campus on the first day of Homecoming Week. Students dressed up in the colors assigned to each of their grade levels, seniors in red, juniors in green, sophomores in purple and freshmen in khaki. "Color day is good way to show school spirit and friendly class rivalry," said junior Santiago Canto.

[Photo] Video: Spirit Week Begins with a Splash of Color

October 21, 2019
452 Participants took on the Special Olympics 5k run. The fundraiser was a tremendous success. Photos by Julian Concepcion.

Special Olympics 5K Run succeeds with over 400 participants and money raised for great cause

Julian Concepcion, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2019
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