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The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Lily Tobins

Lily Tobins, Managing Editor

Lily Tobins is a senior and staff writer for “The Raider Voice”. This is her second year on the staff and she is excited to help her Editors-in-Chief for a successful year. Outside of journalism, Lily enjoys spending time with her friends and finding new, low-key places to eat and shop. Lily is excited to bring her passion for writing and storytelling to the team.

All content by Lily Tobins
Senior Sienna Marinelli embraces the senior tradition by personalizing her children’s backpack with Cry Babies and Labubu dolls, along with Minnie Mouse patches and glitter details. The decorations create a sense of nostalgia reflect both her childhood favorites.

Carrying Childhood Into Senior Year

Lily Tobins, Managing Editor
August 18, 2025
Lily Tobins showcases authentic items like the brand The Real Real. Posing with her shoes and signature TRR bag, she brings luxury to life. Every piece tells a story.

Safe Shopping: Where to Look when Shopping for Secondhand Items

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
April 14, 2025
Frankie greets customers at the Courtney’s Cookies booth, offering treats made with love and allergen-friendly ingredients. He and his wife continue to grow their business at the heart of the market. What began as a small passion project has grown into a local favorite for many.

More Than a Market: The Heart of Coconut Grove on a Saturday

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
April 7, 2025
Protesters hold photos of hostages held in the Gaza Strip during a demonstration calling for the release of remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas on March 8, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel drafted a plan to escalate pressure on Hamas if they will not release the remaining hostages.

COMMENTARY | Are There Enough Measures Being Taken When It Comes To the Release of Israel’s Hostages?

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
March 13, 2025
Junior Luc Carroll gets the play call from his offensive coordinator. Carroll would score multiple touchdowns during the game and serve as a big part in getting the team’s first win of the season.

Dedication and Leadership On and Off the Field

Lily Tobins, Staff Writer
February 22, 2025
The Raider Pals sit next to each other after their first in person meet. The Raider Pals club continues to promote teaching and helping others, while still forming strong bonds between students.

Continuing to Serve Our Community: Raider Pals Off to the MCK Campus

Lily Tobins, Staff Writer
January 23, 2025
Personal Narrative: 11 Days in South Africa

Personal Narrative: 11 Days in South Africa

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
January 9, 2025
Victoria Valdengero immerses herself in the teachings of the Quran, deepening her connection with her faith. Over time, she also committed to learning Arabic to understand the sacred text better. "It's a process, but I’m in for the long haul,” Valdengero said.

Physics Teacher Victoria Valdenegro’s Exploration into Beliefs and Culture

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
December 2, 2024
Madison Rodriguez Fernandini is a new World Literature Honors and American Literature Honors teacher. Outside of school, she enjoys moving her body through workouts such as Pilates, and hiking. “I want to inspire my students to shift their thinking from a narrow focus on grades to a broader vision of personal growth. I want to guide them in shifting their thinking from merely acknowledging what is happening to exploring the deeper reasons of why or how something occurs,” Fernandini said

Slideshow | Welcoming Our New Teachers

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
October 29, 2024
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.

Behind the Scenes: Preparing for Homecoming

Lily Tobins, Social Media Manager
October 4, 2024
Seniors Olivia Pozo and Sam Levinger presented their poster board for Amnesty International during Club Rush. Amnesty International is a beacon of hope and justice dedicated to alleviating the suffering caused by human rights violations worldwide. The movement, an extensive network of activists and supporters extending far beyond our school, consists of more than 10 million people advocating for a future where everyone enjoys and exercises human rights. “I look forward to participating in human rights advocacy, raising awareness of global issues, and contributing to campaigns that promote justice and equality,” senior Alexis Melchor said.

Advocating for Change with Amnesty International Club

Lily Tobins, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Junior and Staff Writer Lily Tobins talking to Dean of Students Tyrone Sandaal regarding the implications of the new phone policy at the Upper School Campus. The new phone-free campus policy mandates that all students in grades 9-12 must power off their phones and secure them in Yondr Pouches, which will remain locked and stored in their backpacks from the beginning of the school day until dismissal. “I believe the pros for no phones on campus will far outweigh the cons,” Sandaal said.

Phones Pinned: Paving the Path to a Phone-Free School Era

Lily Tobins, Staff Writer
August 19, 2024
Sophomore Sophia Kingston gets ready to throw the ball into the net.

Gaby Memmen’s “Shotbygmem” Popular Among Student Athletes

Lily Tobins, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2024
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