Familiar faces: Get to know 30 students, faculty

The High School is bustling with people, all of whom hold their own stories. In the first installation of this three-part series, students and faculty share personal anecdotes of their experience at the school.

Beginning Journalism Students

October 12, 2022

Library Administrative Assistant Stephen Reed checks in returned books at the Mellon Library. Reed said he has worked in the Mellon Library since 2013 to maintain and uphold the service and atmosphere of the space. Reed said he enjoys the communal aspect of his job and watching students grow up. “It’s always interesting to see who comes in and I try really hard to learn everybody’s names,” Reed said. “I have been here long enough now that I have seen kids go from the Lower School all the way to graduation, so it has been pretty amazing.”

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Maya Daley

Library Administrative Assistant Stephen Reed checks in returned books at the Mellon Library. Reed said he has worked in the Mellon Library since 2013 to maintain and uphold the service and atmosphere of the space. Reed said he enjoys the communal aspect of his job and watching students grow up. “It’s always interesting to see who comes in and I try really hard to learn everybody’s names,” Reed said. “I have been here long enough now that I have seen kids go from the Lower School all the way to graduation, so it has been pretty amazing.”

About the Contributors

Frank Harriss, Sports Editor: Online

Frank Harriss (’25) is the Sports Editor: Online of The Standard. His passion for collaboration and writing prompted him to join the publication in Grade 10. Aside from journalism, Harriss enjoys playing rugby and partaking in community action.

Tara Behbehani, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online

Tara Behbehani ('25) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online of The Standard. Behbehani’s passion for reading and writing urged her to take journalism in Grade 10. Aside from The Standard, Behbehani is the president of the debate team and leads the Interfaith and Dialogue club.

Leila Meilman, Media Team

Leila Meilman is a member of the Media Team for The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

Ruby Rogers, Features Editor: Print

Ruby Rogers (‘26) is the Features Editor: Print of The Standard. Wielding her love of storytelling, connecting with people and expressing her opinions, she discovered her passion for journalism when she joined The Standard in Grade 9. Outside of journalism, Ruby dedicates her time to community action, creative writing, feminist literature and debate.

Ailish Herrmann, Media Team

Ailish Herrmann ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

Zoe Karibian, Arts and Entertainment Editor: Online

Zoe Karibian (’26) is the Arts and Entertainment: Online Editor of The Standard. She joined the publication as a staff writer in Grade 9, driven by her passion for creative writing and pop culture. When she is not in the newsroom, you can find Karibian in the pottery studio, reviewing the latest films at Everyman Cinema or playing NYT Connections at Gail's.