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Laila Taraporevala, Media Team

Laila Taraporevala ('26) is a member of the Media Team for The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

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Eleanor Ilyas (’24) bows her head while performing in the High School musical “Anything Goes” Nov. 16, 2023. Ilyas played Hope Harcourt, a debutante who was forced into a marriage but later found love unexpectedly.

[Photo] Eleanor Ilyas shares how she discovered singing, journey to pursue music in university

Gaby Friedman and Leila Meilman
March 18, 2024
Lev Gorelik (’25) competes in the male’s 200-meter individual medley division. Gorelik received third in the race and said he was glad to contribute to the team’s win.

GALLERY School hosts varsity swim ISSTS, place first

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
March 14, 2024
Coach Krupp rounds up the athletes trying out for the basketball team Nov.13. Shelby Yousey (’25) said that tryouts were a good start for team bonding and preparation. Tryouts were a lot of fun because because I got to show what I had been working on. I also think it helped with bonding.

[Photo] Athletes reveal preseason training regimen, preparation

Noelle Quintin, Reporter
February 23, 2024
Students react to Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari for the 2025 season. Hamiltons leave was announced Feb. 1.

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari sparks mixed reactions

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
February 10, 2024
Aris Perrotis (’25) gets ready to shoot. Perrotis said despite the loss, the team played well. “It was a disappointing result, but I know our guys gave as much as they could,” Perrotis said.

Boys varsity basketball team competes against Lambeth College

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
February 9, 2024
Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”

GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
November 27, 2023
The fall season captains pose in their uniforms. Fall sports included soccer, volleyball, cross country and field hockey. Crew takes place year-round.

Fall season captains share their goals, love for sport

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
November 9, 2023
Hana Abdelmohsen Mohamed (’26) helps pull up a boat trailer at the University of London Boat Club Sept. 18. The rowers completed set-up activities before they went out to the water.

Hana Abdelmohsen Mohamed reflects on journey to J16 crew captain

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
November 3, 2023
Yifei Yan (’25) watches as Mac John (’26) spikes the ball over the net during warm-ups. The boys varsity volleyball team won against Lynx Volleyball Club 3-0 Oct. 24.

GALLERY Boys varsity volleyball team beats Lynx Volleyball Club

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team
October 27, 2023
Luca de Picciotto (’26) and Edwin Rosenberg (’27) watch as Anderson Lugert (’25) prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. Lugert said tryouts have been competitive due to the amount of talented players from each grade.

GALLERY Coaches extend soccer tryouts for high number of interested players

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
September 7, 2023
The baseball team listens as varsity baseball head coach Terry Gladis gives his players tips for the next quarter. Jack Duffy (’25) said the captains and coaches are constantly giving them advice to help them improve. “They’re always teaching us how to be better, how to act better and how to play better,” Duffy said.

Varsity boys baseball wins against International School of Brussels

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
May 20, 2023
Justin Shaya (’26), Adam Sawan (’24) and Anderson Lugert (‘25) attempt to grab the ball from Anand Vandrevala (’23) as he dribbles to the hoop. Vandrevala’s team placed third out of seven teams.

Student Council hosts 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Students participate in Spirit Week assembly

Students participate in Spirit Week assembly

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Lev Gorelik (’25) emerges from the water during the 4x50 meter relay race March 10. As a second-year swimmer on the team, Gorelik said competing in ISSTs was rewarding. “My favorite thing about swimming is getting to be in the pool,” Gorelik said.

[Photo] Varsity winter athletes reflect on their experiences at ISSTs

Inez Stephenson, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Teachers were asked not to assign homework or assessments March 7-8 during Holi, according to Assistant Principal Natalie Jaworski. Holi, a Hindu holiday, is meant to symbolize the end of the winter season and the start of spring.

Students receive accomodations during Holi

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
March 17, 2023
Austyn Treadway (24) bypasses a Cobham player as he dribbles the ball toward the hoop March 1.

JV boys basketball team earns victory

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter
March 10, 2023
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