• Leo Markman(he/him). Editor in Chief. Newton South.

    Hello, my name is Leo I am a junior at Newton South. In my free time I enjoy swimming and learning about Israel and current events.

  • Hugh Macgarvie Thompson(he/him). US Politics Columnist. Gann Academy.

    Hello, my name is Hugh, I am in 11th grade, and I go to Gann Academy. My favorite school subject is history, and my interests include animals and nature. I also enjoy politics.

  • Tommy Goloboy(he/him). Torah Commentary Writer. Gann Academy.

    Writter Gann Academy

  • Elijah Sullivan (he/him). Sports Writer. Gann Academy.

    Hello my name is Elijah and I’m currently a Senior at Gann Academy. I enjoy playing basketball and video games with my friends as well as other extra curricular activities. Fun fact: I have a very large family with 42 first cousins.

  • Julieta Kogan (she/her). Music Writer. Ort Buenos Aires.

    Hola, my name is Julieta, I'm 16 years old and from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I study at "ORT", in the technology area. As a hobby, I enjoy playing guitar and mixing music.

  • Reuben Dragushan(he/him). Graphic Design Contributor. Maimonides School.

    Hello, my name is Reuben, I am a senior at the Maimonides School who will be graduating in 2025. My interest's are Logo and Graphic Design.

  • Zev Gurock(he/him). Food Reporter. Gann Academy.

    Hello name is Zev, and I am a sophomore at Gann Academy. While I am most definitely a chef, I do a lot of singing along with music. I have been playing the keys and drummer for many years at this point. Most of the time, I can be found scrolling the numerous delicious recipes all across social media.

  • Bee Foster(they/them). Fashion Writer. Gann Academy.

    Hello my name is Bee I am a junior at Gann Academy. I have interests in fashion and economics. Outside of school, I teach Hebrew, costume for theater, and write for the Jewish Women’s Archive. I love to travel and explore new places.

  • Jonathan Katz(he him). Travel Writer. Modi'in Israel.

    My name is Jonathan, a 16 year-old high school junior from Israel. I’ve been passionate about commercial aviation since I was six, and it plays a significant role in my life today. I’m excited to join “The Elephant” team as a travel writer, where I can share my passion for travel and aviation.

  • Isabella Mayle(she/her). Science Columnist. Gann Academy.

    Hello, my name is Isabella, but I go by Isy. I’m currently a sophomore at Gann Academy, where I enjoy exploring a variety of subjects. My main interests are math and physics. I enjoy learning math and physics as these subjects allow me to delve into numerous interesting smaller topics, that help broaden my general understanding of STEM and other engineering-related topics. I live in Cambridge, MA.


  • Eyal Levin(he/him). Jewish Opinion Writer. Maimonides School.

    Hello, my name is Eyal. I go to Maimonides school, a private Modern Orthodox school located in Brookline MA. I like reading, writing, math, Torah, and tennis.

  • Dylan Brody (he/him). Jewish Current Event Witter. Brookline High School

    My name is Dylan Brody, I am a senior at Brookline High School (BHS). I am interested in policy, philosophy, ethics, and law. I am also an avid cyclist racing both road and cyclocross.