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The Student Newspaper of Ransom Everglades School

The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Ransom Everglades School

The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Ransom Everglades School

The Catalyst

2024-2025 Staff

Opinion Editor

Mia Bouyoucef ’25

Mia Bouyoucef is a senior at Ransom Everglades and opinion editor. She has a strong interest in media studies, global geopolitics, and sustainability. Outside of the Catalyst, Mia is the president of the Miami Youth Climate Summit...

Beatriz Lindemann ‘25
Arts Editor

Beatriz Lindemann ‘25

Beatriz Lindemann ‘25, a senior at Ransom Everglades School, is the Arts Editor for The Catalyst. She is the president of the Gender and Sexuality Association and Captain of the Girl’s Crew Team. She is also involved with...

Kenzie Kaplan ‘25
Web Editor

Kenzie Kaplan ‘25

Kenzie Kaplan '25, a senior at Ransom Everglades School, is one of the Web Editors for The Catalyst. She serves as President of Students Against Gun Violence, Vice President of Symphonettes Miami, a HIP PHE, Captain of the Cross...

Web Editor

Luiza Bell ’25

Luiza Bell ‘25 is a senior at Ransom Everglades and a Web Editor for the Catalyst. She is the Director or PR and Marketing for TedX and a member of Model UN and Brazilian Culture Club at school. Outside of school, Luiza is the D...

Antonia Pinnar '25
Managing Editor

Antonia Pinnar ’25

Antonia Pinnar ‘25, a senior at Ransom Everglades School, is the managing editor for The Catalyst. She’s the Vice President of the Volunteer Service Council and is involved in Students Against Gun Violence. Antonia plans on...

Sports Editor

Abby Pollak ’26

Abby Pollak, a junior at Ransom Everglades School and the sports editor for the Catalyst, leads with her passion for sports and journalism. As captain of the RE girls golf team and a player for the National Women’s Lacrosse...

Matthew Pollak '25
Media Editor

Matthew Pollak ’25

Matthew is the current Media Editor and previously a sports editor for the Catalyst. He loves watching sports, producing music, and playing golf.

Vlad Ponomarenko ‘25
Editor In Chief

Vlad Ponomarenko ‘25

Vlad Ponomarenko ‘25 is a senior at Ransom Everglades School and the Editor-In-Chief of The Catalyst. Vlad reports on various topics, including politics, finance, entertainment, and local news. He also designs each issue and edits articles. Vlad is th...

Kayra Serpenguzel ‘25
Hard News Editor

Kayra Serpenguzel ‘25

Kayra Serpenguzel ‘25, a senior at Ransom Everglades School, is the hard news editor for The Catalyst. She’s the President of the RE Speech and Debate Team, and is involved in the Sailing Team, Poetry Club, Environmental a...

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Feature Editor

Matias Blanco ‘25

Matias Blanco ‘25, a senior at Ransom Everglades, is the Feature Editor for The Catalyst. In this role, he edits unbiased interview-based stories. Outside of the newspaper, Matias is a HIP PHE, a Production Manager for TEDxRE,...

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