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Bonjour, Olympiques!

Abhay Chandran, Juliana Daugherty, Lucia Dumitrescu, Sohana Schneider, Caroline Skelly, and Orlie Weitzman
May 30, 2024
Ilana Umanskiy

The Olympics are back — this year in Paris! It’s been a century since Paris last hosted the Games, and this summer will feature a new slew of traditions, sports and athletes. Here is your guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

 

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About the Contributors
Abhay Chandran
Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement Editor
Abhay Chandran is a member of the Class of 2026 and serves as an audience engagement editor. He began in the 2023-24 school year as a sophomore. Outside of journalism, he enjoys performing in theater, writing sketch comedy and reading about psychology. Awards: 2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, yearbook copy/caption: academics
Juliana Daugherty
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Editor
Juliana Daugherty is a member of the Class of 2027 and is an audience engagement editor. She joined the U-High Midway in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, watching movies and listening to any type of music in her free time.
Lucia Dumitrescu
Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
Lucia Dumitrescu is a member of the Class of 2027. She began journalism in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. Outside of journalism, Lucia is a member of Robotics and Science Olympiad. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing guitar, ice skating and tennis.
Sohana Schneider
Sohana Schneider, Assistant Editor
Sohana Schneider is a member of the Class of 2026 and is an assistant editor. She began journalism in the 2023-24 school year as a sophomore. She plays soccer and swims. She enjoys listening to music and reading fiction.
Caroline Skelly
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
Caroline Skelly is a member of the Class of 2027 and is an audience engagement editor. She began journalism in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. Outside of journalism, she enjoys reading, lacrosse and being with friends and family.
Orlie Weitzman
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
Orlie Weitzman is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as an assistant editor. She joined the Midway staff in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. When she's not writing, Orlie loves dancing, spending time with her friends and always has at least three books on the go.
Ilana Umanskiy
Ilana Umanskiy, Artist
Ilana Umanskiy is a member of the Class of 2025 and a contributing artist for the U-High Midway.