2019-2020 Staff
Karen S. Davis, CJE
Adviser
Karen S. Davis is an Emmy-winning Producer/Writer, nationally certified Journalism Educator, avid photographer, digital storyteller and proud adviser to The Spartacus and Spartan TV. I Was Born Kingston, NY Why I joined The...
Taisa Strouse
Co-Editor in Chief
Taisa Strouse is Co-Editor in Chief of The Spartacus together with Sofia Paredes. This is her fourth year on The Spartacus, where she's had various roles, including Sports Editor last year. Taisa is on both the Varsity So...
Sofia Paredes
Co-Editor in Chief
Sofia Paredes was named Co-Editor-in-Chief alongside Taisa Strouse in the spring of 2019. She is a senior and a member of the Varsity Girls Swimming and Water Polo teams. She is also on the board of Girl Up and the Science Nati...
Maria Silva
Online & Humans of Country Day Editor & Reporter
Where I Was Born Florianópolis, Brazil Why I joined The Spartacus I joined The Spartacus because of my love for writing and to ensure that the student body is both informed and engaged with what is happening in our comm...
Morgan Dent
Staff Reporter
This is the first year at MCDS and first for Junior Morgan Dent on The Spartacus.
Andrew Weaver
Staff Reporter
Junior Andrew Weaver is a musician, award-winning poet, Model UN negotiator, Eagle Scout and most recently, an investigative reporter. He is passionate about protecting the planet and politics. This is his first year on The...
Sofia Vasileva
Staff Reporter
Sofia Vasileva is a new member of the 2019 Spartacus and a freshman of the class of 2023. She was a member of the National Junior Honor Society and wrote poems for the literary magazine in middle school. She hopes to discover ...
Mia Batista
Staff Reporter
Where I Was Born: I was born here in Miami, Florida Why I joined The Spartacus: I joined the Spartacus because after taking Journalism in 10th grade, I grew an affinity for making news reports. What I’m Passio...
Giulianna Bruce
Staff Reporter
Where I Was Born Miami, Florida Why I joined The Spartacus I joined the Spartacus to inform the student body and the teachers at Country Day, as well as write about subjects that will interest them. I also joined the Spa...
Julian De La Cadena
Staff Writer
A new member to the 2019 The Spartacus staff, Julian hopes to become an active member and reporter on the team this year. He is currently a Junior and plans to be a part of the swim and water polo teams as he’s done previous...
Sophia Gostfrand
Staff Writer
Sophia Gostfrand is an 11th grade student reporter at Miami Country Day School. In the Spring, she plays varsity girls softball. Sophia is also involved with the Best Buddies club at school. This is her second year on The Spart...
Ryan Mendelson
Sports Reporter
Where I Was Born Miami, Florida Why I joined The Spartacus To further my knowledge in the field of writing and to stay proactive in the community. What I’m Passionate About Basketball, Football, Family and Fri...