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Lily Galapon ’26

galapon26l@ncssm.edu

Lily Galapon is a senior from Charlotte and a 1C2C1D Reynolds warrior braving the Modulars. With a childhood love for weaving and sharing stories, she especially loves to write poetry and write creative fiction. Outside of the Stentorian’s journalistic sphere, Lily loves to dance ballet in any studio she finds, stitch videos of her day into cinematic film-vlogs, daydream on FaceTime with her family, and happens to be an avid matcha drinker. She is delighted to serve as Editor-in-Chief and is looking forward to bridging together stories of the human experience with a positive platform of student journalism. 

Sneha Khetan ’26

Khetan26s@Ncssm.edu

Sneha Khetan is a senior from Charlotte, a proud resident of Fourth Bryan, and a storyteller for as long as she can remember. When she’s not writing (or editing what others have written), Sneha is a self-proclaimed cinephile who loves swimming, baking vegan desserts with her sister, exploring Durham’s restaurants with friends, and keeping her 1,000-day Duolingo streak alive. She’s honored to serve as Editor-in-Chief this year and is committed to making The Stentorian a space where students can be heard, seen, and remembered.

Tejasvi Shirolkar ‘26

Shirolkar26t@ncssm.edu

Tejasvi Shirolkar is a senior from Cary, where she attended Green Hope High School. While she serves as a journalist at NCSSM, Tejasvi’s first true love of writing began with poetry. Fun Fact: she used to have an anonymous TikTok account where she wrote poetry about nature! Apart from The Stentorian, Tejasvi is often found curling up in the Fourth Bryan lounge couch, on the tennis court to play late night pickleball, and on nature walks with friends all around Durham. She is honored to serve as Editor-in-Chief of The Stentorian and is looking forward to a thrilling year!

Trinity Tunby ‘26

Tunby26t@ncssm.edu

Trinity Tunby is a senior from New Bern, NC, and a resident of Third Beall. Where her love for writing first began with short diary entries and her D.A.R.E essay, she also enjoys writing and researching poetry (with particular intrigue in the confessional mode), playing trombone, and experimenting with new coffees. As such, you will often find Trinity browsing the shelves at the Regulator, studying in Monuts, or adding to her collection of records at Hunky Dory. She is excited to engage with her role as Editor-in-Chief to shed light on unsung happenings around campus!

Lily Fang ’27

Fang27l@ncssm.edu

Lily Fang is a junior from Cary who attended Enloe High School. Her love for writing began from journaling and reading Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories. Aside from The Stentorian, Lily can be found making English Breakfast tea in the Second Bryan Lounge, painting in the art studio, or enjoying a slow walk around the perimeter of campus. She is excited to be a Junior Editor this year and is thrilled to be contributing to the NCSSM community!

Andrea George ’27

George27a@ncssm.edu

Andrea George is a junior from Cary, having previously attended Enloe High School. While obsessed with collecting words and constructing pieces for her personal anthology, she found a love for telling untold stories through her writing for the Stentorian. Besides writing and reading in her beloved Reynolds, Andrea can be found splurging on records at Hunky Dory, thrifting for books, and dreaming of traveling the world. She’s honored to serve as a junior-editor for The Stentorian this year and eager to write on events and life at NCSSM!

Sophie Parker ’27

Parker27s@ncssm.edu

Sophie Parker is a junior from Boone, who originally attended Watauga High School. Her early love of books and reading inspired her passion for writing. You will often find her hanging out with friends in the Fourth Bryan lounge, or enjoying the sun on Bryan lawn. Aside from The Stentorian, Sophie enjoys running, hiking, camping, and listening to music. She is excited to serve as a Junior Editor this year and is thrilled to be contributing to the NCSSM community!

John Kirk

Engineering Instructor

kirkj@ncssm.edu