Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

Madison Elias

1. Favorite school subject:

History and art!

2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes:

Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11).

3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:

Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️

4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?

Being honored in BHS art shows.

5. What are you passionate about?

Music, baseball, art, my friends.

6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?

Focus on yourself. Everyone is on a different path!

Michael Manganaro

1. Favorite school subject:

AP Econ

2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes:

Econ and Lacrosse with Mr. Streit, English with Ms. Newcombe, Golf with Dr. Shea, PreCalc with Mr George, AP Stats with Mrs. Berens.

3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:

Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, The Island School

4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?

I am most proud of being a part of Belmont athletics and the relationships and memories I’ve built with my teammates inside and outside the high school.

5. What are you passionate about?

Sports, and spending time with family and friends.

6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?

Don’t overthink it.

Pau Garcia Buxo

1. Favorite school subject:

World History

2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes:

Mr. Jennings, Dr. Shea, Ms. White, Ms. Harper, Ms. Bloom

3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:

World History, English, Learning Center, Acting

4. What are you most proud of doing or being part of, either at BHS or in the community?

Being a student who upholds the values of this school

5. What are you passionate about?

Being a good person and learning about History and Acting

6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students?

Life is not a pyramid with someone at the top. It is a living web, where every thread is connected to another. Tug one strand and the whole web responds. Strengthen one, and many others grow stronger.