Vivi Ostrowski ‘26 has perfected the school-extracurricular blend. In her second year as a Copy Editor, Ostrowski makes sure she has time for physical activities along with journalism. Working out has been a focus of hers for years, and she is constantly around her friends. Along with physical activity, English has always been a passion of hers. “I’ve always been interested in writing,” Ostrowski said. “It’s always been a big focus of mine. Along with writing, Ostrowski plays softball and runs cross-country. Ostrowski has used her extracurricular participation to continue to have an outgoing social life and meet people. “I have more fun playing softball,” Ostrowski said. “There’s so much involved in the game.” But above all, Ostrowski is passionate. Passionate about her studies, passionate about sports, and passionate about staying social in the South community. “I’m really glad I’m doing sports along with academics,” Ostrowski said. “It makes me more involved in things around the school.”

As a second-year staffer on Tower, Isaac Brenner ’26 is passionate about writing, specifically in the form of journalism. When he is not writing a new story or playing baseball (for his ninth consecutive year), he is probably listening to his recently founded passion, disco music. He also enjoys other genres, like pop. His dream pop concert is Beyoncé, which he unfortunately missed the opportunity to go to last summer while attending a camp. Although baseball is his main sport, he also enjoys spectating football and hockey games. Because baseball season here at South is a spring sport, Brenner keeps consistent with his skills as he plays the position of catcher for his travel team. “Next season will be my seventh year of travel ball,” Brenner said. “This will be my fourth year of playing on the same team.”