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Reid Waxman

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President

Reid Waxman is a senior at The Benjamin School and currently serves as president of The Pharcyde club as well as one of the Co-Editors-in-Chief of The Pharcyde and ThePharcyte.com. A Benjamin student since WOW, Reid has been actively engaged in student journalism for many years. He first began with his contributions to The Neercyde in middle school. Through these experiences, he has developed a strong foundation in writing, editing, and leadership. He consistently works to uphold the quality of the school’s publication. Reid values The Pharcyde as a newspaper or a platform that not only informs and connects the school community but also allows him to pursue his interest in creative writing. His commitment to promoting collaboration among staff members and encouraging younger writers to develop their skills reflects both his leadership style and his passion for advancing student journalism at Benjamin.

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Belser Era Begins with Dominant Win

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 22, 2025
Players erupt as time expires and their 14-11 victory become official. The win
was the team’s second of the season over rivals St. Andrews.

Boys’ lacrosse wins second straight State Championship

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
May 16, 2025
Seniors dashed from the gym to the lake, eager to splash into the murky waters and make their way across to their cheering parents.

Seniors splash down during annual lake jump

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
May 16, 2025
Intriguing draft prospects (from left to right) Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, and Cam Ward look to hear their name called on Thurs., April 24th. (Photo from sportingnews.com)

2025 NFL Draft Preview

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
April 21, 2025
Two time winner Scottie Scheffler looks to achieve the back to back. He would claim his third green jacket and join a prestigious group of Jimmy Demaret, Sam Snead, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, and Phil Mickelson as the only players to win the Masters three times. (Photo from Bleacher Report).

Masters Preview

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
April 15, 2025
Florida guard Alijah Martin hits a three in one of their regular season games. The Gators are the number one seed in the tournament. (Photo from The Independent Florida Aligator).

March Madness Preview

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
March 18, 2025
"I have been playing chess my entire life and it is really such a fun game. It is a friendly game but a mindful game at the same time," junior James Carpenter explains. (Photo from dicebreaker.com)

Chess Is a Great Game For Students

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
March 13, 2025
Highsmith holds up the trophy on Sunday on the 18th green with only smiles. (Photo courtesy from Washington Golf).

2025 Cognizant Classic Recap

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Jake Froot dribbles around the attack line in the second half of the Bucs loss. “It was a tough one, for sure. We didn’t execute what we needed to do and now we look to see what we can do better for next year,” Froot answered.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Falls to Holy Trinity In a Thriller

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
February 20, 2025
"This was an incredible season. I loved the team camaraderie and the way we played on the back half of the season," junior Sienna Barboni said.

“We Are The Champions”

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
March 1, 2025
A close up of the Oscar trophy. (Photo credits from press.oscars.org)

Benjamin Students Predict Oscar Winners

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
February 21, 2025
A group of seniors spend the day at the beach. "Senior Skip Day was awesome. It was such nice weather out, and I had the best time with my friends," senior Elinor Samarias recalled.  (Photo courtesy from Samarias)

Seniors celebrate “Senior Skip Day”

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
February 13, 2025
The Super Bowl hti a record amount of average viewers of 127.7 million. (Photo creds from delewareonline.com)

Benjamin Students and Teachers Share Their Super Bowl Traditions

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
February 11, 2025
Coach Saunders holds up a trophy with the team. (Photo courtesy of Anna Malone)

Coach Saunders Earns Hall of Fame Honor

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
February 5, 2025
Among the many animals we ecountered in the Lewa Conservatory Reserve were giraffes.

“Everything the light touches…”

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
January 14, 2025
The Cheer team performs at the 8/30 Pep Rally for football team's big game against Miami Jesuit's Panthers.

Do you Hear the Cheer?

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
October 7, 2024
Italian Jannik Sinner lifted his first US Open and second major trophy this year. “I think Sinner can continue this path. He looks strong on the court in every aspect, and the sky's the limit for him,” senior Avi Gulati explained. Photo courtesy from GB News.

Historic Triumphs and the Rise of Americans At the US Open

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
October 7, 2024
Ready To Tackle, Run, Spike, Dive, Birdie and Tumble

Ready To Tackle, Run, Spike, Dive, Birdie and Tumble

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 27, 2024
Daring Seniors marked the last day of classes by jumping into the lake for an
early-afternoon splash across campus. Not even the strong odors of the murky
waters could diminish the excitement and joy that permeated the crowds of
swimmers and on-lookers.

Last Lake Day Plunge

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
May 17, 2024
All We Do Is Win: A Year In Sports

All We Do Is Win: A Year In Sports

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
May 14, 2024
Senior Jacob Cosby-Mosely celebrates a touchdown during their game against the Clearwater Academy on Sep. 8. The Bucs won 27-21, and this continued their undefeated season for five more games.

A Look Into Why There is No Spring Football Game

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
May 1, 2024
Energizing the Debate: Pros and Cons of Energy Drinks

Energizing the Debate: Pros and Cons of Energy Drinks

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
December 18, 2023
Senior Chauncey Bowens pushes his way through a cloud of defenders aided by sophomore Phoenix Donghia.

Rough Seas Ahead for Bucs

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
November 14, 2023
Sophomore Jake Froot signs into the Bluebook app before the PSATs on Oct. 11.

PSATs go Digital

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
October 10, 2023

When Moving Backwards Is Mistaken for Moving Forwards

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
April 17, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland and newly traded Donovan Mitchell congratulate each other during a preseason game.

The Pharcyde’s Pick for the 2022-23 NBA Season

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
October 19, 2022
The Benjamin Student Section shows out for their students and brings a great passion for the game.

Student Sections Boosts Player’s Confidence and Abilities

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
October 3, 2022
Junior and quarterback Jacob Cosby Mosley runs through the Cardinal Newman Crusaders defense on Sep. 9 in the first quarter.

Epic Game Ends in Disappointment as Benjamin Falls to Newman

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
September 16, 2022
Following a day soaking in the sun while in the pools and on the slides at Rapids, the Senior Class posed for a picture.

Re-Orientation Recap: Seniors Splash Into Their Final Year

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 26, 2022
Summer Work is Too Much of a Burden

Summer Work is Too Much of a Burden

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 17, 2022
Summer Work is Too Much of a Burden

Summer Work is Too Much of a Burden

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 17, 2022
LA Schools Stun Sports World Amid Big Ten Realignment

LA Schools Stun Sports World Amid Big Ten Realignment

Reid Waxman, Editor-in-Chief, Club President
August 17, 2022
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