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The Change-Up: Interview with SMOB finalist Reemay Ghermay

Hanna Vernenkar, Video Editor • Mar 23, 2026
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Junior Reemay Ghermay is the first SMOB since Ben Moskowitz since 2007.

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Junior Hanna Vernenkar is very excited for her first year on The Pitch as a Podcast Editor! In her free time Hanna enjoys playing field hockey and hanging out with friends!
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