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Omran Rifki('28)

Omran Rifki(’28), assistant Editor

Omran is a sophmore at  St. Mary’s International School and this is his second year working with The Diplomat.  He has lived in Tokyo for his whole life while visiting the world every summer. He has been attending SMIS since 2nd grade and loves spending time with his friends and family.

All content by Omran Rifki(’28)
Indian Troops on the boarder

The War That Stopped the World

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 27, 2025
The Work of the 8th Grade Investigative Journalism

The Young Journalists of St. Mary’s

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 26, 2025
Damages of Myanmar 7.7 Earthquake

Grade 6 Walkathon Nears Record-Breaking ¥600,000 Goal

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 26, 2025
People Gathering at Hachiko's Statue at Shibuya Station(the japan times)

Hachiko the Loyal Dog is Celebrated in Shibuya

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 12, 2025

Dear Titan,

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 12, 2025
Taken by Yuugo Negron, Grade 6

6th Grade Walkathon

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 11, 2025
Designed by senior Maurya Choudhary, this year’s poster captures the energy and excitement of the event.

Excitement Builds for St. Mary’s Annual Carnival

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
A Palestinian National living in Japan Views the War in Gaza.

A Palestinian National living in Japan Views the War in Gaza.

Omran Rifki(’28), (’28)
April 13, 2025
Ms. Imazeki and elementary principal Mr. Ratzlif

Celebrating Seven Years of Service

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
This Years IB Visual Arts Exibition "Perspective"

This Years IB Visual Arts Exibition “Perspective”

Omran Rifki(’28) and Ryan Murase (’27)
March 26, 2025
Parent-Teacher Conferences at St. Mary’s

Parent-Teacher Conferences at St. Mary’s

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Ramadan Has Just Started This Past Sunday on, March 2nd

Ramadan Has Just Started This Past Sunday on, March 2nd

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
St. Mary's Middle School Coding Hosts VEX IQ National Championship

St. Mary’s Middle School Coding Hosts VEX IQ National Championship

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Cabinet on 1st floor near main office displays the cranes and more information.

Sixth Graders Push to Finish 1,000 Cranes

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
Books Around the World

Books Around the World

Omran Rifki(’28) and Zen Twohig(’28)
January 16, 2025
Visiting Student from Australia

Visiting Student from Australia

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
St. Mary’s Gears Up for Winter Sports Season

St. Mary’s Gears Up for Winter Sports Season

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
St. Mary’s Students Donations to Ishikawa

St. Mary’s Students Donations to Ishikawa

Omran Rifki(’28) and Zen Twohig(’28)
October 24, 2024
3rd Graders Explore Japan’s Government

3rd Graders Explore Japan’s Government

Zen Twohig(`28) and Omran Rifki(`28)
October 10, 2024
The Volleyball Team Comes home Victorious

The Volleyball Team Comes home Victorious

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Grade 9 Students Hiking

9th Graders Embark on a Thrilling Rafting Adventure in Gunma, Japan!

Zen Twohig(`28) and Omran Rifki(`28)
September 25, 2024
Dress to Impress

Dress to Impress

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
Why Surge is the best Brawl Stars Brawler

Why Surge is the best Brawl Stars Brawler

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Ms. Marwood, new teacher

New Beginnings at St. Mary’s: Meet Ms. Marwood, Our New Counselor

Omran Rifki(’28), Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
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