Symposium Editorial Board

Spring 2026 GBSJ Editorial Board:

Sean Ogilvy, Editor-in-Chief

Sean Ogilvy is a 2026 graduate of Wilbur Wright College. After years of independent writing and reading, he returned to education to formally study and pursue literary scholarship. Eternally grateful to Dr. Michael Petersen and the faculty who make the publication of this journal possible, Sean hopes that future students will keep the journal alive and that this truly special project will be recognized for what it is: an affirmation of the intelligence and capabilities of community college students.

Muhammad Saeed, Journal Adjutant and Associate Editor

Muhammad Saeed is a 2026 graduate of Wilbur Wright College who plans to transfer to a four-year university in the fall to pursue a major in English literature. As president of the Great Books Student Society, he is grateful for the opportunities for growth and discussion the club and its members have given him. He looks forward to what the future holds and hopes to find a career that allows him to grow intellectually and continue reading widely. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and getting lost in great books.

Tristan Bruns, Journal Adjutant and Associate Editor

Tristan Bruns is a professional tap dancer, theater and dance critic, and amateur philosopher with a BA in Music (Instrumental Performance) from Columbia College Chicago.

Douglas Mcsheridan, Associate Editor

Douglas McSheridan is a student at Wilbur Wright city college in Chicago, graduating in the spring of 2026. He splits most of his time up between work and school and uses the rest to pursue his other interests and hobbies such as guitar or combat sports.