Thayer is unique for its nurturing environment, where every teacher and coach cares for each individual student. 

I will attend Dartmouth College, playing on the girls varsity lacrosse team and taking the next step in my education. 

Mr. McKiernan’s AP Statistics class challenged me the most at Thayer Academy because the class required students to step away from regular, one-answer math questions and dive into the hows and whys of our answers. 

Most people don’t know that I enjoy drawing and coloring in my free time.

Thayer has taught me that two of the biggest keys to success are time management and hard work. Playing a competitive sport each season alongside challenging academic classes may seem difficult to accomplish, but as long as you put the work in, it’s very possible.

I love the movie Click featuring Adam Sandler. I have happy memories of rewatching it with my dad growing up, and I also love how it’s a very funny movie yet has a great message. 

My college counselor helped me to select my junior and senior year classes to ensure the strongest application possible to Dartmouth.

My grandfather, Bob Hale, has and will continue to inspire me as I reflect on his strong morals, hard work, and loving personality. 

Ms. Bloom, who taught my freshman- and senior-year English classes, never failed to make her students feel comfortable and heard while also pushing us to take our thinking to the next level. She was always happy to meet with us at any time to brainstorm ideas for a paper or help with editing or reworking; she was even there if we needed someone to talk to. I can confidently say Ms. Bloom never failed to go the extra mile. 

I’d have to say “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor because the soccer team’s tradition was to huddle up and sing the first 30 seconds before each game in the Commons. 

Chef Doug and his team make a great chicken patty. 

My favorite Thayer memory was Senior Day for lacrosse when each senior got to start the game together. Our team played a great, fun game, and looking over to see all the love and support of our friends in the stands made the day every more special.