Thayer’s people make it unique. Each teacher, coach, advisor, and friend truly cares about you.

I’ll major in environmental studies at American University; I’m hoping to pair that with either communications, international relations, or education.

My most challenging class was AP Chemistry. I could do the math, but the concepts were hard to grasp. Thankfully, Mr. Donovan was ALWAYS around for extra help, so I eventually was able to understand the material. Although Chem was really challenging, I’m so glad I took it as I now have a great understanding of Chemistry.

I LOVE the show Survivor — only the older seasons, though (especially the Survivor auction era!).

Thayer taught me the importance of asking questions. When I first came to Thayer, I was terrified to seek help in classes. Now, I’m not afraid to get extra help if I need it, and I know that in college I’ll have this essential skill.

Pitch Perfect!

As a sophomore I took geometry. Saying I struggled in geometry would be understatement. It was a force. Before every quiz or test, Ms. Taylor would always come in before school to review with me, Josette, and Harrison (shoutout to the math trio!). This showed me how much Ms. Taylor genuinely cares about her students.

My family inspires me. I’m inspired by my dad’s hard work, my mom’s bravery, my sister’s kindness, and my dog’s belief in taking life as it comes.

My “quintessential Thayer” moment was our last week of school. I had almost no schoolwork and became very close with my grade. That week I loved signing people’s shirts, barbecuing with my friends in the senior square, seeing everyone’s dogs come to school (plus a cat, pig, and goat!), playing Spikeball, and walking out of the CFA for the last time with the rest of the seniors.

It wouldn’t be me if it wasn’t a Taylor Swift song. My walk-up song would be “Ready For It?”

Everyone at Thayer has been SO supportive of me! Everyone always pushed me when I needed extra support in achieving my goals while also knowing when to tell me to prioritize myself.

My favorite tradition is the ninth grade letter written to your senior self. During orientation just before the start of ninth grade, I had to write a letter which I opened only this fall. It could have included questions such as “Did you do well in math” or “Are you going to college?” I could also have written information about my life. For example, “My favorite subject in school is French” or “I’m scared for my first year of high school” or even better: “I think they’re cute!” I love this tradition because it was such a full circle moment to see how far I’ve come since ninth grade.