The people who make up the community at Thayer are what makes the Academy so unique. The kindness that’s shared among all is really what makes the campus special.

I’m undecided as to my major but will attend George Washington University.

Ms. Hayman was the teacher who challenged me the most during my time at Thayer Academy, especially in her English II Honors class. It was in this class that I discovered my love for English and began to truly excel. She pushed me to improve my writing by consistently challenging my ideas and encouraging me to refine my skills.

Thayer has established within me confidence, something I’d struggled with for a while.

A movie I could watch over and over again is Are We There Yet?. I didn’t have cable when I was growing up, so this was one of my favorite movies on DVD; my cousin and I would watch it religiously. It reminds me of my childhood and the precious memories I had with my grandma, mom, and cousin growing up. 

Black women inspire me. I recently conducted a TA talk on my grandma’s dream of winning the lottery and how her persistence to win inspires me to keep dreaming and to dream big. 

My favorite moment at Thayer was reciting my TA Talk. It was at that moment that I realized how much Thayer meant to me and how it had molded me into a strong woman who could step onto that stage and reveal the most vulnerable parts of herself.

“Intimidated” by Kaytranada is my walk-up song. It’s one of my favorite house productions by Kaytranada.

My friends, classmates, teachers, counselors, and coaches have all pushed me to be my better self. I often struggled with confidence and believing in myself, especially during my freshman year, but they’ve all reminded me of my potential, even when I couldn’t see it myself.

My favorite Thayer Varsity Swim and Dive Team tradition is definitely the night before the NEPSAC Championships. During this night we participate in fun team-bonding games that not only bring the team together but also get us hyped for the competition the next morning.