What makes Thayer unique is the way that any student can take part in any activity. Varsity sport captains can be in college-level computer science courses and also be a part of the musical.

I plan to study environmental engineering at the University of Washington because it's the best way for me to contribute to solving environmental issues. Environmental engineering uniquely combines my passions with my abilities in math and the natural sciences, allowing me to make a tangible difference in creating a more sustainable world. 

Precalculus Honors with Mr. Forrest challenged me the most. The class was unlike any other math class I’d previously taken, and it turned math from solving for X to a complex language that represents everything around us.

I actually like learning about history. Even though history class wasn’t my favorite subject in school and I didn’t even take it senior year, I love learning about the history of the world.

Thayer has prepared me for success by teaching me to communicate my ideas. Teachers at Thayer understand that simply being smart isn’t enough to be successful; you have to be able to convey your message and findings to other people.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

During the week leading up to the BC Calculus exam, I spent multiple hours per day in the Glounge doing practice problems. Ms. Farnham was there the entire time to answer any questions that came up.

Mr. Robey always helped me to edit my essays. Before each application, he would read through what I’d written and be brutally honest with his suggestions.

My grandmother inspires me. She’s spent her life doing the hard things that were important to her instead of taking easy ways out. From building a wooden kayak for me to hiking with me on Mt. Rainier, she isn't one to back down from a challenge.

My favorite memory from my time at Thayer is Senior Week. The whole week was filled with unforgettable moments: everyone bringing in their dogs for the morning, signing each other’s T-shirts, having fun on a giant Slip ‘N Slide on the Teardrop, and walking out of the CFA for the last time with everyone I’d spent the last four years with.

“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen.

In my time at Thayer, nobody ever set limits on me. From applying to college to chasing times in track, I was never told that I couldn’t get where I wanted to go. This made it so that I always at least tried, even if it didn’t work out.

My favorite Thayer tradition is when, in springtime, everyone spends all their free time on the Teardrop throwing Frisbees around, sunbathing, and playing Spikeball. This is the time I feel most connected to the community because people from all parts of the school are hanging out together and enjoying themselves.