Daniel Lugano: “Well this stinks... I hate having to write these notes; I never know what to say and everything that comes out sounds stupid, but oh well, I think we’ve proved in the last year that we can bounce back from quite a lot, and that is most likely a skill that will serve us well in the future. I hope that in your post-AFS lives you are enjoying a fruitful and prosperous time, but of course I would also warn that you stay out of trouble...” Cali Mangel: “So happy to have been a part of this amazing class! We did it! Love you all so much xoxo” Vin Manta: “Congratulations everybody!! I’m gonna miss all of you guys. Good luck in the future.” Callum McEwen: “Love you all. Come visit me down in North Carolina!” Emma Moreno: “I have been here since before I could write my name, and now after years of growing and learning it is time to leave. Class of 2013, I hope you all follow your bliss and find joy and fulfillment at college. I will miss our class but I know that going forward, we will come to make quite a difference in the world.” Desirae Moten: “Good luck everyone as we go off. I hope you enjoy college and have fun as you go on with your journey through life.” Jason Myers: “I just want to say to everyone, remember the little moments because they are what is most important. The conversations between close friends and shared smiles, these are the memories that I wish to remember and I will take thoughts of all our class forward into the future.” Sarah Nourie: “Hi classmates, what’s good? I really like you all and it’s been super cool chillin’ with each of you. Being a part of this class has been really special and I know you’ll all do well in your endeavors. It’s been real.”
Alexandra Nuzhdin: “Guys, here we are, one year later! We actually made it and I’m proud of everyone! You all inspire greatness! Hope everything is well and I hope college is as amazing as you hoped! Thanks for the memories and hit me up whenever you are in NYC!” Antonio Piscitello: “Good luck in life.” Zazie Ray-Trapido: “Hi everybody, I miss you all already and we haven’t even graduated yet! I want you all to know how amazing these past four years have been (six if you were here in middle school) and I really have enjoyed my time at AFS because of all of you. I hope you guys are doing great and I can’t wait to hear about all of your wonderful adventures in the world beyond AFS!” Allie Rubin: “Hi Everyone! I honestly can’t believe how quickly these years have gone by, but I’m glad I got to spend them with you all. Hope you all have fun at college and can’t wait to hear about all that you guys are doing!!”
Kalandar Schwager: “Good luck.” Nate Smith: “I think that you should learn self reliance, it will take you far in school as well as life. Everything won’t always be laid out in front of you, nor will it always be easy. However, you must learn to set goals for yourself and accomplish these goals without the help of anyone but yourself, using the resources that you are given.” Melissa Spiro: “Hey guys! Hope everyone had a great summer, AFS class of 2013 is going to dominate colleges across the country. We have had some great times! Miss you all. Stay in touch.” Sharen Thomas: “Thank You Class of 2013 for an amazing four years at Abington Friends. The experience that I had here was something special and I couldn’t or wouldn’t rather have shared it anywhere else. The class of 2013 is a triumphant class and we shall go on to be greater!” Rick Treston: “Rock on dudes.”
Terez Sanogo: “I am so glad to have a home in Abington Friends and the family of the Class of 2013. I’m really proud of everyone! The communities you belong to after AFS will be so fortunate to have you because of the talents, passions, and values that you have developed here. I’m eager to start a new journey at Pomona College, and I’m just as eager to get back to AFS and see you all again!” Rachel Scalzo: “Well, after a long journey at AFS, we finally did it! Through all the ups and downs, we emerged from AFS as graduates, ready to take the world by storm (or at least attempt to). I know you all are going to do fantastic things in college, and I can’t wait to hear all about your accomplishments. Way to go 316!” Hannah Schorsch: “Thank you to everyone that made my time at AFS as wonderful as it was. You made the community a second home to me. I am forever grateful for the knowledge I gained inside and outside of the classroom. Also thanks for always laughing at my corny jokes. I love you all!”
Emily Winokur: “Yay we made it! All the hard work paid off. I hope everyone is doing well in college and all your other unique experiences. I miss you and the rest of the AFS community.” Jared Wright: “I value meeting all of you guys over the past years, and have made many friends. I hope you all do well at your respective schools and stay in touch.” David (Yuhao) Xu: “High school was fun and interesting at AFS. We all have different dreams and goals and I hope that as a class, we will succeed in this world.” Xiaote Xu: “My two years at AFS have been one of the most life-changing experiences I have had. It wouldn’t be the same without all of you, without this community.” Jay (Jian) Zhou: “Class of 2013, it was really a fantastic experience to be with you guys. I had a wonderful time here and AFS is the best school!”
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