Farewell notes
end of the day, I formed friendships that made my friends seem more like family and I loved it.
C L A SS O F 2016
Jacob M. C. Agoglia I am not sure I would be who I am today if I had grown up at a different school. The people and connections I made here are incredibly important to me, and I will always value Abington Friends for what it has offered me. Chelsea Alexander I would like to say thank you to all of the teachers at AFS for always pushing and encouraging me. And to the students still at AFS, be encouraged and finish strong.
Emily L. Israel I’m going to miss this place and my friends especially. Jacob E. Jacobson Enjoyable and essential to developing myself. Emrakh M. Karimov Stay thirsty, my friends. Chandarith S. Chhay It taught me to broaden my scope and open myself up to the possibility of the world. Samantha A. Chisholm It was great. I love everyone.
Tahir S. Andrews Stay true to yourself. That’s what makes us all special.
Makarios Chung Goodbye, AFS! Thanks for the education. Good luck, everyone else!
Grace C. Armstrong I’m thankful for the community that has helped me grow as a student and a person.
Jenna M. Cohn To 319: I’ve loved every minute with you.
Olivia S. Avery I'm so grateful to have spent my life at AFS and leaving is a little bit terrifying, but I know that I’ve been well-prepared. Emma F. Bisbee It’s been 14 years and it’s been great! Elizabeth Bolger AFS has given me opportunities that I had never known were available. Like, SDLC and the Diversity Program and becoming so close with my teachers. Kaitlyn E. Botak Gotta love Jenny B. Sophia A. Cameron The last three years have been the best of my life. Thank you for all the memories and time to reflect. Anni R. Campbell AFS has had an amazing impact on my life, and I encourage everyone to make the most of their time here!
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Anthony C. Crosby Love you guys. Qi (Stella) Dai You all are the best! Joshua M. Diamond The friends and faculty I have been surrounded by here are world class. The education I received was insightful and intense, it was one of a kind. Here, students can really shine.
Jake C. Gaev Thank you for helping me become a better person and a better student. Corey S. Goulden Naitove AFS is an incredibly special place. It’s the people — students and faculty — that make it so special. I spent 13 years here, and I wouldn’t change that for the world. Alexander R. Graul Thanks to everyone who contributed to my life-changing time at AFS. I love you all. Shoshana I. Greenberg My time at AFS since first grade has been truly wonderful. I wouldn’t be the type of person I am today if it weren’t for the friends I’ve made and the teachers I’ve learned so much from. Lev A. Greenstein It’s been a wonderful, maturing experience that I wouldn’t trade in for the world. The way the community supports everyone within it really makes me happy.
Kyle J. Edwards Met a lot of people who changed my life. Learned a lot inside and outside Nina C. L. Harrod the classroom. Shout out to AFS and everyone here for being dope and for affecting my Lucia M. Finney growth as a person in such a big Enjoy your time and work hard, but way. Peace. don’t forget to put your personal health before your academic Matthias C. Hausman performances. It has been great to go here for 15 years and to learn so much, but it is Alexandra Gaev good to move on. I was challenged academically, became a better writer, and enjoyed Ona Hoxha participating in clubs and sports. It had its ups and downs, but at the
Samuel B. Kleiner The class of 319 and the faculty in the Upper School made my time here fantastic. I’d love to stay in contact with everyone, and I hope all of you have success in whatever you pursue. Annabelle (Baiyi) Kong I’ve grown a lot through my three years at AFS, and I gained a deeper understanding about diversity, freedom of voice. I try harder to stay true to myself. Eric B. Kong Thanks to everyone who helped me get this. “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln Kerry M. LeCure Honestly, I’m proud to have been a part of this school for so long. It’s a quality education and such a warm, welcoming place. Alexa C. Middleton I met many people who are different than me and what I’m used to. Elena S. Moreno As my 15 years at AFS ends, I feel I have been rounded and molded by this great community, and I am forever grateful for this opportunity. Daniella Nichinson My time at AFS has been very special, since I have been here since first grade and have developed close relationships with both the students and teachers. It taught me how to speak my mind and be myself.
Matthew A. Norden I think one of the best aspects of AFS are the student-teacher relationships.
supportive people and interesting things to do and learn. When I look back on my time in high school, I am amazed by how happy I was at AFS.
Daniel F. O’Connor Had fun the whole time, and allowed me to become who I am today.
Lucy Silbaugh You guys rock :). Keep in touch!
Jed M. Pancza Has prepared me for the world. (Well, I will see.) Matthew S. Pohubka Thanks to everyone who helped me through the good and bad times at this school and for always believing in me. Evan K. Prakhin Had a great six years, learned a lot about inclusion and being aware. Daniel F. Rothberg It was awesome. I learned a lot, stepped into discomfort, made some close friends. Elias W. Russell AFS is home! I appreciate that the school has placed me on a path not only to be a better learner, but also to be a more creative thinker and more compassionate community member. Maya R. Salvacion It was good! Matthew T. Sessa Best years of my life so far. I have been prepared for college really well. The teachers here are more than just teachers. They are “friends.” Lena A. Shally I loved my time at AFS! Meeting for Worship was a lovely part of every week for me, and I will miss it. Jordan N. Shepherd-Baker I’m grateful for everything over my time at AFS. Being in this environment with all my friends and teachers has helped shape me into the man I am today. Anne Silbaugh I was always surrounded by
Lindsay V. Smelcer I’ve been here since first grade and my experience has been that teachers are friends for life. It has been the most comfortable and loving environment, despite the academic rigor. AFS is a home in my heart. Paige K. Stanton A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. Find the humor in things and live life the way that makes you happy because it will define you. Jade H. Swisher I not only received a great education, but I also have grown a lot over the years. I made many friendships that will last a lifetime. I am very thankful to be a part of this caring community! Loghan Thain The people here, both teachers and students, have made my experience amazing. Emily P. Thomas My time at AFS has been nothing but incredible. The staff has been the best. They are always there to help you out with work, or just to talk. (A super great relationship.) Asia M. Turner Fun and annoying. Kathryn E. Wellhofer I grew a lot at AFS due to the wide variety of opportunities that the school presented to me, and I will always be grateful for those memories and experiences. Rachel S. Yakobashvili You guys are the bomb. We are all gonna go far & wide. Can’t wait! Love y’all.
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