Yearbook - Class of 2026

Class of 2026 ~ Sao Paulo, Brazil

CHAPEL AENEID 2026 VOLUME LVI

Home of the Chapel Trojans

One Year, Many Seasons 2025-2026 Chapter

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This yearbook is more than just a collection of photos — it is a story of who we were, who we are, and who we will be. As we flipped through the pages of this year, we began to see it like a series of seasons, each one bringing its own moments of growth, challenge, and joy. Just like in nature, no season lasts forever, but each one leaves something meaningful behind.

Throughout the year, we experienced it all. There were bright, sunny days filled with laughter, friendships, and unforgettable memories. There were also quieter, more difficult moments that pushed us to grow in ways we didn’t always expect. From first days to final goodbyes, from small victories to big milestones, each moment became part of our story — a chapter that helped shape each of us to become who we are meant to be.

As the Yearbook Club, we worked to put these moments on the pages, knowing that they may seem ordinary now but will one day feel extraordinary. This book holds snapshots of our everyday lives — the smiles in the hallways, the teamwork in classrooms, the energy of events, and the connections that made this year unique.

These pages are filled with memories that we hope you will revisit for years to come.

No matter where life takes us next, we will carry these seasons with us. The friendships we built, the lessons we learned, the challenges that we overcame, and the memories we created will continue to grow with us into the next chapters of our lives. And just like every season before, this one will always be a part of us.

The Yearbook Team

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Mission Statement

In a caring and academically challenging environment, Chapel provides an American-style education to an international student body. Through Christian values, students learn to make informed decisions, to own responsibility for personal actions and community needs, and to respect life and cultural diversity.

Shared Vision

Engage. Challenge. Support. Care. Prepare students for life.

Motto Faith in Education

Shared Understanding of High-Quality Learning At Chapel School, learning is a collaborative and personal journey, crafted to suit the needs and strengths of each student.

Rooted in research-based best practices and grounded in international and national curricula, our approach to learning encompasses a holistic view of student growth.

Learning extends beyond academic knowledge. It embraces the spiritual, socioemotional, cognitive, and physical dimensions of student development. Our learning process nurtures life skills while fostering critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.

By cultivating a sense of responsibility and belonging, we empower our students to become active contributors to their communities. Learning has a higher purpose to positively impact society.

Definition of Internationalism

Chapel School is an accepting and inclusive environment that respects and embraces cultural uniqueness and diversity. We seek to create an open-minded community while making connections among different perspectives, beliefs, and nationalities to promote a sustainable future in all its dimensions.

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Table of Contents 06

Oblates

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Faculty and Support Staff

Early Childhood Education Center

Elementary School

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High School

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Class of 2026

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Sports

Clubs and After School

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School Trips, Events, and Celebrations

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Oblate Fathers, Chaplain, and Oblate Representatives

Fr. Antonio Pereira Sobrinho Provincial

Fr. Peter Curran School Treasurer

Dr. Miguel Ferreira and Dr. Marcos Ferreira Oblate Representatives

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Fr. Miguel Pipolo Chaplain

Faculty and Support Staff Guiding Through All Seasons

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Educational Administration

Ms. Juliana Menezes Superintendent

Mr. Sean Quinn High School Principal

Mr. Colin Weaver Elementary School Principal

Ms. Carla Eggers ECEC Coordinator

Coordinators

Ms. Melissa Kassner American Program Curriculum Coordinator

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Mr. Donald Campbell IB Coordinator

Mr. Erick Santana IB Extended Essay Coordinator

Ms. Eliana Cardia Brazilian Program Curriculum Coordinator

Ms. Melissa Bittencourt SEL Coordinator and Instructional Coach

Ms. Renata Pannunzio IB CAS Coordinator

Mr. Javier Rebagliati Technology Coordinator

Counseling and Student Support Mr. Silas Nunes High School Dean of Students

Ms. Renata Pannunzio High School Counselor 9th - 12th Grade

Ms. Flávia Thomsen College Counselor

Mr. Felipe Olivani Middle Years Counselor 5th - 8th Grade

Ms. Cristiana Cavalcanti Lower Elementary School Counselor 1st - 4th Grade

Ms. Carla Duarte Lower Elementary School Counselor 1st - 4th Grade

Ms. Adriana Timoner ECEC Counselor

Ms. Gabriela Torino Registrar

Administration Assistants Ms. Natália Souza Superintendent’s Office

Ms. Simone Santana Elementary School Office

Ms. Giulia Mairowski High School Office

Ms. Yumi Mitake High School Office

Ms. Mainã Souza Elementary School Office

Ms. Andrea Braun ECEC Office

Ms. Marisa Drub Brazilian Program Office

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Library Ms. Fernanda Caires Head Librarian and Editorial Assistant

Ms. Ana Lucia Oliveira High School Library Assistant

Ms. Meire Silva High School Library Assistant

Ms. Solange Silva Elementary School Library Assistant

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

English Department Mr. Donald Campbell High School IB English

Mr. Christopher Abbs High School IB English

Mr. Francis Koolman High School English

TEAM LEADER

Ms. Maxine Rendtorff High School English

Mr. Liam Moffat High School IB English

Ms. Leonor Guedes Elementary School English Language Support

Ms. Grace Würschum Elementary School English Language Support

Ms. Magda Alves Elementary School English Language Support

Ms. Teresa Martins Elementary School English Language Support

Ms. Vivian Ragusin Elementary School English Language Support

Ms. Elizabeth Noel-Morgan ECEC English Language Support

Ms. Julia Behring ECEC English Language Support

Ms. Marília Magnani ECEC English Language Support

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mathematics Department Mr. Caio Gragnani High School IB Mathematics

Ms. Marina Cajado High School and IB Mathematics

Mr. Guilherme Macarini High School and IB Mathematics

Mr. André Benites High School IB Mathematics

Mr. Mehir Desai High School Mathematics

Mr. Michael Dennehy High School and IB Mathematics

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mr. Javier Rebagliati High School IB Computer Science

Mr. Caio Gragnani High School Computer Literacy and Electives

Mr. Brício Salles Elementary and ECEC Learning Innovation

Science Department

Mr. Igor Lisboa Elementary and ECEC Learning Innovation

Mr. Zoltan Raffai High School and IB Mathematics

Learning Innovation Department

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mr. Marcio Kuroiwa High School History of Science, Health and IB Chemistry

Ms. Ingrid Vompean High School Science and IB Biology

Mr. Leonardo Silveira High School Science

Mr. Rodrigo Salvalajo High School Science and IB Physics

Ms. Talita Vieira High School Science and IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Fine Arts Department Ms. Sylvia Almeida High School IB Art

Mr. Trent Bailey High School Drama

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Ms. Cristina El Dib Elementary School Art

Ms. Camila Costa ECEC Art

Religion and Social Studies Department

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Mr. Rodrigo Burgo High School and Elementary School Music

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mr. Matthew Plain High School Political Science, IB World Religion and IB History

Mr. Trent Bailey High School Social Studies

Ms. Roberta Braga Elementary School and ECEC Music

Mr. Jean Marcus Silva High School Religion and IB Theory of Knowledge

Mr. Bradford Cannon High School IB Economics and Religion

Ms. Ana Lucia Dias Elementary School and ECEC Religion

Mr. Theodore Woodhead High School IB Geography

Mr. Christopher Govier

Elementary School and ECEC Religion

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Brazilian Social Studies Department Mr. Érico Padilha High School and IB Brazilian Social Studies

Mr. Vitor Souza High School and Elementary School Brazilian Social Studies

Mr. Vinicius Carmello High School and IB Brazilian Social Studies

Ms. Aline Cuchiaro Elementary School Brazilian Social Studies

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mr. Bruno Pereira Athletic Director and High School P.E.

Ms. Carolina Martins High School P.E.

Ms. Carolina Hernandez Elementary School P.E.

Ms. Camila Lacerda Elementary School P.E.

Ms. Juliana Chyla

Elementary School Brazilian Social Studies

Physical Education Department

Ms. Julia Ragusin ECEC P.E.

Mr. João Sodré Cross-division P.E. Teacher

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World Languages and Portuguese Department

Ms. Livia Galeote High School Portuguese

HEAD OF WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

HEAD OF HS PORTUGUESE DEPARTMENT

Ms. Ana Inglesi High School IB French and Portuguese

Mr. Erick Santana High School IB Portuguese

Ms. Sandra Moreira High School IB Spanish

Ms. Adriana Alves High School and Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Lidia Cavadas High School IB Portuguese

Ms. Magna Martins High School IB Portuguese

Ms. Tatiana Cavalari High School IB Portuguese

Mr. Sávio Pereira High School Portuguese and Drama

Ms. Alessandra Dall`Ovo Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Cristiane Valim Elementary School Portuguese

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Ms. Vanessa Nogueira High School Portuguese and Spanish

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Ms. Eliana Cardia Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Paula Garcia Elementary School and ECEC Portuguese

Ms. Daviane Gomes Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Fabiana Tavares Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Flavia Tacchini Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Juliana Nuin Elementary School Portuguese

Ms. Vânia Abrantes Elementary School Portuguese

Student Monitors and Office Assistants

Ms. Lucivania Batista Student Monitor

Mr. Ronaldo Souza Student Monitor

Ms. Zoraides Gomes Student Monitor

Ms. Caroline de Matos Ms. Victoria Epifanio Ms. Brisa Nunes ECEC Floater Elementary School Elementary School Floater Assistant Floater Assistant Assistant

Mr. Rafael Assis High School Office Assistant

Mr. Tercio Nunes High School Office Assistant

Ms. Giovanna Bueno Ms. Isabela Pecoraro Ms. Julia Mezavila ECEC Floater ECEC Floater ECEC Floater Assistant Assistant Assistant

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Erica Prado

Finance and Administrative Foreign Hire

Karen Spanguero

Reception Public Relations and Admissions Cida Gregório

Adriana Marques

Bruno Dias

Accounting and Financial Karen Alencar

Adylson Xavier

Débora Evaristo

Technology

Honório Brandão

Rafael Brasil

Kelly de Oliveira

Liete Gusmão

Personnel

Vitor Ferreira

Erika Rocha

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Administrative Operations Marcia Berkowitz Administrative Manager

Nurses Magda Ferreira

Camila de Melo

Thais Silva

Audiovisual and Supply Marcelo Rampazo

Danilo Ciopk

Clayton Lima

Copy Room Luis Carlos da Silva

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Adriano da Silva

Drivers Sidnei Pereira

Paulo Eduardo da Silva

Telephone Operators Vitor Dias

Cristiane dos Santos

Maria Aparecida Gomes

Security Andrea Pereira

Antonio dos Santos

Célio Escudeiro

Cristina Pinho

Edilson da Silva

Edson Pereira

Everton Telis

Flávio Alves

Flávio Amaro

Ismael Conceição

Ivanildo Vieira

Jailson Albuquerque

Joel Rodrigo da Silva

Jorge Dias Gama

Lucas dos Santos

Monica Tavares

Roberto Alves

Robson Gaspar

Silvio Mendes da Hora

William de Lima

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Purchasing and Maintenance Amanda Dias

Tatiana Aline Ribeiro

Carla Santos

Patrícia Fernandes

Danielle dos Santos

Vanessa Nascimento

Mirtes Isabel Santos

Abmael da Silva

Alex de Jesus

Alisser da Silva Sergio

Anderson da Costa

Antonia da Silva

Antonio Carlos Oliveira

Artemilsa Alves

Betania de Oliveira

Cecilia de Souza

Danilo da Silva

David Fernando Szmyhiel

Edson Silva

Edvaldo Souza

Elaine da Silva

Eliene Pita

Estelita dos Santos

Gerson da Silva

Idalecio de Almeida

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João Vicente de Oliveira

Jonas de Jesus

Jorge Paulo dos Santos

José Nivaldo da Silva

Lauro de Araujo

Maria Celia de Oliveira

Josafa Francisco da Silva

José Adriano Santiago

José Milton Lisboa

Laurenice de Souza Luciana da Silva

Marco Antonio Gonçalves

Marcos Bezerra

Maria Celia Sobrinho

Maria Irene Gomes

Maria Jocelia de Oliveira

Maria Luzinete da Silva

Mariselma Macedo

Oziel Klaus

Raquel Santos

Rejane Batista

Renato Vidal

Roberta da Silva

Rosangela da Silva

Sergio Paiao

Severino Francisco da Silva

Sonia Maria Matias

Suely Francisca da Cruz

Thamires de Souza

Wilson Dias

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Nutrition Hettyenne Martines

Alcilânia Alencar

Larissa Santos

Daniela Ribeiro

Bruna Severino

Cicero José da Silva

Adilson Cleber Silva

Carlos Eduardo Anselmo

Flavio de Oliveira

Francisco da Silva

Gabriel Silva

Aparecida Albuquerque

Gildecio Viana

Guilherme da Silva

Irismar da Silva

Ivanilde Aparecida Lima

José Lima da Silva

Mauricio dos Santos

Mauricio Nogueira

José do Nascimento Josefa Nascimento Marco Antonio de Freitas 24

Maria Luiza dos Santos

Nilzete dos Santos

Noemia Thomaz

Paulo Sergio dos Santos

Regina Silva

Renildo de Souza

Robson de Paula

Severino da Silva

Taise do Espírto Santo

Tatiana Cruz

Wagner Lopes

Wallace Rodrigues

Renildo de Jesus

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Early Childhood Education Center Where It All Begins

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Preschool I “

Ms. Carolina Amaral

Ms. Tarsila Siqueira

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear Pre I, What a joy it has been to be your teachers during your first year at Chapel!

We have grown so much and learned that we can all be friends and share wonderful moments together.

It has been a privilege to witness these changes up close.

We are excited to hear about the rhymes and stories you will create in the years to come. Come visit us anytime — we will miss you dearly!

Love, Ms. Carolina Amaral and Ms. Tarsila Siqueira

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Anna Yamashiro

Antonella Cintra

Bianca Allegretti

Antonio Campos

Arthur Forte

Bernardo Giorgetti

Cecília Issa

Chiara Melo

Eduardo Breuel

Gabriel Chohfi

Joaquim Thomas Luiza Martins Cannon

Maria Helena Leão

Martina Marques

Pedro Didi

Pietro Prosini

Thomas Costa

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Vittoria Usui

This year felt like because we bloomed and, like flowers in a garden, helped each other grow!

spring

We are carrying into our next season: the friendships we built in our classroom and within the Pre I team!

A moment when we realized we were growing was when two new friends joined our community. We remembered our classroom rules and routines and realized we knew them well enough to teach and share with others.

We are leaving behind: all the love, kindness, and care we shared with our teachers and classmates.

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Preschool I “

Ms. Emanoelli do Valle Ms. Julia Lopes

Classroom Teacher Dear Pre I, We want to take a moment to tell you how thankful we are for each and every one of you. It has been such a joy to spend our days together — learning, exploring, sharing ideas, and creating so many happy memories.

You are a truly special group, and you have brought so much joy into our lives. Every smile, every question, and every little moment we shared has meant more than you know.

Thank you for being yourselves, for making our classroom such a happy place, and for filling our days with love and laughter.

With all our hearts, Alice Mie Ms. Emanoelli do Valle and Ms. Julia Lopes

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Classroom Assistant

Christo

Ana Cecília Rodrigues

Arthur Landgraf

Benjamin Tamariz

Enrico Beldi

Felipe Galvão

Julie Batista

Lara Lima

Lucca Campos

Luiza Ronchetti

Maria Laura Iberê

Maria Tereza Zanlorenzi

Olivia Leme

Rafael Machado

Sophia Aya Sabanai

Victor Mantegazza

This year felt like because we were blossoming and showing just how unique and special each of us truly is.

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We are carrying into our next season: curiosity, confidence, and kindness, along with happy memories, amazing friendships, and a strong love for learning that we built together.

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we began to take more ownership of our learning and relationships.

We became more independent in managing simple routines, words replaced frustrations, and we were able to support one another with kindness and confidence.

We are leaving behind: hesitation and uncertainty, as we have grown more confident, brave, and willing to try new things.

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Preschool I Ms. Marianna Zambrini Ms. Louise Lima Classroom Teacher

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Dear Pre I, You are a group as bright and kind as each of your beautiful hearts. You made our year full of joy, and teaching you has been such a gift. Watching you grow into confident, kind, and curious learners has made us incredibly proud. We will always carry a little piece of you with us.

It will be such a pleasure to watch you continue to grow year by year, and you are always welcome to come visit us anytime!

Love, Ms. Marianna Zambrini and Ms. Louise Lima

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Classroom Assistant

Ana Flavia Prosini

Antonio Moreira

Arthur Campbell

Helena David

João Etchenique

Larissa Fonseca

Luca Maluf

Maria Eduarda Fossa

Maria Fernanda Castro

Maria Helena Muzzi

Oliver Liang

Rafaela Gaspar

Samuel Marques

Sofia Kury

Theo Arruda

Théo Rahal

This year felt like because our classroom was full of sunshine, laughter, and energy!

summer

We are carrying into our next season: big smiles, kind hearts, and lots of confidence!

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we took a deep breath and said, “I can do this!”

We are leaving behind: a little piece of our hearts in this classroom.

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Preschool II Ms. Stephanie Omori

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Classroom Teacher

Ms. Vitoria Mayumi de Paula Classroom Assistant

Dear Pre II, What an incredible year we have shared together. It has been such a joy to watch each of you grow, discover new things, and become more confident learners every single day.

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished. Your curiosity, kindness, creativity, and enthusiasm made our classroom a truly wonderful place to be.

As the year comes to an end, we want you to know how much we will miss you.

Each of you brought something unique and special to our class, and it has been a privilege to be part of your journey.

Catarina Ouchi We hope you continue to be the joyful children you are, full of bright smiles, laughter, and kindness. Keep being curious, keep dreaming, and keep growing.

Like beautiful flowers, you are all blossoming in your own special ways.

Thank you for such a beautiful year together. We will carry these memories with us always.

With love, Ms. Stephanie Omori and Ms. Vitoria Mayumi de Paula

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Clarice Alberti

Emma Gabrianna Guilherme Chacin Muñoz Cordovil

Helena Maria Cury

João Miguel Carvalho

Leonardo Leite

Lorenzo Fagliari

Manuela Fraige

Maria Eduarda Borelli

Miguel Ramos

Nicolás Guerrero Hernandez

Noah Jean Malavoy

Olivia Machado

Pedro Medeiros

Rafael Gragnani

Sofia Behrndt

Sophie Levy

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This year felt like because we had the joy of watching you grow, bloom, and shine in your own unique ways.

spring

We are carrying into our next season: our beautiful smiles and the joyful moments we shared together.

A moment when we realized we were growing was in the small moments — when we tried again, helped a friend, and believed in ourselves.

We are leaving behind: the challenges that helped us grow.

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Preschool II “

Ms. Julia Schmitt

Ms. Bruna Kikuchi

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear Pre II, What a wonderful year we had together! We loved watching you explore, play, learn new things, and grow more confident every day. Your curiosity, kindness, and creativity made our classroom such a happy and special place.

Thank you for the laughter, the questions, the stories, and all the moments we shared. We are so proud of each one of you and feel very lucky to have been part of this chapter of your story.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will do next!

With love, Ms. Julia Schmitt and Ms. Bruna Kikuchi

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Antonio Ernesto Zarzur

Antonio Frota

Caio Infante

Donatela Elias

Gabriel Matias

Gabriela Martinez

Luiza Baldner

Gael Medeiros

George Schahin

Lara Mourão

Lucas Martins

Luísa Assan

Maria Luiza Dias

Marina Allegretti

Mauricio Melo

Nicholas Silva

Valentina Guerrero Vicente Anthony Hernandez Koolman

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This year felt like because our hearts were warm.

summer

We are carrying into our next season: beginning to learn how to read.

A moment when we realized we were growing was during the birthdays we celebrated throughout the year.

We are leaving behind: our classroom.

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Preschool II Ms. Ana Helena de Mello

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Classroom Teacher Dear Pre II, Like the seasons, our year together has been full of beautiful changes. We began by planting seeds of curiosity and, little by little, watching them grow into confidence, friendship, and independence. Along the way, we learned to face challenges, overcome difficulties, and practice integrity, kindness, and resilience.

Day by day, you blossomed — sharing laughter, exploring new ideas, and learning together. As this special season comes to an end, we celebrate all you have become and look forward to the wonderful seasons ahead. May you continue to grow, explore, and shine wherever your journey takes you.

Alicia Batista Ms. Ana Helena de Mello and Ms. Juliana Canto

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Ms. Juliana Canto Classroom Assistant

Beatriz Leite

Clara Saraiva

Eric Zambelli

Guilherme Sanches

Henrique Nora Filho

Isabel Gurgel

Isabela Machado

Ivo Pitanguy

José Rafael Abdo

Leonardo Sodré

Luiza Mazzarella

Manuela Sé

Marco Esposito

Maria Eduarda Bernardi

Martin Alexander Oliver Dias Arroxellas

Olivia Nobre

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This year felt like , full of flowers and happiness.

spring

We are carrying into our next season: all the people and things we love in our hearts and minds.

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we could do things we couldn’t do before.

We are leaving behind: small conflicts with friends, and giving up when things get hard.

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Kindergarten “

Ms. Maíra Namura Classroom Teacher

Dear Kindergarten, What a wonderful year we have had together! It has been such a joy to learn with you and about each of you. We shared so many adventures, special moments, and important lessons. We loved watching you grow, trying new things, and becoming more confident every day.

Sometimes learning feels hard, but that’s how we grow — by being brave and taking on challenges. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and so thankful for the time we shared.

As you move on to 1st Grade, we hope you continue to always do your best and keep love and kindness in your hearts.

With all our love, Ms. Maíra Namura and Ms. Pollyanna Cerniauski

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Ms. Pollyanna Cerniauski Classroom Assistant

Arthur Li

Ben Vara

Emma Yao Hwu

Guilherme Viganô

Henrique Braz

Julieta Gaspar

Leonardo Jun Kuroiwa

Luca Rizo-Patrón

Luisa Dabbur

Maria Clara Araki

Martim Carmello

Martina Antunes

Matheus de Toledo

Nicolas James Weaver

Olivia Giacaglia

Omar Zarif

Pietra Chohfi

Pietra Luna

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This year felt like because our hearts were warm.

summer

We are carrying into our next season: learning how to read.

A moment when we realized we were growing was during the birthdays we celebrated throughout the year.

We are leaving behind: our classroom.

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Kindergarten “

Ms. Maria Hernandez

Ms. Isabella Amaral

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear Kindergarten, We are so proud of how much you have grown — not just in your letters and numbers, but in the way you faced challenges. We loved watching you stay curious, asking big questions, and showing dedication, even when learning felt a little tricky.

Remember to keep your excitement for learning as you move on to your next adventure. We will miss you!

Ms. Maria Hernandez and Ms. Isabella Amaral

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Antônio Zono

Eduardo Klein

Gabriel Assumpção

João Lucca Sanches

Júlia Chede

Laura Ayres

Lorena Luna

Lorenzo Giamundo

Luca Zachary Sheets

Lucas Dario

Manuella Lopes

Marcela Egg

Marina Rahal

Martim Maluf

Rafaela Gouveia

Theodora de Villi

Valentim Pereira

Violette Dapuzzo

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This year felt like because it was full of energy, fun moments, and bright memories.

summer

We are carrying into our next season: the friendships we made.

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we celebrated 100 days of school.

We are leaving behind: our teachers.

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Kindergarten “

Ms. Emanuela Santo

Ms. Alice Zara

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear Kindergarten, We will miss all of you next year!

Our adventures together will stay forever in our hearts. We had fun, played, and learned so much as a team.

You all have an amazing future ahead! Never give up — continue to persist, explore the world, and be kind to one another.

And don’t forget the way back to ECEC — we will always be happy to welcome you!

With love, Ms. Emanuela Santo and Ms. Alice Zara

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Bella Landgraf

Enrico Preussler

Enzo Petroni

Gabriel Ferrigno

Gabriela Viganô

Germano Lima

Ila Raffai

Lana Terni

Leticia Ronchetti

Liam Giliam

Lis Vara

Luiz Claudio Samaia

Luíz Felipe Pacheco

Malu Nagem

Martina Cardoso

Matteo de Villi

Miles Archie Christopherson

Vitor Tavares

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This year felt like , because it was warm and rainy, with flowers blooming everywhere.

spring

We are carrying into our next season: the knowledge we gained, and the love of Ms. Manu and Ms. Alice.

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we felt our bones hurting and when we returned from vacation.

We are leaving behind: so much love for Kinder C, ECEC, Ms. Alice, and Ms. Manu.

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Elementary School

Growing, Exploring, Discovering

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First Grade “

Ms. Paula Lopes

Ms. Bruna Canassa

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 1st Grade, It has been a joy watching you grow this year. From dressing up for the 100th day of school to our fun Carnival and Halloween celebrations, we’ve shared so many wonderful memories. You have shown how creative and strong you are, and we know you will do amazing things in the future.

Good luck in your next Grade!

Love, Ms. Paula Lopes and Ms. Bruna Canassa

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Bernardo Assan

Caio Gervazoni

Carolina Malzoni

Enrico Sorbello

Gabriel Gragnani

Giovanna Viganô

Giulia De Renzis

Helena Mercadante

Isabel Matias

Jinhyuk Lee

Joana Midori

Joaquim Moreira

Joaquim Prado

Julia Ohara

Luiza Zarzur

Lyla Quinn

Matheus Jun Hoshino

Miguel de Azevedo

Olívia Cerqueira

Victoria Paulino

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summer

This year felt like because we had so much fun, just like fun in the sun!

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we started writing twopage stories in our Being a Writer lessons.

A challenge that changed us was Morning Work.

We are carrying into our next season: everything we learned and our stickers.

We are leaving behind: being the little ones.

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First Grade “

Ms. Kahlie Graves

Ms. Paula Busso

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher

Dear 1st Grade, What a beautiful year it has been! We have loved watching each of you grow and blossom into confident, kind, and curious learners. You have learned so much, and we are so proud of the way you come to school each day ready to learn and try your best.

You have shown that you can listen, share, and show respect, and that makes our classroom such a special place. Remember, mistakes help you grow, and that is more than okay. It is how we become stronger and smarter every day!

Keep shining bright, believing in yourselves, and doing your best. You are all capable of amazing things, and we cannot wait to see all that you will do.

We will always be so proud of you.

With lots of love, Your teachers, Ms. Kahlie Graves, Ms. Paula Busso, and Ms. Carolina Stabel

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Ms. Carolina Stabel Classroom Assistant

Antonio Luiz Lopes

Arthur Serra

Chiara Miele

Emma Ferrari

Gregory Gavião

Henrique de Oliveira

Isabella Serpa

Lara Zarif

Luisa de Almeida

Luisa Pavan

Maria Eduarda Mantegazza

Maria Luiza Castro

Matheus Saraiva

Nicholas Costa

Pedro Cerqueira

Teresa Noto

Theo Bernardo

Victoria Giliam

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winter

This year felt like because we are so cool!!!

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we felt proud of ourselves and our hard work. We patted ourselves on the back and said, “Good job, me!”

A challenge that changed us was trying our best, even when it was hard — and learning a lot!

We are carrying into our next season: the feeling that we can try our best every day and that mistakes help us grow stronger.

We are leaving behind: saying “I don’t know” and now saying “I’m learning!”

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First Grade “

Ms. Amanda Manea Classroom Teacher

Dear 1st Grade, It has been such a joy having you in our class this year. You made our days brighter, louder, happier, and full of love. Watching you learn, grow, and become more confident each day has been the greatest gift.

We hope you always carry your kind hearts wherever you go. Be a good friend. Be creative. Be brave enough to be yourselves. The world needs your light.

We know you will go to amazing places and live amazing lives, and we are so proud of each one of you. We will miss you very much. Please don’t forget to stop by and say hello to your 1st Grade teachers.

With love, Ms. Amanda Manea and Ms. Jéssica Machado

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Maria Maluf

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Ms. Jéssica Machado Classroom Assistant

Carolina Fossa

Clara Nasreddine

Gabriel Levy

João Ermel

Julia Guimarães

Laura Dabbur

Lucas Mourão

Manoel Araujo

Maria Carolina Muzzi

Maria Fernanda Iberê

Maria Luisa Machado

Maya Pereira

Rafael Muradian

Rebecca Prosini

Roberto Schahin

Thomas Baldassarri

summer

This year felt like because it was colorful and beautiful.

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we worked on an activity and noticed we were getting better at it. It was hard before, but now we can do it. We also felt it during field trips, when we traveled further away.

A challenge that changed us was completing the 100 chart, which helped us become more patient, and the Christmas recital, which made us feel more confident.

We are carrying into our next season: kindness and our good hearts, our friends and teachers, and our writing and Math skills.

We are leaving behind: our sadness, fears, anger, and other difficult feelings.

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Second Grade “

Ms. Gabriela Pezoa

Ms. Thaís Valencia

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 2nd Grade, This year you discovered the power of ‘yet’. When learning felt challenging, you kept trying and learned that challenges help your brains grow stronger. We are so proud of your courage, your kindness, and the way you believed in yourselves.

As you move on to 3rd Grade, keep being curious, keep trying, and keep remembering the power of ‘yet’. We will always be cheering for you.

Lots of love, Ms. Gabriela Pezoa and Ms. Thaís Valencia

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Antonella Lima

Antonia Bueno

Arthur Yamashiro

Benjamin Godoy

Benjamin Martins

Bernardo Gomes

Catarina Rêgo

Dylan Campos

Elisa Furlong

Flavia Pereira

Frederico Reif

Júlia Rosso

Lavinia Jucá

Leticia El Khouri

Luana Schvartzer

Lucas Santos

Lucca Delmazo

Maria Eduarda Iberê

Maria Schahin

Mariah Massih

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winter

This year felt like — because it went by as fast as Lucas Pinheiro Braathen skiing down a hill.

Mateus Braz

Matheus Kei Ambrósio

Matias Egg

Rafael Elias

A moment we realized we were growing was when we were able to solve very challenging Math problems.

Valentina Perrotti

Valentina Vieira

We learned that challenges help our brains grow stronger.

The weather in our classroom is usually

sunny and incredible!

We are carrying into our next season: kindness and our caring hearts, our friends and teachers, and all the growth we made in writing and Math.

We are leaving behind: Ms. Gabriela and Ms. Thaís

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Second Grade “

Dear 2nd Grade, Our year together felt like a sunny and beautifully unpredictable mix of seasons, as we bloomed and had so much fun learning! You grew so much this year, tackling harder lessons, mastering new skills, and becoming more independent every single day.

Although it is hard to say goodbye to our morning hugs and runs, our busy drawers and mailbox, our classroom plants, Ms. Stella, Ms. Mayara, and so many other teachers, you are not really leaving everything behind.

As you step into 3rd Grade, our biggest wish is that you continue to be brave, curious, and always respectful to everyone you meet. Remember to carry your friends, the important lesson that hard work matters, our amazing memories, and your teachers – right in your hearts!

Sincerely, Ms. Stella Santos and Ms. Mayara Mosca

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Ms. Stella Santos

Ms. Mayara Mosca

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Antonella Giamundo

Antonio Massih

Bernardo Freire

Bettina Sergole

Celina Antunes

Claire Yao Hwu

Daniela Sofia Liu

Eduarda Lichtenberger

Fernando Giorgetti

Gabrielle Aya Ambrósio

Glória Marão

João Pedro de Villi

José Eduardo Fernandes

José Guilherme Refinetti

José Miguel Abdo

Lara Martins

Laura Cruz

Lucca Lima

Nicolas Alberti

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spring

This year felt like and — because we blossomed, loved learning new things, and had so much fun working as a team with our friends.

summer

Pietro Billi de Loredo

Thomas de Toledo

Rebecka Hahn

Tom de Oliveira

Sophia Favero

A moment we realized we were growing was when the year started Stefano Alexander flying by. We noticed our brains getting stronger as we spelled more Chacin Muñoz challenging words, learned new math, and needed fewer corrections in Being a Writer. We also began speaking mostly English instead of Portuguese.

We felt proud when we got to play real instruments in Music classes and bring our own snacks to recess.

A challenge that changed us this year was working hard to speak only English and keep the English house going.

Learning challenging words helped us grow, and now we speak English all the time. We also challenged ourselves to make new friends, and we are so happy we did, because we grew so close to one another.

The weather in our classroom is usually

a little bit of everything — warm, sunny

days, calm and breezy moments, and sometimes unpredictable, making every day a brand-new adventure together.

We are leaving behind: our teachers, morning hugs, and starting the day with jumping jacks or running. We are also saying goodbye to fun moments like math games, experiments, the English house, and earning stickers. We are leaving behind our busy drawers, mailbox, plants, and classroom jobs. Most of all, we will miss some of our friends, Ms. Stella’s beautiful words, and Ms. Mayara’s beautiful art and handwriting.

We are carrying into our next season: our friends, our favorite memories, and our teachers in our hearts. We are also taking everything we learned with us, especially how important it is to always work hard.

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Third Grade “

Ms. Audrey Huang

Ms. Lia Benevides

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 3rd Grade, What a wonderful year we shared together! We are so proud of how much you grew and how you supported one another along the way. Your creativity and laughter made our classroom a special place every day.

Keep asking questions, keep trying your best, and never stop believing in yourselves! We know you will continue to do amazing things in the years ahead. We are cheering for you!

Ms. Audrey Huang and Ms. Lia Benevides

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Aysha Taha

Bento Lopes

Bruna Malzoni

Elisa Dario

Enzo Terni

Felipe Guimarães

Gabriel Gomes

Guilherme Echenique

Helena Brandão

Helena Loures

Helena Moreira

Julia José

Lorenzo Fakri

Lucas Fenner

Manuella Nicolia

Maria Fernanda Hannud

Maria Thereza Muzzi

Maria Valentina Pacheco

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summer

This year felt like because it was full of energy, laughter, and bright moments that made our classroom a happy place to learn and grow.

Olivia Jucá

Pedro Zagman

Theo Cavalari A moment when we realized we were growing was when we began helping each other solve tricky Math problems instead of giving up.

Valentina Ouchi

Valentina Prates Furlan

A challenge that changed us was taking responsibility for our choices and doing better the next day.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

sunny

We are carrying into our next season: the courage to try, even when we are unsure.

We are leaving behind: the feeling that something was “too hard,” because now we know we can keep trying and figure it out.

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Third Grade Ms. Stephanie Mc Farlane Ms. Gabriela Freitas Classroom Teacher

“

Classroom Assistant

Dear 3rd Grade, You did it! We are beyond proud of everything you have accomplished this year and will always remember the beautiful moments we shared. Keep smiling, keep sharing joy, and remember to be kind at all times.

With love, Ms. Stephanie McFarlane and Ms. Gabriela Freitas

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Alexandre Gomes Filho

Berlin Bokermann

Clara Araujo

Dan Vara

Gabriel Nasreddine

Helena Zono

Heloisa Nasser

Isabela Yumi Hoshino

Isabella Oliveira

João Paulo Aquino

João Pedro Sanches

João Zwecker

Laura Weaver

Lis Martins

Maria Luiza Boesel

Mateus Gomes

Matteo Pavone

Nina Son

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spring

This year felt like because we started the year as seedlings and kept growing until we bloomed!

Olivia Choi

Otávio Azevedo

Pedro Mercadante A moment when we realized we were growing was when we were able to follow routines and agreements — especially using English — without so many reminders.

School Trip

Tomás Guerrero Hernandez

Sophie Paulino

A challenge that changed us was traveling to Sítio do Carroção and sleeping away from home for the first time.

The weather in our classroom is usually because we feel joyful and energized.

sunny

We are carrying into our next season: everything we learned in 3rd Grade!

We are leaving behind: our fun, caring, and respectful teachers and all the memories we shared together.

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Fourth Grade “

Ms. Sylvia Stern

Ms. Mariana Ribeiro

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 4th Grade, This was such a special year. From the birds building nests on our veranda to all the stories, projects, and laughter we shared, our classroom was full of curiosity and positive energy.

We truly became our own little family, supporting one another and growing together each day. You taught us so much along the way, and that is something we will always carry with us.

Thank you for making every day meaningful and fun. We are very proud of all of you. Now, just like the sabiás, it’s your turn to fly!

Love, Ms. Sylvia Stern and Ms. Mariana Ribeiro

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Carolina Agapito

Enrico Arruda

Felipe Almeida

Giorgio Ramaciotti

Helena Fazzio

Helena Moura

Isabela Figueiredo

Isadora Machado

Jake Chen

João Prado Filho

Joaquim Catenacci

Leonardo Mariutti

Lucca Pavone

Maria Antônia Nobre

Maria Valentina Boesel

Rafaela Hsieh

Sofia Tchilian

Tereza Marão

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summer

This year felt like — we had so much fun and enjoyed being together that it felt like a learning vacation.

Theo Serio

Theodoro Lichtenberger

Valentina Toledo

A moment when we realized we were growing was when our class Reading Tree filled with leaves representing all the books we had read.

A challenge that changed us was that reading used to feel like a task, and now we read for fun!

The weather in our classroom is usually .

sunny

We are carrying into our next season: our knowledge and our friendships.

We are leaving behind: Stern Stories and bird nests.

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Fourth Grade “

Mr. Corey Vogel Classroom Teacher Dear 4th Grade, We are so proud of how much you have grown this year — not just as students, but as kind and caring people. You support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and are always willing to help a classmate in need. Our classroom has been a special place because of your teamwork, laughter, and big hearts.

We will miss each of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do in 5th Grade.

Mr. Corey Vogel and Ms. Marina Bomeisel

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Ms. Marina Bomeisel Classroom Assistant

Antonia Gurgel

Antonio Secali

Donatella Carui

Enrico Cuoco

Eric Oguro

Gabriel Rosso

Gibran Taha

Gustavo Serpa

Isabela El Khouri

Isabella de Mello

Isabella Haddad

Julián Conner

Katarina Karam

Letícia Pacífico

Lis Cozzatti

Lorena Fernandes

Marina Toro

Mattheus Moretti

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spring

This year felt like because we were learning so many new things. It felt fresh and exciting, even when it was sometimes calm and sometimes challenging.

Nicolas Levinho

Ricardo Pereira

Stella Lamounier

Tomás Barúa

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we learned new ways to solve Math problems and completed full units, especially when we wrote new stories and felt proud of our work.

A challenge that changed us was learning difficult Math concepts like fractions and division, meeting new people, and pushing ourselves to try new things.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

unpredictable

We are carrying into our next season: our friendships, our favorite 4th Grade memories, and our amazing teacher.

6 -7

We are leaving behind: being the youngest students in Upper Elementary. We are also saying goodbye to our teachers, 4th Grade, and even the 6–7 trend.

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Fifth Grade “

Ms. Priscilla Odinmah

Ms. Debora Martins

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 5th Graders, What a year we’ve had together!

From singing Wizard of Oz in the hallways to writing and solving outer space mysteries together; from learning what an exponent is to working through multi-step operations—you truly made this year unforgettable.

You are the best group of “Wild Robots” we could have ever hoped to spend 5th grade with!

Thank you for all of your hard work and collaboration this school year. We know you will continue to excel, no matter what.

With love, Ms. Priscilla Odinmah and Ms. Debora Martins

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Ana Carolina Ohara

Carolina Azevedo

Carolina Soares

Filippo Karsten

Giovana Iannuzzi

Henrique Navarro

Ian Ferrari

Isabella Morata

João Paulo Hannud

Joaquim Santos

Lorenzo Son

Lucas Ribas

Luisa Echenique

Maria Fernanda Dirani

Maria Gabriella de Lima

Mariana Coelho

Rafael Pollastrini

Sophia Issa

Valentina Cury

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spring

This year felt like because this class always knew how to keep a positive attitude and a “spring” in their step!

Valentina Massih

Victoria Santos

Vinicius Vieira

A moment when we realized we were growing was during the second semester, when our discussions in Community Building Time showed how reflective we had become as a class.

A challenge that changed us was getting ready for MAP and pushing ourselves to reach mastery more than ever before.

The weather in our classroom is usually — just like Coy Wire’s “What’s Up, Sunshine!” greeting on CNN10!

sunny

We are carrying into our next season: our newly acquired knowledge, the wisdom to use it well, and the good hearts to make the world a better place.

We are leaving behind: our multiplication charts — because we’ve memorized all our times tables up to 12 by now (right?!).

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Fifth Grade “

Mr. John Morrison

Ms. Anelise Teixeira

Classroom Teacher

Classroom Assistant

Dear 5th Grade, In the classroom, you worked as a team — from Math assignments to Halloween costumes. There was never a dull moment!

Mr. John Morrison and Ms. Anelise Teixeira

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Agi Raffai

Agness Choi

Bento Martins

Felipe Reif

Filippo Lima

Giancarlo Rodrigues

Guilhermina Zogbi

Helena Bortolin

Henrique Linguanotto

Isabel Luz

Isabella Beatriz Straube

Lara Xavier

Lizzy Siqueira

Lorenzo Campagnolo

Lucas Guglielmetti

Marcos Masi

Marina Pereira

Nina Daher

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This year felt like vibes!

Pietra de Almeida

Scarlett Dapuzzo

Stella De Renzis

summer

Tiago Ribas

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we grew taller than the teacher.

A challenge that changed us was working on assignments every day and learning to make a schedule.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

unpredictable

We are carrying into our next season: great memories.

We are leaving behind: our teacher.

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Sixth Grade Ms. Ruby Sheets Classroom Teacher

“

Mr. Gabriel Batista Classroom Assistant

Dear 6th Grade, We will always remember you for your humor, your energy, your curiosity, the wonderful letters you wrote, and the 67,000 times you noticed the numbers 6 and 7 next to each other. It was quite a year to be a Math teacher! Best of luck in High School!

Ms. Ruby Sheets and Mr. Gabriel Batista

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Alana Hernandez

Amanda Segui

Arthur Lima

Bruna Mariano

Catherine Smith

Daniel Cavalcanti

Enrica Almeida

Felipe Tossuniam

Francisco Filomeno

Gabriel Andrade

Gabriela Sechin

Helena Serio

Henrique Brandão

João Pedro Refinetti

Jonathan Chen

Lucas Furlong

Mariana Romero

Martina Levinho

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summer

This year felt like because everyone had a lot of energy — and the air conditioning never quite reached the corners of the room.

Paula Fernandez

Pietro Almeida

Samantha Tsai

Sofia Zanata

A moment when we realized we were growing was when Math started including new symbols and more letters than numbers.

Stella Carui

Valentina Figueiredo

A challenge that changed us was the increased amount of homework and the number of tests each week.

The weather in our classroom is usually and !

stormy unpredictable

We are carrying into our next season: our friendships, greater knowledge, and a new sense of responsibility.

6 -7

We are leaving behind: our ES uniforms, IXL, many teachers, and exclaiming “6–7!”

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Sixth Grade “

Mr. Filip Stoops

Classroom Teacher Dear 6th Grade, We actually made it to the end! First of all, congratulations on all the work you put in this year. It wasn’t always smooth sailing — there were busy days, tough assignments, and a few intense moments — but you pushed through every time, and that is something to be proud of. And of course, thank you for surviving my Words of the Day. I know there were a lot of them… but one day you’ll be writing an essay using words like ‘propitious’ or ‘exasperated’ and think, “Ah… Mr. Stoops was right.” (I hope!)

Each of you brought something special to the class. Whether it was your ideas, humor, creativity, or resilience, you made this year memorable. You are more than ready for High School. Your new teachers will discover what we already know — you are a smart, funny, and creative group with so much potential.

And remember, we would love for you to stop by next year… especially if you Alice Noto want to scare the new 6th Graders a little! We will definitely miss you.

Have an amazing summer — relax, have fun, and don’t forget everything you learned!

Mr. Filip Stoops and Mr. Gabriel Batista

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Mr. Gabriel Batista Classroom Assistant

Alice Schvartzer

Antônio Martins

Beatriz Cruz

Catarina Carui

Enzo Cecchele

Felipe Lima

Gabriela Fabios

Giulia Lima

Gustavo Oliveira

João Mertens

Lorena Manchon

Louise Daguani

Lucas Barbosa

Luigi Fakri

Luiza Moura

Luna Stoops

Maria Fernandez

Marina Benício

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summer

This year felt like because we often felt excited, a little restless, and happy — just like when summer is around the corner.

Natalia Silva

Nicolas Hernandez

Pietro Catenacci

Rafael Cruz

A moment when we realized we were growing was when we started preparing for the music recital and graduation, and when we took on responsibilities like raising the flag and singing the anthem each week.

Thomas Neto

Stella Gurgel

A challenge that changed us was the many Math and ELA tests, along with all the homework, which taught us how important it is to stay organized.

The weather in our classroom is usually !

unpredictable

We are carrying into our next season: our friendships and everything we have learned — and, of course, our backpacks.

We are leaving behind: our Elementary School uniforms — yes!!!

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High School

Becoming Who We Are

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Seventh Grade summer

This year felt like because it was full of energy, excitement, and memorable moments that made the year feel vibrant and alive.

The moments we surprised ourselves with how much we’ve grown were when we: • Realized we were becoming more confident and outgoing, and building meaningful friendships.

• Started seeing improvement in our grades and schoolwork, especially in subjects like Math and English.

• Looked back at old pictures or past work and realized how much has changed.

Frederico Rodarte

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Alice Hodge

Beatriz Pacífico

Beatriz Rahal

Bernardo Cuoco

Bruna Iannuzzi

Daniel Inglesi

Eduardo Fazzio

Enzo D’Angelo

Fernanda Barbosa

Ferrán Contreras

Gustavo Pollastrini

Gustavo Rocha

Helena Luz

Henrique Lamounier

Joana Marques

Julia D’Angelo

Júlia Guglielmetti

Júlia Queiroz

Kevin Lin

Luiz Felipe Mariutti

Madeleine Iwarson

Manuela Gurgel

Manuela Delmazo

Maria Eduarda Diederichsen

Maria Fernanda Secali

Maria Valenttina Damaa

Laura Pereira

The things we are leaving behind are: • 7th Grade.

• Old habits like laziness, stress, or not caring enough about schoolwork.

The things we are carrying into our next season are: • Strong friendships and shared memories.

• A mindset of trying harder, improving, and learning from mistakes.

• Growing responsibility and independence.

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Martina Barúa

Nicholas Ribeiro

Paula Romero

Pierre Chofard

The weather in our classroom is usually — full of surprises, where every day brings something new and unexpected.

unpredictable

Rafael Soares

Stefano Leonardo Roy

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Rafaela Rodarte

Théo Giarola

Roberto David Liu

The challenges that changed us this year were: • Managing tests and academic pressure.

• Adjusting to new classes, teachers, and routines.

• Learning to handle more responsibility and organization.

Eighth Grade Alicia Choi

André Oliveira

Beatriz Mayumi Cardoso

Benicio Palazzo

Bernardo Manchon

Carolina Andrade

Chloe Martins

Ekaterini Karavitis

Winter

This year felt like because many days felt cold, long, and sometimes challenging, but also meaningful and reflective.

The moments we surprised ourselves with how much we’ve grown were when we: • Handled situations with more calmness and maturity.

• Looked at old photos or past experiences and noticed our growth.

• Saw improvement in our grades, focus, and effort.

Giulia Gragnani

Frederico Barbosa

Gabriel Boulos

Gabriel Son

Gabriela García

Gabriella Ciao

Giullio Ferrigno

Guilherme Linguanotto

Isabella El Etter

Joaquina Furlong

Juan Fabios Monzani

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The things we are leaving behind are: • Procrastination and poor study habits.

• Self-doubt and fear of making mistakes.

• Old behaviors like laziness or overreacting.

The things we are carrying into our next season are: • Strong friendships and meaningful connections.

• Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges.

• Determination and focus on personal goals.

The weather in our classroom is usually — shifting between calm moments and bursts of energy that keep things interesting.

Lara Faggin

Laura Pontes

Leticia Cavalcanti

Leticia Perrelli

Lucas Campaña

ever-changing

Maria Masi

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Lucas Barúa

Lucca Giarola

Luisa Maesano

Manuela Salgado

Maria Luisa Rêgo

Marina Almeida

Natalia Hanftwurzel

Paola Ludgero

Pedro Queiroz

Pedro Ribas

Pietra Abreu

Rafaela Cristina Gomes

Rafaela Dahne

Rafaela Mariano

Sofia Toro

Thiago Saraiva

Tony Choo

Valentina Boueiri

Stella Beatriz Amabile

The challenges that changed us this year were: • Managing tests, projects, and academic stress.

• Learning time management and organization.

• Challenges like Portuguese class and major assignments (WrAP, Science Fair).

Valentina Cavanaugh

Theo Daher

Yasmin Zagman

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Ninth Grade Ana Luisa Nagano

Anna Beatriz Lima

Antonio Diederichsen

Arthur Trabulsi

Caio Cruz

Vasconcellos

Eduardo Peter Liu

Enrico Lima

Felipe Campaña

Gabriel Marques

Geraldo Andrade Neto

Guilherme Aymoré

Helena Tuma

Isabela Schahin

João Campos

João Pedro Berger

Joaquim Filomeno

Julia Rocha

Julia Xavier

winter

This year felt like because it often felt intense and repetitive, with many cold and demanding moments that pushed us to grow.

The moments we surprised ourselves with how much we’ve grown were when we: • Saw improvement in our grades and academic performance.

• Realized that growth comes from personal effort and mindset.

• Achieved goals through hard work and persistence.

Eduardo

Isabella Yaksic

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Leonardo Neves

Lorena Cortelaso

Lucas Kenji Gondo

Lucca Karam

Manuela Pedreira

Maria Antonia Juniot

Maria Eduarda Pereira Aricó

Maria Luiza Clavis

Mariana Ávila

Matheus Coelho

Miguel Lima

Mirela Carvalho

Nina Palazzo

Rafael Peçanha

Rafael Rahal

Rafaela Braga

Rafaella Rodrigues

Manuela Rodarte

The things we are leaving behind are: • This chapter of 9th Grade.

• Habits like procrastination and lack of responsibility.

• Overthinking, fear, and negative thoughts.

The things we are carrying into our next season are: • Stronger study habits and dedication.

• Friendships and support systems.

• The knowledge and skills gained this year.

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The weather in our classroom is usually — a mix of focus, laughter, and spontaneity that makes each day different.

dynamic

The challenges that changed us this year were: • Managing a heavy workload of tests and assignments.

• Learning to balance school, life, and responsibilities.

• Staying motivated and organized under pressure.

Sophia Fonseca

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Sophia Oporto

Ryan Yunshien Lin

Samantha Smith

Sarah Lochter

Sofia Miraglia

Sofia Alejandra Garzón

Sofia Daguani

Sophia Mengyun Tsai

Valentina Andrade

Tenth Grade Allegra Ribeiro

Ana Luisa Neves

Ana Luiza Dall’Ovo

Andre Marques Cardoso

Beatriz Fonseca

Beatriz Souza

Bernardo Jarzynski

Bianca Ludgero

Catarina Soares

Catarina Caram

Davi Choo

David Jun Siqueira

Eduardo Kato

Enrique Romero

Felipe Buazar

Felipe Eiji Gondo

Felipe Heine

Fernanda Soares

Fernanda Baldy de Sousa

summer

This year felt like because it was intense, full of energy, and filled with memorable moments that stood out throughout the year.

The moments we surprised ourselves with how much we’ve grown were when we: • Looked back and realized how much has changed over time.

• Achieved strong academic results and personal goals.

• Grew in confidence, maturity, and selfawareness.

Enzo Ventura

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The things we are leaving behind are: • Procrastination and lack of organization.

• Negative habits and unproductive routines.

• Parts of an older version of ourselves.

The things we are carrying into our next season are: • Greater discipline and consistency.

• A stronger sense of responsibility.

• Determination and resilience for future challenges.

Fernando Buazar

Flavia Faria

Frederico Resegue

Giulio Romeo

Guilherme Fegyveres

The weather in our classroom is usually

a blend of calm and — moments of intensity focus balanced with energy and movement throughout the year.

Lorenza Rodrigues

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Helena Ramalho

Isabela Paraskevopoulos

João Luca Catenacci

Julia Segui

Laís Ribeiro

Luca Perrotti

Luiza Zaher

Marcelo Hahn

Maria Antonia Michaluart

Maria Eduarda Neves

Maria Eduarda Salgado

Maria Estela Menegatti

Matheus Lopes

Matheus Ulm

Pedro Lima

Rafael Kato

Rafael Benício

Sophia Oliveira

Nina Pereira

The challenges that changed us this year were: • Handling tests, finals, and academic expectations.

• Learning to balance school and personal life.

• Managing stress and staying focused under pressure.

Stella Baines

Stephanie Raposo

Theo Lemos

Tomaz Farias

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Eleventh Grade André Ávila

Anthony El Etter

Bernardo Pereira

Enricco Abreu

Enzo Heine

Fernanda Talonia

Gabriel Kamilos

Giovanna Ronco

autumn

This year felt like — because it was a season of change, growth, and preparation, as we adapted to new challenges and looked ahead to what’s next.

The moments we surprised ourselves with how much we’ve grown were when we: • Saw improvement in our grades and academic performance.

• Became more responsible and independent.

• Adjusted and grew through the IB Felipe Trabulsi experience.

João Jorge Cury

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Helena Saade

Isabella Eckersdorff

Isabella Oporto

Isabella Haddad

João Guilherme Oliveira

Julia Madoery

Julia Paraskevopoulos

Laura Gervazoni

Lorena Cardoso

Luana Haddad

Lucas Truffi

Luna Correa

Manuela Moura

Marcel Moura

Maria Mertens

Maria Rafaela Marrar

Maria Victoria Michaluá

Mia Belle Roy

Miguel Giorgi

Miguel Maria

Nicolas Garzón

Maria Fernanda Miguel

The things we are leaving behind are: • Procrastination and ineffective habits.

• Self-doubt and overthinking.

• This stage of 11th Grade as we move forward.

The things we are carrying into our next season are: • Strong friendships and shared experiences.

• Greater determination and motivation.

• Resilience and discipline built through challenges.

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The weather in our classroom is usually — reflecting both the challenges and the strong energy of this important year.

constantly shifting

Paula Lins

Rafael Neves

Rafaela Cortelaso

Roberta Miguel

Sofia Collado

Valentina Villarroel

Vibha Komala

Vitto Di Grassi Neto

The challenges that changed us this year were: • Managing the IB workload and expectations.

• Learning to balance responsibilities and stress.

• Staying organized and meeting deadlines.

Valentina Almeida

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From Then... to Now Class of 2026 Abdul Smaili winter

This year felt like because of the longer, colder nights.

A challenge that changed me this year: studying for the IB consistently.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was very young and playful.

Now I am hopeful.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I’ve become more quiet.

One thing that stayed the same: I always look forward to playing with my little cousins.

sunny

Alex Baines summer

This year felt like —warm and full of happiness.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 6–7 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that has changed in me over the years: I’ve been shaped by my friends and family.

One thing that has stayed the same: My consideration for all my classmates.

unpredictable

Alice Abud autumn

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Applications. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was happy.

Now I am even happier.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My maturity.

One thing that stayed the same: My happiness.

unpredictable

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Ana Luiza Justo spring

This year felt like —because it ends with summer.

A challenge that changed me this year: The application process. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 12 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My determination.

One thing that stayed the same: My happiness.

sunny

André Laranja autumn

This year felt like —the end of a season, ready for a new beginning.

A challenge that changed me this year: Managing a heavy workload and time.

The weather in our classroom is usually and

sunny unpredictable.

When I first joined Chapel, I was 6 years old.

Now I am studying to go to college.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I found new friends who feel like family.

One thing that stayed the same: The heartwarming Chapel campus.

António Figueiredo spring

This year felt like , as I grew into a new person and discovered more about myself.

A challenge that changed me this year: Time management—it helped me become more organized. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was adapting to Brazil.

Now I am going back to Portugal.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My friends.

One thing that stayed the same: My positivity.

unpredictable

Antonio Vieira de Mello summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB. The weather in our classroom is usually a bit When I first joined Chapel, I was young.

Now I am old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My age.

One thing that stayed the same: My grades.

intense.

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Antony El Khouri summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Arriving on time. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 4 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My responsibility.

One thing that stayed the same: Arriving late.

sunny

Barbara Monte Alto spring

This year felt like —full of diverging emotions, from IB stress to fun moments with friends.

A challenge that changed me this year: Meeting deadlines – which made me more efficient.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was in 5th Grade.

Now I am a senior.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My ability to manage time.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

stormy

Beatriz Ackel winter

This year felt like —challenging, but it made me stronger.

A challenge that changed me this year: Accepting uncertainty about the future.

The weather in our classroom is usually — chaotic, but fun.

When I first joined Chapel, I was 3 years old.

Now I am 17 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My growth.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

unpredictable

Beatriz Rangel autumn

This year felt like because it had many ups and downs.

A challenge that changed me this year: Writing my TOK essay and EE. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was immature.

Now I have grown.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Learning how to study and succeed.

One thing that stayed the same: My friend group.

stormy

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Bernardo Aymoré summer

This year felt like because it’s never cold.

A challenge that changed me this year: Preparing for the SAT while managing schoolwork.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was a kid who just wanted to have fun.

Now I am a responsible adult.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Learning to manage my time.

One thing that stayed the same: My humility.

unpredictable

Bruna Abud summer

This year felt like —my favorite season: Happy, colorful, and full of surprises.

A challenge that changed me this year: Dealing with school pressure and deadlines, which taught me to be more organized and calm.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was shy and unsure.

Now I am confident and expressive.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Meeting new people helped me grow.

One thing that stayed the same: My family’s support.

sunny

Charbel El Khouri summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Arriving on time. .

The weather in our classroom is usually a bit When I first joined Chapel, I was 4 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I became smarter.

One thing that stayed the same: I’m still the same person.

intense

Daniel Agapito winter

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Time management (IB-related). .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was a child who didn’t know what to do.

Now I am a “grown-up” who still doesn’t know.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Self-awareness.

One thing that stayed the same: Uncertainty.

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Daniel Coelho summer

This year felt like —full of energy and new experiences.

A challenge that changed me this year: Trying to be the best version of myself. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 14 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I learned how to manage my time and priorities.

One thing that stayed the same: how much I value my close friends.

unpredictable

Daniela Velasco spring

This year felt like because there were many changes.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB and IAs. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was little.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My passion for stroganoff.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

unpredictable

Eduarda Cosentino winter

This year felt like because I spent a lot of time studying at home.

A challenge that changed me this year: Organizing my time for all my IAs. —it’s The weather in our classroom is usually happy.

When I first joined Chapel, I was scared.

Now I am happy.

One thing that changed in me over the years: The amount of work.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

sunny

Gabriel Menezes summer

This year felt like because it was a good year full of positive moments.

A challenge that changed me this year: Meeting my deadlines. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was happy.

Now I am even happier.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I became more confident.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

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Giullia Maria spring

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Academic work. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was immature.

Now I am more mature.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My academic performance.

One thing that stayed the same: My friendships.

stormy

Helena Schahin spring

This year felt like because we are growing into adulthood.

A challenge that changed me this year: Studying for the IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was a baby.

Now I am growing.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My maturity.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

unpredictable

Henri Martin autumn

This year felt like because things got harder.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IBDP. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 12 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My time management.

One thing that stayed the same: Procrastination.

mysterious

Julia Bavaresco summer

This year felt like —happy and full of life, even with moments of intense rain.

A challenge that changed me this year: Preparing for IB exams. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was quiet.

Now I am more talkative.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My growth and maturity.

One thing that stayed the same: My passion.

breezy

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Lara Cavalcanti spring

This year felt like —after years of hard work, everything is finally blooming.

A challenge that changed me this year: Dealing with rejection and figuring out what comes next.

The weather in our classroom is usually São Paulo weather— .

When I first joined Chapel, I was 4 years old.

Now I am 17 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Everything.

One thing that stayed the same: My name.

unpredictable

Leonardo Waquil autumn

This year felt like —a bittersweet goodbye.

A challenge that changed me this year: Organizing my studies. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was close-minded.

Now I am ambitious.

One thing that changed in me over the years: Making new friends and having new experiences.

One thing that stayed the same: My passion for film.

sunny

Letícia Menezes spring

This year felt like —hard and rainy at the beginning, but sunny in the end.

A challenge that changed me this year: College applications. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 14 and unsure about my future.

Now I am 18 and more confident.

One thing that changed in me over these years: My career pursuits.

One thing that stayed the same: My desire to solve challenges.

stormy

Lillie Hernandez winter

This year felt like —slow, calm, and reflective.

A challenge that changed me this year: Building the foundation for the rest of my life.

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 8 years old.

Now I am 18.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My age.

One thing that stayed the same: My last name.

unpredictable.

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Lorenzo Perrotti summer

This year felt like because it was fun.

A challenge that changed me this year: Balancing heavy IB work and college decisions. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was hesitant to connect with the community.

Now I am grateful for the friendships I’ve made.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My patience.

One thing that stayed the same: My curiosity.

sunny

Luca Menezes winter

This year felt like at first—cold and difficult—but , full of joy and slowly turned into spring and then new experiences.

A challenge that changed me this year: Time management, which helped me procrastinate less. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 3 years old.

Now I am 17 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I learned the importance of planning.

One thing that stayed the same: Who I am—just a more mature version.

summer

sunny

Manuela Freitas spring

This year felt like because everything changed.

A challenge that changed me this year: Managing many responsibilities. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was little.

Now I have grown.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My love for stroganoff.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

unpredictable

Maria Beatriz Nagano autumn

This year felt like because we’re all leaving school and going our separate ways.

A challenge that changed me this year: Dealing with stress. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 3 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My love for stroganoff and pesto.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

unpredictable

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Maria Carolina Melo autumn

This year felt like , as we approach a new chapter in life—like leaves changing before a new cycle.

A challenge that changed me this year: Dedicating myself to the IB and senior year. and The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was little.

Now I have grown.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My maturity and academic development.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

unpredictable

sunny

Maria Clara Ermel a mix of all seasons

This year felt like —a mix of emotions.

A challenge that changed me this year: Completing my IAs, EE, and TOK, and preparing for the IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 3 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My dedication and perseverance.

One thing that stayed the same: My happiness.

sunny

Maria Eduarda Kikuchi spring

This year felt like because I was able to grow into a more dedicated version of myself.

A challenge that changed me this year: College applications. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 15 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My friends helped shape me into a better person.

One thing that stayed the same: My ambition to keep striving.

unpredictable

Mariana Almeida summer

This year felt like because it’s our senior year.

A challenge that changed me this year: Time management. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 16 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My motivation.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

sunny

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Marina Moura summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: IB Math. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 6 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: I became more confident.

One thing that stayed the same: My love for Chapel.

snowy

Mel Arantes winter

This year felt like —I was often tired and moody, but I knew spring was coming.

A challenge that changed me this year: Studying for the IB. and The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was 8 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My ability to study.

One thing that stayed the same: My friendships

sunny

stormy

Mohamad Smaili summer

This year felt like because it was hot.

A challenge that changed me this year: Managing many deadlines. .

The weather in our classroom When I first joined Chapel, I was in 1st Grade.

Now I am a senior.

One thing that changed in me over the years: The people around me.

One thing that stayed the same: My love for my family.

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Nicolas Jarzynski summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 13 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My inspiration.

One thing that stayed the same: Myself.

breezy

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Nuno Tavares summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Finishing the IB. The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 10 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My responsibility.

One thing that stayed the same: My Chapel spirit.

unpredictable.

Pedro Winkelmann spring

This year felt like —calm and balanced, with both challenges and peaceful moments.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB Art Show, which pushed me to manage my time and trust my abilities.

The weather in our classroom is usually — calm one moment, chaotic the next.

When I first joined Chapel, I was almost 3 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My outlook on life.

One thing that stayed the same: My originality.

unpredictable

Santiago Barahona summer

This year felt like because it was fun.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB. The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 4 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My responsibility.

One thing that stayed the same: My personality.

unpredictable.

Sofia Pezoa Campos winter

This year felt like because it was uncomfortable.

A challenge that changed me this year: Learning not to let external circumstances define my effort, and trusting myself more.

The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was 9 years old.

Now I am 17 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My sense of identity.

One thing that stayed the same: My love for the arts.

stormy

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Sofia Montgomery spring

This year felt like —a time of growth, change, and new beginnings.

A challenge that changed me this year: Balancing school deadlines and future plans. and The weather in our classroom is usually .

When I first joined Chapel, I was shy and unsure of where I belonged.

Now I am confident, independent, and ready for new experiences.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My mindset.

One thing that stayed the same: My creativity and passion.

unpredictable

breezy

Sofia Zaher autumn

This year felt like —it was emotional and challenging as our final year came to an end.

A challenge that changed me this year: The IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was insecure and doubted myself.

Now I am confident and self-assured.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My honesty.

One thing that stayed the same: My honesty.

unpredictable

Sophie Neto autumn

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Studying for the IB. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was irresponsible.

Now I am more mature.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My sense of responsibility.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

sunny

Stella Hodge spring

This year felt like because it was very fruitful.

A challenge that changed me this year: Everything—there wasn’t just one challenge. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was hopeful.

Now I am still hopeful.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My outlook on life.

One thing that stayed the same: My humor.

unpredictable

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Thiago Resende summer

This year felt like .

A challenge that changed me this year: Not having PE. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 13 years old.

Now I am 18 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My dedication.

One thing that stayed the same: My friends.

breezy

Tiago José Garrido winter

This year felt like because of the cold weather.

A challenge that changed me this year: Having to study as much as I did.

—no one The weather in our classroom is usually is ever quiet.

When I first joined Chapel, I was unaware of the world and its opportunities.

Now I am still unaware—but a little less so.

One thing that changed in me over the years: The way I respond to situations.

One thing that stayed the same: My curiosity and desire to learn.

stormy

Tomas Resegue spring

This year felt like —I blossomed into a new person.

A challenge that changed me this year: Trying to land my first backflip. .

The weather in our classroom is usually When I first joined Chapel, I was 9 years old.

Now I am 17 years old.

One thing that changed in me over the years: My skills.

One thing that stayed the same: My desire to win.

sunny

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Senior Superlatives Most Likely to Mess Up Leitura Pipoca

Most Likely to Say “This Is Not in the Mark Scheme”

Antony El Khouri and Charbel El Khouri

Alice Abud, Lillie Hernandez, Letícia Menezes, and Lorenzo Perrotti

Most Likely to Be Late

Most Likely Not to Show Up to School

Eduarda Cosentino, Maria Carolina Melo, and Mohamad Smaili

Beatriz Ackel and Henri Martin

Most Likely to Become President

Best Laugh

Daniel Agapito

Maria Clara Ermel and Helena Schahin

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Tallest and Shortest

Biggest Foodie

Pedro Winkelmann, Maria Beatriz Nagano, Maria Eduarda Kikuchi, and Sofia Pezoa Campos

Maria Carolina Melo, Manuela Freitas, Gabriel Menezes, and Nicolas Jarzynski

Biggest Bromance

Class Clowns

Leonardo Waquil & André Laranja; Thiago Resende & Tiago José Garrido; Manuela Freitas & Daniela Velasco

Santiago Barahona, Bernardo Aymoré, and Daniel Coelho

Drama King & Queen

Worst Case of Senioritis

Santiago Barahona and Sofia Zaher

Beatriz Ackel and Henri Martin

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Biggest Gossip

Most Likely to Win an Argument

Pedro Winkelmann & Maria Eduarda Kikuchi, Sofia Zaher & Nuno Tavares

Letícia Menezes, Alice Abud, Julia Bavaresco, and Sophie Neto

Most Likely to Join a Frat

Teacher’s Pet

Santiago Barahona and Nicolas Jarzynski

Julia Bavaresco, Leonardo Waquil, Letícia Menezes

Most Likely to Attend All Chapel Events

Spirit Week Overachievers

Lara Cavalcanti, Marina Moura, and Mel Arantes

Nuno Tavares, Mel Arantes, and Luca Menezes

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“I’ll Only Do It If It Counts for a Grade”

The Hallway Mayors

Antony El Khouri, Luca Menezes, Henri Martin, Tomas Resegue, and Charbel El Khouri

Antony El Khouri, Sofia Montgomery, Giullia Maria, and Barbara Monte Alto

Most Likely to Spend the Whole Weekend Studying

Chapel’s Biggest Fans

Bernardo Aymoré, Marina Moura, and Luca Menezes

Lara Cavalcanti, Maria Eduarda Kikuchi, and Ana Luiza Justo

Best Artist

Super Senior

Best Personality

Sofia Pezoa Campos

Antonio Vieira de Mello

Nicolas Jarzynski and Nuno Tavares

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Most Likely to Pretend They Studied All Weekend

Most Likely to Break the Dress Code

Most Likely to Become a Billionaire

Antonio Vieira de Mello and Luca

Bruna Abud

Alice Abud

Menezes

Most Likely to Get Full Marks on a Test Without Studying

Most Likely to Party for 24 Hours Straight

Lara Cavalcanti and Daniel Coelho

Bernardo Aymoré, Mel Arantes, and Antonio Figueiredo

Most Likely to Get Away with Anything

Maria Beatriz Nagano, Manuela Freitas, and Daniela Velasco

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Most Likely to Become an Influencer

Sofia Zaher

Most Easily Influenced by Most Likely to Sleep Trends Through Every Class

Most Likely to Have Their Honeymoon in Vegas

Beatriz Rangel

Nicolas Jarzynski and Thiago Resende

Alex Baines and Eduarda Cosentino

Veterans

Veterans

Pre I - Pedro Winkelmann, Daniel Agapito, Luca Menezes, Maria Clara Ermel, Maria Beatriz Nagano, Bernardo Aymoré, Manuela Freitas, Tiago José Garrido, and Santiago Barahona

Pre II - Lara Cavalcanti, Sofia Zaher, Charbel El Khouri, Antony El Khouri, Helena Schahin, Giullia Maria, Beatriz Ackel, and Daniela Velasco

Most Likely to Succeed

Class of 2026!

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Abdul Smaili

“Verily, the most complete of believers in faith are those with the best character and who are most kind to their families.” — Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ Favorite Sport: Basketball Best Chapel Memory: Playing sports in lunch break Plans After Chapel: Study machine learning and Islam Thank you to my family for always helping me throughout my high school years. I will never forget your support and how you are really important to me.

Also thank you to my classmates for the funny moments I got to experience in school.

I definitely made some really good memories here, though I am excited to move on.

I hope I was a good enough example of a Muslim to break whatever bad image people have of them – I tried my best to do so. À minha família, muito obrigado por tudo.

Baba, obrigado por sempre nos facilitar as coisas.

Mamãe, obrigado pelo seu contínuo suporte e sempre me ouvir e ser leniente.

Sheikh Abu Bakr, não sei como eu conseguiria passar esses anos sem seu suporte.

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Alex Baines

“Não há pressão quando se realiza um sonho.” — Neymar Jr. Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Winning the Big 8 Plans After Chapel: Go to college in Brazil

Family: Thank you all, for always supporting my dreams and academic life. I value all the things that you guys did for me my entire life, and hope that even with things changing, the love that I have for you guys remains the same!

Fefe: Muito obrigado por estar ao meu lado durante esses três anos, sou muito grato por você e por tudo que me ensinou nesse tempo. Saiba que é muito importante para mim e após o término deste ciclo da escola, o nosso vai ser duradouro; você me ensinou como ser uma pessoa melhor; mesmo nos altos e baixos, sempre esteve comigo.

Fãs: Thanks for everything you guys mean to me, being my friends since I was 6, and being part of various core memories of my life. In moments when harsh things happened or I needed help, you guys were there for me – and in moments of happiness, too, for like when some of us won the Big 8.

Mullets: After this last year, when we got closer than ever, I know that we created a long-lasting friendship, and even with all of you leaving to the US, going onto college and each one of us being far away, I know that when we reconnect and see each other again it’ll be like we never left. I am really thankful for what you have become in my life and I am really happy that you guys are part of my life.

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Alice Abud

“Maybe the desire to make something beautiful is the piece of God that is inside each of us.” — Mary Oliver Favorite Sport: Swimming Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: Go to university and have a great time Mami e Papai: Obrigada por terem me ajudado tanto nessa vida. Vocês se mantiveram ao meu lado, ajudando-me e apoiando durante momentos de muita frustração; serei eternamente grata a por terem cuidado tão bem de mim a vida toda. Amo vocês.

Bruna: Thank you for standing by my side in life. You were never just my twin sister, but my best friend. The memories I have of growing up with you are the happiest memories I carry, and I will always be thankful to finish this cycle with you by my side. I love you.

Felipe: You weren’t just my partner during the good times; you stood by me during the hard times as well, always supporting and helping me. You made me the happiest and luckiest girl in the world.

Thank you for being such an amazing person, whom I have been in love with since the moment I met you.

Lele, Soso, Sara: Thank you, girls, for brightening my years and giving me my best laughs. You will forever be my best friends. I love you three.

God: Thank you, Father, for standing by me and never letting me fall.

Chapelou: Chapel went overboard by providing me with the best group of friends I could possibly ask for.

Thank you for brightening my school days and giving me the best high school experience I could ever ask for.

I love each and every one of the 11 of you with all my heart. From the trips together to the singing in Yellow, you made my years. It’s impossible to describe my time at Chapel in a few words because these years were a roller coaster of the best times of my life.

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Ana Luiza Justo

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” — Dr. Seuss Favorite Sport: Tennis Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: Be successful and happy beside the people I love Pai e mãe, obrigada por sempre estarem do meu lado e por me apoiarem nos momentos bons e ruins.

Eu sou muito agradecida por tudo o que fizeram e ainda fazem por mim; desde as noites na sala me ensinando matemática até todo o apoio nesses últimos anos. Tudo o que eu sou e faço é graças a vocês.

Obrigada por tudo o que me ensinaram e por terem me proporcionado a oportunidade de estudar nesta escola. Serão para sempre a minha maior inspiração. Eu amo vocês. Avós: Obrigada por me ensinarem tanto. Eu me sinto extremamente sortuda de ter tido o privilégio de tê-los como avós. Vó Ieda, Vô Waldo, e Vô Dito, queria muito que vocês pudessem me ver formar, mas nunca vou esquecer de todo o amor e carinho que me deram. Girls: Bruna and Alice, thank you for being by my side since 6th grade.

Growing up with you was one of the best experiences I could have asked for. Maria, thank you for always making me laugh and being there for me in these last few years at Chapel. Sofia, although we only got closer in our last years at Chapel, I’m thankful for all our moments together. Girls, even though we won’t see each other everyday, I hope we create even more memories together. Boys: Thank you for making my days at school more fun. I will forever carry those moments with me. From all the chaos during break to all our conversations during lunch and class, you certainly made my days at school more entertaining.

Teachers: Thank you for all the support throughout my 7 years at Chapel.

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Andre´ Laranja

“É a cor, não a fruta.” — Anonymous

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: MUN Conferences Plans After Chapel: Study Medicine in Brazil Mãe e Pai: Sou infinitamente grato por tudo o que me deram. Amo muito vocês, obrigado por tudo.

Gu, Bella, Mi and Isa: Thanks for being the most loving and caring siblings in the world. I look up to you in ways you can’t understand. Love you guys so much.

Vovô Mi: I miss seeing you every week. You were the best.

MOCEA: What a group! You guys made these years the good old days. Luca: Absolutely horrendous at FIFA, but the most trustworthy friend anyone could have. Leo: the new Chris Nolan, my brother.

I trust you with my life. Please give me a role in a future movie! Enrico: Bros since 2014, nothing’s changed since you left. Truly the best wingman ever. Fig: The GOAT of math and being hilarious. I’ll miss you, man. Gabigol: Sent your pic to the girls before you came to Chapel. They all thought you were cute (even if they won’t admit it). Enjoy Europe! Agapito: Your dark jokes are darker than… never mind. Hope you come back to Brazil! The twins, Ana, Maria and Sofia: We’ve been friends for two years but it feels like 50. You guys made high school feel complete.

Chem SL: Nothing’s impossible Lara and Nina: Good luck on the Vestibular – I really hope we all go to USP! Mr. Kuroiwa: Thank you for believing in me, helping me grow, and making chemistry feel easy these past two years Mr. Morrison: You are a living legend. I don’t know if you remember all your past students, but they don’t forget you. Mr. Rebagliati: That robotic car would have never run without you.

Thanks for pushing me to do my best!

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´ Figueiredo Antonio “Why so serious?” — Joker, The Dark Knight Favorite Sport: Basketball Best Chapel Memory: Senior Skip Day Plans After Chapel: Achieve my life goals Para a minha família: Pai, obrigado por me incentivar a sonhar alto e a acreditar que posso tudo. Com você, aprendi a coragem de seguir adiante. Mãe, você é a coluna que sustenta minhas escolhas, sempre me impulsionando a continuar, mostrando que eu posso alcançar qualquer coisa. Avó, você está em todos os momentos da minha vida, a minha segunda mãe. Sua presença me dá força e alegria. Lara, minha irmã, você é a melhor amiga que eu poderia ter: protetora, leal e sempre me ajudando a ser eu mesmo, sem medo nem arrependimentos. Aos meus outros irmãos, cada um de vocês tem um jeito especial, acompanhando-me em cada passo. Obrigado por estarem comigo nessa jornada. To my friends: To the boys, thanks for all the fun and for being like brothers—laughter, jokes, and mischief along the way. To the girls: it was great to hear the gossip together (and I may have sparked a bit of it)! Thanks for the memories and the camaraderie.

Last but not least, I want to thank my journey at Chapel. It has been more than just classes and exams; it has shaped who I am today. It helped me discover my passions, like basketball, which taught me discipline and perseverance. School also helped shape my identity, pushing me to grow and learn from every experience.

Most importantly, it brought incredible people into my life, that I know I will keep talking to and sharing life with for many years to come.

These years have built memories, lessons, and connections that will stay with me long after graduation.

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Antonio Vieira de Mello

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky

Favorite Sport: Soccer and Boxing Best Chapel Memory: Futsal and soccer tournaments with friends Plans After Chapel: Study Sports Management abroad, euro trip and keep improving as a person mentally, physically and academically Reflecting on the past few years, they have been a mix of emotions. Chapel has truly taught me a great deal, and for that, I thank my parents for providing me with a childhood full of opportunities.

Pa: Ter perseverança e ir atrás do que achamos certo. Isso o senhor me ensinou mais que ninguém. Nunca esquecerei de uma das melhores épocas da minha vida, guardarei nossos eternos jogos no Morumba, dias na praia, nos campos e manhãs indo pra escola. Sempre estará no meu coração, Geraldo.

Mamma: Você é a melhor mãe que alguém poderia ter, toda sua garra, gentileza e carisma deixam-me cada vez mais admirado.. Obrigado por sempre estar ao meu lado nos melhores e nos mais assustadores momentos. “Te amo, com todos os números do mundo girando sem parar”.

Vó: Obrigado por todos os momentos de cuidado e educação - Sei la migliore.

Tio Nando: Desde pequeno me ensinou humildade e coragem, Saudades.

Chapel gave me a brotherhood full of jokes, unity, and memories that I will cherish forever.

Lo e Corte: Thank you for everything and for always making things feel lighter. I love you.

Antony and Charbel, my brothers from another mother, with our unforgettable trips, truly family. Nuno understands me like no one else.

Santi, my endless brother for FIFA and for life.

Tiago and Bnard have been true companions since 5th grade, and Lorenzo is always making us laugh.

Meninas, thank you for all the memories.

Carnaguaru, enjoy it. These friendships turned Chapel into a second home. It is crazy to think this chapter has come to an end. Thank you to the entire Chapel family – it has truly been great.

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Antony El Khouri

“It’s not gambling if you know you’re going to win.” — Alan Garner, The Hangover Favorite Sport: tennis & soccer Best Chapel Memory: Every single day since Pre-II Plans After Chapel: EURO & make money Nunca vou conseguir agradecer por tudo o que fizeram por mim. O apoio, os sacrifícios e a presença de vocês me fizeram quem eu sou hoje.

PA, ver você trabalhar tão duro para me dar a melhor educação me ensinou responsabilidade e dedicação.

Prometo fazer o meu melhor para ser um homem como você.

MA, vou trabalhar muito para que um dia você possa ter tudo o que quiser “inta bas tishtre”. Obrigado por me apoiarem durante este ano escolar. Amo vocês para sempre.

SIBLINGS: You supported me more than anyone this year, in school and in life. Your guidance and constant presence helped me grow every day.

Santi, my first friend and a true brother from the start, always by my side.

Antonio, a brother from another mother, always there with advice when I needed it.

Nuno, I joke with you, but you made this year lighter and more fun.

Lozo, one of the smartest people I know, thank you for helping me study.

Thiago, the funniest person I’ve met. You made this year fly by. Be, I’ve known you since Pre-II, and your crazy ideas created the best Chapel memories.

Binski, I wouldn’t have passed this year without you.

Girls: You made this year fly, with jokes, plans, trips, and unforgettable moments. You helped stressful days into great memories.

Toto, my cousin-brother, unforgettable moments inside and outside school.

Migi, proud to call you my brother, not my cousin.

Felipe, you made school faster and funnier with your jokes and rides.

Rafa, my cousin and a true friend who always believed in me.

JJ, thank you for making me laugh and helping me enjoy this year more.

Mr.Weaver: Couldn’t have done it without you.

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Barbara Monte Alto

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!.

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Senior takeover Plans After Chapel: Euro Trip Mãe & Pai: Obrigada por sempre me incentivarem a ser a minha melhor versão. Sem o apoio de vocês, eu não seria nada. Vou sentir saudade de ouvir Billy Joel e Elton John com vocês no caminho para a escola. Amo vocês!

Mandi: You’re my best friend in this life. I don’t know what I would do without your friendship and your support.

Thank you for all the hours you spent helping me with TOK. Bubu: Besides all our gossip, you’ve always supported me and helped me grow. I wish you so much success in your career!

G’s: My best friends that I’ll carry with me for a lifetime. Our weekends in BV, gossip on the benches, and our communal “HE” will always have a special place in my heart. I wish us the greatest success and know that we’ll never lose contact!

Campos: The name of our group came from Bia Ackel’s legendary 15th birthday trip. You’re the first people I run to tell everything to—both the good moments and the bad ones. Love you all so much.

Revu: Boys, you made the IB overload so much easier because you never failed to make me laugh. I’ll miss our fofoca sessions every Monday.

Manu & Dani: Let’s never stop our cooking playdates and getting ready together! Remind me—why did we take Econ HL? Novinhas: I’ll miss our trips to MC before soccer games and our deep talks.

Enjoy the rest of high school!

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Beatriz Ackel

“Find what you would die for, and then live for it.” — Anonymous Favorite Sport: Ballet Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: College

Mãe, Pai, Nando e Avós: Obrigada por serem meu porto seguro em todos os momentos.

Pelo amor incondicional, pelos conselhos, pela paciência e por sempre estarem do meu lado. Vocês me ensinaram o valor do esforço, da honestidade e da perseverança, e levarei isso comigo para a vida toda.

Obrigado por acreditarem em mim e por serem a base de tudo o que sou e do que ainda quero me tornar.

Amo vocês para sempre.

For my friends: Throughout all these years at Chapel, I’ve realized that life wouldn’t be the same without my friends by my side. Our group, The G’s, made this experience so special that today I see you not just as school friends, but as sisters. Carol: you’ve always supported me in every moment and showed me what it truly means to be there for a friend. Babi: my bestie who understands me like no one else—our five-hour calls are going to last forever. Helena: who brings out my most genuine laughter and shares the same sense of humor. Giullia: who has always been by my side since we were little. I love you all so much, and I’ll carry our friendship with me for life! Mel: always joyful and full of positive energy. Sophie: you are so special. Maria Nagano: your presence makes every moment more fun. Zaher: you never fail to make me laugh. Bibi: you always encourage me and lift me up. You are my girls, and I’m so grateful to have such amazing friends. Dani and Man: I will always remember all the moments we shared together. I love you both so much. Boys: thank you for being part of this journey. I love having your friendship in my life every day.

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Beatriz Rangel

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl Favorite Sport: Muay Thai Boxing Best Chapel Memory: Being part of the StuCo committee for over seven years and working together to build the haunted house.

Plans After Chapel: Becoming a successful lawyer Papai e Mamãe: Palavras conseguem descrever o amor que eu sinto por vocês. Sou imensamente grata por todo o esforço e dedicação que sempre tiveram para me ver crescer, por todo o carinho e atenção e por me proporcionar tantas oportunidades únicas ao longo da vida. Tenho muito orgulho de ser sua filha. Amo você, mamãe, e amo você, papai!

Tom: Vou, com certeza, sentir falta das nossas longas fofocas e dos seus conselhos. Te amo e te admiro demais, você é uma grande inspiração para mim.

Ma: Obrigada por sempre me acompanhar, te amo muito!

The G’s: Girls, where do I even begin? I know we’re always complaining about how hard the IB is, but if there’s one thing I’ll be forever grateful for at Chapel, it’s that it brought us all together. I’m sure we’ll stay that way forever. I will, without a doubt, miss our endless dinners, the gossip, our iconic weekends at Boa Vista, the parties and the next-morning debriefs, all the laughter, and especially the intense RUMI matches. You’re not just my best friends — you’re my family. I love you so much it hurts. Every Carrie needs her Mirandas, Charlottes, and Samanthas — and I have you. Next stop: Europe!

Boys: There are no words for how much I’m going to miss having classes with you. Thank you for always looking out for me no matter what, for taking care of me like a sister, and most of all, for all the genuine laughs you brought into my life.

Teachers and staff: Thank you for all your support and hard work. It was a pleasure being with you.

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Bernardo Aymore´

“Who’s gonna carry the boats?” — David Goggins

Favorite Sport: Jiu-jitsu Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: Go to college and become a Faria Limer Pai e Mãe: Sou eternamente grato pela educação que vocês me deram. Em cada desafio e em cada lição, estiveram ao meu lado. Ensinaram-me que nada na vida vem sem esforço e, neste último ano de escola, entendi isso de forma clara. Obrigado por tudo. Amo vocês e prometo trazer muito orgulho.

Duda, Gabi e Vic: Vocês são as melhores irmãs do mundo. Amo passar o tempo juntos, porque as risadas nunca acabam. Obrigado por todo o carinho e amor. Amo vocês.

Gui: I know you’ll miss our encounters in the school bathroom and at the water fountain, but I will still be around. Jokes aside, you are my partner and my best friend. Enjoy the years you still have at Chapel. They fly by.

Avengers, Fãs: Some might think this is the end. I disagree. This is the start of our journeys. Some will study abroad, others will stay in São Paulo. What matters is that everyone reaches their goals. I am proud of you guys.

Girls: I will miss our conversations in class, our laughs during recess, and our everyday gossip. You made my years at Chapel fly by. I love you all.

Mr. Weaver: You helped me understand the importance of behavior, discipline, and motivation at Chapel. Thank you for being an amazing teacher, dean, and principal. I am grateful for what you taught me.

Mr. Silveira: When something was bothering me, you were the one to talk to. Chapel should be proud that someone like you is a STUCO advisor. Thank you for the laughs and conversations in class. You represent what a teacher should be.

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Bruna Abud

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4: 32 Favorite Sport: Swimming Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: After Chapel, I’m taking everything this place gave me: My voice, my courage, and my love for people, into the next chapter. I plan to study, create, and build a life that feels meaningful – telling stories that make others feel seen, turning ideas into reality, and carrying Chapel with me wherever I go.

As Winnie the Pooh once said, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

Chapel became my second home: a place where I smiled, laughed, cried, and most of all, grew. Every person, moment, and teacher helped shape who I am, and I’ll carry this school with me forever.

Família: Não cabe em tão pouco espaço o tamanho da minha gratidão. Vocês são minha força, meu porto seguro, minha casa. Tudo o que conquistei, tem vocês por trás.

Mamãe: Você é minha melhor amiga e minha maior companheira, eu não existo sem você. Eu te amo mais que tudo. É você que me dá força pra ser quem eu sou, e eu me inspiro em você todos os dias.

Papai: minha maior inspiração de dedicação e a pessoa mais engraçada que conheço. Além de pai, você é meu melhor amigo.

Vovó: seu carinho, sua bondade e, principalmente, sua força me guiam. Talvez você não veja, mas é a mulher mais incrível que eu conheço.

Alice: you’re not just my sister, you’re my favorite person, the one I admire most. Being far from you will hurt, but you go with me in everything I do. I love you endlessly.

Thiago: We were at the same school for five years, yet destiny saved our meeting for the perfect moment. Since you came into my life, everything feels so much happier.

You are everything to me, my greatest gift from God and the reason behind all my smiles every single day. I choose you, today and always, with all my heart. I love you forever.

Teachers: Thank you for everything.

Mr. Weaver: thank you for seeing me, believing in me, and helping me outgrow my shyness.

Mr. Vinícius Carmello: obrigada por nunca desistir de mim e acreditar no meu potencial e na minha inteligência.

Mr. Javier Rebagliati: thank you for being the brightest part of school. Some of my favorite memories are skipping class with Leo just to talk to you. You’re more than a teacher, you’re a friend.

To my Chapel people: I love you. Each of you lives in my heart.

Thank you for the friendship, the laughter, and the home you helped build.

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Charbel El Khouri

“Everything is possible for one who believes.” — Mark 9:23 Favorite Sport: Soccer and MMA Best Chapel Memory: 2x Big 8 tournament Plans After Chapel: Make money

Pa/Ma: Muito obrigado por tudo que fizeram por nós, por sempre me apoiarem e confiarem em mim.

Nada disso seria possível sem vocês. Sou muito grato por tudo o que me ensinaram. Amo muito vocês!

Luana, Joyce, Kerlly: Obrigado por tudo que fizeram por mim e por me apoiarem nos momentos difíceis.

Sou muito grato por tê-los comigo. Amo vocês. Antony: Obrigado por sempre estar ao meu lado e ser meu parceiro de vida. Santi: Since Pre II you’ve been my best friend, and I know that won’t change. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, and for being family. Antonio: Another brother in my life. Thank you for the memories and for being the best friend I could ask for. Family always! Irmão postiço. Nuno: Netz, thank you for all the memories. Even if we joke, you have a special place in my heart. Tiago: Taiago, thank you for everything and for sticking with me through every situation. Love you, Edmundo Part 2 soon. Lorenzo: Lobarro, thank you for everything, all the Ibiúnas, and for always being my party partner. Love you, galinha.

Bernardo: Bnard, thank you for all the memories and for being a big part of my life, especially in Ibiúna. Love you, soldado. Binsky: Chinsky, love you bro. Thank you for saving me in and out of school more times than I can count. Thiago: Thank you for all the talks and for being by my side when I needed you. Love you, Dory.

Toto, Miguel, Felipe, Rafa, JJ: You’re next to come – the last Lebanese at Chapel. Wishing you all the best and that you enjoy every moment. The Gs: thank you for being part of my journey and for all the goodts. Mr. Weaver: Thank you for always believing in me and standing by my side. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Love you.

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Daniel Agapito

“O que se leva dessa vida é o que se vive, é o que se faz.” — Chorão (Charlie Brown Jr.) Favorite Sport: Basketball Best Chapel Memory: Been here as long as I can remember, too many to count Plans After Chapel: Continue working (the shrimp that sleeps, the wave takes…)

Começando pelo mais importante, o primeiro agradecimento tem que ir para a família, não tem jeito.

Mãe, pai: sei o sacrifício que foram todos esses últimos anos, por “n” motivos que não cabem aqui.

Podem ter certeza que valorizei e valorizo todo o investimento que levou a esse momento, de tempo, de energia, de dinheiro. Carol: vai parecer papo de tio, mas aproveita aí, porque lembro dessa época como se fosse ontem.

I’ve seen a lot of people come through this place, but a few have stuck out. A few have stood with me since basically day one (you know who you are), and have shaped who I am. Be it throwing hands over a pack of negresco in 3rd grade (na amizade) or going to see The Wailers on a Sunday night when we should be studying, suffering through Forró Saborear, watching dubious movies on random weekdays, you guys can be sure that even if I missed most hangouts because of work, some memories will stick forever.

For teachers: once again I’ve mismanaged my space and time, meaning I’m not really able to thank all of you enough. I’ve thrown out some wild excuses for turning in assignments late and missing classes (sorry, I had a press conference with the guy from Slayer) and have joked way too much in class, but at least you won’t have to deal with me anymore.

I won’t end off with any premade sentences, no “If we survived high school we’ll survive anything”, because that’s far from true. It only goes downhill from here, as life unfortunately is neither a movie nor a strawberry.

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Daniel Coelho

“There are no accidents.” — Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: ESD Trips Plans After Chapel: Go to college

Mãe e Pai: Carrego comigo uma gratidão que palavras quase não conseguem explicar. Aprendi com vocês que o sucesso exige disciplina e perseverança - e foi especialmente neste último ano de escola que essas lições fizeram todo o sentido. Tudo o que sou hoje tem muito das escolhas, dos ensinamentos e do amor que vocês dedicaram a mim ao longo dos anos. Amo vocês profundamente e quero retribuir tudo isso conquistando um futuro que os façam se sentirem orgulhosos todos os dias.

Irmãos e irmãs: tanto aos que ainda estão estudando quanto aos que já passaram por essa fase, sou grato por cada ensinamento e inspiração que vocês me deram. Eu agradeço também pelas risadas, dos momentos leves e das memórias que construímos juntos até agora.

Manuela: É muito difícil expressar o quanto você significou e significa para mim. Essa jornada se tornou muito mais especial com o seu apoio. Sou grato por cada momento ao seu lado e por tudo o que aprendemos juntos. Te amo!

Fãs: There’s no way to fully capture how much each of you has impacted me throughout this journey. As this chapter comes to a close, I realize just how deeply I will miss all of you. Thank you for the endless laughs, the invaluable lessons, and for always being there when I needed support. The memories we’ve made — from jokes to meaningful conversations — have shaped who I am today.

I’ll forever be grateful for each of you. If I had the chance to go through this again, there’s no one else I’d want by my side.

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Daniela Velasco

“Sometimes you gotta get through your fear to see the beauty on the other side.” — Poppa Henry, The Good Dinosaur.

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: NR and trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: College and Euro trip Mamá y Papá: Gracias por el amor constante, el apoyo incondicional y por creer en mí aun cuando yo misma dudaba. A lo largo de estos años me han enseñado más de lo que puedo poner en palabras, y cada paso que doy está marcado por todo lo que me han dado. No sería quien soy hoy sin ustedes. Admiro profundamente todos los sacrificios y esfuerzos que han hecho por mí. Me siento muy orgullosa de ser hija de ustedes y muy agradecida de tenerlos en mi vida. Los amo.

Sofi: siempre te admiré y crecí mirándote como mi mayor inspiración, y eso nunca va a cambiar. Crecer contigo ha sido una de las mayores alegrías de mi vida. Gracias por todas las risas, los momentos compartidos y por ser siempre mi mejor amiga. No podría pedir una mejor hermana. Te quiero mucho Manuela: I will miss the endless sleepovers at your house, our trips to Itaipava, laughing until my stomach hurts, and playing whatever random game we find online. Even your fear of Nala. No matter where life takes us, I know you’ll always be with me. Thank you for always being my other half. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Donzous: I’m so grateful our friendship stayed strong despite the distance. One of the best gifts Chapel gave me. Our friendship is forever.

BBG: I’ll always cherish the memories we’ve shared since childhood: Talent shows, NR, gym days, and endless Econ classes. Love you always Ju Le Du: Couldn’t have survived Math and Econ without the fofocas, the singing, and all the laughs. Love you guys.

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Eduarda Cosentino

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it” - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Bleachers Plans After Chapel: Study business Mãe e Pai: As pessoas que sempre me apoiaram e me proporcionaram o melhor que existe; não seria quem eu sou sem vocês. Obrigada por sempre me ajudarem a ser uma versão melhor e me esforçar ao meu máximo todo dia; o apoio e conselhos de vocês foram fundamentais para mim. Serão para sempre minha maior inspiração e motivação. Eu os amo mais que tudo.

Nico: Meu melhor amigo, obrigada por sempre estar do meu lado e me apoiar, sei que posso contar com você para tudo que precisar. Obrigada por ser meu porto seguro.Te amo.

Flor e Gabi: Minhas day ones, que sempre estiveram comigo independente da distância, obrigada por tudo, eu sou infinitamente grata por nossa amizade.

Ju: My high school experience would not have been the same without you, my partner in everything. Our friendship means more to me than you could imagine.

Thank you for always supporting me no matter what and being someone I could always count on. Le: Grateful beyond words for all the moments we shared together, the most loyal friend I could have asked for.

Thank you for always having my back and being a safe place where I could go to in the middle of everything.

Forever grateful for our friendship.

Dani e Manu: I will always cherish the moments we had together. Thank you for all the memories and laughter – you made every moment better!

Girls: Thank you for these past years and for making my days better. I’ll always be grateful for our friendship and the memories we built together.

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Gabriel Menezes

“Pode levantar a plaquinha, hoje tem gol do Gabigol.” — Brazilian football chant Favorite Sport: Tennis Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: A well-deserved break Pais: queria agradecer todo o apoio que me foi dado durante essa minha jornada acadêmica. Sou muito grato por todo o carinho em momentos bons e ruins. Eu me inspiro em cada aspecto de vocês. Sou grato por sempre acreditarem em mim e esse apoio me ajudou a seguir em frente. Eu os amo demais e, do fundo do meu coração, acho que não teria conseguido chegar aqui sem essa ajuda. Fe: como irmão mais novo, você teve um papel super importante na minha vida, sempre me alegrando, jogando videogame ou praticando golfe. Muito obrigado por fazer parte dessa minha jornada como alguém que eu sempre pude contar.

Sofia: thanks for being with me all this time. I am glad to be able to share my life with you. I’m thankful for your help, and always reminding me to submit all of my work on time. Thanks for being the person I could count on during my best and worst moments. Being able to spend time with someone that truly understands me helped me a lot to gain more confidence in myself. Love you so much. To all of my friends: I’d like to thank all of you for being so supportive with me since day one. You always made sure to include me in every activity inside and outside school. You all made my experience at Chapel way better. Every single one of you helped me in many different ways. I am really grateful to have met every single one of you, and I will keep all of our moments together with me.

Now to all the teachers: I’d like to thank you all, as you played a really big role in my academic life. Thank you for all of your teaching and your help in creating my best self.

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Giullia Maria

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

— Dr. Seuss Favorite Sport: Skiing and Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Big 8 Plans After Chapel: Becoming successful Mãe & Pai: Não tenho palavras para agradecer todo o apoio e carinho que vocês sempre tiveram comigo. Obrigada por confiarem em mim, mesmo quando eu duvidava. Vocês são minha maior inspiração, e muito do que eu conquistei vem do jeito que me ensinaram a olhar o mundo. Eu dedico tudo isso a vocês. Eu os amo muito. Miguel: I’m forever grateful to have a brother like you. Even though you drive me crazy sometimes, I’m incredibly proud of who you’re becoming. Enjoy your last year at Chapel. You’ll always be my best friend. I love you. G’s: I genuinely don’t think I could have survived IB without you. We went through everything together, from talent shows to graduation, and I’ll miss the simplest moments the most: laughing until we cried at every break. Even if we end up in different places, what we have is too strong for distance to break. I love you more than anything. Nuno: Thank you for always being by my side and all the amazing moments. Love you. Manu & Dani: Every moment with you turns into chaos and laughter. Thank you for all the amazing times together. I love you both so much. Boys: Despite the chaos, endless arguments over who cheated in the futsal “racha”, thank you for making these years so fun. School wouldn’t have been the same without you. Sophia, Carol, Vicky: Thank you for all the amazing years of friendship. I love you all very much. Duda, Leti & Ju: School became much lighter when you guys arrived. Thank you for everything.

Novinhas: Every moment with you turns into something amazing and fun. Enjoy your last years.

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Helena Schahin

“C’est la vie.” — French proverb

Favorite Sport: Ballet and Skiing Best Chapel Memory: ESD trips and all of the laughs and memories with my friends Plans After Chapel: Live life to the fullest and spread my energy wherever I go Mãe, Pai & Isa: É impossível expressar a importância de vocês em palavras. Obrigada por tudo que já fizeram e fazem por mim. Todo o apoio, carinho e cuidado será guardado comigo para sempre. Eu não existo sem vocês, inspiro-me em suas conquistas, valores e dignidade. Eu os amo além da vida.

Avós: Vocês são a base de tudo. Obrigada por tudo e tanto. Eu os amo muito e para sempre.

The G’s: Each and everyone of you became my family – my sisters and best companions. The girls with whom I share bellyache laughs and special cherished memories. Our friendship goes beyond all of these years. I don’t know how I will survive without sharing everything and every day with you. Living together as we do was the best gift Chapel gave me. I love you all beyond this world.

Campos: More than sisters, you are a part of who I am. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you so much and I will never live without you.

Boo: My love for you travels beyond existing words.

Thank you for completing me, you definitely are my soulmate. Everything and anything just to be with you forever. Te amo, Boo. Boys: All these years could never be the same without you. Forever thankful for the memories and laughs shared we shared.

Gigi & Bibi: No matter the distance you are always by my side. I love you to the moon and back.

Manu, Dani & Duda: Econ buddies and great friends. Vocês são incríveis.

Teachers: Thank you for everything!

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Henri Martin

“I just never thought I couldn’t.” — Lightning McQueen, Cars Favorite Sport: Basketball Best Chapel Memory: Alex’s zoom class incident Plans After Chapel: Make money

When the IB started I did not know what I was really getting myself into. I honestly condemned myself to sleepless nights to study for tests without knowing (I still regret choosing AA HL and Physics). I didn’t let the IB impact my social life, and that’s why it went surprisingly well. The next section will be thanking the people who made this entire journey possible and cortisol free.

Daniel: Every FF, every gym session, every time you just appeared in my house because the porteiro let you in. I hold these memories closely. Thank you.

Tomas: You are definitely part of the best memories I had in my high school years, from the pizza at Universal to the random frog in Boa Vista. And all of the different pickup games we had throughout the years. Thank you (você ainda é meu pato).

Tiago & Bernardo & Alex: You guys were literally my best friends when I first joined Chapel. I still remember when Mr. Desai put me in a group with you guys to do math back when Zoom was a thing and you guys just sent me a Discord invite. Thank you, guys, for every memory we had. I still remember the Four squares we had in Riviera.

Fãs: Thank you guys for every laugh and every memory I will cherish for the rest of my life. I know all of you will go far in life and reach the goals you set for yourself.

Mãe: Obrigado por tudo que você fez, principalmente quando decidiu me colocar na Chapel e não na British.

Tudo que fez por mim me transformou na pessoa que sou hoje e, por isso, sou extremamente grato. Eu te amo.

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Julia Bavaresco

“Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want.”

— Kat Stratford, 10 Things I Hate About You Favorite Sport: Volleyball Best Chapel Memory: Bleachers Plans After Chapel: Enjoy college Mãe e Pai: Obrigada por todo o apoio e por acreditarem que o melhor sempre está por vir. Sem o suporte e ensinamentos constantes de vocês, não teria me tornado quem sou hoje. Amo vocês mais que tudo nesse mundo. Mario Henrique: Você é minha maior inspiração e meu modelo para o futuro. Malu: Obrigada por sempre me entreter com suas histórias e me apoiar continuamente. Por muitos mais momentos com você.

Tupi: I have no words to thank you girls for these amazing years. Thank you for all the moments that I will forever treasure with all my heart. Even though we will each most likely move to different places, know I will always be here for whatever you need. Our friendship is forever. Leti: thank you for showing me determination and perception; and Du: thank you for being your selfless and hilarious self (your jokes are truly funnier than mine). Luizas: You girls are such an important part of my life, so know you can always count on me. Dani and Manu: I will miss the laughs and academic stress we had to go through. Alek: Thank you for always making me laugh.

Class of 26/BBG: Thank you all for these unforgettable four years.

Teachers: Thank you for always taking your time with us. We learned a lot. Ms. Talita Vieira: Thank you for your patience and kindness. Ms. Marina Cajado: Thank you for believing in me. Mr. Kuroiwa: I will miss chem class, but definitely not the tests. Chem SL: We did it!

Ms. Ana Inglesi: Thank you for printing many papers.

Chapel Staff: Thank you so much for making Chapel what it is today.

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Lara Cavalcanti

“Mundo, mundo, vasto mundo / Se eu me chamasse Raimundo / Seria uma rima, não seria uma solução.” — Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Poema de Sete Faces Favorite Sport: Knowledge Bowl Best Chapel Memory: Mornings at the library Plans After Chapel: University!

Mãe e Pai: muito obrigada por todo o apoio, carinho e confiança. Vocês me fizeram quem eu sou hoje e me inspiram a ser a pessoa em que ainda vou me tornar. Dani: nunca esqueça o quão incrível você é. Eu os amo infinitamente.

Ni: I loved having every class with you. Thank you for theorizing with me and making me a tchoukball champion. Je t’aime. Sof: you are brilliant. I hope your days are always sunny, the way you make mine. Te quiero mucho. Duda: you have the best energy. You made Chapel a better place; I promise to keep in touch.

Pedro: thank you for all of the laughs. Please attend future gatherings without making us chase you. Mari: I love hearing your thoughts. I hope we’ll continue to match outfits when we meet up. Mornings at the library with Ana, Julia, Laís, Maria, and Vibha were always a good start. I am eternally grateful for sharing sports/KB with you. Discussions with Lillie and Stella always make me laugh (and question everything). I can always get movie analyses from Leo; films that make us infinite. André, Agapito, Gabriel, and Fig: made sure clubs and classes were never boring.

Mr. Rebagliati, Mr. Kuroiwa, Mr. Salvalajo: Science is the answer. Thank you for the knowledge & support. Ms. Tatiana Cavalari, Mr. Plain, Mr. Silveira: Thank you for being the best club advisors. Mr. Jean Silva, Mr. Padilha, Mr. Abbs: Thank you for challenging me. Mr. Benites, Mr. Santana: Thank you for making learning so great.

Teachers & staff: From lessons to greetings in the hallway, you made these years special.

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Leonardo Waquil

“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” — Andy Bernard, The Office Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Good times with friends, laughs, and all Cineclubs Plans After Chapel: Find happiness and balance, enjoying every step along the way.

Mã: obrigado por sempre estar comigo, ser a estrutura do meu mundo e mostrar um amor incondicional.

Pá: obrigado por me priorizar, mostrar que você se importa, e sempre torcer por mim.

Mani: obrigado por ser meu melhor amigo. Amo vocês!

Ana: who I’ll always admire and cherish. Alice: always present, kind, & genuine. Sofia: whose talks could be endless. Maria keeps her heart close & always makes me laugh. Bruna’s a rare kind of company, who’s always there, regardless. Antonio’s genuineness will always stay with me. Luca became one of my best friends through real sincerity. Enrico’s the warmest friend ever. André’s my partner in absolutely everything, always there. Gabriel: my brother, showed me the power of being true to myself. And Daniel I could watch you do literally anything, & give a standing ovation. The person who gave me trust, confidence, & who I admire most.

Lara, Nina & Duda: thanks for everything.

Thank you Ms. Ingrid Vompeam for the advice, endless support & kindness. Ms. Ana Lucia Oliveira for the best talks. Ms. Meints for rooting for me. Mr. Koolman for the care & movie talks.

Ms. Gabriela Torino for enduring my visits & being the best. Mr. Vinicius Carmello for the open heart & amazing talks. Mr. Javier Rebagliati for understanding, helping & teaching me things I’ll carry forever. And Ms. Tatiana Cavalari for making Chapel feel like home to me.

Thank you all for all the advice, laughs, kindness, & memories. Chapel has changed me forever. I’ll always cherish it for being the backdrop to some of the greatest moments of my life.

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Leticia Menezes

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela Favorite Sport: Tennis Best Chapel Memory: Bleachers Plans After Chapel: Become an economist

Mãe e Pai: Sem vocês, eu não seria nada. Obrigada por estar comigo nos momentos mais difíceis e nos triunfos — entre idas e vindas à escola, conselhos nos dias difíceis e por me incentivar a ir além dos meus limites.

Artur: Obrigada por ser meu maior torcedor. Estarei para sempre ao seu lado.

Veca: Seu cuidado, rezas e presença fizeram quem eu sou. Obrigada por ser minha segunda mãe.

Tupi: Thank you for being my partners for the past years — in studying, deep talks, and all our side quests.

I don’t know how these years would have been without you, and I’m so excited to keep growing together.

Always count on me wherever I’ll be! Ju: getting mixed up with you has been the best — thank you for always bringing out the best in me. Du: your jokes in the bleachers made even the longest days lighter. Thank you for reminding me of what matters most. Alex: Thank you for making me laugh every time I needed it. I’ll forever root for you. Bia: Your friendship means everything to me! Chapel Girls: Thanks for the memories we’ve made and struggles we shared!

Class of 2026: You made these years so much fun. I wish you all the best!

Ms.Tatiana Cavalari: Thank you for your care all through these years! Mr. Cannon: Thank you for showing me a passion I hope to carry for life! Mr. Salvalajo: Thank you for never letting me give up! Ms. Cajado: Thank you for always encouraging me!

Teachers & Staff: Without a doubt, you are what made my journey whole.

Your dedication inspires me to make a difference!

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Lillie Hernandez

“For you, I’d repeat myself a thousand times.” — Laura Almeida, Key vs. Locket Favorite Sport: Running from my problems Best Chapel Memory: The food Plans After Chapel: Exploring the empty space, searching for what the ‘in between’ has to offer To Mom: Without you there is no me, from the beginning to now you’ve been an anchor, a constant source of support.

To Dad: Without the hard work you’ve put in, I wouldn’t have had the privilege of having some of the opportunities I’ve had.

To “The Little Ones”: Living with you guys means there is never a moment of boredom.

To Diego: Great times, exploring our opinions on many media while playing a video game of some sort will never get old.

To Stella: In times of need you provided me a much needed crutch, took it away so I could relearn to walk, and then hike next to you – which is where we are now. LuvU**.

To Lara, Nina, and Duda: Without you school is unbearable, so thanks for all the moments that keep me going throughout the day.

To Amanda: I see a bright future for us, specifically lots for us to do in the next semester of the year. Te adoro amiga <3<3.

To other friends: Either we have drifted apart or just met each other but the value you have provided and will continue to provide will always be appreciated.

To cachorro: cê nem sabe ler : ainda te amo. uau uau.

Conclusion: I would love to eat food with all of you at another date!

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Lorenzo Perrotti

“It’s not important what people think when you come in, it’s much more important what people think when you leave.” — Jürgen Klopp Favorite Sport: Football Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu with friends Plans After Chapel: Spend time with family and friends before university Pai: Não tenho palavras para descrever a gratidão que sinto por você. Sempre foi e será meu companheiro de jogo, jiu-jitsu e de vida. Eu te amo.

Mãe: Você sempre me guiou, especialmente agora para a Itália; Sei la migliore madre che potessi chiedere e spero di poterti parlare sempre di più nella tua lingua preferita. Ti amo.

Vovós: Seu amor e carinho significam tudo para mim, te amo Luca: I couldn’t be prouder of the amazing person you are developing into, and I am grateful to call you my brother. Make the most out of your last 2 years. Hopefully with all that time you get better than me in Fifa – love you, my little bro.

Nina: It’s a privilege to watch you grow up, and share a home with the kindest, cutest little girl on the planet.

Your happiness will always be my own. I promise to shower you with gifts every time I visit – love you, little sis.

Boys: Best friends I could have asked for – wish the absolute best for all of you, and I owe some of the best moments of my life to you! Girls: Thanks for so many memories and so many great trips together. Antonio: The calmest guy I know – I’m looking forward to our kite trip, bro. Antony: The best host out there – you’ll always be my duo whether it’s in R6, trips or outings. Be: Thanks for being my Chapel Day 1, and congrats on your successful SAT grind! Charbel: Waiting for Edmundo Pt. 2, bro. Nuno: Thanks for always being upbeat and sharing Abilio, Santi: One of the funniest people I know! Enjoy Boston.

Tiago: Thanks for never missing one of my jokes – best AA HL partner!

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Luca Menezes

“Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up.” — Alfred Pennyworth, Batman Begins Favorite Sport: MMA Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: College and being successful in life Mom and Dad: Thank you for all your support during my school years, and for teaching me respect, empathy, and kindness. I’m grateful for everything you have provided me and all the sacrifices that were made to help me achieve my goals and have a successful year at school. Love you.

André: Absolutely terrible at FIFA, but the ‘realist’ friend I have. I’m glad you are staying in Brazil. We will create more memories together. You can always count on me.

Enrico: Even though you left Chapel, it’s as if you never left. Thank you for helping us whenever we needed.

Agapito: From concerts to school, I have no clue how you did it. I admire all you have achieved at such a young age; you ROCK. Fig: Everyone will miss you, as you are not only a math genius but an irreplaceable friend. There is no one out there just like you. Who’s going to tell us the gossip now?

Leo: Thank you for being such a funny and kind friend. I’m extremely grateful for you creating “Cineclube” the best club Chapel has ever had. Without a doubt, you will be a star in the cinema industry.

I can’t wait to see your name on the big screens one day.

Gabriel: It feels like yesterday when I introduced you to our friend group. I never imagined that we would turn out to be such good friends; another “Menezes” was needed to complete our group.

Abuds, Ana, Maria, and Sofia: Thank you for all the laughs and moments together. All our moments were special, and I will miss them.

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Manuela Freitas

“The best is yet to come.” — Frank Sinatra Favorite Sport: Volleyball Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: College

Mamãe e Papai: apenas tenho a agradecer pelo amor constante, pelos sacrifícios que muitas vezes eu nem percebi e por sempre acreditarem em mim. Tudo o que conquistei e o que sou carrega um pedaço de vocês, e espero que, a cada dia que passa eu me torne mais e mais como vocês. São o meu maior exemplo, e sinto um orgulho infinito de ser sua filha. Eu os amo mais do que tudo.

Irmãos: crescer com vocês foi aprender sobre amor e parceria todos os dias, pois são os melhores amigos que eu poderia pedir. Obrigada pelas discussões que sempre acabaram em risadas e por tornarem minha vida mais divertida.

Daniela: thank you for being my other half. I’ll miss our trips to Itaipava, the endless sleepovers, eating miojo and brigadeiro at 2am while playing Roblox, and even putting up with Nala (who I still don’t like). Whatever happens next, I know we’ll still be us, even as little old ladies complaining, singing “Love is an Open Door” while drinking tea (or Baly).

Daniel: with you, even the simplest moments become my favorite memories. Three years later, what we have keeps getting better every single day. I love you infinitely and can’t wait to keep growing up by your side.

BBG: you made all my days better.

I’ll miss the chaos and unstoppable laughter we bring everywhere. Thank you for all the memories I’ll replay forever. I love you always!

Julia e Duda: no matter where life takes us, I’ll carry our moments with me and hope we continue to create many more.

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Maria Beatriz Nagano

“Did you do your homework?” — Dad

Favorite Sport: Ballet Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: Euro trip with my friends and college Mami e Papi: Obrigada por sempre me apoiarem e por terem confiança de que, um dia, meus sonhos seriam realizados. Mesmo pegando no meu pé, eu não chegaria onde estou sem vocês. Sou muito grata por tudo que me proporcionaram e pelas lições de vida. Eu amo muito vocês!

Ana Luisa: Vou sentir saudades de fugir de você, de te chamar de Ana Luisa e não Analu, e das nossas brigas bobas. Obrigada por ser a irmã que é, e espero que eu possa servir como inspiração, pelo menos um pouquinho. Sempre vou estar aqui por você!

The G’s: Without you all, I would not be here. I don’t even know where to begin. I am forever grateful for having each other during the IB. I will never forget our Boa Vista trips, laughing while playing Rumi and our golf cart rides; Guaruja with our horrible outfits and party setups. I will miss our monthly gatherings, living our lives to the fullest, and your company. I know our friendship will continue. You have shown me what true friendship really is. Thank you for everything, and I love you all! HE Boys: I will miss you guys annoying me and making me laugh. Thank you for everything and for always being there!

Daniela and Manuela: Thank you for always being there for me.

You made staying in the library fun! I will miss going to Manuela and eating everything there is.

Daniela, I will miss having you as my gym buddy. I love you girls, and will miss you so much!

BBG: Thank you for the memories and for making me laugh!

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Maria Carolina Melo

“Levo o que fui, sigo sendo.” — Clarice Lispector

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Senior Takeover & Bigs Plans After Chapel: Attend Northeastern University and thrive in Boston.

Mãe & Pai: Sem vocês, essa jornada não seria possível, ensinaram-me muitas coisas ao longo da vida; porém, nessa etapa, o que mais ressoou foi que você colhe os frutos daquilo que plantou. Todas as minhas conquistas são frutos não só do esforço que eu dediquei aos estudos e desempenho, mas essencialmente ao apoio incondiconal que plantaram e seguem plantando na minha vida. Amo vocês.

Irmãs: I owe it all to you two. Thank you for opening so many paths for me and always standing by my side when I needed it most. I thrive to be like you guys, my biggest inspirations, Love you.

The G’s: The reason I made it through all the ups and downs during our school years. Every moment together holds the legacy of our crise de risos during classes, BV, legendary Trancoso Baccios, NRs, and school trips.

It’s hard to put what you guys mean to me in words. Love you all, HE. Boys: Responsible for making my days more memorable, full of laughter. I’ll miss rage bait attempts, and heated arguments that always ended in “pelo menos” burns. I already miss your rap battles and “the system” discussions.

Manu, Dani, Leti, Ju, Duda: Because of you Geo classes became 10x better, infinite cheer + NR memories were created and Econ inside jokes too.

Bia, Leo, Diego, Lucas: Without you guys senior year would have been impossible.

Thank you for helping me through everything, hearing my rantings, and giving me advice.

Novinhas: Enjoy senior year! Amo vocês!

Ms. Tatiana Cavalari: Obrigada por acreditar em mim quando nem eu creditava.

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Maria Clara Ermel

Rapunzel: “I’ve been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it’s not everything I dreamed it would be?” Flynn Rider: “It will be.” Rapunzel: “And what if it is? What do I do then?” Flynn Rider: “Well, that’s the good part I guess. You get to go find a new dream.” — Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Tangled (2010) Favorite Sport: Strength Training Best Chapel Memory: One of my best Chapel memories is selling slime, Orbeez, and other little things during class from 3rd through 5th Grade.

Plans After Chapel: Go to college and study nutrition I have been part of Chapel since I was 3 years old, and these years gave me memories I will carry forever.

From my ECEC days when I never slept and was always the last one awake to the hardest years so far – the last two years of IB. Throughout Elementary School, teachers made my experience unforgettable. Ms. Graves taught me how to read and write with endless patience (and minutes after tutoring). Ms. Eliana Cardia (Liloca) and Ms. Flavia Tacchini encouraged my love for the Formando Escritores journal.

Ms. Solange Silva filled every moment with kindness and stories. And Mr. Morrison, who truly changed the way I see the world, taught me resilience, creativity, and confidence through his projects, games, and constant belief in me. School life was filled with trips, Chapel celebrations, recitals, and unforgettable events. Through it all, I learned that not everything goes as planned, and that resilience, friendship, and growth come from those moments.

My family has been my greatest support. My parents gave me love, presence, and opportunities. My mom was always with me, doing everything in her power to see me happy at all times. My dad, even though he works a lot, is always thinking of ways to be a present father, taking me to work with him and always trying to take me and my family with him on his work trips. This all shaped who I am today. My brother João, my cousin and best friend Vitto, my grandparents, and my entire family remind me every day how lucky I am.

And finally, my friends: Pimpolhas (Alice, Bruna and Ana) and our friend group as a whole – Alice, Bruna, Ana, Leo, Fig, Enrico, Luca, André, Sofia, Daniel, and Gabriel.

Thank you for all the memories, laughter, and love. Chapel will always be a part of me.

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Maria Eduarda Kikuchi

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Favorite Sport: Tennis Best Chapel Memory: Afternoons at the library Plans After Chapel: Study communications in Spain + Travel the world

Mãe e pai: Vocês não fazem ideia do quão grata eu sou pelo suporte que me proporcionaram nesses últimos anos. Obrigada por terem confiado nas minhas escolhas, acreditarem nos meus sonhos e me apoiado nos momentos que pensei em desistir. Sem a ajuda de vocês dois, eu jamais teria chegado onde cheguei hoje.

Nina, Lara, Pezoa, Mari, and Pedro: from the moment you each came into my life, I knew how special it would be to have you by my side. You’ve inspired me, supported me through hard times, and filled my days with laughter, even at the silliest moments. I’ll truly miss our conversations, our inside jokes, and all the memories we’ve shared. I’m incredibly grateful to call you my friends. Sofia, Leo, and Agapito: who would’ve thought that 11th Grade, amid all the exhaustion, would strengthen our friendship and become one of the best things that happened to me. Thank you for the talks, laughter, and for making my days lighter. In the middle of stress and difficulties, you made life easier with the sense of humor you carry, and I’m truly grateful for each of you. Maria, Ana and Vibha, I wish you the best on the rest of your academic trajectory. Thanks for standing and listening to me while I was complaining about my senior problems or investing in my own delusions.

I’m gonna miss you all so much. I would like to thank.

Ms. Talita Vieira, Ms. Tatiana Cavalari, Ms. Magna Martins, Mr. Woodhead, Ms. Cajado, Mr. Santana, Ms. Thomsen, Ms. Maxine Rendtorff and Ronaldo for making my life lighter.

Without the presence of you, my trajectory at hapel would not have been the same.

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Mariana Almeida

“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.”

— Solána Imani Rowe Favorite Sport: Gym Best Chapel Memory: Having fun with my friends during break time Plans After Chapel: To be successful and happy My Family: Muito obrigada por sempre me escutarem quando eu precisei e por apoiarem as minhas decisões.

Sem esse apoio, não seria nada. Vocês são tudo para mim. Eu os amo muito.

Sofia: thanks for all of our amazing talks, laughs, and time spent together. I am very grateful to have you as a friend. You made my school days so much better. Sofiana, the best bio Kahoot duo!

Duda: your laughs are the best. Thanks for always putting a smile on my face. You always have the best gossip and I will definitely miss you and our trio in advisory every morning.

Lara: you always surprise me with how well you understand people and how you never forget a birthday.

Thanks for all the good talks. You made my school days so much better. I’m very lucky to have you as a friend.

Lariana forever!

Nina: we have known each other for so long. Seeing you here at Chapel when I first arrived was the most welcoming surprise. Thanks for always being such a good friend since we first met, and we’ll surely meet again at USP! Pedro: Pedrosonsss, you always find a way to make my days better. I am very grateful for all our laughs and all the fun we’ve had together over these years. I wish you the best, my friend!

Varanda friends: Varanda friends, thanks for all the stories and laughs every morning. I will miss all of you, and I wish you guys the best of luck always!

Teachers: Thanks for all the support you have given me. I will be forever grateful for your teachings.

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Marina Moura

“In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Favorite Sport: Tchoukball Best Chapel Memory: Big 8 Basketball Plans After Chapel: Make my life extraordinary Mamanê e Papadê: Minhas maiores inspirações em como ser justa, confiante, inteligente e boba. Obrigada pelos abraços, pelos escapes, pelo apoio e pelas aventuras. Amo vocês sempre, todo dia! Lara: 11 years at Chapel, 11 years by your side, couldn’t have asked for a better friend. My partner in Truco, Hamilton, KB, basketball, humor and all else, eu te love you. Sofia: Who knew the girl who told me to namorar um mendigo would become Batman and my best friend. You make everything better, te quiero mucho. Duda: Best person to gossip with and the most supportive friend – your energy is contagious. Mari: My friend from another school, so happy life brought us back together. You’re amazing. Pedro: Playing ‘stop’ with you in class is an experience everyone should have at least once. Netinha: eu te amo. Drama + Glee: we clutched more performances (through the power of will, friendship and improv) than physically possible. I wouldn’t be the same without you guys. Knowledge Bowl + Basketball: more than a team we are family. Our results were average at best but I wouldn’t trade what we had for the world. Leo, Fig, Lillie, André and Gabriel: You made even the most coma-inducing classes fun. Agapito: the most foul-mouthed person I know, you’re absolutely hilarious. Cecel: Meu irmão e melhor amigo, com 1.97 de pura bobice, sua amizade vale o mundo para mim.

Eu te amo demais.

Ms.Tatiana Cavalari, Ms. Ana Inglesi, Ms. Roberta Braga, and Mr. Weaver: Inside and outside the classroom, thank you.

Chapel: So long and thanks for everything.

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Mel Arantes

“Carpe diem.” — John Keating, Dead Poets Society

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: All Elementary and ESD trips, even Limeira Plans After Chapel: A long trip with my friends Mami, Freak e John: sem vocês, não teria conseguido chegar onde estou. Obrigada por sempre me motivarem e acreditarem em mim. Sou muito grata pela nossa família, sei que, independente do que acontecer na minha vida, tenho vocês. Nossa família é a coisa mais importante para mim.

Lili, Gabi, Dora: You three make my life better by just existing, I don’t know how to live without our friendship.

Mo: thank you for always believing in me even when I didn’t. I love you so much – you are really special.

G’s: My sisters for life. Without our friend group I would have never survived school, especially IB. I will always remember our BVs, Itus, Guarujá etc. Rumi will always be the funniest day of my life. I know that even if I’m depressed I will cry laughter with you girls. You 10 mean the world and more to me, HE. Boys: even though you all drive me insane, you are all part of my life, and it’s way better with you guys in it.

BBG: I will always remember the Valentine’s Day where I was dragged to the elevator.

Class of 2026: I will miss all of you. I love how close we all are. Everyone has to go to the reunion.

Thank you, Ms. Marcelle Machado, for starting my mornings in the best way possible. I will miss you a lot.

StuCo: thank you for all the amazing 6 years. Ms. Silveira and Mr. Kuroiwa: I will miss both of you so much.

I spent 11 great years growing as a person here at Chapel, and I will always come back for the stroganoff!

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Mohamad Smaili “Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path.” — Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ Favorite Sport: Muay thai and running Best Chapel Memory: One of my favorite Chapel memories is seeing my mom pick me up after school with my baby cousins to surprise me and my brother.

Plans After Chapel: Work hard to reach my goals.

As I look back on these years, I’m grateful for the opportunities I had in this school. Thank you to my teachers for their hard work, my classmates for the laughter, and my family for their support. I’m curious to see what lies ahead. À minha família, obrigado por todo amor, apoio e sacrifícios ao longo desses anos. Eu valorizo tudo o que vocês fizeram por mim.

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Nicolas Jarzynski

“Make it happen, Captain.” — Anonymous

Favorite Sport: American Football Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: Become the greatest investment banker in the world Pai & Mãe: Vocês são e sempre serão meus exemplos e minha inspiração. Agradeço a Deus todos os dias pelo esforço e sacrifício que fizeram por nós. Obrigado por esses 18 anos e por serem os melhores pais que eu poderia pedir. Amo vocês mais que tudo.

Be: Meu irmão, meu braço direito e meu parceiro para a vida, boa sorte nesses últimos anos da Chapel.

Amo você, independentemente da distância.

Taiago: The funniest guy I know, and I’m sure you’re going to go far. Since the beginning of our friendship in Koolman’s classroom, you’ve always supported me, and I’m very grateful for everything you do.

Charbel & Antony: I’ll never forget the midnight calls, the “CS,” the “I don’t even do IB,” and the games after school. I’m really going to miss you guys. Don’t forget to keep sending reels.

Baniel: One of my closest friends and definitely the luckiest. Whenever you think of me, remember that digging photo. You’re the greatest player I know, and I’m sure you’ll hit your big win again very soon. Thigas: My best friend since the beginning — I have no words.

All the loud laughs, the inside jokes, and the side-eyes in class will be greatly missed. Wherever you go, always be sure you can count on me for anything. You’re going to go very far. Fãs: You’re the best group of friends I could ever have. I’ll never forget our Make It Meme games during class and the half-day soccer games that always ended at Bullguer. Thank you for always supporting me and encouraging me to be and give my best. I’ll never forget our memories and laughter. My brothers, you can count on me forever. Manuel: My private equity bro – I’ll be waiting for you in Miami when you make the move.

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Nuno Tavares

“If you don’t believe you are the best, then you will never achieve all that you are capable of.” — Cristiano Ronaldo Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Winning back-to-back Big 8 futsal championships Plans After Chapel: I plan to chase big dreams, stay curious, and never settle for less than my potential Pai e Mãe: No fim desta jornada, gostaria de agradecê-los por me proporcionarem tudo isso e por estarem comigo em cada passo. Obrigado por acreditarem em mim. Vocês sempre me ensinaram humildade, gentileza e carisma. Eu os amo demais e vou sempre fazer de tudo para orgulhá-los.

Laura: Você é muito mais que minha irmã: minha melhor amiga e companheira. Obrigado por cuidar de mim, apoiar-me e deixar tudo mais leve, sempre. Eu te amo muito.

Giu: Thank you for everything. Thank you for being by my side every day. You’re extremely special to me. I love you! Avengers & Fãs: Alright guys… it’s over. You have a huge place in my heart. You always brought my most genuine laughs. From now on, be happy—I’ll be cheering for you when you achieve everything you dream of. I love you all forever.

Takeshi, Manuel, Dedão, Leo, Diego, Nando, Thiago and Fegy: Laughing with you made everything better.

You all mean so much to me. I miss you so much. Girls: I’m going to miss hearing you guys in class. You’re the best friends I could ever have, and without you my day-to-day would be way more boring. I’ll always be cheering for you!

Rafa, Miguel, Toto e Felipe: I’m going to miss you guys a lot. Enjoy your senior year—it goes by so fast.

Love you.

Chapel Staff: Obrigado por me acolherem, ensinarem e cuidarem de mim nesses anos. De quem mantém a escola brilhando a quem me acompanhou em sala, fizeram tudo valer a pena.

Eu nunca vou me esquecer de cada um de vocês, com carinho.

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Pedro Winkelmann

“Que nunca nos falte o supérfluo.” — Val Marchiori

Favorite Sport: cycling Best Chapel Memory: Laughing with friends the whole day.

Plans After Chapel: Work on expanding and marketing my jewelry brand When I moved to Miami in 2019, I never imagined I would return to Chapel, but as life took its course I came back in 2023. I returned with the intent of doing the IB program and leaving Brazil. However, my time here was crucial to help me decide what I actually wanted to do. Later on I ended up dropping the IB and deciding to stay here as I had grown much more connected with my country, and was sure of what path to take.

My first 10 years at Chapel were quite difficult for me. I struggled with classes and maintaining consistent friendships. However, these last three years gave me so many amazing new experiences, provided me with incredible friends, and helped me clearly guide my path for the future. I look forward to what is yet to come, what life will bring me after Chapel, and what life will be like now that the routine I have followed for the past 15 years has ended. Nevertheless, I feel a little wistful when I come to the realization that this cycle which has been my life up to now is closing and will never repeat itself. These friends and experiences will never be seen in the same context, but I hope they will be maintained and be a part of my life for time to come.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who played a part in this journey and helped shape who I am today. I’d like to thank my mother for always supporting me and being an advisor in many choices.

And I’d like to thank my father for all the experiences, trips and gifts which helped guide what I will do after Chapel.

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Santiago Barahona

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” — Jim Rohn Favorite Sport: Skiing and Futsal Best Chapel Memory: Winning the Big 8 tournament and the ESD trips Plans After Chapel: Euro trip and start a tech company.

Papá y Mamá: Nunca lograré agradecerles lo suficiente por toda la ayuda que me han dado a lo largo de estos años. Siempre hemos estado juntos en los momentos difíciles, y eso me dio la fuerza para continuar cuando parecía imposible. Gracias por cada consejo y sacrificio que hicieron sin nunca quejarse. Todo lo que soy hoy tiene un poco de ustedes. Los amo. Pedro: My big brother! Although you might not know it, you will always be my biggest inspiration! I’ll always cherish our special moments! Sophie: Thank you for pushing me to be my best self. You’ll always have a special part in my heart. I love you Lindona!

Gs: I’ll miss you! You girls never fail to make me laugh. Hopefully we’ll still meet at Mel’s in Boa Vista!

Antony + Charbel: We have been together since the beginning, and I still manage to laugh at your jokes! Love you, primos!

Nuno: My best friend and partner in crime! I’m forever grateful for you, my “older” brother!

Antonio: My brother from another mother! Our memories shaped me, and I’ll never forget all of our inside jokes!

Tiago: Our journey needs to be made into a movie! We’ve been through everything together, brother!

Lorenzo: The smartest guy I know! You are always able to “me tirar do serio”! Love you, Lo! Bernardo: You have the biggest heart out of all of us!

Continue to drag me into your crazy “roles”.

Daniel: Literally the craziest guy to step foot in the school!

Binsky: Thank you for all the funny moments you brought us, you truly never fail to make us laugh!

Fãs: The best group of boys I could ask for.

Never stop sending stickers!

Tupi: I’ll miss all of our laughs and gossip!

M.T.R.F: Enjoy your last few years! Carry the Chapel legacy!

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Sofia Pezoa Campos

“Luz do sol, que a folha traga e traduz em verde novo, em folha, em graça, em vida, em força, em luz.” — Caetano Veloso Favorite Sport: Volleyball Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: University

Ma: My dearest companion, you gave me more opportunities and love than I could ever dream of. I’ll never take your support and sacrifices for granted. From the simplest walks to our own traditions - you make every memory special. I love you more than you know <3 Pai: Obrigada pelas memórias, passeios, e tantos presentes e “surpresas” (4 pets) rs. Pelas risadas, viagens, caminhadas em Santana e Criciúma. Te amo tchê :) Kiara: Getting to know you has been a journey I will always hold dearly in my heart. You’ve been in my life for three years and have taught me lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I feel so lucky to call you my older sister. Love you, girl <3 Mari: In just two years, you became one of the most admirable people I know. Your kindness, strength, and drive inspire me deeply.

Lara: It was a privilege to grow alongside you and to share moments that taught me and permanently shaped part of who I am.

Nina: The most charming OG with effortlessly funny humor. Jeri and our philosophical talks will always be special memories.

Duda: I’m glad to have crossed paths with you and to share fun moments along the way.

Pedro: I wish you a life as spontaneous as your music taste. A witty and fun artist sure to leave a mark wherever they go.

Ms. Tatiana Cavalari: Thank you for your sincere and caring approach to students — it truly made a difference.

Mr. Padilha: Your class sharpened my writing and easily made your subject the most fascinating to me.

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Sofia Montgomery

“I don’t do fashion. I am fashion.” — Coco Chanel

Favorite Sport: Dance Best Chapel Memory: Trip to Foz do Iguaçu Plans After Chapel: University in the UK and after build my own brand Mãe e Pai: Obrigada por serem minha base, meu exemplo e meu maior apoio. Nada do que conquistei seria possível sem o amor, a força e os valores que me ensinaram desde pequena. Sempre acreditaram em mim e me deram coragem para seguir em frente. Levo seus ensinamentos para sempre. Amo vocês. Ju: Obrigada por sempre cuidar de mim, guiar-me e ser meu exemplo desde sempre. Tê-la como irmã mais velha é um privilégio e uma segurança que levo para a vida. Você é meu apoio, minha inspiração e minha querida. Eu te amo para sempre.

Gabriel: Thank you for being my calm, my support, and my safe place through everything. You’ve seen the best and hardest parts of me and never stopped believing in me. Having you by my side made these years lighter and happier. I love you!

Duda and Pedro: Going through IB Arts and English with you made everything unforgettable. The stress, the ideas, the laughs, and the chaos wouldn’t have been the same without you. You became such an important part of my journey, life and growth. Alice, Ana, Bruna, Maria: I really can’t imagine these school years without you. Thank you for the support, the laughs, and all the moments we shared along the way. Growing up together and having you by my side through everything is something I’ll always be grateful for. I love you guys! Boys: Thank you for the laughs, the fun, and for always being there in your own way.

You made school lighter and full of moments I’ll never forget.

IB Teachers: Thank you for the support and for pushing me to grow.

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Sofia Zaher

“I can finally stop complaining now.” — Hailey Bieber

Favorite Sport: Skiing, Tennis and Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Senior Takeover, Trips and Big 8 Tournaments Plans After Chapel: Become a successful woman in the fashion marketing business and live life to its fullest!

Pai e Mãe: Nada disso teria sido possível sem vocês. Obrigada por estarem comigo em cada passo, nos dias fáceis e, principalmente, nos dias em que tudo parecia pesado demais. Sempre que pensei em desistir, foram vocês a minha força, meu apoio e meu porto seguro. Cada palavra de incentivo e cada gesto de amor me trouxeram até aqui. Vocês são meus maiores exemplos de coragem e dedicação. Tudo o que conquistei carrega um pedaço de vocês. Obrigada por nunca soltarem a minha mão. Lu: You still have two years ahead, and I’ll always be by your side! Thank you for everything, ly!

G’s: You girls taught me what real friendship truly is. It’s being there no matter what, laughing for no reason, holding hands when things get heavy, and celebrating every win as if it belonged to all of us. With you, I learned that friendship is home, support, and love without needing an explanation.

Boys: Thank you for all the laughs, jokes and unforgettable moments that made school so much more fun.

Sophia, Carol, Vicky: Thank you for always believing in me even when I doubted myself. Sisters for life.

Love you all.

Leo T: Thank you for always being by my side, no matter distance or what happens.

BBG: Thank you for all the moments we shared together!

11th Graders+Lo e Rafa+Duda: Hang in there just a little longer! I’ll always be here for you girls.

Teachers: Thank you for your guidance and support throughout this journey.

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Sophie Neto

“You owe it to yourself to become everything you’ve ever dreamed of being.” — Anonymous Favorite Sport: gym Best Chapel Memory: Sitting in the sun and laughing with my bests during break Plans After Chapel: a long vacation Mamãe e papai: mesmo que eu reclame que vocês pegam no meu pé para estudar, sei que não seria nada sem vocês. Obrigada por sempre me darem o melhor possível. Prometo aproveitar cada oportunidade, cada apoio e tudo o que me deram. Eu os amo muito.

Thomas: Too bad I won’t be able to embarrass you in high school. Good luck. I love you.

Santi: I’m so grateful to have grown alongside you all these years, and I can’t wait to step into this new phase with you. “te ammm” The Gs: I still can’t believe our monthly reunions won’t be monthly anymore and our traditional BVs won’t happen as frequently. I’ll really miss laughing until it hurts, as well as our chaotic gossip sessions. Even though we’ll all be living further from each other, I know that won’t change us. Thank you for showing me what friendship, love, and girlhood really look like. No matter where life takes us, you’ll always be my girls. Chapel’s hallways are going to be way too quiet without ‘HE.’ Boys: I’ll miss you guys so much! May there be many reunions and churrascos.

Manu & Dani: Your friendship is very important to me. I’ll miss you! Love you two so much!

Julia, Duda, Leti: We’re so lucky you three came to Chapel! I love you! Thanks for all the amazing memories!

Teachers and staff: Thank you for making my Chapel experience so wholesome and full of meaningful memories. I’m grateful for the support and for everything you taught me beyond academics.

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Stella Hodge

“And we begin again.” — Hozier

Favorite Sport: Volleyball Best Chapel Memory: Backstage moments before the Spelling Bee musical Plans After Chapel: Winning the lottery To Mama and Daddy: Thank you for believing in me. My number one fans, always keeping me on track. I am so grateful for all of the support you guys have given me. Love you to the moon and back. To Alice: I hope I’ve set a good example for you as you go on to pave your own path. I want you to learn from my mistakes and successes. I want to see you thrive, like I have full confidence you will. Remember I will always have time for you, even from across the world.

To the friends that have already graduated: I’ll be joining you guys soon! Even though you won’t get a copy of the yearbook, I wanted to dedicate a section to all the memories we’ve made together. I look back at the years we shared with so much fondness and nostalgia. You got me through such a hard part of my life with the laughter, joy, and compassion you gave me. Even from across the world, you still remain a key part of my life. I hear your stories and plans over our late-night calls and think to myself that I can’t wait to join you, and that motivates me more than anything else ever could. Thank you for giving me a space where I could be myself.

To the Class of 2026: We made it! Thank you for sharing all of these new experiences with me. I carry everything we’ve been through as a class with me as we go our separate ways.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Thiago Resende

“Let your ambition carry you.” — Travis Scott

Favorite Sport: Basketball and Soccer Best Chapel Memory: Trips to Foz do Iguaçu and Brasília Plans After Chapel: Keep in touch with my friends Família, muito obrigado por sempre me apoiarem e por ter um cuidado especial comigo e por essa oportunidade. Graças a vocês dois eu consegui chegar até aqui e agora vou para a faculdade. Quero deixá-los ainda mais orgulhosos de mim. Eu os amo muito. Fãs, the best friends I could ever have—my second family who welcomed me at Chapel. I’ll always remember my school years thinking of you and all our memories together.

I’ll always consider each of you my brothers. Let’s stay in touch! You can count on me for anything – forever!

Bruna, my love, meeting you was the best thing that happened during my time at this school, thank you so much for everything, every day by your side was perfect, I love you so much, my love. Charbel, I met you in 8th Grade and we became friends. Over the years that friendship has only grown. Today I already see you as a brother – and I always will. Thank you for everything, Bigas. Antony, when I’m with you I know I’m going to have fun—you’re one of the best friends I could ask for. It’s a shame our lunch tradition ended. Taiago, my “bromance” I’ll never forget—my engineering twin, and all those nights and early mornings studying. Without you I wouldn’t have been able to finish the IB. Thank you for everything, Tai. Binsky, my “Day 1,” I’ve always rooted for you and I always will, I’ll always remember all the jokes and conversations we have. Tommie, my brother from another mother. Chem family—I’ll never forget the struggles we went through. Math Warriors, those late-night study sessions were traumatizing, but I had you guys with me.

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Tiago Jose´ Garrido

“Vamo querer.” — Anonymous

Favorite Sport: Soccer Best Chapel Memory: ESD Trips Plans After Chapel: Go to college Friends (Avengers & Fãs): No words can describe how important you all were to me during this process.

Now, as it comes to an end, I realise how much I will miss you all. Thank you for all the genuine laughs, lessons, and support when I needed it. All the jokes, discussions, and talks we had have made me who I am today, and for that, I thank every single one of you for sharing these moments with me. If I were to go through this moment of my life one more time, I wouldn’t wish to do it with anybody else other than you guys.

Pai e Mãe: Só tenho a agradecer a vocês por eu ser quem sou hoje; sempre foram a minha maior inspiração e me apoiaram em tudo o que decidi fazer. Obrigado por me ensinarem os valores que eu levarei para a minha vida: humildade, gentileza, respeito e as minhas crenças. Foram incontáveis os sacrifícios que vocês fizeram por mim, e não consigo colocar em palavras o tamanho da minha gratidão. Mas, principalmente, obrigado por me ensinarem a ser Palmeiras!

Rodrigo: Nessa reta final de uma parte tão importante da minha vida, eu preciso que você saiba da sua importância para mim. Você me ensinou quase tudo o que eu sei e foi muito mais do que um irmão: foi um mentor, meu melhor amigo e alguém que sempre me encorajou a dar o meu máximo. Ninguém me conhece mais do que você e, por isso, eu escuto todos os seus conselhos e motivações. Obrigado por ser um modelo de pessoa e por compartilhar comigo todos esses momentos vividos juntos.

Eu te amo!

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Tomas Resegue “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius Favorite Sport: Norwegian Coastal Boat Racing Best Chapel Memory: Playing ping pong at Limeira Plans After Chapel: Investing in myself long term Pai: obrigado por ser meu melhor companheiro e amigo. Meu parceiro de tênis nas quadras, nas conversas e nas risadas, mas, acima de tudo, meu parceiro para a vida inteira. Sua presença e sua amizade significam mais do que palavras conseguem expressar. Eu te amo.

Mãe: você é a mulher mais forte e inspiradora que eu conheço. Nada do que conquistei teria acontecido sem o seu amor, sua paciência e a força que sempre me deu, mesmo nos momentos difíceis. Eu te amo, mãe.

Fred: my favorite nonchalant. Thank you for being by my side all these years, for every laugh and every wild discussion. Just know you can always count on me. There will never be a greater companion in my life than you. Love you, bro.

Fãs: thank you guys so much for everything these last years. So many inside jokes and memories, words can’t describe how much you every single one of you guys mean to me.

Henri: you’re my ride-or-die, bro, thank you for the great trips we have done and all the memories (I’ll never forget that pizza in Universal).

Daniel: my day one, the funniest dude I know, hopefully we keep laughing through every new chapter of life.

Thigs: you’re truly a brother from another mother. I’ll always confide in you.

Nico: I’ve been on more ‘dates’ with you than I ever will with a girl. Every moment with you feels special.

Bnar, Taiago & Nuno: whether it’s a weekend at my place or just the day there while I’m traveling, my door is always open. The memories we made mean more than words can say.

Thank you, guys, for everything.

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Family Messages to Seniors Abdul Karim Smaili Youssef Smaili We are so incredibly proud of you—not only for everything you have accomplished as a student, but for the amazing, disciplined, kind human being you are. Since the day you were born, you have brought the purest and truest form of love, joy, and happiness into our lives. You are truly one of our greatest blessings.

As you reach this milestone, we hope you always believe in yourself as much as we believe in you. Dream big, stay true to who you are, and keep working hard for everything you want in life.

No matter where life takes you, remember that we will always be here to support you, cheer you on, and stand beside you through it all.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement. We love you endlessly.

Your family

Alex Rendtorff Baines My dearest Alex, you made it! I am so proud of who you are and all you’ve accomplished. It is an honor to be your mom and to watch you grow. Always count on me for everything. I love you infinitely and forever.

Love, Mum Congratulations to our amazing son on your graduation!

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and the man you’ve become. This milestone is only the beginning — may your future bring success, happiness, and growth.

Dream big, stay humble, and remember we are always by your side.

Love, Dad, Tia Mirla, Dani Watching you reach this milestone fills us with joy. You make our family proud every day — especially today.

Congratulations!

Nanny Di & Dadda Congratulations! We are all so proud of you and wish you luck on your next adventure. May this graduation be the first of many milestones in a bright and successful future.

Love you lots, Nanny and Grandpa Your hard work has paid off, and this is only the beginning.

Keep shining, dreaming, and being yourself. We are so proud of you! Aunty Lara and Thomas Time has flown, and it’s been wonderful watching you grow into such a special young man. Congratulations and good luck in this next important step — we are very proud of you! Beijos, Tia Dê

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Alex, I can’t believe you graduated! It feels like yesterday you were 12 at your elementary graduation (the drive-thru pandemic one!) and already seemed so grown up. I can’t even express how proud I am of you.

Love, your sis Stella

Alice Matos Abud Lili, Vê-la chegando ao último ano da escola me enche de orgulho e emoção. Sua trajetória foi tudo, menos comum. você cresceu explorando o mundo, vivendo em três países, estudando em seis escolas diferentes, fazendo novos amigos, aprendendo novas culturas e mostrando uma capacidade incrível de se adaptar e se desenvolver em qualquer lugar.

Cada mudança trouxe desafios, mas também fortaleceu quem você é hoje: uma jovem corajosa, curiosa e cheia de sonhos. Tenho um orgulho imenso da pessoa que se tornou ao longo dessa jornada.

Que essa nova etapa da sua vida seja tão rica e cheia de descobertas quanto foram esses anos. Leve sempre contigo as experiências, as amizades e as histórias que o mundo já te deu, elas fazem de você alguém verdadeiramente especial.

Estarei sempre aqui torcendo, em cada novo passo do seu caminho.

Com todo meu amor, Mamãe Alice, Parabéns por esta conquista tão importante! Concluir o High School de forma tão brilhante nos enche de orgulho, ainda mais tendo acompanhado todo seu esforço para chegar onde chegou.

Agora virá mais uma etapa, e tenho certeza de que será marcada por sucesso e superação.

Como sempre disse, nosso esforço foi para que se tornasse uma pessoa melhor que fui; isso certamente aconteceu: é uma menina brilhante, doce, obstinada e companheira.

Estarei sempre ao seu lado para apoiar e aprender com você. Te amo, Papai

Ana Luiza Meira Justo Querida filha, Que alegria podermos compartilhar com você este momento tão importante. Que orgulho temos de sua resiliência e de tudo que construiu com seu próprio mérito e esforço. O que podíamos proporcionar , fizemos com muito amor e você soube corresponder a cada ano de sua

vida. Agora chegou a hora de voar! Voe com o melhor que aprendeu de nós, o legado moral, a educação, o respeito aos demais e, principalmente, o exemplo. Sabemos que como uma mulher do bem que você se transformou, fará as melhores escolhas neste novo ciclo. Nós te abençoamos para que siga seu caminho e viva as melhores experiências.

Estaremos sempre aqui te acompanhando e torcendo por você. Seja feliz!

Seus pais, Virginia e Waldo

André Pedroso Augusto Laranja Dé, parabéns pela sua formatura. você é um exemplo de esforço, dedicação e resiliência e me enche de orgulho a cada dia. Te amo infinito! Feliz nova jornada, Mamãe

Antonio Del Fiol Vieira de Mello Querido Tom, Essa etapa final da sua formação escolar nos traz à memória que sua jornada foi marcada sempre por desafios desde a chegada ao Elementary da Chapel, quando você se viu diante de uma nova escola, métodos diferentes, amigos e amigas de perfis diversos e uma língua a dominar. Essa adaptação não foi fácil, mas você venceu.

E veio a Pandemia, um impacto doloroso para todo mundo, que também não foi fácil. O distanciamento dos amigos, da rotina na sua querida escola, a falta dos esportes que tanto ama e o medo da doença. Até que a ciência trouxe a vacina que recolocou as nossas vidas de volta ao normal. Isso você também superou. E veio o High School, a cobrança por bons resultados, a busca por um caminho profissional, começar a decidir os seus rumos de vida; de alguma maneira, foi tenso. E no meio do caminho teve a dengue, dolorosa e marcante. E depois dela uma grave contusão no seu joelho esquerdo que o deixou um ano fora dos campos de futebol. Dias difíceis, solitários, reflexivos, dores no joelho e no peito, dores da vida. E você tocou o barco adiante. Na reta final, quando voltou aos esportes, uma nova lesão, desta vez no joelho direito, tirou-o novamente das suas atividades favoritas. Desta vez, a maturidade lhe deu força para enfrentar essas dores já conhecidas. Essas experiências, de alguma maneira, deram-lhe uma condição de escolher seu rumo com muita convicção. você sabe que o futebol ensina, inclusive que as chances de gol existem até o último minuto do jogo.

Sua vida universitária começará logo mais, fora do Brasil, onde um mundo novo está prestes a ser descoberto. E o que nos dá segurança é que seus anos recentes de vida na Chapel, a soma das suas vivências e escolhas, tudo isso lhe dá uma base intelectual e força emocional necessárias para esse novo momento. A escola que deixa continuará sempre viva no seu coração, memórias sempre ricas, boas e ruins.

Na América, você vai em busca de um sonho, a certeza do que quer profissionalmente lhe dará mais lastro para essa travessia. E vá em frente Tom, vá navegando por esse mar desconhecido e inspirador, vá certo de que jamais lhe faltará força para viver e vencer. Daqui, estaremos sempre

te apoiando e torcendo com muito amor.

Seus pais, Luciana e Fernando Vieira de Mello

António Nogueira Trincheiras de Figueiredo Enfim, mais uma trajetória na sua vida se completa com excelência, valeu o esforço dos dias corridos, as noites sem dormir para conseguir realizar seus objetivos. você está iniciando um novo ciclo na sua vida e que essa jornada seja abençoada por Deus; é um vencedor, siga firme e forte com toda doçura e sabedoria que irá alcançar todos os seus sonhos. Acredite no seu potencial, pois ele é maior do que imagina. E nós estaremos aqui torcendo por você.

Papai e Mamãe Tonico pinico, escrevo isso com lágrimas nos olhos. Não de tristeza, mas de orgulho. Ser escolhida para ser sua irmã foi uma benção! Tive a honra de te ver crescer e dividir tantos momentos bons do seu lado, mas hoje você está pronto para mais uma fase. Virão vários obstáculos, responsabilidade, e muita maturidade, mas não esqueça que sempre terá a sua irmã mais velha para te apoiar, independentemente de qualquer coisa. Saiba que é uma pessoa incrível, com um coração gigante e que as pessoas ao seu redor tem sorte de tê-lo na vida deles. Não duvide de quem você é, e deixe que te vejam brilhar.

Te amo muito <3.

Antony Antoun El Khouri & Charbel Antoun El Khouri Tutu e Bubu, Que orgulho ver nossos bebês se formando! vocês são nosso maior presente da vida, nossos companheiros de tudo e de todos! Além da formatura, estamos muito orgulhosos dos homens que se tornaram. Educados, atenciosos e muito carinhosos, conquistam todos ao seu redor. Continuem sempre assim que vocês vão longe.

Que Deus, Santo Antônio e São Charbel abençoem essa nova fase de suas vidas. Conte com a gente para tudo que precisarem, sempre! Nós os amamos mais que tudo nesse mundo. Beijo grande, Papai, mamãe, Keka, Joyce e Lulu.

Barbara Bompan Monte Alto Barbarinha linda! My baby girl…You are my sunshine…

Muito orgulho de tudo que tem conquistado desde cedo, Vice-Presidente Stuco, MUN, Secretária do NHS. Sempre independente, segura e falante. Com vontade própria e com o poder de encantar quem tem o privilégio de conviver com você. Que na faculdade suas melhores características dominem os seus dias. Eu te amo infinito e estarei sempre aqui para você. Be wise, be smart! - Mamis Babi, chegou o fim da escola, como não falar da playlist que ouvimos indo para a escola todos os dias, quanta música da minha época escutei pela primeira vez na sua playlist, que orgulho tenho de você pela sua dedicação habitual, Stuco e

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NHS, sempre buscando o melhor. Sempre estarei aqui para te amar e apoiar na sua caminhada.

Que venha a faculdade! - Papu Ba, você sabe exatamente quem você é. Keep it going. And have the best time in college! Te amo - Ma Babi, Quando você nasceu já sabia que era resenha. Não faça nada relacionado a exatas. É nois, te amo. Bubu

Beatriz Deo Rangel Filha querida, Com muita alegria, admiração e orgulho, celebramos este momento com você!

E com todo nosso amor, desejamos que descubra seu propósito e construa uma jornada que te faça feliz.

Aproveite cada oportunidade, seja resiliente, mantenha a curiosidade e a coragem que sempre teve. Conte sempre conosco! você é uma inspiração!

Te amamos demais! Voe alto que o mundo é seu Luiz e Bianca Bibi, é bom demais vê-la fechando esse ciclo, mas confesso que dá um nó na cabeça ver o quanto você cresceu kkkk.

Agora sim, a vida começa de verdade e vocêverá como essa nova fase é cheia de liberdade e aprendizados. Então, bota foco nos estudos, mas não esqueça de aproveitar, porque equilíbrio é tudo. Quero que saiba, não importa o tamanho dos desafios, estarei sempre por perto para exercer meu papel de irmão mais velho, dando conselhos, guiando e te protegendo. Sempre torcendo por cada conquista sua.

Amo você! Tom

Beatriz Marchi Ackel Beatriz, Minha menina tão esperada, tão amada… minha caçula!!

Como é emocionante vê-la se formar; parece que foi ontem que te deixamos na Chapel com aquele uniforme de bolinhas... era a coisa mais fofa do mundo!! você cresceu e continua nos encantando com seu jeito meigo, sensível, mas também firme, quando é preciso!! E uma grande companheira para a sua família e amigos, além de ser o nosso pilar! Tenho certeza de que terá muito sucesso daqui para a frente! Brilhe minha filha! você merece o melhor dessa vida! Nós te amamos!

Com carinho, De sua mãe, Milena.

e admiro! Conte comigo para tudo que precisar, sempre estarei ao seu lado. Eu te amo! Nando Parabéns, Beatriz, neta querida! Muito orgulho de você!!!

Terminou o Ensino Médio, agora vem o Superior com muitos desafios. você pode escolher o que quiser… sonhe alto!

Foque nos estudos e aproveite cada minuto, com sua bondade e seu jeito carinhoso, tudo vai dar certo!

Eu te amo muito, Vovó Neyde

Bernardo Montes Aymoré Ao nosso amado Ber, Chegou o momento de celebrar o fim de uma etapa incrível e o início de um futuro brilhante. você se transformou em um jovem inteligente, esportista, destemido e com uma autoestima inabalável. E isso nos enche de orgulho e admiração. É lindo testemunhar o carinho e a amizade que você inspira em seus colegas e amigos. Aqui em casa não é diferente com seu irmão e suas irmãs. Seu sorriso, sua energia contagiante e sua lealdade são um presente para todos ao seu redor. Sua resiliência e competitividade são qualidades que, sem dúvida, o levarão muito longe em qualquer caminho que escolher. Agora, você se prepara para um novo ciclo, mais maduro, com os desafios e as responsabilidades da vida adulta. Sabemos que enfrentará cada um deles com a mesma garra, sabedoria e paixão de sempre. A vida adulta o espera, Ber, repleta de novas descobertas, aprendizados e oportunidades.

Siga seu coração, mantenha sua essência e nunca duvide do seu imenso potencial. Temos um orgulho imenso do homem especial que está se tornando. Conte sempre com nosso apoio. Sempre estaremos aqui para você.

Com todo o nosso amor e admiração, Papi, Mami, Gui, Gabi, Vic e Duda.

Bruna Matos Abud

Bia, minha princesinha, Estou muito orgulhoso por mais essa conquista, você merece tudo de melhor! Tenho certeza de que irá alcançar seus objetivos!

Eu te amo demais e estarei sempre ao seu lado, tenha certeza disso! Beijos, Papai

Bubu, Hoje, você fecha um capítulo importante da sua vida.

Foram três países, seis escolas diferentes e anos de aprendizado, amizades, descobertas, superação e muitos sonhos começando a tomar forma. Vê-la chegar até aqui enche meu coração de orgulho. Mais do que as conquistas acadêmicas (e foram MUITAS), orgulho-me da pessoa incrível que se tornou em meio a tantas adversidades: forte, inteligente, generosa e cheia de luz.

Que essa nova fase traga ainda mais oportunidades, aventuras e realizações. Nunca se esqueça de quem é, de onde veio e de tudo que ainda pode conquistar. Estarei SEMPRE ao seu lado, torcendo por você em cada passo do seu caminho. Eu te amo muito!

Mamãe

Bia!! Chegou a hora! Parabéns pela formatura! Minha irmã tão especial, você é a pessoa que eu mais confio no mundo

Bruna, Mais uma etapa que você venceu: cheia de conquistas e

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sucesso, mas com muito esforço e dedicação. Tenho muito orgulho e admiração por tudo o que você conquistou, mas lembre-se de que esta é mais uma etapa da sua vida, que ainda vai te trazer muitas coisas maravilhosas, não só no campo acadêmico, mas pessoal e profissional.

Sempre falei que queremos que os nossos filhos sejam melhores do que nós: você definitivamente é uma pessoa muito melhor.

Eu te amo! Papai

Daniel de Castro Teixeira Pinto Lopes Agapito Querido filho Daniel, você já nasceu vencendo barreiras e nos ensinando o verdadeiro significado da palavra superação. Todos os seus passos firmes, leves e bondosos te trouxeram até aqui e agora é hora de alçar voo. Como o terreno é fértil, o céu é azul e as asas foram treinadas, nada temo. Tenho a certeza absoluta de que sua vida, doravante, será um enorme jardim de descobertas e aventuras; já é um vitorioso por tudo o que o seu esforço genuíno te fez conquistar; siga correndo atrás de seu sonho, mesmo que ele ainda não seja totalmente claro para você. A sua intuição te guiará, Jesus e os anjos da guarda jamais te abandonarão, assim como seus pais, que estarão sempre de braços abertos para te receber com festa e rock and roll.

Você é o nosso maior orgulho, eu me sinto honrada demais por ter sido escolhida para ser sua mãe nessa vida. Eu te amo, mamãe Pri. Dani, neste momento único de sua vida, onde o orgulho e a felicidade transbordam, faço minhas as palavras de sua mãe. Continue sendo este cara incrível e que seu caminho seja absolutamente fantástico! Keep Rocking! Dad

Daniel Myara Coelho Filho, talvez você ainda não compreenda a importância desta conquista, mas para nós, sua graduação é motivo de imenso orgulho! Voe alto, conquiste o mundo e saiba que tem nosso amor INCONDICIONAL e apoio sempre! E volte, sempre que precisar ou simplesmente quiser, pois estaremos aqui para te receber de braços abertos.

Mamãe e Papai.

Parabéns por mais uma etapa vencida, Daniel! Muito orgulhoso da pessoa e do homem que você está se tornando. Que venham os prximos desafios.

Eu te amo muito, Lucas.

Daniel, sempre admirei seu jeito lógico de ser, sua inteligência e alegria. Desejo muita felicidade nessa nova fase. Por mais que cresça, sempre será meu irmãozinho e estarei aqui para apoiar e torcer por você.

Eu te amo, Marcelle.

Parabéns, Daniel, sei que o seu esforço será recompensado e que você terá um futuro brilhante. Eu te amo muito.

Boa sorte na faculdade, Matheus.

Niel, parabéns pela sua graduação, estou muito orgulhosa!

Saiba que vou sempre estar aqui para você.

Eu te amo, Nana.

Daniela Velasco Ulloa Dani, Hace 14 años entraste al Chapel con una sonrisa pícara, una mirada que se devoraba el mundo y una mochila más grande que tú. Ahora, toda una mujer, encantadora y con una personalidad que nos llena de orgullo, inicias una nueva etapa en tu vida. Nuevos sueños, nuevas oportunidades….

Abre tus alas con la seguridad de tener siempre tu puerto seguro en casa. ¡Te amamos! “time makes you bolder, even children get older, and I’m getting older too” Mamá y Papá Mi pollo, Qué locura que llegó el día de tú graduation del colegio.

Hace nada estábamos viendo películas escondidas en armarios, robándonos pedazos de la lasaña de mamá sin que se diera cuenta, andando en bicicleta en el parque con papá, y teniendo dance breaks en la sala de la casa con Nala. Crecer a tu lado ha sido la aventura más linda, feliz y emocionante de mi vida. Tú eres mi mayor orgullo, mi mayor felicidad, y mi mejor amiga. Te quiero más que nada, mi pollo, te deseo lo mejor en esta nueva fase de tu vida!

Sofi

Eduarda da Silva Cosentino Duda, que dia importante, que orgulho de você. Quantas experiências viveu nesses seus anos de escola, começou em São Paulo, depois 4 anos em Shanghai, 2 anos em Seoul, 3 anos na África do Sul e, para terminar, seus 4 anos na Chapel. Nem sempre foi fácil, despedindo-se de quem você gostava e tendo que começar tudo novamente.

Cada mudança, um novo desafio na sua vida, e você brilhou nessa jornada. Estou aqui torcendo para que continue brilhando sempre. Quero que saiba como és importante na minha vida. Você era um sonho que veio para me completar e me fazer a pessoa mais feliz do mundo.

Vou estar aqui sempre ao seu lado.

Voa meu amor, eu te amo, Mamãe Filha, você é a luz que ilumina a nossa vida; é linda e cheia de vida. Agora, conquista mais um passo importante! Esta é mais uma etapa que venceu com muito esforço, dedicação e mérito! Eu te ensinei a andar, ensinei a nadar e agora você cria asas para voar alto! Vou estar sempre junto te ajudando a realizar todos os seus sonhos! Eu te amo, Papai Duda, tenho muito orgulho de você. Agora vai viver uma nova fase da sua vida, a faculdade, você vai amar. Que seja muito feliz nessa nova jornada.

Você merece, Du! Te amo muito, Nico

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Gabriel Golin de Menezes Gabriel, there are not enough words to say how proud we are of you. It has taken years of effort and resilience, and you know better than anyone what it took to get here and graduate from Chapel. The path was not easy, but your results say it all. You were accepted to more than 10 universities in the US and the UK! That amazing achievement is yours. We were by your side with all our love and support, but you were the one who sat the exams and spent more than a year preparing for the application process. Your hard work and your decision to never give up have truly paid off. Now it is time to celebrate this huge victory in your life. We have no doubt your future is bright and that you will make all your dreams come true. You deserve every bit of it. You have a big heart, and your sense of gratitude is remarkable. Always believe in yourself.

Seremos sempre o seu Porto Seguro.

With love, Caio, Cláudia and Felipe

Giullia Bakhos Maria Minha Giu, Minha princesa que me encanta desde 27/09/07. Deus foi muito generoso comigo — nem nos meus melhores sonhos eu imaginaria ter uma filha como você. Vejo diariamente sua determinação e não imagina o orgulho que sinto é madura, responsável, inteligente, generosa e iluminada.

Sua presença faz toda a diferença na minha vida. Viajar juntos significa sempre procurar livrarias e saber que sua mala de mão, na volta, virá cheia de livros — algo que adoro em você. Não será fácil conter a emoção ao vê-la se formar. Como não lembrar de todos esses anos de Chapel: você pequena, com seu vestido azul de bolinhas, laços na cabeça e sua mala de Branca de Neve. Sempre foi uma aluna exemplar.

Teve uma turma maravilhosa, cheia de momentos inesquecíveis: NRs, viagens, jogos, estudos e muitas conquistas. Agora começa uma nova jornada, cheia de descobertas e aprendizados. Tenho certeza de que você está pronta para tudo isso. Lembre-se: eu sempre estarei ao seu lado. Com todo meu amor. Eu te amarei para sempre e te desejo todo sucesso desse mundo. Rafaella FOFIS, quanta alegria e orgulho que tenho em ser seu pai, como é realizador poder dividir suas conquistas e ver essa pessoa maravilhosa que você se tornou, sempre dedicada e comprometida em tudo, com valores e do bem siga sempre assim.

Você é a resposta de tudo que eu sempre perguntei a Deus.

Eu te amo, “I’LL BE THERE“ André Quero que você saiba o quanto é importante para mim.

Desde sempre, você foi alguém em quem eu pude confiar, aprender e me inspirar. Tê-la como irmã mais velha fez muita diferença na minha vida.

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Independente de qualquer conquista ou momento, o que mais importa para mim é tê-la por perto. Obrigado por tudo o que representa para mim.

Eu te desejo muita sorte na faculdade e espero que todas suas escolhas te tragam felicidade, porque você merece!

Miguel

Helena Duarte Schahin Lê Minha Helenoca, Quanto orgulho vê-la concluindo mais essa etapa da sua vida! Formando-se!!!

Tenho muito orgulho da pessoa incrível que se tornou, com princípios e valores!

Você sempre foi uma menina doce e ao mesmo tempo determinada para ir atrás dos seus sonhos! E tenho certeza que fará grandes coisas na vida, porque é capaz de tudo!!!

Que Deus continue guiando seus passos sempre nos caminhos de Deus!

Estarei sempre ao seu lado, torcendo por cada conquista sua. Conte comigo para tudo, sempre! Não desista nunca dos seus sonhos, pois a vida é feita deles!!!

Eu te amo infinito … To the moon and back Love you!!!

Mamãe Bicho do papai! You made it! Muito orgulho de você!

Que seja muito feliz nas suas escolhas sempre!

Eu te amarei para sempre e estarei sempre ao seu lado para tudo !

Beijo, papi Parabéns Lele, tenho muito orgulho de ser sua irmã e vê-la alcançar essa fase na sua vida …. Não acredito que já está se formando!

Não sei o que vai ser de mim, sem conviver com você todos os dias da minha vida!

Tenho certeza de que vai alcançar muitas conquistas na sua vida, e sempre estarei do seu lado te ajudando e apoiando.

Conte comigo para o resto da sua vida!

Eu te amo, Le, e sou muito feliz de tê-la ao meu lado!

Isa

Henri Martin Seeing your name in this yearbook, Henri, fills my heart with pride. Your journey has been marked by dedication, courage, and a beautiful independence that inspires me every day. Watching you grow into the young man you are today has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

You are not only a pride to me, but to our entire family.

Your character, determination, and kindness make us admire you more each day.

Now a new chapter begins as you step into university and the world opens even wider before you. May you continue to follow your dreams with integrity, curiosity, and courage.

Always remember that wherever life takes you, my love and support will always be with you. I am endlessly proud of you, Henri.

With all my love, Mom Julia Jardim Bavaresco Julinha, é um orgulho te ver concluindo um ciclo da sua vida e já se preparando, com todo afinco, para novos desafios, que deseja buscar com tanto entusiasmo! Mas o que me deixa mais orgulhoso ainda é o seu jeito de ser, responsável, independente, correta, bastante preocupada com todos, com muito carinho e amor! Que DEUS continue iluminando o seu caminho para que atinja os seus objetivos com muita paz e felicidade. O papai estará sempre aqui para te apoiar e orgulhoso da pessoa maravilhosa que é!!!

Juba, não tenho palavras suficientes para expressar o orgulho que sinto de você, valorizo a sua trajetória, dedicação e força para encarar os desafios. Admiro sua autonomia e vontade de atingir objetivos desafiadores; você é corajosa!

Aproveite suas conquistas, os bons momentos e sempre acredite no seu potencial, ele é infinito. Eu te amo muito, Mamãe.

Ju, que felicidade de ter visto seu crescimento, a mulher incrível que se tornou. Cada dia que passa, eu sinto mais orgulho. Você brilhou nessa jornada da escola e agora vai brilhar na faculdade; merece o mundo. Eu te amo eternamente, Pode contar comigo para sempre. Malu Irmã, que orgulho vê-la concluir este ciclo e se encaminhar para a vida profissional tão bem preparada. Sempre tive em nosso pai minha principal inspiração sobre como buscar a excelência e sabia que também a teria. Porém, naquele dia em que te vi nascer, percebi que eu também seria um exemplo. Não tenha dúvidas: você me inspirou a querer ser melhor! Buscar a excelência não é uma obrigação, mas uma forma de encarar a vida. Pode ter certeza de que não é o caminho mais fácil, porém, sem dúvida, é o mais gratificante. Torço para que você alcance todo o sucesso nesta nova fase da sua vida!Eu te amo! Conte sempre comigo. Mario Henrique

Lara Fuzetti Cavalcanti Querida Lara, você está encerrando um capítulo muito importante da sua vida e começando a escrever um novo.

Vê-la chegar até aqui tem sido uma das maiores alegrias e orgulhos das nossas vidas. Sua dedicação, sua disciplina e a sua vontade incansável de perseguir seus sonhos sempre nos impressionaram. Mas o que mais nos emociona é a pessoa extraordinária que você se tornou — generosa, amiga, sensível e cheia de luz. Acompanhar sua jornada, ver seus passos, suas conquistas e também seus desafios, foi um privilégio enorme para nós. Obrigado por nos permitir estar ao seu lado em cada parte desse caminho. Continue

caminhando com coragem, curiosidade e continue com esse coração imenso que tem. Temos absoluta certeza de que o mundo guarda coisas extraordinárias para você — e que também deixará sua marca nele. Ele é seu! Estaremos sempre aqui, torcendo , com todo o amor e orgulho do mundo. Pai, Mãe e Daniel

Leonardo Gattas Waquil Querido Leo, Parabéns por encerrar, com maestria, essa longa jornada que se iniciou quando você ainda era um garotinho.

Nesse momento, encerra-se um ciclo e se inicia outro; sabemos que, assim como você conduziu todos esses anos com responsabilidade e dedicação, também será na universidade e em cada momento de sua vida. Desejamos um caminho de muitas conquistas e realizações e, nunca se esqueça, sempre estaremos ao seu lado, torcendo e vibrando a cada vitória e te apoiando em todos os momentos que precisar.

A vida é como uma montanha russa, às vezes nos leva muito para baixo, mas também, da mesma forma, transporta-nos para o alto! O importante é sempre encontrar o equilíbrio e nunca desistir dos seus sonhos e do que te faz feliz, por mais difícil que possa parecer.

Que venham muitas outras conquistas!

Te amamos muito, Mamma e Pappa

Letícia Monteiro da Cruz Menezes Nossa amada Letícia, nossos corações transbordam de orgulho e felicidade. Vê-la concluir mais uma etapa com êxito é a confirmação do quanto é guerreira e capaz. Você se tornou uma mulher forte, inteligente e apta a conquistar o mundo. Temos certeza que fará sucesso onde quer que vá, mas nunca se esqueça de quem é e dos seus sonhos.

Lute sempre por eles e saiba que sempre terá nosso amor e apoio incondicionais. Que Deus esteja sempre te abençoando e protegendo na sua nova trajetória. Brilhe, brilhe nossa estrelinha! Nós te amamos ao infinito e além!

Mamãe, Papai, Tetei e Veca

Lorenzo Perrotti Lo, não há palavras que possam mensurar o imenso orgulho que é ser sua mãe. Desde muito cedo, por onde você andava e passava, as pessoas nos falavam o quanto era brilhante. E sim, filho, você sempre nos encheu de orgulho e nunca se satisfez com nada que o deixasse confortável; buscou desafios e aprendeu a enfrentá-los, sempre com as máximas notas. Você é um irmão incrível para Luca e Nina, que te amam infinitamente. Essa sua determinação, garra e obstinação em ser excelente em tudo que faz vai te levar muito longe. Nós todos estaremos aqui sempre, torcendo e agradecendo muito por tê-lo em nossa família.

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Lorenzo, uma vez você me disse que, quando crescesse, queria ser igual a mim. Pois eu te digo, eu que gostaria de ter sido igual a você , do fundo do coração!É um exemplo para todos, brilhando em todas as escolas que passou, em 4 países! Orgulho gigantesco pela pessoa que você é!

Conte comigo para tudo que precisar! Eu te amo muito e sempre estarei ao seu lado! Com muito amor e orgulho, Seu pai

Luca Conte Menezes Querido filho, Estamos imensamente orgulhosos da sua trajetória e muito felizes pela sua formatura, um marco que encerra um ciclo e abre portas para novas conquistas.

Admiramos seu esforço, dedicação e resiliência diante dos desafios, bem como sua constância e perseverança.

Fizemos o nosso melhor para estarmos sempre presentes e transmitimos valores que o acompanharão por toda a vida. Sempre seremos o seu porto seguro e seu trampolim para recomeçar quando necessário.

Celebramos suas escolhas e as amizades verdadeiras que construiu.

Depois de quinze anos na escola, agora segue com independência rumo à vida adulta. Você amadureceu e se tornou alguém carinhoso, prestativo, empático, dedicado e sociável, capaz de se adaptar a qualquer situação e de fazer a diferença onde estiver.

Quando tiver um dia difícil, lembre-se de que sempre haverá o amanhã e que o sol nascerá novamente. Viva e respeite a vida, e ela lhe tratará bem. Que Deus ilumine seus passos. We love you, Bilô! Com carinho, Us 2

Manuela Bittencourt de Freitas Mel, que sua coragem continue atravessando oceanos e inaugurando mundos. Que você habite o mundo com a mesma inteireza com que realiza os sonhos. Nós te amamos! Gabi Manu, chegou a hora de conquistar o mundo com o seu jeito meigo e esse coração enorme. Estarei sempre ao seu lado, com carinho e orgulho.

Eu te amo! Lucas Beautiful Sister, I couldn’t be prouder! No matter what you choose (mesmo que não seja hand modeling), saiba que I will always be by your side, às vezes te irritando e, forever, te amando. Eu te love muito, Chanu Beau! Bruna Parabéns pela fantástica jornada. Que sejas tão feliz quanto és brilhante, resiliente e esforçada: isso é só o começo do teu show. Seguimos, todo mundo junto! Papai e Mamãe Minha neta caçula: esperta, inteligente e dedicada. Só pode ter puxado a vó, apesar de dizerem que herdou do vô Raul.

Eu te amo e desejo o melhor dos mundos. Seja feliz e tenha

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a certeza de que qualquer caminho vale a pena quando se vai à luta. Muito sucesso, você merece. Vovó Inha

Maria Beatriz Ohnuki Nagano Maria, Vê-la crescer e se tornar a jovem que é hoje tem sido um dos maiores privilégios de nossas vidas. Da menina curiosa à pessoa extraordinária que você se tornou, sempre carregou uma combinação de inteligência e determinação. Seu amor pelo aprendizado, seu coração sensível e seu desejo de fazer diferença no mundo inspiram todos ao seu redor. Ao se formar na Chapel e iniciar este novo capítulo da sua vida, lembre-se de que o mundo está cheio de possibilidades esperando por você. Seja corajosa com seus sonhos, confie na sua voz e siga a curiosidade que sempre guiou o seu caminho.

Não importa onde vá, sempre terá um lar em nossos corações e uma família que acredita em você infinitamente. Orgulho sem fim, nós te amamos Maria, nossa Honey, hoje e sempre.

Mami e Papi Orgulho imenso de você, parabéns! Vou sentir saudades todos os dias. Eu te amo!

Ana Luísa

Maria Carolina Godoy Pereira de Melo Carol, ao longo do seu processo escolar, vivemos momentos intensos, cheios de aprendizados e superações.

Em cada etapa, mostrou força, perseverança e muita inteligência para transformar desafios em crescimento.

Tenho um orgulho imenso de você, meu amor — sempre tive! Tenho certeza de que nessa nova fase da sua vida, continuará brilhando. Parabéns! Eu te amo! Mom Carol, filha, que orgulho da sua trajetória! Você sempre se esforçou e enfrentou cada desafio com coragem e determinação. Sua inteligência e liderança silenciosa te trouxeram até aqui. Nada foi por acaso. Cada conquista carrega dedicação e superação! Boston/Northeastern te esperam!

Love you, Dad Que orgulho poder acompanhar sua trajetória! Foi muito especial ver seu esforço sendo recompensado e você conquistando algo que sempre sonhou. Vou continuar torcendo, mesmo que agora um pouco mais de longe.

Eu te amo, Nanda Liita, fico muito feliz em vê-la conquistando tanta coisa e concluindo uma etapa tão importante! Tenho muito orgulho de quem você está se tornando. Conte sempre comigo. Estarei te esperando em Boston para o início de grandes anos! Duda

Maria Clara Ermel Maria, Se orgulho fosse matéria escolar, eu já teria feito doutorado em você. Desde muito pequena, você sempre me surpreendeu e continua surpreendendo. Autoconfiante, organizada, dona de uma clareza rara sobre o que quer, o que te faz feliz (e o que te deixa brava também 😄).

Desde pequenininha, adorava metas. Chegando à adolescência, como todos os adolescentes da sua idade, você tem e teve dúvidas e medos, mas o jeito como enfrenta cada obstáculo é o que mais me impressiona: supera, aprende e segue em frente, com uma disciplina incrível. Firme quando precisa impor limites, com uma noção muito forte de quem é e do que quer ser. Suas dificuldades nunca foram limites, porque sempre apostou no que realmente importa: disciplina, persistência, organização, hábito, coragem e opinião própria.

Você vai longe e isso aqui é só o começo de uma história que será linda e brilhante.

Estaremos sempre aqui, em todos os capítulos, torcendo, apoiando e morrendo de orgulho.

Com todo o amor do mundo, Mamãe e Papai

Maria Eduarda Cafaro Kikuchi Querida Duda, Estamos muito orgulhosos de sua jornada até aqui. Você sempre foi uma aluna dedicada, mas somos testemunhas do seu total empenho nos últimos três anos, o que veio a ser recompensado com as várias acceptances recebidas.

Sempre soube o que queria e correu atrás do seu sonho.

Foi assim em 2023, quando decidiu mudar de escola. E que acerto foi sua mudança para a Chapel, escola incrível, que fez muita diferença em nossas vidas.

No seu primeiro dia no 10th grade, você já se sentiu em casa e logo fez amigos muito especiais e verdadeiros que, com certeza, levará para toda a vida. Foi muito gratificante acompanhar sua alegria e evolução. O mundo é seu, filha!

Conquiste-o e tenha certeza de que estaremos sempre aqui para você. Nós te amamos muito. ️ Mamãe e Papai

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Mariana Soares Almeida Minha filha, Hoje é um dia muito especial e emocionante para mim.

Vê-la se formando no Ensino Médio enche meu coração de orgulho e gratidão. Parece que foi ontem que eu te segurava nos braços e, agora, vejo diante de mim uma jovem forte, inteligente e cheia de sonhos. Cada etapa dessa caminhada foi construída com dedicação, esforço e coragem. Sei que nem sempre foi fácil, mas você mostrou sua força, sua perseverança e a pessoa maravilhosa que está se tornando. Quero que saiba que este é apenas o começo de uma linda jornada. A vida vai te apresentar muitos caminhos, desafios e oportunidades, e tenho

certeza de que seguirá com determinação, caráter e um coração cheio de luz. Nunca deixe de acreditar em si mesma. Persiga seus sonhos, seja verdadeira com quem você é e lembre-se sempre de que estarei ao seu lado, em todos os momentos, torcendo por cada conquista e pronta para te abraçar em qualquer situação.

Tenho um orgulho imenso da mulher que você está se tornando. Que Deus ilumine seus passos, proteja seu caminho e abençoe todos os seus sonhos.

Eu te amarei para sempre.

Com todo meu amor, Bianca ️

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Marina Kassner Moura Ninoca, eu te amo sempre, todo dia! You are, by far, the ‘bestest’ daughter I could ever dream of. I must have done something right in life to have such an amazing human being chosen to be my baby. You are ready, girl! Ready for the awesome life you will build for yourself. J’ai hâte de voir toutes les belles choses que tu vas faire ensuite. Nina, sua lindaaa!!!! Mamanê Filhota, quando você chegou, foi um sonho realizado. Eu e a mamãe planejamos sua chegada com muito carinho, amor e diversão. Você é única. Menina gentil, amorosa, esperta e amiga. Minha amigona. Eu te amo muito.

Parabéns por mais essa etapa da vida. Conte sempre com a gente. Papadê Nina, não acredito que você já está se formando. O tempo voa e vou sentir muito a sua falta. Meus dias na escola nunca mais serão os mesmos sem você comigo. Celeko

Mel de Mello Arantes Querida Mel, Hoje, nosso coração fica apertado e cheio de amor ao mesmo tempo. Parece que foi ontem que você era nossa menina pequena e, agora, olhamos e vemos essa mulher linda, forte e cheia de sonhos que tanto nos orgulha.

Acompanhar sua caminhada até aqui foi um presente para nós. Vimos de perto sua dedicação, suas noites de estudo, sua disciplina e, acima de tudo, o seu coração sempre generoso. Você nunca perdeu a sensibilidade, a empatia e a sua alegria. As amizades, as histórias e tudo o que viveu nessa fase fazem parte da pessoa incrível que se tornou. Cada passo dessa jornada ajudou a construir quem é hoje, e que orgulho imenso sentimos disso. Saber que escolheu a medicina nos emociona ainda mais. Cuidar das pessoas exige muito mais do que conhecimento, exige alma, compaixão e amor ao próximo. E nós sabemos que isso sempre fez parte de você. Agora começa um novo capítulo da sua vida. Temos certeza de que você vai tocar a vida de muitas pessoas, levando não só a sua inteligência e dedicação, mas também o seu coração. Nunca esqueça, estaremos sempre aqui torcendo e vibrando muito.

Nós te amamos infinitamente, Mamis e Daddy

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Meloca, Estou muito orgulhoso do caminho de vida que você escolheu. Saiba que seu big bro sempre estará ao seu lado; é minha eterna parceira dos roles love you freak!

João

Mohamad Nassib Mourad Youssef Smaili Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. We are beyond proud of you—not just for your accomplishments in school, but for the kind, funny, and wonderful human being you are.

From the moment you came into our lives, you filled it with the purest love, joy, and happiness, and for that we are endlessly grateful.

As you celebrate this important milestone, we hope you always believe in yourself as deeply as we believe in you.

Dream big, stay true to who you are, and continue to work hard toward your dreams.

Always remember that no matter what path you take, we will be here to support you, encourage you, and love you every step of the way.

Congratulations on this amazing achievement.

Your family

Nicolas Xerfan Jarzynski Nicolas, It feels like just a blink ago that the handsome boy who easily waved goodbye on his first day of school became a high school senior. Four schools, two countries, two citizenships. NiNiJ became Pickle and then became Binsky.

It was not always easy, but just like when you learned how to ride a bike (bribed by an Apple Watch and waiting for mommy’s rescue, let’s be honest… 🙂), you managed your way through big changes, made new friends, did not forget the good old ones, won athletic honors in softball and learned to play soccer like a local. You even found a place for the “Big Team” in your heart along with the Heat and the Dolphins.

Today, a big new chapter in your life begins, and we are truly confident in the choices you will make. You have already learned that aiming for great things is never an accident. It is not always free of frustration, but it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. We couldn’t be prouder of the bright young man you have become.

Go chase your dreams. Be brave, be honest, be strong, be honorable. It’s time to build your own story and become a Citizen of the World. With great love, Your parents

Nuno de Carvalho Tavares Filho, Parabéns por essa grande conquista! Hoje se encerra um ciclo muito especial da sua vida, e sentimos um orgulho imenso ao lembrar o quanto você sempre foi feliz nessa

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caminhada, construiu amizades verdadeiras, viveu momentos inesquecíveis e fez parte de uma turma unida, cheia de histórias bonitas para guardar no coração.

Desejamos que essa nova etapa seja repleta de aprendizados, conquistas e sonhos realizados. Continue sendo essa pessoa do bem, respeitosa, dedicada e cheia de garra.

Estaremos sempre ao seu lado, apoiando cada passo. Que Deus o abençoe e ilumine seu caminho.

Nós te amamos.. Papai e Mamãe Nuno, vê-lo conquistar cada nova etapa da sua vida me enche de alegria. É um privilégio ser sua irmã e acompanhar de perto cada passo seu e o menino incrível que se tornou.

Tenho muito orgulho de você! Eu te amo e estarei sempre aqui, aplaudindo da primeira fila e vibrando por cada conquista. Laura

Lillie Hernandez Ortiz (Oliver) My love, congratulations on your graduation. You’ve reached the end of one journey, and a brand-new adventure is just beginning. Through many challenges you stood strong. Never forget that no matter where life takes you, you are deeply loved, endlessly supported, and never alone. We are always here for you—every step of the way. I love you more than words can express. Always and forever.

Mom

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I want you to know that I will miss you, and I will always remember the good times we shared — even though you love irritating me. Who is going to forget to pick me up now that you won’t be around? I hope you will always be happy. I love you.

Alana Thank you for teaching me so many things — not only about life, but about video games too.

Love you!

Nico Como o tempo passou! Apesar dos pesares, está se formando. Tenho muito orgulho de você. Conte comigo para o que precisar. Leve a vida mais leve, sem tanta cobrança — no final, tudo vai se encaixar.

Eu te amo. Pai ️

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Pedro Winkelmann Dear Pedro, I still remember your first days of school vividly and your strong opinions about it too. ;) Since an early age, you have had a mind of your own, paired with a creative spirit that I have been constantly in awe of. From inventing your own recipes at age five, to harvesting vegetables that you planted, creating amazing oil paintings, making yummy bread, cooking the most incredible food, revamping our garden, working with wood in artful ways, and playing the piano so beautifully, you have never ceased to amaze me and those who know you. Your inquisitive nature had you

constantly question the world around you and led you to be an independent thinker. Never one to be swayed by the crowds, you have stood your ground on things that matter and I could not be more proud of you. More than anything, you have an amazing heart and fearless spirit. Stand tall and go after your dreams with grit, determination, and God by your side. You have always been a gift to me. With love and respect, Mom.

Santiago Barahona Fernández Santi, estás cerrando una etapa maravillosa de tu vida y empezando una nueva, que estoy seguro será también extraordinaria. Tu alegría, dedicación, esfuerzo, liderazgo y capacidad de hacer amigos son tu mayor fortaleza y estoy seguro de que te ayudarán en lo que viene. Para mí, fue genial compartir estos años del Chapel contigo y tus amigos, ¡demasiados buenos recuerdos!

Papá Tati, primera gran etapa concluida. Nada fue fácil, y justamente por eso te admiro. Siempre miraste hacia adelante, con determinación. Me emociona profundamente quién eres hoy: generoso, bondadoso y amoroso. El mundo te está esperando, lleno de oportunidades. Confía en ti y no dejes nunca de ser feliz. (Y la verdad… ¡eres el mejor esquiador de la familia! KKK).

Te amo, Pollito. Mamá Pollito, tengo mucho orgullo en decir que eres mi hermano.

Sé que vas a tener mucho éxito en esta nueva etapa. Te quiero, Pollito, cuenta conmigo siempre.

Pedro.

Sofia Eloise Pezoa Campos Felicitaciones por este logro enorme, chiquita! Estoy tan orgullosa de vos. Admiro muchísimo tu forma de ser, tu inteligencia y ese corazón gigante que tenés. Me conmueve tu perseverancia y la fuerza que tenés para levantarte y seguir adelante. Se viene una etapa llena de oportunidades y no veo la hora de que salgas a conquistar todo lo que te propongas. Divertite, llevate el mundo por delante y disfrutá cada aventura nueva que te toque vivir.

Siempre voy a estar a tu lado para acompañarte y celebrar tus éxitos. ¡Te amo infinito! Ma Oi, Pepsi, lembro do seu primeiro dia de aula, entrando de mãos dadas com a mamãe, e eu observando, até entrarem.

Eu não imaginava o tanto de orgulho que teria de você nos anos seguintes (e ainda continuo olhando), de mãos dadas com Deus e suas boas escolhas! Estou na torcida por sua nova fase e aguardando ansioso os próximos capítulos de seu avanço e conquistas! Que a menina linda ande de mãos dadas com a mulher que você está se tornando, e que seja muito feliz! Eu te amo.

Sofia Pacheco Montgomery Querida filha, você é uma guerreira e temos muito orgulho disso. Esse é apenas mais um capítulo de sua vida que está escrevendo com muita determinação e paixão pelo que faz. Sabemos que a trajetória até aqui não tem sido fácil, mas sempre foi persistente e lutou muito para alcançar tudo o que queria, mesmo com tantos obstáculos para superar.Tornou-se uma mulher única, linda, com personalidade marcante e que cativa todos ao seu redor. Temos certeza de que voos ainda mais altos estão à sua espera e que continuará a brilhar em tudo o que fizer. Estaremos sempre ao seu lado para tudo o que precisar. Nós te amamos muito. Daddy e Mamãe.

Não acredito que minha baby sis vai finalmente se formar!

Parabéns, Soso! Sei o quanto você estudou e se dedicou para conquistar esse diploma. Mesmo com todas as dificuldades, nunca desistiu e ainda passou na sua dream school. Tenho muito orgulho de você e vou sempre estar aqui para cheer you on. Londres e o mundo da moda que se preparem, porque você vai chegar com tudo! Eu te amo muito! Juju

Sofia Saleh Salomão Zaher Querida Sofia, Que orgulho vê-la se formar e iniciar uma nova etapa de vida. Que Deus abençoe seu futuro como mulher e profissional. Desejo que seja forte, íntegra, realizada e muito feliz. Conte sempre com sua família! Eu te amo infinitamente, Mamãe Querida Sofia, Meu coração está cheio de alegria e orgulho pela sua formatura. Parabéns, meu amor! Desde o seu nascimento, só nos deu alegrias, sempre sendo uma filha exemplar. Hoje vemos você se tornar uma mulher forte, determinada e corajosa. Que Deus ilumine seus passos e te proteja sempre.

Com amor, Papai

Sophie Ferreira Neto Soso, Chega ao fim uma etapa importante da sua jornada, e não poderíamos estar mais felizes e orgulhosos do seu empenho, dedicação e maturidade.

Amizades, desafios, conquistas, decepções, alegrias, tristezas — e festinhas também, claro.

Parabéns por avançar uma casa no tabuleiro da vida. Nós te amamos infinitamente. Lute pelos seus sonhos com resiliência, fé em Deus, ambição, ética e garra. Conte sempre conosco.

Love you. Seus pais Soso, parabéns, você é muito inteligente e estudiosa. Eu te amo. Seu irmão, Thomas

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Stella Fantini Hodge Dear Stella, I can still feel the weight of you on my shoulders as we walked down that hill in Brussels. You were three, facing an enormous school without knowing a word of French.

You cried that first day, but within months, you were translating for your grandmother. Even then, you showed us who you are: Someone who adapts, who learns, and who refuses to be sidelined. Back then, your 2026 graduation felt a lifetime away. Now, here we are. Your next “first day” won’t be a stroll in Brussels, but a flight back to Europe toward limitless opportunities.

This time the choice is entirely yours. You aren’t being carried; you are charging forward on your own two feet.

We have watched you face challenges with intelligence and resourcefulness. You possess an internal fire that cannot be taught. We are overcome with pride in your character, suspense for your next chapter, and a sense of wonder for the wide-open world before you.

We love you more than words can express.

Congratulations, Stella!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Alice.

Thiago Fialho Dias Resende Thiago, meu filho!

Ahh Thiti!! Como é bom ver que venceu mais um desafio na sua vida. Parabéns por concluir o Ensino Médio e bancar a ida para a faculdade. Que sua determinação, seu coração bondoso e sua perspicácia te levem a lugares maravilhosos, inimagináveis até. Lembrei-me de uma história sua quando era bem pequeno, do quanto foi irreverente naquela época: passou um bom tempo dando nome diferente às coisas; por exemplo, você chamava o sushi de almofadinha. Pois bem…. espero que enfrente os novos desafios não só com este seu jeito sereno e observador de ser, mas também com essa pitada de ousadia. E mais uma coisa, nunca se esqueça de que estaremos sempre contigo, bem aí dentro de você …. nos valores que te ensinamos. Seguiremos daqui torcendo e rezando. Que Deus te guarde e te proteja para sempre!!!

Mamãe Meu filho, parabéns por esta conquista, terminar o Ensino Médio e ainda se desafiando ao escolher matérias demandantes é um motivo de grande orgulho para nós e, tenho certeza, para você também.

A vida nos apresenta muitos desafios, em todas as esferas, e é preciso coragem, resiliência, atitude para enfrentá-los, ainda que sejamos derrotados em alguns deles. Porém, à medida que amadurecemos, aprendemos que não há melhor decisão do que não se abater pelas derrotas e não nos tornamos arrogantes pelas vitórias.

As vitórias, todas, devem ser celebradas, e as derrotas

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devem servir de aprendizado.

Lembro-me de você chegando ao México, falando apenas o português, e tendo que encarar aulas em inglês e espanhol. Tinha apenas 8 anos de idade e tomou um grande choque; mas, ao final do ano, seu professor veio te elogiar por suas notas em todos os tópicos do MAP estarem acima da média. Aprendeu muito cedo a superar as dificuldades, eu me orgulho muito de você!!

Sucesso, meu filho, não deixe que nada mude a bondade que existe em seu coração; continue mostrando o cuidado que sempre demonstrou com os menos favorecidos e o amor pela justiça.

Deus te abençoe!!

Papai

Tiago José Zillo Garrido O tempo passou rápido, Tiago. E aquele menino alegre, carinhoso e brincalhão, agora é homem, formado na escola e na vida. Ficamos muito orgulhosos em ver a sua coragem ao encarar todos os desafios que a vida trouxe, sem nunca perder a essência daquele menino que adorava guaraná. Continue sendo esse cara de bom humor e alto astral, sempre uma influência positiva para todos. Nunca deixe de sonhar e acreditar no seu potencial. Estaremos sempre ao seu lado, ajudando, torcendo e celebrando seu sucesso. E não esqueça o mais importante: Seja feliz!

Querido filho, Tiago, Que jornada escolar bonita que teve até aqui! Continue assim: dedicando-se e aprofundando-se nos estudos.

Desejo a você muitas realizações e alegria. Continue sendo essa pessoa incrível, inteligente, prestativa, companheira e sensível que sempre foi.

Eu te amo demais. Que Deus te ilumine, Sua mãe, Natália Fala, Ti! Parabéns pela sua conquista! Tenho muito orgulho de tudo que você conquistou e, mais importante que isso, a pessoa que se tornou. Abraços! Rodrigo

Tomas Aquino Resegue To, Que alegria acompanhar seu crescimento e vê-lo se tornar cada vez mais responsável, dedicado e determinado.

Temos um orgulho imenso de você.

Nos enche de felicidade vê-lo seguindo seus sonhos com coragem. Sabemos que seu caminho trará grandes aprendizados, descobertas e conquistas.

Vamos sentir saudades todos os dias, mas estaremos sempre aqui, torcendo por você em cada passo do caminho. Com todo o nosso amor, Seus pais

Goodbye

Gustavo Serpa 4th Grade

Helena Mercadante 1st Grade

Isabella Serpa 1st Grade

Julia Ohara 1st Grade

Jinhyuk Lee 1st Grade

Matheus Jun Hoshino 1st Grade

Theo Bernardo 1st Grade

Isabela Yumi Hoshino 3rd Grade

Pedro Mercadante 3rd grade

Julián Conner 4th Grade

Ana Carolina Ohara 5th Grade

Gabriela Fabios 6th Grade

Julia Madoery 11th Grade

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Where Effort Meets All Seasons

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ECEC Playful Activities Pre II

ECEC Multi-Sports Kindergarten

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Young Trojans Tennis

Young Trojans Skateboarding

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Young Trojans Soccer

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Young Trojans Basketball

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Young Trojans Volleyball

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Young Trojans Cheerleading

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Young Trojans Gymnastics

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Multi Sports and Flag Football

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Middle School Boys Basketball Coaches: Mr. Matheus Matuzalem and Mr. Luiz Alves da Silva Neto

Eduardo Fazzio

Enzo D’Angelo

Frederico Rodarte Henrique Lamounier

Pierre Chofard

Rafael Soares

Tony Choo

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Kevin Lin

AASB: 3rd Place

SPHSL: 3rd Place

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach: Ms. Fernanda Acorinte

Carolina Andrade Joaquina Furlong Lara Faggin

Marina Almeida

Martina Barúa

Paula Romero

Paola Ludgero

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Middle School Boys Soccer Coaches: Mr. Carlos Alberto Gallo and Mr. Rodrigo Magalhães

André Oliveira

Benicio Palazzo Bernardo Cuoco

Bernardo Manchon

Frederico Barbosa

Gabriel Boulos

Gabriel Son

Giullio Ferrigno Guilherme Linguanotto

Gustavo Rocha Juan Fabios Monzani

Kevin Lin

Lucas Barúa

Lucca Giarola

Nicholas Ribeiro

Pedro Queiroz

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Luiz Felipe Mariutti

Eduardo Fazzio Enzo D’Angelo Ferrán Contreras

Lucas Campaña

Gustavo Pollastrini

Roberto David Stefano Liu Leonardo Roy

Theo Daher

Theo Giarola

Thiago Saraiva Tony Choo

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Middle School Girls Soccer

AASB: 2nd Place Division 2

Coaches: Mr. Ariel Ronqui and Ms. Thais Berlini

Alicia Choi

Carolina Andrade

Fernanda Barbosa

Gabriela García Isabella El Etter Joaquina Furlong

Leticia Perrelli

Madeleine Iwarson

Manuela Gurgel

Manuela Salgado

Maria Masi

Marina Almeida

Martina Barúa

Rafaela Cristina Gomes

Rafaela Mariano

Valentina Boueiri

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Maria Fernanda Secali

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Middle School Boys Futsal Coaches: Mr. Carlos Alberto Gallo and Mr. Rodrigo Magalhães

André Oliveira

Benicio Palazzo Bernardo Manchon

Eduardo Fazzio Enzo D’Angelo Frederico Barbosa

Gabriel Son

Giullio Ferrigno Guilherme Linguanotto

Gustavo Pollastrini

Gustavo Rocha Juan Fabios Monzani

Lucas Barúa

Lucas Campaña Lucca Giarola

Luiz Felipe Mariutti

Nicholas Ribeiro

Pedro Queiroz

Pierre Chofard Rafael Soares

Roberto David Liu

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Frederico Rodarte

Stefano Leonardo Roy

Theo Daher

Theo Giarola

Thiago Saraiva Tony Choo

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Middle School Girls Futsal Coaches: Mr. Ariel Ronqui and Ms. Thais Berlini

Alicia Choi

Beatriz Mayumi Carolina Cardoso Andrade

Gabriela García Joaquina Furlong

Leticia Perrelli

Madeleine Iwarson

Maria Luisa Rêgo

Maria Masi

Martina Barúa

Paola Ludgero

Rafaela Cristina Gomes

Stella Beatriz Amabile

Valentina Cavanaugh

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Marina Almeida

Leticia Cavalcanti

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Middle School Girls Volleyball

AASB: 3rd Place Division 1

Coaches: Coaches: Mr. Vinicius Lio and Mr. Leandro Suzart

Alicia Choi

Beatriz Pacifico Bruna Iannuzzi Carolina Andrade

Fernanda Barbosa

Julia D’Angelo

Júlia Queiroz

Lara Faggin

Laura Pereira

Leticia Perrelli

Madeleine Iwarson

Manuela Delmazo

Manuela Gurgel

Maria Fernanda Secali

Maria Luisa Rêgo

Maria Valenttina Marina Damaa Almeida

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Helena Luz

Joaquina Furlong

Martina Barúa

Natalia Hanftwurzel

Paula Romero

Rafaela Cristina Rafaela Gomes Rodarte

Stella Beatriz Amabile

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Middle School Cheerleading Coaches: Mr. Andre Santiago and Ms. Taluana Zucolotto

Alice Hodge

Beatriz Pacifico Carolina Andrade

Giulia Gragnani Julia D’Angelo

Maria Luisa Rêgo

Pietra Abreu

Stella Beatriz Amabile

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Rafaela Rodarte

Valentina Cavanaugh

Madeleine Iwarson

Maria Eduarda Diederichsen

Varsity Cheerleading Coach: Ms. Renata de Almeida

Julia Xavier

Maria Eduarda Pereira Aricó

Sophia Tsai

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Varsity Boys Basketball Coach: Mr. Marco Vieira

André Ávila

Antonio Figueiredo

Bernardo Pereira

Davi Choo

David Jun Siqueira

Felipe Buazar

Frederico Resegue

Giulio Romeo

Guilherme Fegyveres

Henri Martin

Lucca Karam

Marcel Moura

Pedro Lima

Ryan Lin

Tomas Resegue

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Enrique Romero

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Varsity Girls Basketball

SPHSL: 2nd Place

Coaches: Ms. Fernanda Acorinte and Ms. Aldecinete de Sousa

Ana Luiza Dall’Ovo

Bianca Ludgero Julia Segui

Mariana Ávila

Marina Moura

Rafaela Braga

Sophia Tsai

Vibha Komala

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Paula Lins

Lara Cavalcanti Laura Gervazoni

AASB: 2nd Place Division 2

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Varsity Boys Soccer

SPHSL: 3rd Place

AASB: 2nd Place Division 2

Coaches: Mr. Carlos Alberto Gallo and Mr. Rodrigo Magalhães

Alex Baines

Andre Marques Anthony El Cardoso Etter

Antonio Vieira de Mello

Antony El Khouri

Arthur Trabulsi Bernardo Aymoré

Bernardo Pereira

Caio Cruz

Charbel El Khouri

Daniel Coelho

Davi Choo

Eduardo Kato

Eduardo Vasconcellos

Enrico Lima

Enzo Heine

Enzo Ventura

Felipe Campaña

Felipe Heine

Felipe Trabulsi

Giulio Romeo

Guilherme Aymoré

Guilherme Fegyveres

Luca Perrotti

Lucas Truffi

Matheus Coelho

Matheus Lopes Matheus Ulm

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Miguel Maria

Nicolas Jarzynski

Nuno Tavares

Pedro Lima

Rafael Kato

Rafael Neves

Santiago Barahona

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Varsity Girls Soccer

AASB: 3rd Place Division 3

Coach: Mr. Lucas Simieli

Allegra Ribeiro Ana Luisa Nagano

Ana Luisa Neves

Giullia Maria

Helena Ramalho

Helena Schahin Isabela Schahin Julia Segui

Lorena Cortelaso

Manuela Moura

Maria Antonia Juniot

Maria Beatriz Nagano

Nina Palazzo

Rafaela Cortelaso

Sofia Alejandra Sofia Zaher Garzón

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Anna Beatriz Lima

Maria Eduarda Neves

Barbara Monte Daniela Velasco Fernanda Alto Soares

Mel Arantes

Sophia Oliveira Sophia Oporto

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Varsity Boys Futsal

SPHSL: 3rd Place

AASB: 3rd Place Final Four

Coaches: Mr. Carlos Alberto Gallo and Mr. Rodrigo Magalhães

Alex Baines

Anthony El Etter

Antonio Vieira de Mello

Davi Choo

Eduardo Vasconcellos

Enzo Alejandro Enzo Ventura Heine

Felipe Campaña

Guilherme Aymoré

Guilherme Fegyveres

Lucas Truffi

Matheus Coelho

Matheus Lopes Matheus Ulm

Miguel Maria

Nuno Tavares

Pedro Lima

Rafael Neves

Santiago Barahona

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Arthur Trabulsi Bernardo Pereira

Caio Cruz

Charbel El Khouri

Felipe Trabulsi

Giulio Romeo

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Varsity Girls Futsal

AASB: 1st Place Division 2

Coach: Mr. Lucas Simieli

Allegra Ribeiro Ana Luisa Nagano

Ana Luisa Neves

Giullia Maria

Helena Ramalho

Isabela Schahin Isabella Haddad

Lorena Cortelaso

Manuela Moura

Nina Palazzo

Rafaela Cortelaso

Sofia Alejandra Garzón

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Catarina Soares

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Varsity Boys Volleyball

AASB: 2nd Place Division 2

Coaches: Mr. Vinicius Lio and Mr. Moacir Passos

Bernardo Aymoré

Bernardo Pereira

Charbel El Khouri

Enzo Alejandro Giulio Romeo Heine

Guilherme Aymoré

Guilherme Fegyveres

Lucas Kenji Gondo

Lucca Karam

Marcel Moura

Pedro Lima

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Eduardo Vasconcellos

Enrico Lima

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Varsity Girls Volleyball

AASB: 1st Place Division 4

Coaches: Mr. Vinicius Lio and Mr. Felipe Rodrigues

Bianca Ludgero Fernanda Talonia

Flavia Faria

Giovanna Ronco

Manuela Freitas

Manuela Moura

Manuela Rodarte

Maria Antonia Juniot

Maria Victoria Michaluá

Marina Moura

Nina Palazzo

Paula Lins

Sofia Daguani

Stella Baines

Valentina Almeida

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Varsity Softball

AASB: 3rd Place

Coaches: Ms. Fernanda Acorinte, Ms. Carolina Martins, and Ms. Maitê Rodrigues

Bernardo Jarzynski

Davi Choo

Frederico Resegue

Felipe Buazar

Felipe Gondo

Fernando Buazar

Gabriel Kamilos Giulio Romeo

Guilherme Fegyveres

Joaquim Filomeno

Julia Xavier

Lucca Karam

Marcel Moura

Maria Eduarda Pereira Aricó

Nicolas Jarzynski

Paola Ludgero

Ryan Yunshien Sophia Lin Mengyun Tsai

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Enrico Lima

Marcelo Hahn

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Clubs and After School Finding Our Spark

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High School After School Clubs Book Club Advisor: Mr. Francis Koolman

Members: Alice Abud, Ana Luiza Justo, António Figueiredo, Bruna Abud, Julia Paraskevopoulos, Julia Xavier, Leonardo Waquil, Luisa Maesano, Sofia Montgomery, and Vibha Komala.

The Book Club fosters a lifelong love of reading in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Through engaging discussions and peer-led activities, students develop critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills. Success is measured not through traditional assessments, but by students’ engagement, enthusiasm, and growing confidence and enjoyment in reading.

Cineclub

Advisor: Ms. Tatiana Cavalari Student Leader: Leonardo Waquil Members: Maria Mertens, Ana Luiza Dall’Ovo, Isabela Paraskevopoulos, Julia Paraskevopoulos, Marina Moura, André Laranja, Luca Menezes, Daniel Agapito, Lara Cavalcanti and Marcel Moura.

Cineclub provides students with the opportunity to select films and lead discussions based on themes chosen collectively. The club prioritizes topics related to education, citizenship, social issues, and relevant global challenges, encouraging thoughtful dialogue and critical reflection.

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Guided Arts Club Members: Maria Eduarda Pereira Aricó, Lillie Hernandez, Maria Estela Menegatti, Mariana Almeida, Marina Moura, Nina Pereira, Ryan Yunshien Lin, and Sofia Eloise Campos.

The Guided Arts Club engages students in meaningful artistic creation while promoting service through art.

Members collaborate on projects that use creativity as a tool for expression, connection, and positive impact.

Investment Club Advisor: Mr. Bradford Cannon

Student Leaders: Nicolas Jarzynski, Santiago Barahona, and Henri Martin Members: Alice Abud, Ana Luiza Justo, Bernardo Jarzynski, Bernardo Manchon, Bruna Abud, João Luca Catenacci, Lorenzo Perrotti, Matheus Ulm, Pedro Lima, Pierre Chofard, Rafael Kato, Santiago Barahona, and Thiago Resende.

The Chapel Investment Club aims to develop informed and responsible investors. During the year, members participated in the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Investment Competition, designing and managing a portfolio for a simulated client. In addition, the club created educational videos to help the Chapel community build foundational knowledge in finance and investing.

Math Mindset Club Advisor: Mr. Caio Gragnani

Members: Alice Hodge, Ana Luisa Neves, Antonio Diederichsen, Bruna Iannuzzi, Eduardo Peter Liu, Enzo D’Angelo, Enzo Heine, Gabriel Kamilos, Gabriel Marques, Joana Marques, Júlia Guglielmetti, Laura Pereira, Lucca Karam, Maria Eduarda Diederichsen, Miguel Giorgi, Nicolas Garzón, Pedro Ribas, Pierre Chofard, and Ryan Yunshien Lin. The Math Mindset Club promotes a positive, growthoriented approach to mathematics by emphasizing reasoning and creativity over speed. Through collaborative problem-solving, students build conceptual understanding, resilience, and communication skills. Success is reflected in improved attitudes, engagement, and the ability to apply and articulate mathematical thinking.

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Knowledge Bowl Advisor: Mr. Matthew Plain

Student Leader: Lara Cavalcanti Members: Ana Luiza Dall’Ovo, Antonio Diederichsen, Bianca Ludgero, Isabela Paraskevopoulos, Julia Paraskevopoulos, Julia Xavier, Laís Ribeiro, Lara Cavalcanti, Maria Mertens, Marina Moura, and Nina Pereira.

Knowledge Bowl is an academic competition involving international schools from Brazil, Chile, and Panama. Students work collaboratively to answer multidisciplinary questions ranging from mathematics and history to pop culture. Members meet regularly during lunch to practice and typically travel at least once per semester to compete.

Podcast Club Advisor: Mr. Francis Koolman

Members: Alice Abud, Ana Luiza Justo, André Laranja, António Figueiredo, Bruna Abud, Daniel Agapito, Gabriel Menezes, Julia Paraskevopoulos, Leonardo Waquil, and Sofia Montgomery.

The Podcast Club teaches students how to create, produce, and launch high-quality podcasts. Members are encouraged to find their voice and share their stories through this dynamic medium. Success is measured through participation, completed podcast projects, and the development of skills such as audio editing, scriptwriting, and interviewing.

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Model United Nations Advisor: Mr. Rodrigo Salvalajo

President: Lorenzo Perrotti Vice President: Barbara Monte Alto Director: Luca Perrotti Members: Arthur Trabulsi, Bernardo Jarzynski, Bianca Ludgero, Felipe Eiji Gondo, Guilherme Aymoré, Henri Martin, Isabella Yaksic, Laura Pontes, Maria Antonia Juniot, Pedro Lima, Pedro Ribas, Rafael Benicio, Sofia Toro, Stella Hodge, Valentina Villarroel, and Vibha Komala Chapel Model United Nations fosters awareness of global issues through simulations of United Nations committees and other international organizations. The program encourages students to engage with current global challenges, develop a sense of global responsibility, and participate in meaningful debate and collaboration.

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National Honor Society Advisor: Mr. Christopher Abbs

Presidents: Julia Bavaresco and Maria Carolina Melo Vice President: Valentina Villarroel Secretary: Barbara Monte Alto Treasurer: Letícia Menezes Historian: Lara Cavalcanti Members: Ana Luisa Neves, Julia Paraskevopoulos, Laís Ribeiro, Lorenzo Perrotti, Luca Perrotti, Maria Mertens, Mel Arantes, Mia Belle Roy, Nicolas Garzón, Paula Lins, Roberta Miguel, Stella Baines, Stella Hodge, and Vibha Komala The National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Established in 1921, NHS empowers students to become impactful leaders within their school and broader community. At Chapel, the selection process begins in August and is open to students in Grades 10 through 12.

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National Junior Honor Society Advisor: Mr. Érico Padilha

President: Manuela Pedreira Vice President: Sophia Mengyun Tsai Members: Alicia Choi, Ana Luisa Nagano, Anna Beatriz Lima, Antonio Diederichsen, Geraldo Andrade Neto, Joaquina Furlong, Lara Faggin, Laura Pereira, Laura Pontes, Leticia Perrelli, Luisa Maesano, Manuela Delmazo, Maria Luisa Rêgo, Maria Masi, Mariana Ávila, Nicholas Ribeiro, Pedro Ribas, Rafaela Braga, Sofia Alejandra Garzón, and Sofia Toro.

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the middle school counterpart to NHS, recognizing students for their academic achievement and commitment to leadership, service, character, and citizenship. The program prepares students for future academic and community success by promoting excellence and volunteerism. At Chapel, the selection process begins in August and is open to students in Grades 7 through 9.

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Programming/ Code Club Advisor: Mr. Leonardo Silveira

Student Leader: Lara Cavalcanti Members: António Figueiredo, Davi Choo, Julia Xavier, Maria Eduarda Pereira Aricó, Mariana Ávila, Marina Moura, Pedro Ribas, Tomaz Farias, Sofia Eloise Campos, Sophia Mengyun Tsai, and Vibha Komala.

The Programming Club provides an engaging environment where students learn coding, collaborate on projects, and develop a passion for technology.

Members create simple games using platforms such as Scratch, Python (Pygame), and JavaScript, as well as build websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Success is reflected in active participation, consistent attendance, and enthusiasm for learning.

STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics

Advisor: Ms. Talita Vieira

Members: Ana Luisa Neves, António Figueiredo, Davi Choo, Eduardo Peter Liu, Fernanda Talonia, Giovanna Ronco, Guilherme Linguanotto, Henri Martin, Luca Menezes, Maria Eduarda Diederichsen, Rafaela Braga, Roberto David Liu, Sophia Mengyun Tsai, Tomaz Farias, and Vibha Komala.

The STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) iis a student-centered, creative environment held in the high school makerspace.

Members explore, design, build, test, and refine a wide range of projects while collaborating and sharing ideas. The club fosters curiosity and creativity in a fun and exploratory environment, covering topics from the Internet of Things (IoT) to fashion to robotics.

Sustainability Club Advisor: Mr. Leonardo Silveira

Student Leaders: Maria Clara Ermel and Vitto di Grassi Neto Members: Alice Abud, Ana Luiza Justo, André Laranja, Bruna Abud, Nicolas Jarzynski, Thiago Resende, and Tiago José Garrido.

The Sustainability Club provides a dynamic space for students to explore scientific and environmental topics beyond the classroom. Through collaborative projects and hands-on learning, members develop skills in inquiry, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, while fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability.

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Sports Journalism Advisor: Ms. Maxine Rendtorff

Student Leaders: Fernanda Barbosa and Manuela Delmazo Members: Alice Hodge, Helena Luz, and Maria Valenttina Damaa.

Students in the Sports Journalism Club cover Middle School and Varsity games, both at home and away. They produce detailed presentations featuring commentary, highlights, and photography. Through this work, members develop responsibility, commitment, and skills in sports reporting, photography, and caption writing.

The Trojan Times Advisor: Mr. Fernanda Caires

Student Leader: Maria Carolina Melo Members: Daniela Velasco, Eduarda Cosentino, Lorena Cortelaso, Sofia Zaher, and Valentina Villarroel.

The Trojan Times is the school’s student-run newspaper, serving students, teachers, and staff. Through the TVs around the school, it delivers news, highlights outstanding community members, covers sports, promotes school clubs, and shares information about universities, providing a vibrant platform for communication and storytelling.

Volunteering Club Advisor: Mr. Rodrigo Salvalajo

Student Leaders: Alice Abud and Vitto Di Grassi Neto Members: António Figueiredo, Bernardo Pereira, Bruna Abud, Enzo Heine, Flavia Faria, João Guilherme Oliveira, Lucas Silva, Maria Clara Ermel, Stella Baines, and Thiago Resende.

The Volunteering Club is a student-led organization dedicated to community service. Members collaborate to support local and global organizations, such as orphanages, nursing homes, and animal shelters. Through weekly meetings, students plan initiatives including donation drives and awareness campaigns. They also develop leadership and a strong sense of social responsibility.

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Student Council StuCo

Advisors: Mr. Leonardo Silveira and Mr. Marcio Kuroiwa President: Mel Arantes Vice President: Barbara Monte Alto Secretary: Paula Lins Treasurer: João Jorge Cury Members: Ana Luisa Nagano, Beatriz Rangel, Bernardo Aymoré, Bernardo Pereira, Catarina Caram, Enzo Ventura, Lucca Karam, Manuela Salgado, Maria Mertens, Nicholas Ribeiro, Nuno Tavares, Paula Romero, Rafael Kato, Sofia Miraglia, Théo Giarola, Tony Choo, Vitto Di Grassi Neto, and Yasmin Zagman.

The StuCo - Student Council - is an elected body that represents the voice of the student community.

Members promote school spirit, develop leadership skills, and enhance the school environment by organizing events such as the 7th Grade Night Fun, Spirit Week, and Pep Rallies.

Yearbook Club Advisor: Ms. Fernanda Caires

Members: Daniela Velasco, Eduarda Cosentino, Isabela Paraskevopoulos, Luca Menezes, Manuela Freitas, and Maria Antonia Juniot.

The Yearbook Club offers students the opportunity to develop skills in teamwork, writing, editing, photography, and graphic design. Members work collaboratively to create a publication that captures the spirit of the Chapel community, preserving the memories, events, and achievements of the school year.

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Elementary School After School Clubs

Art Club

Advisors: Ms. Cristina El Dib and Ms. Aline Cuchiaro

Chess Club

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Cooking

Chinese Language

Take Action Club

Advisors: Ms. Ruby Sheets and Ms. Stephanie Mc Farlane

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Makers Club

Advisors: Mr. Brício Salles and Mr. Igor Lisboa

The Giving Project

Advisors: Ms. Cristiana Cavalcanti and Mr. Christopher Govier

Math Club

Advisors: Ms. Melissa Kassner and Mr. Vitor Souza

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ECEC Art “

Throughout the year, our young artists explored all about colors, lines, shapes, forms, and textures. Through a variety of engaging activities, students expressed their creativity and imagination while producing beautiful artworks. Together, all ECEC students painted and drew a large mural on the playground wall featuring outer space elements such as planets, astronauts, and stars. Students had a wonderful time contributing to this colorful project and enjoyed observing and appreciating their final result.

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Elementary School Art classes help students explore creativity using the Elements of Art. Students learn how to create and combine these elements to make different kinds of artwork. Art activities encourage imagination, problem solving, and selfexpression. Art classes also support the development of Social Emotional Learning.

Students learn how to share ideas, respect each others’ artwork, and express their feelings in creative ways.

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High School Art “

The High School Art results were great! Here are some examples of the Art units this school year: 7th Graders did a POP Art mixed media composition on canvas with the intervention of popsicle sticks or CDs, according to their choice, and inspired by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein! 8th Graders created stuffed animals inspired by their favorite book characters from their childhood and displayed them during our book fair! 9th and 10th Graders in Integrated Art did amazing watercolors featuring either half of a face or a landscape and they became beautiful bookmarks that are now a big success amongst students! Also, the 9th and 10th Graders in Elective Art explored markets around the world through Acrylic paint on canvas!

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Our IB Art students in 11th Grade are producing many different Artworks according to their own styles and personalities, as well as their Inquiry Portfolios, and the IB Art students in 12th Grade celebrated their achievements with an incredible IB Art Show that happened in March! And of course, the field trip to the 36th Art Bienal was a great experience for all our High School grade levels during four fantastic days! Congratulations to all the students for their involvement and always trying their best! Remember that all their Art creations can be seen in the site that I put together for you with so much love involved - just scan the QR code!

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School Trips, Events, and Celebrations Moments That Mark Time

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ECEC Family Morning On March 30th, our ECEC students welcomed their families for a very special Family Morning. The day began with a warm breakfast, followed by three interactive activities designed for families to enjoy together: Music, physical activities, and arts and crafts.

Parents fully embraced every moment, while the little ones beamed with excitement as they shared their school environment with their families. Seeing parents become part of their children’s routines—even for a short time— made the day truly unforgettable.

Moments like these strengthen confidence, deepen connections, and support each child’s academic and emotional growth. Throughout the morning, the joy and connection shared among families served as a beautiful reminder of the essential role they play in our school community.

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Lower ES Family Morning On October 18th, families from 1st through 3rd Grade gathered at Chapel for a morning full of movement, connection, and fun. Organized by the P.E. Department, the Family Active Morning invited parents and children to participate side-by-side in a variety of sports and physical activities.

It was a beautiful spring morning that celebrated togetherness through play. Parents had the opportunity to experience a glimpse of their children’s P.E. curriculum at school while strengthening relationships not only with their own children, but with other Chapel families as well.

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Upper ES Sports Camp On February 7th, our Upper Elementary students and their families came together for a joyful morning filled with movement, teamwork, and unforgettable moments. While students participated in sports training activities, parents were invited onto the court for friendly challenges and games of their own, led by Chapel’s P.E. coaches.

The parents’ matches quickly became one of the highlights of the day, bringing excitement, laughter, and plenty of school spirit. More than just a morning of sports, the event celebrated healthy habits, family connection, and the strength of our school community.

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Brazil’s Independence Day Celebration The project “Já raiou a liberdade no horizonte do Brasil” brought to the Chapel community a meaningful experience about Brazil’s independence, bringing together history, culture, and civics in an interdisciplinary approach. Throughout the week, students engaged in activities that encouraged reading, writing, and reflection on the true meaning of freedom, ranging from artistic and creative productions in the early grades to research projects, videos, and theatrical performances in the upper grades. Each class contributed in its own unique way, exploring values such as respect, collective awareness, and appreciation of Brazilian culture. The closing moment, marked by wearing the colors of the national flag, symbolized a spirit of unity and belonging, transforming the occasion into a time of learning, expression, and inspiration.

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Book Fair This year’s Book Fair was a vibrant and memorable chapter of the school year, filled with books, activities, and discovery. With the theme “Nature’s Wonders: Discovering Animals, Science, and Stories,” the fair invited the community to explore how reading connects us to the beauty of the natural world.

Students from all divisions browsed, explored, and discovered stories that sparked their curiosity and imagination. They also took part in themed activities that extended the experience into the classroom, alongside special sessions with invited authors and storytellers Andi Rubinstein, Guilherme Domenichelli, and John Kirk.

Like a season of growth and exploration, it encouraged a love of reading while bringing the community together.

It was a joyful and enriching experience that made this chapter of the year truly special.

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Children’s Day In the ECEC, the Children’s Day celebration was truly out of this world. Students arrived dressed in costumes inspired by space and the universe, transforming the school into a galaxy full of astronauts, aliens, and shining stars.

Throughout the day, children participated in special activities, painted a collaborative mural in the playground, enjoyed outdoor play, picnics, and a themed menu prepared just for the occasion. It was a joyful celebration filled with imagination, creativity, and wonder.

In the Elementary School, students enjoyed a day packed with outdoor games and activities organized by 6th Grade students, classroom teachers, and P.E. teachers. Music, laughter, movement, and school spirit filled every corner of campus as students celebrated together.

Our students are the heart of the Chapel community.

Seeing their happiness made this chapter of the school year truly unforgettable.

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Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a meaningful moment in the school year, inviting the entire community to pause and reflect with gratitude. Each November, Chapel celebrates this occasion with a special Thanksgiving Mass, bringing together students, teachers, and staff in a shared expression of thanks. It is a time to recognize the people who support and inspire us each day, and to appreciate the many ways kindness and dedication shape our school experience.

Like a quiet season of reflection, this celebration fills the community with warmth and appreciation. It reminds us that beyond the daily routines, it is the people around us who make this chapter of our journey truly special.

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Halloween Halloween brought a vibrant burst of excitement to our school, marking a lively moment in this chapter of the year. Students celebrated with a spirited parade and joyful trick-or-treating, filling the campus with energy and creativity.

Costumes ranged from spooky to funny and imaginative, transforming the day into a colorful display of personality and fun. As the parade made its way through the school, laughter and enthusiasm could be felt all around.

Like a spring celebration, the day was bright, playful, and full of life. It was a joyful occasion that brought the community together and added a unique highlight to the season!

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Chapel Day The ECEC celebrated Chapel’s 78th anniversary in a joyful and festive spirit. Each class contributed a layer to a special cake, which was later assembled and frosted in Chapel’s colors. Students gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoyed the cake together during their afternoon playground time—a sweet and memorable moment for all.

Elementary students marked the occasion with heartfelt celebratory Masses.

In the High School, Chapel Day began with a blessing by Father Pípolo, followed by activities organized by StuCo. Students participated in games such as a Crazy Race and Kahoot, making for a lively morning filled with gratitude and school spirit.

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Christmas at Chapel Christmas at Chapel brought the community together in a warm and meaningful celebration, like a bright moment in the heart of summer. Organized in collaboration with the PTA, the event welcomed nearly 500 people for a joyful morning that began with a picnic.

Families enjoyed musical performances, delicious food prepared by the Nutrition Department, and a variety of activities for children, including storytelling, art workshops, and the much-anticipated visit from Santa.

More than a celebration, the event reflected the true spirit of Christmas—bringing people together through joy, kindness, and shared moments. Acts of solidarity were also at the heart of the day, as families supported students from Escola Santo Eugênio through generous donations. It was a memorable celebration filled with connection and festive cheer.

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Lower Elementary Christmas Concert The Lower Elementary Christmas Concert filled the campus with energy and creativity on December 1st and 2nd.

Students from 1st through 3rd Grade performed a variety of songs as part of the Countdown to Christmas repertoire, sharing the joy of the season through music.

Their performances included singing, dancing, and instrumental pieces, marking an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.

For many students, this year brought new opportunities to grow as musicians. Second graders were introduced to the recorders, while 3rd graders began playing the xylophons, adding fresh sounds and new confidence to the performance. Like the beginning of a bright summer season, the recital celebrated both progress and emerging talents, allowing each student to shine on stage.

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ECEC Christmas Recital The ECEC Christmas Recitals, held on December 3-5, brought a warm and joyful closing to this chapter of the year. Pre I and Pre II students performed in the classrooms, a supportive and comfortable environment for their presentations. Through traditional songs from a shared repertoire, they showcased what they learned in the music program.

Kindergarten performed in the auditorium and, for many students, this was their first experience on a stage. The recitals marked a season filled with warmth and light, and were a celebration of growth, confidence, and joy— allowing each child to shine in their own special way.

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HS Spirit Weeks and Pep Rallies Spirit Week in the first semester marked a vibrant chapter in the school year, bringing energy, creativity, and school pride to campus. Each day introduced a new theme, beginning with Pajama Day, followed by Mismatch Day, Sports Jerseys Day, and Dress as a Student Day. The week culminated in Blue & White Day, filling the school with a strong sense of unity and belonging, and concluded with a lively pep rally that brought everyone together in celebration.

Like a season full of color and movement, Spirit Week created a dynamic and joyful atmosphere across all grade levels. Students participated with enthusiasm, turning each day into a shared experience that strengthened connections and celebrated the spirit of the community.

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The second semester Spirit Week added an extra spark of joy to our days, becoming a memorable chapter in the school year. The week began with Pajama Day, followed by creative and playful themes like ‘bring a random object’, mismatched outfits, and Brasilidades. It all led up to Blue & White Day and the pep rally, where school spirit was on full display.

More than just dressing up, Spirit Week was about sharing laughter with friends and teachers, celebrating Chapel spirit, and enjoying each moment together. It brought energy, connection, and a sense of belonging to our community—reminding us how meaningful these shared experiences can be.

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Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day offered a heartfelt moment in the school year to celebrate the people who matter most—friends, family, and the community around us. The campus was filled with shades of pink and red, as ECEC and Elementary students dressed in festive colors, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

In High School, StuCo organized Valentine Grams, giving students the opportunity to share messages of love, gratitude, and appreciation.

The day was a reminder to value one another and celebrate the friendships that make this chapter of our journey so meaningful.

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Saint Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day brought a festive splash of green to the ECEC. Students enjoyed a special green snack, including lemonade, grapes, green bread, and cupcakes decorated with white frosting and green toppings. Excitement filled the air during a treasure hunt, where children searched for chocolate gold coins. The celebration was full of fun, laughter, and a touch of magic!

In the Elementary School, the spirit of the day continued as students arrived dressed in green, filling the corridors with color and energy. They enjoyed their own “green snack,” featuring pineapple juice, kiwi, green cream cheese sandwiches, and vanilla cupcakes decorated with St. Patrick’s Day colors. Each student also received a bag of chocolate coins to take home, extending the celebration beyond the school day.

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Carnaval Carnaval at Chapel brought a vibrant burst of color and joy to this lively chapter of the school year. Celebrated in February, students from ECEC and Elementary embraced the festive spirit by dressing up as movie characters, heroes, princesses, and many others.

Under bright, sunny skies, the campus came alive with music, dancing, and traditional games, capturing the energy and excitement of Brazilian celebrations. One of the highlights was the Chapel Bloquinho, where students and teachers from Elementary came together to dance, laugh, and celebrate.

The Carnaval celebration was full of movement, color, and shared joy—an unforgettable celebration that brought the community together!

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ECEC Easter Celebration Easter brought a sense of joy and reflection across all divisions, like a warm and meaningful moment in the middle of autumn. In the ECEC, the day began with a cheerful morning picnic, followed by special preparations for a visit from the Easter Bunny. Students placed carrots outside their classrooms and even left notes, hoping for a magical surprise.

Meanwhile, ES and HS students gathered for an Easter Mass, taking time to reflect and celebrate together as a community.

The day blended fun, tradition, and reflection, making it a memorable moment in this chapter of the school year.

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Winners: 8th Grade:

9th Grade

1st Place Luisa Maesano Paola Ludgero

1st Place Lucca Karam Antonio Diederischen

2nd Place Joaquina Furlong Natalia Hanfwurtzel Ekaterini Karavitis

2nd Place Manuela Pedreira Manuela Rodarte Sofia Daguani

3rd Place Giullio Ferrigno André Oliveira Pedro Ribas

3rd Place Julia Rocha Ana Luisa Nagano

Overall Winner:

Maria Luisa Rego and Valentina Cavanaugh

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Elementary School Science Fair Once again, our 3rd graders amazed the community with an outstanding Science Fair. Throughout the process, students explored the fundamentals of research by learning how to ask meaningful questions, identify reliable sources, and investigate topics that sparked their curiosity.

Each student selected a theme that inspired them personally, making the experience both engaging and meaningful. The culmination of their hard work was a presentation showcasing not only what they learned, but how they learned it.

Through this journey of inquiry and discovery, our young scientists grew more confident, capable, and prepared to explore the world around them—one question at a time. Students, teachers, and families were incredibly proud of the results and of all that was accomplished throughout this exciting season of learning.

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ECEC Trips Pre I: Aquário de São Paulo This year, our visit to Aquário de São Paulo brought learning to life for our Pre I students. One of the highlights was seeing a wide variety of ocean and river animals up close, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many colorful fish, as students made meaningful connections to what they had been learning in class. Laughter and excitement filled the day as curiosity grew with each new discovery.

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“I liked the polar bear and the shark, because the shark was over our heads and the polar bear had a baby!

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Pre II: Jardim Botânico The Pre II field trip to Na Floresta, located at Jardim Botânico, was a fun and immersive day filled with curiosity and discovery! Connected to their Unit Bugs and Spiders, the experience gave students the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of animals and insects in a natural environment. Throughout the trip, students observed plants, bugs, spiders, and other small creatures up close, while also participating in interactive activities such as building spiderwebs with string and exploring a maze where rats searched for food. Encounters with animals like turtles and snakes added even more excitement and wonder to the day.

With a lively bus ride, a picnic-style snack outdoors, and many shared moments with friends, the trip became a meaningful experience that sparked curiosity and encouraged learning about nature.

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“The most amazing new

thing we saw was a plant that was super fluffy and looked like bunny ears!

— Leonardo Sodré and Marco Esposito

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Kindergarten: Cia dos Bichos

Kindergarten’s field trip to Cia dos Bichos was definitely a joyful and unforgettable day, full of discovery and excitement! In a light atmosphere, students explored the farm, fed animals, and learned about their habits and care.

One of the highlights was the horse-drawn wagon ride and seeing the horses up close, along with sheep, pigs, bulls, and even baby animals in the nursery. They also enjoyed a special lunch together, being able to connect with each other and the environment.

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“The best part of the day was

going on a wagon with two big horses! It was so fun!

— Vitor Tavares

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Elementary School Trips 1st Grade: Sabor de Fazenda and ZooFoz

In November 2025, the 1st graders enjoyed a memorable visit to Sabor de Fazenda, marking a joyful chapter in their year. During the trip, students explored the natural environment up close, observing and even touching animals such as baby armadillos, snakes, and worms.

The experience sparked curiosity, excitement, and a sense of wonder. Between moments of discovery, students also learned about sustainability and recycling, making the day both fun and meaningful.

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One thing I cannot forget is when we planted a four-leaf clover.

– Bernardo Assan

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“One moment of learning we will remember is that flamingos are born white and become pink over time.

– Luisa Almeida, Lyla Quinn, and Thomas Baldassarri

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The 1st graders’ visit to ZooFoz was a joyful chapter filled with discovery and new experiences.

Throughout the day, students explored a variety of animals, from camouflaging crocodiles to pigs, cows, sheep, and even hamsters.

One of the most memorable moments came when a talking parrot surprised everyone, filling the group with laughter and excitement.

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2nd Grade: Toca da Raposa and Carroção The 2nd graders’ visit to Toca da Raposa was an exciting chapter filled with learning, exploration, and connection.

During the trip, students visited an Indigenous community, gaining meaningful insights into culture and traditions.

They were also able to make connections about the animals they saw and science classes.

The day was equally filled with joy and adventure, from playing games together to enjoying the large slide and exploring the natural surroundings. Encounters with monkeys and birds sparked curiosity and wonder, encouraging students to engage with the environment around them.

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“The monkeys made a sound that was funny, and we had a lot of fun watching them.”

– Lucas Santos

“I felt very happy and excited

because I was spending the day with my friends and having so much fun together. The place was very big, and one of my favorite parts was the food, especially the French fries, jello, and ice cream.

– Daniela Liu

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The 2nd graders eagerly set off for their trip to Carroção, beginning a day filled with excitement, adventure, and unforgettable memories. From the moment they arrived, students enjoyed a variety of activities, sharing snacks and meals together while making the most of every moment.

The school trip was filled with fun, from splashing in the pools and racing down water slides to listening to imaginative stories told by a caveman character—one of the day’s most memorable highlights.

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3rd Grade: Aquário de São Paulo and Carroção

“The best moment of the day was when we were going home and the polar bear waved goodbye.”

The 3rd graders’ visit to the Aquário de São Paulo was a memorable chapter filled with discovery and wonder.

Throughout the day, students explored not only marine life but a wide variety of animals, broadening their understanding of different ecosystems. They also learned about the origin of the Rio Tietê, discovering how it was once clean and unpolluted, connecting their experience to important environmental lessons. From wombats and polar bears to bats and snakes, each encounter sparked curiosity and excitement. The wombat, a native species from Australia, quickly became a favorite among the students.

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The 3rd Grade trip to Carroção, took place in March 2026, was an unforgettable chapter filled with adventure, learning, and shared memories.

Over the course of two days, students immersed themselves in a variety of exciting experiences.

One highlight was the Indiana Jones– inspired adventure, where they explored a cave and searched for fossils, bringing the thrill of discovery to life.

The trip also offered plenty of fun and creativity, from time spent in the pools to the lively party, where students dressed up in costumes and showcased their imagination ranging from Hermione of Harry Potter to Yoda from Star Wars. In addition, an engaging astronomy session connected the experience to their science learning, sparking curiosity about stars and the universe.

“It reminded me of summer because of the pool, and feeding animals made it feel like a vacation!”

– Mateus Gomes

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4th Grade: Museu de Zoologia USP and Toca da Raposa The 4th Grade visit to the Museu de Zoologia was an engaging chapter filled with discovery and curiosity.

Throughout the visit, they examined skulls and bones from both extinct and living animals, gaining a deeper understanding of anatomy and evolution. One of the highlights was comparing human and animal skulls, sparking thoughtful questions and meaningful connections.

With the guidance of museum educators, students were able to observe artifacts up close and even touch some of the specimens, making the experience both interactive and memorable.

“I learned so much during the visit, and I would love to go back!

– Rafaela Hsieh

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5th Grade: Museu do Ipiranga The 5th graders’ visit to the Museu do Ipiranga was a memorable chapter of learning and discovery.

Surrounded by grand architecture and historic spaces, students explored key moments of Brazilian history, including the iconic painting Independência ou Morte by Pedro Américo. The experience allowed them to make meaningful connections with their BSS classes, bringing their studies to life in a powerful way.

Throughout the museum, students engaged with a variety of exhibits, from detailed maquettes to early forms of communication such as antique telephones.

Each room offered new insights and sparked curiosity, making the vast collection both engaging and inspiring.

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“I wish we had more time to

explore all the amazing things at the Museu do Ipiranga. I could have easily spent many more hours there!

– Valentina Massih

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6th Grade: Museu da Imigração The 6th Grade visit to the Museu da Imigração offered a meaningful chapter of learning, centered on the stories and experiences of immigrants in Brazil.

Through interactive exhibits, students stepped into the journeys of Italian, Portuguese, and Japanese communities, experiencing how immigrants lived, traveled, and adapted to a new land.

They learned about the challenges of long sea voyages, limited space, and language barriers, while also recognizing the lasting impact of immigration on Brazilian culture.

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“It was impactful to realize how

many people came to Brazil in search of new opportunities— and how they were able to build new lives here.

– Maria Fernandez

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Education for Sustainable Development Trips 7th Grade: Águias da Serra

The 7th Grade trip to Águias da Serra was an exciting experience filled with challenge, teamwork, and fun.

Students took part in competition-style activities such as Top Chef and Cake Boss, where they were given limited ingredients and worked together to create their own meals.

These challenges encouraged collaboration, problemsolving, and creativity. The trip also included many outdoor activities, from hiking and sports to the swimming pool, mud pool, and ziplining.

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“For me, the best part was the

last night, when we made our own pizzas, followed by a party and a bonfire where we roasted marshmallows and shared our reflections.

- Alice Hodge

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8th Grade: Minas Gerais: Ouro Preto, Inhotim e Belo Horizonte This year, 8th Grade students embarked on a four-day, three-night Educational Sustainability Development (ESD) trip to Ouro Preto and Inhotim—an enriching chapter in their learning journey.

Throughout the trip, students explored Brazil’s colonial history while deepening their understanding of environmental preservation and sustainable practices. At Inhotim, the experience expanded further as students connected contemporary art with Brazilian culture, environmental awareness, and new perspectives on the relationship between people and nature.

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“We returned home with new knowledge, lasting memories, and a deeper appreciation for sustainability and Brazil’s history and culture.

– Gabriela García

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9th Grade: Extrema The 9th Grade ESD Trip was a meaningful journey of exploration, learning, and connection with nature— an enriching chapter in the students’ experience.

Throughout the trip, students hiked through scenic landscapes and even crossed the border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais, taking in breathtaking views along the way.

Sustainability remained at the heart of the experience, as students learned about environmental preservation and explored life on a local farm. They later reflected on their journey by creating models inspired by the places they visited, turning their experiences into lasting expressions of learning.

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“The scenery was beautiful, filled with trees and crops.

I loved my time there and enjoyed the company of my friends.

– Samantha Smith

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10th Grade: Brasilia and Chapada dos Veadeiros

The 10th Grade ESD Trip to Brasília and Chapada dos Veadeiros was a meaningful blend of learning and exploration, marking an important chapter in the students’ journey.

In Brasília, students spent two days deepening their understanding of the country’s political system and the organization of government.

The experience then shifted to Chapada dos Veadeiros, where three days in nature offered a different kind of learning. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and waterfalls, students connected with the environment while building lasting memories together.

With a balance of knowledge and discovery, the trip brought together academic insight and shared experiences.

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“This trip really brought

our grade together, and it was incredible to see important landmarks of our history up close.

– Bianca Ludgero

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11th Grade: Foz do Iguaçu In March, 11th Grade students embarked on a five-day ESD trip to Foz do Iguaçu, marking a memorable chapter of their final years at school. Throughout the experience, students explored the impressive Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, deepened their understanding of Brazilian culture, and were inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Cataratas do Iguaçu.

The trip also offered moments of relaxation and connection, as students enjoyed time together at the hotel and strengthened friendships along the way.

A highlight was the visit to Argentina, adding an exciting international dimension to the journey. Like a vibrant summer season, the trip was filled with energy, warmth, and unforgettable experiences—even under the intense heat.

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“Being our last trip with

Chapel, it will always be part of our memories.

– Lorena Cardoso

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IB Senior Art Show This year’s IB Senior Art Show marked a significant milestone in the students’ journey, showcasing the work developed throughout their IB course.

The opening event was filled with excitement and pride, celebrating the completion of a demanding and meaningful chapter. For many, the highlight was the sense of fulfillment that came with finally presenting their work after two years of dedication and perseverance.

In the days that followed, the exhibition welcomed students, parents, and teachers, who filled the space with admiration and thoughtful feedback.

As the culmination of a long and transformative season, the IB Senior Art Show reflected growth, creativity, and resilience. It became an unforgettable moment for the student artists who shared their work, and for the community that experienced one of the most diverse and vibrant exhibitions in recent years.

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International Festival The Chapel community came together to celebrate the 39th International Festival, a vibrant and joyful event that brought everyone closer.

Organized in collaboration with the PTA, the day united students, families, faculty, and staff in a truly memorable celebration.

More than a showcase of flavors, it was a celebration of cultures, honoring the diversity that shapes our school and creating meaningful moments of connection and belonging.

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Upper Elementary Music Concert The Upper Elementary School Music Concert, held on April 14th and 15th, brought a bright and joyful energy to the auditorium, like a vibrant summer day. Students from 4th to 6th Grade took the stage with “Unplugged: Legends of Rock,” performing timeless songs that connected generations and filled the space with excitement.

This year marked a special milestone with the introduction of the ukulele into the curriculum, adding a fresh and meaningful dimension to the performances.

Through a dynamic combination of singing, dancing, and instrumental pieces, students created an engaging and memorable show that reflected both their growth and enthusiasm. Like a lively season of expression and confidence, the concert celebrated creativity, collaboration, and achievement!

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“The vibe was really nice, like a summer day.

The songs we played were awesome, and it was really cool to be the first ones to play the ukulele. Seeing our parents singing along, with all the dancing and clapping, made it even more special.

– Arthur Lima, 6th Grade

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“ It was really cool to perform songs from the

past that our parents knew. Learning to play the ukulele was a big challenge, and I feel really proud of being able to do it.

– Mariana Coelho, 5th Grade

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ECEC and ES UNESCO World Book Day On April 23rd, Chapel came alive with beloved book characters as students and teachers arrived dressed as their favorite fictional personalities in celebration of World Book Day.

At Chapel, the celebration encouraged creativity, imagination, and a shared love of literature across every division. Students participated in a variety of special activities, including a Favorite Book and Costume Show & Tell. In the Elementary School, students also took part in the Reading Buddy project alongside students from different grades, strengthening connections throughout the school by way of stories and shared reading experiences.

To make the celebration even more memorable, students from Pre I through 6th Grade enjoyed sessions with author and storyteller Gu Braga.

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VIII Encontro Literario ‘ A graça das pequenas coisas Luis Fernando Verissimo

Lingua Portuguesa

Categoria Infantil poesia - Bruna Mariano Categoria Infantil prosa - Isabella Beatriz Straube Categoria Infantojuvenil poesia - Yasmin Zagman Categoria Infantojuvenil prosa - Joana Marques Categoria Juvenil poesia - Marina Moura Categoria Juvenil prosa - Isabella Franco Eckersdorff Categoria Adulto poesia - Ana Paula Aragon Categoria Adulto prosa - Adriana Alves Língua Francesa Categoria Infantil poesia - Sofia Zanata Categoria Infantojuvenil poesia - Leticia Perrelli Categoria Juvenil poesia - Maria Mertens Categoria Juvenil prosa - Maria Rafaela Marrar Categoria Adulto poesia - Adriana Straube

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Língua Inglesa

Língua Espanhola

Categoria Infantil poesia - Maria Fernandez Categoria Infantil prosa - Alice Noto Categoria Infantojuvenil poesia - Pedro Ribas Categoria Infantojuvenil prosa - Rafaela Cristina Gomes Categoria Juvenil poesia - Ana Luiza Dall'Ovo Categoria Juvenil prosa - Vibha Komala Categoria Adulto poesia - Alexandre Machado Luz Categoria Adulto prosa - Ruby Sheets

Categoria Infantil poesia - Mariana Coelho Categoria Infantil prosa - Mariana Romero Categoria Inf-juvenil poesia - Sofia Miraglia Categoria Inf-juvenil prosa - Sofia Alejandra Garzón Categoria Juvenil poesia - Manuela Freitas Categoria Juvenil prosa - Vibha Komala Categoria Adulto poesia - Ruby Sheets Categoria Adulto prosa - Jennifer Sanfilippo

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Parent Talks

At Chapel, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, families are invited to participate in enriching Parent Talks— special gatherings that combined meaningful conversations with opportunities for connection over breakfast.

During the 2025–2026 school year, Chapel proudly welcomed speakers such as Jacqueline Vilela, Lu Vianello, and Judge Vanessa Cavalieri. Lu Vianello and Judge Vanessa Cavalieri also worked directly with Middle and High School students and faculty members through presentations and training sessions.

In addition, Chapel had the honor of hosting Dr. Derrick Gay, who collaborated with school leadership, PTA families, student organizations including StuCo, NHS, and NJHS, and faculty members through professional development sessions. With a focus on international-mindedness and global perspectives, his work supported Chapel’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging.

These meaningful gatherings strengthened the bonds within our community and reflected Chapel’s commitment to lifelong learning— ensuring that every member of the Chapel family continues growing together through each season and chapter of life.

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University Visits During the 2025–2026 academic year, Chapel opened its doors to a diverse range of universities from around the world, creating meaningful opportunities for Chapel students to explore their next chapter with confidence. Through these visits, our campus became a vibrant hub of global connection, where students could engage directly with higher education institutions and begin envisioning their futures beyond Chapel.

Thoughtfully designed to fit into students’ routines, the program offered a variety of experiences. Pocket University Fairs brought multiple institutions together in dynamic, highimpact events, encouraging exploration and discovery. Informal lunchtime InfoDesks created space for personal, one-on-one conversations with admissions representatives, while specialized lectures and masterclasses during Junior and Senior IB Flex Time gave students a deeper look into the expectations and rigor of university-level learning.

More than just visits, these moments are an important part of each student’s journey. They expand perspectives, strengthen connections, and help students see themselves in a wide range of academic environments around the world.

As this chapter unfolds, students grow more prepared to make thoughtful, confident, and truly personalized decisions about the paths ahead.

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Yearbook Staff Yearbook Club Members

Ms. Fernanda Caires Ms. Solange Silva Advisor Layout Editor

Mr. Matthew Plain English Editor

Daniela Velasco Designer

Eduarda Cosentino Designer

Isabela Paraskevopoulos Designer/Writer

Luca Menezes Designer

Manuela Freitas Designer

Maria Antonia Juniot Designer

Special thanks to Gabriela García, Julia Queiroz, Manuela Salgado, and Pedro Winkelmann for their contributions to the writing of the School Trips and Events pages.

Contributors Mr. Bruno Dias Photographer

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Lorena Cardoso Writer

Founded in 1885, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) is the oldest educational accrediting agency in the USA, featuring among its members, institutions such as Yale University and Harvard University.

NEASC accreditation is an assurance to the public regarding the accredited institution’s efficiency and continuous improvement, with high standards at all educational levels, from pre-Kindergarten through the doctoral level.

Founded in 1968, lnternational Baccalaureate® (IB) is a nonprofit educational foundation that offers international education programs. More than four thousand schools around the world have adopted the IB program, which demand a series of prerequisites to be met. Such programs aim at developing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills necessary to live, learn, and work in an increasingly globalized world. Chapel has offered the IB program to its students since 1980, having been the first teaching institution in Brazil to become an IB school.

KPMG operates as a global network of independent member firms. KPMG offers audit, tax, and advisory services; working closely with clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities. Clients include business corporations, governments, public sector agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. They look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight, and local knowledge.

The Ministry of Education (MEC), an agency of the Federal Government, was created in 1930. MEC is in charge of the national educational policy and the definition of Brazilian Curricular Parameters, followed by Chapel School.

The American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA) was formed in 1961 and was formally founded in the U.S. in 1977 as a non-profit association. This organization aims to discover as well as develop ways and means for improving understanding through international education. Additionally, AMISA focuses to improve upon the quality of teaching and learning in associated schools. Furthermore, AMISA facilitates communication and cooperative action between all associated schools and promotes cooperative action with national, state, local or non-governmental agencies in the field of international education.

The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is the world’s largest private professional education organization. Representing 150,000 Catholic educators and serving six million students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, religious education programs, seminaries, colleges, and universities. Members are voluntary individuals, institutions, and organizations.

Abrace – Programas Preventivos, was created to prevent and overcome bullying and school violence. The program offers parents, teachers and students the necessary tools to act effectively to prevent and combat the problem. The team of professionals have specialists trained by the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

Founded in 1948, the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM São Paulo) is one of the most important artistic institutions in Brazil. The museum’s collection holds more than five thousand artworks produced by the most representative artists of modern and contemporary Brazilian Art. Chapel School was the first international school to become part of MAM’s Partner School Program, with active participation since 2006.

For the last twenty-five years, the Principal’s Training Center (PTC) has held courses aimed at developing abilities essential for the training of leaders, teachers, and guidance counselors who work in international schools.

Common Sense is an independent organization dedicated to helping children and teenagers develop in a connected world. Through Common Sense, parents, teachers, and educational professionals receive impartial information, reliable opinions, and innovative ideas that help to preserve the power of mass media and technological media as a positive force in the life of all children and teens.

International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) is an association whose mission is to facilitate interaction among educational guidance counselors and institutions at a global level. This association aims to help high school students transition to higher education with professional standards which are aligned with social and ethical responsibility.

The Association for the Advancement of lnternational Education was founded in 1967 with the mission of aiding international educators to work with vision, wisdom, and integrity while acting as a global community that connects people, ideas, and resources.

NBA Basketball Schools are a network of basketball development programs around the world open to both male and female players ages 6-18. The NBA Basketball School is unique in its approach based on “the NBA way” of developing players in a structured program and environment focused on skill development and promoting positive values such as integrity, teamwork, respect, and determination. The program’s mission is to inspire young athletes and to provide a unique development opportunity through exposure to established coaches with proven training techniques.

Class of 2026 ~ Sao Paulo, Brazil

CHAPEL AENEID 2026 VOLUME LVI

Home of the Chapel Trojans

One Year, Many Seasons 2025-2026 Chapter