Mariemont High School Warpath Senior Edition - Class of 2020

 

SENIOR EDITION

MAY 2020

T H E WA R PA T H S AY S G O O D BY E T O T H E C L A S S O F 2 0 2 0

Faculty Advice to Seniors

Senior Spotlight; Megan Kromer

20 Questions for the Class of 2020

The faculty reflects on the senior class and oers advice for the future.

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The Warpath wanted to recognize Megan for her amazing work on the team as well as her leadership in our school.

Warpath asked 20 questions to the senior class about Mariemont.

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Warriors After Graduation…

Wesley

Adams

Navy

David

Martinez

Ohio University

Emily

Adamson

Ohio University

Elise

Mason

Ohio State University

Akagha

Colby College

Ryan

Matarese

University of Kentucky

Sebastian

Amann

Apprenticeship

Dillion

McCann

Employment

Lia

Amlung

University of Cincinnati

Deacon

McCarley

Employment

Adeline

Ashinger

Indiana University

Zachary

McClorey

Lola

Ashinger

Indiana University

Cooper

McCord

Stephen

Banks

Undecided

University of South Carolina University of Colorado Boulder

Lauren

Barrett

University of Dayton

Elizabeth

McEnroe

University of Cincinnati

Megan

Betts

Ohio Stae University

Julianna

Meece

University of Cincinnati

Elizabeth

Bonnell

Eastern Illinois University

Andrew

Mehl

University of Cincinnati

Megan

Brehse

Ohio State University

Nolan

Michaelson

Kent State University

Nicholas

Brothers

Miami University

Abigail

Miller

Ohio University

Dylan

Buerger

Northern Kentucky University

Michael

Moehring

University of Cincinnati

Simon

Butler

Undecided

Steven

Murdock

University of Cincinnati

Virgina

Caesar

University of Dayton

Lillian

Murray

Aveda Institure

John

Carroll

John Carroll University

Peter

Mysogland

Ohio University

Jennifer

Cash

Gap Year

Alivia

Naticchioni

University of Cincinnati

Charlotte

Coates

Elon University

Jack

Neville

Ohio University

Marquan

Curtis

Undecided

Zoe

Nies

University of Cincinnati

Kendall

Dewey

Purdue University

John

Normile

University of Cincinnati

Kylee

Dhonau

Michigan State University

Maxwell

Northrop

Indiana University

Ava

Dorsten

Xavier University

Daniel

Parker

Northern Kentucky University

Riley

Dunne

Ohio State University

Oliver

Peterman

Purdue University

Casey

Dutro

U.S. Air Force Academy

Noah

Pfaffenrger

University of Tampa

Joseph

Elkahla

Miami University

Ellie

Poindexter

University of Georgia

Price

Xavier University

Brendon

Findley

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Sydney Olivia

Pullen

Gap Year

Jossey

Frye

Indiana University

Clare

Purdy

Kenyon College

Bates

Gall

Miami University

Kady

Rasmussen

Ohio State University

Isabelle

Garner

University of Cincinnati

Shannon

Renner

University of Cincinnati

Luke

Gaskey

Career X Program

Aniyah

Robertson

University of Cincinnati

Elizabeth

Gilbertson

Ohio Wesleyan University

Luke

Robinson

University of Dayton

Reese

Grant

University of Cincinnati

Caroline

Romick

University of Cincinnati

Elizabeth

Halpin

Ohio State University

Michael

Ryan

Northern Kentucky University

Maxwell

Halpin

University of Cincinnati

Evan

Sizer

University of Cincinnati

Malachi

Hammond

Gap Year

Isabella

Sklena

Rhodes College

Madison

Hartman

University of Cincinnati

Ava

Hatcher

University of Alabama

Jada

Smiley

Lanie

Hayskar

Gap Year

Madigan

Smith

Otis College of Art and Design Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Alexis

HicksJirkans

South Dakota State

Payton

Smith

Miami University

Olivia

Hill

University of Cincinnati

Kameryn

Spang

Ohio State University

Owen

Holliday

University of Arizona

Jackson

Stephens

Indiana University

Clare

Hunter

University of Cincinnati

Zachary

Stith

Elon University

Grace

Hunter

University of Cincinnati

William

Stutenroth

Ohio State University

Reagan

Kaiser

University of Cincinnati

Katherine

Szymanski

University of Mississippi

Abigail

Kapcar

Ohio State University

Jillian

Teeters

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Jacquelyn

Kauffman

Washington University

Jonathan

Tenhundfeld

University of Cincinnati

Erin

Kelly

Georgia Institue of Technology

Tollefsen

Viterbo University

Bryce

Kennedy

California Polytechnic State University

Gabrielle Ethan

Trester

Gap Year

Nickson

KirksMcFadden

University of Cincinnati

Isaac

Trybus

University of Cincinnati

Joshua

Turner

Apprenticeship

George

Koehler

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Lucciano

Vitela

Employment

Sebastian

Kreidler

University of Cincinnati

Rye

Walker

Ohio State University

Megan

Kromer

Miami University and Army National Guard

Leah

Warden

Undecided

Melanie

Weiss

Northeastern University

Cameron

Lackney

Ohio University

Ellen

Lewis

Belmont University

Max

Welch

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Megan

Lundeberg

Miami University

Sarah

Werdmann

Wellesley College

Wiley

Lyons

University of Cincinnati

Clarice

Wilder

University of Tennessee

Drew

Malafa

Ohio State University

Lucas

Wilner

Ohio State University

Kathryn

Marshall

Franklin College

Christoph er

Wood

Kent State University

William

Woodruff

University of Cincinnati

Evan

Wuertemb erger

Wittenberg University

Naomi

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BY MCKENZIE ZOBRIST Gumbo: “What I mean by gumbo is we have a lot of different kinds of people and parts, but in the end, we all overcome our differences and make a beautiful dish; similar to gumbo, which is a combination of many different things, but when all

Independent:

“

A Word to Describe the Class of 2020

“We like to follow our own ideas and plans.” - Jillian Teeters Special: “Our class has always been close with each other and we have been through a lot

put together, it creates a beautiful product.” - Max Northrop

together. Everyone treats each other with kindness and respect. We can have fun

Resilient:

along. The class is special.” - Luke Robinson

“Despite having the best part of our senior year taken away in an instant, I’ve been inspired by my classmates and their positivity. I think our class has demonstrated the power in overcoming adversity over the years, but this last quarter has been the biggest test of all. Having the support and encouragement of one another has certainly made it much easier. I’m very proud of how we’ve handled it and am grateful for my peers and the memories we made while together.” - Abbie Kapcar “We have been through numerous school construction projects and transitory periods, always emerging united and strong.” - Clare Purdy Fun: “We all work hard in school, but we also love to have fun. I've never gone to

and talk to people in our class who we don’t usually talk with, and easily get “The senior class I feel was more caring than the past seniors. We showed support and even helped underclassmen.” - Jonathan Tenhundfeld “Everyone is just pretty unique and we all bring a lot to the table. Just a lot of really cool people.” - Isaac Trybus Emo: “...because we had the end of our senior year taken away from us.” - Kate Syzmanski Family: “Everyone is nice to one another. We don't really have the problems of other classes. I might be because of maturity or I like to think it’s because we’re just

school and not laughed throughout the day.” - Ginny Caesar

good people.” - Noah Pfaffenberger

Funny:

Findley

“Our class does and say stuff that is super funny and sometimes stupid.” - Emily

" Seems like everybody is friends with everybody and nobody is estranged." - Bren

Adamson

Unique:

Different:

Modulars, late arrival/early dismissal, and most importantly, a global pandemic.”

“Our grade is kind of unique in a way that there are so many people who have such different views on things and have different characters. I feel like we are a different grade compared to the rest in High School.” - Jack Stephens “I would use this word because there is simply no other class like ours.” - Dylan Buerger Determined: “We’re determined to celebrate our graduation and senior year the best we can,

“It's safe to say no other Mariemont class has had a senior year like ours.

- Jacqueline Kauffman Unstoppable: “With everything this group of students has been through in just this year, I think we’ll come out of high school able to do almost anything and be ready for any adversity we might face.” - Megan Kromer Historic:

in spite of the challenges that we have been faced with.” - Jossey Frye

"I would describe our class as historic given the circumstances and honestly this

Enthusiastic:

school. " - Megan Betts

“Whether that’s showing up for each other at our numerous sporting events or class assignments we always just enjoy the process of togetherness. Especially during this time it is really hard to stay positive and to look on the bright side but I can always count on my classmates and our little group chats or zooms to give me the encouragement and energy that I need!” - Ellie Poindexter

class of students stands out from any other class in my experience of high

Strong: "We've endured all the trials that school has put us through." - Steven Murdock "After everything that has been thrown at us over the years and especially this year, it’s shown me my true strength and my class’s strength and persistence." -

“We’ve had to endure Coronavirus.” -David Martinez

Sydney Price

Good:

Smart:

“Our class has stayed out of trouble and excelled both academically and athletically.” - Rye Walker

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"We may goof around at times but when it comes down to succeed we are pros at it." - Naomi Akagha

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Faculty Advice To Seniors

BY OLIVIA SIMPSON

2. Go above and beyond. Managers and bosses will appreciate employees who do things

Mrs. Brown (HS Intervention Specialist): “The class of 2020 will always be remembered by

3. Don’t complain. There are likely many people out there who would be happy to have

me as the first class to christen the Mariemont Jr. High Expedition Chopped Kitchen. My only

your job. Never forget that. Establish and maintain a professional reputation. It will get

advice after watching many of you 'attempt' to create a creative cuisine…’Don't be limited by

noticed."

because they need to be done, not just because they’re in the job description.

what you think you should do (with a recipe or in life), feel free to experiment without fearing the outcome.’ Go get em' guys!”

Mrs. Komrska (ME and JH Art): "I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart."

- Vincent Van Gogh

Mrs. Thomas (JH and HS Health): “‘To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the

“Earnestly seek the things that you are passionate about. Put your heart into what you do.”

gift’: A saying I have lived by- we are all blessed with a skill set created for us to help others.

Use it to the best of your ability to improve those in your world.”

Mrs. Leszczuk (college counselor): "'Progress, not perfection.

Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.' - Anne Wilson Schaef

Mrs. McGahey (Director of Chorus): "Don't sweat the small stuff. I know your problems may

“My advice to our fabulous 2020 graduates is to strive to continue to make progress in your

seem big now, but in the long run they will be only one small speck in your life. You can rise

life and enjoy life. Leave the perfectionism to someone else.”

above anything if you believe you can."

Mrs. Marker (TPE Art Teacher): "We hear so often that we should follow our passion, and Mrs. Gorman (TPE): “Dear Class of 2020,

we should. But we should also follow what our opposite thoughts may be so we can hush

If anything that the end of this school year taught ALL of us is to learn to be flexible and to

those negative conceptions of ourselves and also walk in a new path. Try something new.

adapt to change. Indeed, life is easier when it continues on a horizontal path, but as you all got

Take chances. Say that thought out loud. Van Gogh sums it up best with this quote: 'if you

a close up view, life does not always proceed that way. So, while you are busy 'Going Forth' be

hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will

prepared to change your game plan and keep moving forward.

be silenced.'"

Congratulations!”

Mrs. Fields (ME Kindergarten): "Dear Class of 2020, Mrs. Leatherwood (HS History and Psychology): “Dear Class of 2020,

Don’t forget, all you really need to know, you learned in kindergarten. Be kind, share, clean

Congratulations! This year, you’ve had the unexpected and unfortunate opportunity to

up your own mess, try your best, say please, thank you and sorry, don’t eat glue. Love,

demonstrate great strength, flexibility and resiliency! Those traits will serve you well in your

Mrs. Fields"

lives. Your strength and willingness to push through challenging times with positivity will allow you great personal growth and ultimate happiness! I wish you the very best!”

Mrs. Parker (TPE 3rd grade): "Remember that life is an adventure - expect both times of ups and downs, times of ease and times of challenge, exciting times and tedious times.

Mrs. Skinner (Junior High Counselor): “‘Go into the world and do well. But more

Revel in joy, reflect upon sorrow, and always take time to learn from mistakes. You’re

importantly, go into the world and do good.” The class of 2020 is full of doers and change-

destined to do great things, enjoy the journey!"

makers. I have no doubt you will all do well in your future endeavors. Just remember that the world could always use more good, and you have a lot to share.”

Mr. Eten (HS Digital): "I graduated in 2003 and what I’ve learned since my graduation day is this: Be kind to everyone, not just because it’s the best thing to do, but also because you

Mrs. Jacob (Mariemont Elementary): “Look for and find the best in people.

never know the next time when you might need someone’s help. People are always willing

Never take yourself too seriously.

to help someone who has been kind to them. Be faithful and keep your commitments.

The greatest joys come when we find a way to serve others.

Things won’t always go the way you plan them, but stay faithful and dedicate yourself to

Share your time, talents and treasure with others.”

crossing the finish line, people will respect you immensely for it. Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. Life will not always be easy, so take time to laugh, play, and enjoy

Mrs. Eckroth (HS English and Social Studies): “Don't be afraid to think about what really

what is around you. When life gets you down, you’ll be able to draw back on the ‘good

makes you happy and then make it happen, even if it isn't the easiest.”

times’ and it will keep a smile on your face. Don’t’ be too prideful, let others help you. I’ve found there are more people who want to see you succeed than to see you fail, let them

Mr. Miller (5th Grade Math and Science ME): “Learn from the past and prepare for the

help you succeed and be sure to thank them after you do. Lastly, you’ll never be too old to

future. Be ready for change.”

learn something new, challenge yourself to do the impossible."

Mrs. Reilly (HS English): “Spend far more time listening to what other people have to say,

Mrs. Bruck (ME 5th grade ELA): "My advice for the class is actually a quote from my

especially in new situations. Attempt to listen to understand rather than listen to respond."

favorite poet Walt Whitman. Even though it's considered a quote, it still sounds like a poem to me, but I don't think I could give any better advice myself. It's something I come back to

Mr. Weiss (HS English): "If you’re headed off to college, do these three things during your

over and over to help me live my own life and I hope it helps the seniors in the next part of

first week:

their journey and throughout their life:

1. Visit the writing lab (yes, before you have an assignment). Familiarize yourself with the

‘This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms

appointment procedures. (Then, be sure to visit it again and again during each semester.)

to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to

2. Add each professor’s contact information into your phone, including the office hours.

others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the

3. Record something interesting each professor says on the syllabus on day one of class. Then,

people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown or to any man or number of men,

go to the professor’s office hours, introduce yourself, and bring up the interesting thing. The

go freely with powerful uneducated persons and with the young and with the mothers of

goal here is to establish a relationship. It may prove helpful when you need to ask for an

families, read these leaves in the open air every season of every year of your life, re-examine

extension on an assignment or for a recommendation letter for a job or graduate school.

all you have been told at school or church or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your

If you’re headed to the working world (or when you’re headed there) or the military, do these

own soul, and your very flesh shall be a great poem and have the richest fluency not only in

three things during your first week on the job (and every day thereafter):

its words but in the silent lines of its lips and face and between the lashes of your eyes and

1. Show up early.

in every motion and joint of your body.’ ~Walt Whitman”

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Senior Spotlight: Megan Kromer

BY MCKENZIE ZOBRIST AND OLIVIA SIMPSON Megan Kromer has been described as many things: a friend, a volleyball player, a leader, a student. She can be different things to different people.

Her friend Lauren Barrett described her as the most hardworking person she knows. Barrett said “She puts 110% effort in everything she does, whether it's at school, volleyball or in her friendships. But she is also super humble about it, she would never brag or put herself above anyone else.”

Another one of her friends, Jossey Frye described Megan as hilarious, saying, “She can always make anyone laugh. Megan can make even the most boring things fun, she has a great sense of humor and is always joking around.”

Megan is also an athlete. She played volleyball her whole high school career. During the 2019 season, She was the captain. A leader.

Megan is a leader in whatever she does because of her charismatic personality. Being the youngest of three, she’s learned how to find and share her voice, and she’s learned to help others through the character she’s built.

In school, teachers regard Megan as kind, bright, and hard working.

They describe her as a “team play.” Not only does she excel in school, but she remains kind to her peers and teachers. She’s the inquisitive type who isn’t afraid to ask questions that others are afraid to because she’s curious about the world around her.

She takes circumstances that may be seen as “negatives” and turns them into positive experiences. As a sophomore when Megan asked upperclassmen if she should take physics, they informed her it was going to be difficult. Megan doesn’t let people’s opinions deter her.

She started the class with a positive attitude, and ended up loving the class.

If we were to sum up Megan into one word, “courageous” would be fitting. She’s the deep kind of courageous that involves selflessness, kindness, and curiosity. As a student, athlete, member of the Army National Guard, friend, and human being, Megan Kromer is an admirable individual.

Megan’s post-secondary plans include serving in the Army National Guard while attending college at Miami University to become a nurse. She has high ambitions that her courageous, selfless, kind personality will help her reach.

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Warpath Senior Superlatives

BY NICK JONES Megan Kromer, Olivia Simpson, and McKenzie Zobrist, Contributors

Most likely to become Tik Tok famous: Steven Murdock and Gabby Tollefsen Best at Procrastinating: Charlotte Coates and Rye Walker Most likely to fall asleep in class: Mike Ryan and Zoe Neis Most likely to spend all their money on Starbucks: Melanie Weiss and Jillian Teeters Most likely to become a professional gamer: Jonathan Tenhundfeld Best Nickname:

Michael “Mango” Moehring and Jacquelyn “JQ” Kauffman Most likely to dye their hair an unlikely color: Addy Ashinger and Madigan Smith Most likely to be on Broadway: Gabby Tollefsen and Lucas Wilner

Most likely to know everyone in Cincinnati: Max Halpin Most likely to have their name mispronounced: Naomi Akagha and Jonathan Tenhundfeld Most likely to laugh at everything: Kami Spang and Ellie Poindexter Most likely to globe trot the world: Ryan Matarese Most likely to lose every personal belonging: Ellie Halpin and Johnny Carroll Most likely to go way too hard in senior assassin: Stephen Banks and Abbie Kapcar Most likely to get into a heated debate: Rye Walker and Kate Szymanski Most likely to be the 1st MHS grad to make it to the moon: Casey Dutro Most likely to find a cure for a global pandemic: Jillian Teeters

Then and Now

BY McKenzie Zobrist

2002

2020

Top Movie

Spider-Man

First Cow

Top Song

"How You Remind Me" by

"Blinding Lights" by

Nickelback

Weeknd

Top TV Show

24

Tiger King

Top Toy

Bratz ™ Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa ™

Baby Yoda Plush

Super Bowl Winner

The New England Patriots

The Kansas City Chiefs

Top Book

“The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold

“Actress” by Anne Enright

President

George W. Bush

Donald Trump

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Seniors & Siblings

BY NICK JONES

With graduation around the corner for the class of 2020, the seniors and their siblings are enjoying their quarantine with each other. For most, this will be the last time they live under the same roof.

With that, they have provided what they’ll miss most about their siblings and have even given some advice for the future.

Zach Stith (‘20): “I’m going to miss the funny aspect of Trevor. He can be funny when he wants and that’s going to be hard to forget.”

Advice for Trevor: “Get out and do things because grade school files by.”

Trevor Stith (‘23): “I am going to miss talking with him each day about different sports games.”

Advice for Zach: “Stay on top of work in college.”

Drew Malafa (‘20): “I’m going to miss sports with Ethan. Very few people get to experience playing on the court at the same time as their sibling and I’m thankful for that.”

Advice for Ethan: “Don’t worry what others think about you and do what makes you happy.”

Ethan Malafa (‘22): “I’m going to miss playing basketball with him at home and at school. I’m going to miss playing sports with him and seeing him in the hall.”

Advice for Drew: “Work hard in school and build good relationships to set a base for the future.”

Max Halpin (‘20): “I will miss ignoring my sister in the halls and getting mad at her over stupid school drama.”

Advice for Ellie: “I want her to work hard and be organized in college.”

Ellie Halpin (‘20): “I will miss annoying my brother by making him late to school and eating off campus lunch with him at home junior and senior year.

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Seniors, Ellie and Max Halpin in Breckenridge, Colorado. They both wish each other good luck at college and have enjoyed High School together.

Advice for Max: “I want him to succeed at whatever he does and never be afraid to seek help from others.”

Noah Pfaffenberger (‘20): “I will miss being able to come home and relate to someone about what happens at school. While at school I have someone to relate to about what’s at home.”

Advice for Siblings: My advice for them is to never turn down an opportunity that they have even the slightest interest in. They also shouldn’t rely on clutching grades at the end of the quarter like their older brother.”

Jack Mccluskey (‘22): “I will miss playing the same sport and being on the same team in high school.”

Advice for Noah: “Don’t be dumb.”

Cooper McCord (‘20): “I will miss having a guarantee of seeing a familiar face every day.”

Advice for Holden: “Don’t [mess] up.”

Holden McCord (‘21): “I will miss being able to joke around with him in the halls.

Advice for Cooper: “Be social and have fun.”

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20 Questions for the Class of 2020

BY LORILEI BLACKETT 1. What is the silliest thing you heard people say about you during your four years?

Peter Mysogland: "It’s not very appropriate" Riley Dunne: "After I broke my ankle my coach, Mike Hollstegge told me he was surprised because I was so coordinated. I am not coordinated and broke my ankle because of that. He found that out the next time we talked :)."

2. What's the first thing you want to do when you get out of high school?

Grace Hunter: "Buzz my head again as its hot and I don't feel like dealing with it anymore."

Peter Mysogland: "Get out of Cincinnati."

3. What is your favorite catch phrase?

Isabella Sklena: "OkAy ByE!!"

4. Would you rather be in the Office or the Walking Dead?

Bryce Kennedy: "Something perfectly mundane and normal vs. a literal apocalypse? I'll take the Walking Dead."

Kate Szymanski: "I feel like I’m already in the Walking Dead."

Lucciano Vitela: “Office, D-REN and T-BlOCK my bois."

5. What’s the strangest thing you've seen over your four years of high school?

Noah Pfaffenberger: "Drew Goheen rolling down the senior lot hill in a garbage can."

JP Normile: "I once saw a person try and park in the junior parking lot and hit the same car 3 different times while attempting to park. After getting out of there car they didn't even check to see what damage they had done to the other car."

Elizabeth Gilbertson: "I saw Dr. Renner sitting at the bar at Mac's on Wooster."

6. You're about to do the coolest thing in your life, what song would play as you're doing it?

Nick Brothers: "Dat stick - rich Brian" Megan Betts: "Don’t Stop Helicon’ by Journey"

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7. If you could live on the Moon would you? Why or why not?

Casey Dutro: "No, because I would already be living on Mars."

Steven Murdock: "Yes, I would be immortalized in history."

8. What is one pet peeve of yours?

Jillian Teeters: "Leaving time left on the microwave!

PLEASE clear it and shut the door while you’re at it!"

Ellie Lewis: "Hearing people chew. Just, like, stop."

9. In your free time how do you pass the time?

Peter Mysogland: "Chill with the boys or talk to God." Abbie Kapcar: "I can't control time."

10. What will you miss most about high school?

Elizabeth Gilbertson: "Dr. Renner saying "bon appetit" before lunch or my siblings."

Elizabeth Bonnell: "Dr. Renner. :(" Kate Szymanski: "Being young."

11. What is the most interesting thing you've ever seen?

Riley Dunne: "Mr. Radloff imitating a pregnant woman for a demonstration."

Bryce Kennedy: "A whale skeleton engulfed by the black sand beach in Iceland."

12. What is the worst superpower someone could have?

Addy Ashinger: "Probably to be invisible but only half the time, like it could turn off at any second, and you have to be naked to be invisible. I think you know why."

Abbie Kapcar: "Shrinking, you'd probably get crushed to death in the first 5 min."

Bren Findley: "Being good at tennis. It's useless."

13. If you could immediately master any skill what would it be?

Steven Murdock: "Calisthenics. Great for muscular development and impressive to spectators."

Kate Szymanski: "Morphing into a lamp."

14. What’s your most embarrassing moment in high school?

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Megan Betts: "Sophomore year I was at a football game, and I got NAILED in the face with a blow up beach ball and someone got a picture of my face being hit with it."

Riley Dunne: "When I made an argument that cursive was a separate language from English. It was a low moment for me."

18. What challenged you most during high school?

Abbie Kapcar: "AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM" Elizabeth Gilbertson: "Covid-19"

15. What inspired you most during your four years?

Elizabeth Gilbertson: "All of my teachers and their odd sayings."

19. Do you have a sibling that is an underclassmen? If so, please name.

Abby Miller: "Not yet."

16. In high school who helped you bounce back from your setbacks?

Kate Szymanski: "Literally myself, and myself only."

20. Is there anything we forgot to ask you?

Anything you think we should include?

Casey Dutro: "Favorite Disney princess, duh."

Isabella Sklena: "Just have fun in High School! Go to games/events, dances, or join clubs/teams, talk to people you maybe wouldn't! Every day is the chance to do something different and learn something new!"

17. What’s the most important thing you learned in high school?

Sydney Price: "Don’t be in the musical."

David Martinez: "That Mr. Wolford is the literal goat."

Peter Mysogland: "Only God can judge me."

Last Will and Testament

BY MEGAN KROMER

“To the class of 2021, Mr. Wolfford is the absolute GOAT.” David Martinez “To all of the teachers, I give them all my respect for putting up with me for all these years.” Lucciano Vitela “I leave behind the ability to not procrastinate, and I would pass that on to whoever wants to get their work done right before it’s due.” Dylan Buerger “I want to leave this experience to the underclassmen so they know to cherish every minute in high school because it goes by so fast.” Emily Adamson “I would like to leave behind the traditions that Mariemont has, such as the pow-wow and other events, to the students of Mariemont.” Rye Walker “To any future student: Mrs. Colpi and Mrs. Morris will save you more times than you can count. Thank them every time.” Jillian Teeters “I would like to leave my copious amounts of hair dye behind to Sunny Eversole and Ellese Lowery.” Chris Wood “I would like to leave my dance shoes to my sister, Alexandra, so that she can continue the Purdy legacy of dancing in the school musicals.” Clare Purdy “I would like to leave behind my football and lacrosse gear to whoever will put them on to play and work hard with the team.” Luke Robinson “I leave behind my long-lasting legacy inspiring the next generation to come.” Kate Szymanski

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“I want to leave behind my lost State ring to Jack McCloskey in hopes that they can turn it around next year and win it for the class who never got to play.” Noah Pfaffenberger “To the class of 2021, don’t focus on how much time you have left, just focus on living in the moment so that you don’t live with regret about not enjoying what you have.” Isaac Trybus “I leave behind leading the volleyball team to Amy Muller and Anasia Robertson. I also leave behind the number 11 jersey to the next player who wears it and gives every practice and game their all.” Megan Kromer “I leave behind a new school to the underclassmen.” Bryce Kennedy “I would like to leave a message for all of my teachers: Thank you so much for pushing me to be my best and for always being willing to answer my questions no matter how dumb they sounded.” Riley Dunne “I leave behind the hope that things will always work out, no matter what, to everyone at Mariemont.” Madigan Smith “I would like to leave behind a tiny garden for people to sit out at and chill.” Megan Betts “To Adelyn: Stop worrying! You are such an amazing student, you don’t even know! You will get into that college and get that job/ internship. You’ve been such a good friend to me and I’m so glad to have had you by my side!” Sydney Price “I want to leave behind my hard work and dedication to inspire my cross country boys and my brother.” Casey Dutro “To everyone: be kind, accepting and welcoming to other people despite their differences. Be respectful, self-aware and conscientious of the world around you. And be present.” Ellie Lewis “To everyone: never take anything for granted because it goes by so quick. You don’t believe me now, but you will once it happens because it happens fast.” Owen Holliday “If I could leave behind anything it would be the quality of empathy. The world today has problems with understanding that people are different and go through very different things while we all go through our journey of life. I think it’s important to be more empathetic to the adversities that we all face.” JP Normile “I leave behind my lucky lax socks to my sister!” Isabella Sklena “I leave behind my homework and tests to my brother.” Nick Brothers “I leave behind the leadership I have learned throughout the years to Quinn Benner and Michael Nap.” Peter Mysogland “I hope to have left behind a positive light to those around me.” Abbie Kapcar “I leave behind tradition, especially through sports. I’m hoping that the underclassmen had the same awesome experience with their seniors this year that I had when I was an underclassmen.” Erin Kelly

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