Caelyn Grogan takes a picture of seniors Jude Jimenez and Addison Evilsizor repping their college merchandise. “I felt very excited about the beginning of a new chapter in my life,” Evilsizor said. (Photo by Emily Dywan)
HERE COMES THE SUN Laughing togeth
STOMPIN’ HOOVES During the stampede for the dance team, Munster’s mascot Mighty parades with the cheer team.
NOW PLAYING Posing, seniors Ava Adam and Mia Bozic smile as bright as the sun during Senior Sunrise. “Seeing [Senior Sunrise] come together, especially during such
REACH THE END LINE Repping the senior team, senior Niah Maduakolam shows off her Powderpuff pride. (Photo by Josephine Zangilli)
KNEE SLAPPER During Thursday passing halls, senior Brendan Feeney presents his joke of the day to the student body. “Joke of The Day” was kickstarted by Feeney and his senior peer, Vuk Maric. (Photo by Josephine Zangrilli)
“It’s gonna start raining”
Potential public school funding threats of Senate Bill 1
Emily Dywan Editor-in-Chief
The 2025-2026 school year poses questions of concern and uncertainty for Indiana school districts across the state in relation to Governor Mike Braun’s passing of Amendment 36 to Senate Bill 1. The new version of Senate Bill 1, passed by the state legislature, relieves property taxation and homestead exemptions for citizens across Indiana, saving homeowners up to $1 billion dollars worth of annual taxation.
The uncertainties posed to educational districts in the state, including Munster’s representative superintendent, Dr. Bret Heller, are in question, as the potential collateral damage from tax reduction will threaten public school funding.
“The ultimate situation is that local government and school districts will receive
less money from property taxes,” he said.
“As you take that taxing value away through credits or exemptions, you’re essentially lowering what we get to tax, meaning we’re going to receive less money on our end.”
The threats of SB 1 don’t cease at Munster’s public schools: it poses a potential threat to community reparations from fixing roads to funding police departments.
While Munster High School is at good financial standing, Heller reassures, longterm concerns pose uncertainty for the future of educational funding.
“Munster, as a school district, has been financially responsible by building healthy reserves of rainy day cash, but it’s about to start raining really hard. We’re in a better spot in short-term problems, but with all the uncertainty circulating the new bill, we have to start thinking: what are the ‘down the road’ decisions we may have to make?” Heller said.
Note it down A preview into new class offerings next year
Money talks
Estimation of funding loss over the course of the next two years
Funding in 25-26 −1,379,490
Source: Indiana Legislative Services Agency, April
Charles Chen Writer
ASL III
ASL III
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (CFDA) AP Seminar
AP Seminar: English 10 is a new offering at MHS that will replace PreAP English 10. AP Seminar is about research, analysis and constructing arguments from evidence.
“In other words, students will be learning how to analyze a variety of literature, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as other forms of media, and use it to create effective arguments,” English teacher Thomas Barnes said.
At a glance At a glance
In addition to American Sign Lan- guage I and II, ASL III, a year-long class, has just been approved. Dual credit is available for Purdue Univer- sity Northwest, but there will be a fee to enroll in dual credit. In order to be eligible for ASL I, stu- dents must have completed ASL II with a minimum C- grade in both se- mesters. Eligible students interested in enrolling for ASL III should contact their counselor as soon as possible.
Meet the 25-26 presidents
Junior Jovi Savaglio was elected as student body president with junior Addy Biel as vice president for next school year. Here are some improvements and events planned: Portal with Google Forms for student invoice on spirit days or concerns. “We want to give you that opportunity to make it easier,” Savaglio said. “We want to give everyone else a voice as well too, because the purpose of student government is to represent the student body.”
Sports bulletin board. “They [athletes] can put photos from their games and any big games coming up with a theme,” Biel said. “And students who don’t have social media and aren’t able to access that stuff [sports information] online, they can see at school.”
Decorating parking spots. “I’ve talked with Mr. Nolan and he’s trying to get it approved,” Savaglio said. “ I feel it makes the school look so much better and the creativity side of students—it’s a way to express your personality and everything about you.”
Second pep rally in April. “We want to increase student spirit and bring the school together, especially in second semester, it starts to dwindle,” Biel said.
Lexi Villalobos
IN ACTION Recently elected juniors 2025-2026 president Jovi Savaglio and vice president Addy Biel share their future plans for next school year. “Above all, we want people to feel free to come talk to us,” Savaglio said. (Photo by Ben Schirz)
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (CFDA) is a semester-long computer science class that is moving to MHS. This is required for all class of 2029 students or students who shift to the new diplomas.
“It’s like a Computer Science Principles lite,” computer science and business teacher Ryan Popa said.
“The course is essentially tailor-made for Indiana’s new standards.”
Finals schedule
Wednesday, May 21
FINAL Period 1 8:00 - 9:29 a.m.
FINAL Period 4 9:36 - 11:06 a.m.
Period 5 11:13 - 1:13 p.m.
Lunch A 11:13 - 11:43 a.m.
Class 5-A 11:48 - 1:13 p.m.
Class 5-B 11:13 - 11:58 a.m.
Lunch B 11:58 a.m. - 12:28 p.m.
Class 5-B 12:33 - 1:13 p.m.
Class 5-C 11:13 - 12:39 p.m.
Lunch C 12:43 - 1:13 p.m.
FINAL Period 7 1:20 - 2:50 p.m.
Thursday, May 22 with late start
FINAL Period 2 8:20 - 9:49 a.m.
FINAL Period 6 9:56 -11:26 a.m.
Early dismissal 11:26 a.m. with bus transportation leaving at 11:36 a.m.
Friday, May 23 last day of school
FINAL Period 3 8:00 - 9:29 a.m.
FINAL Period 5 9:36 - 11:06 a.m.
Early dismissal 11:06 a.m. with bus transportation leaving at 11:16 a.m.
Corrections
In Kristin Laflech’s new venture development class, seniors Alexis Karahalios and Abby Mena and sophomore Jocelyn Aguirre created Septo, a X-shaped bandage that tracks pH in order to detect infections while changing color. The three tested out different prototypes to make the product accessible and versatile to everyone. After participating in competitions, state will take place in June at Butler before heading off to D.C.
“We put ourselves out in so many competitions,” Karahalios said. “We got a lot of good feedback and good connections before we go to state for innovate.”
On Tuesday, May 20, seniors head to lunch A to eat then to the fieldhouse for graduation practice which can take around 1.5 to 2 hours. After practice, seniors can visit their elementary school. On Sunday, June 1, graduation starts at 1 p.m. in the fieldhouse.
Annie’s Letter from the editor
There’s a certain art to people-watching.
It extends beyond the creepy cliche –it’s an act, one near-poetic, of noticing. This very art has rewarded me the gift of seeing the unseen, listening to the unheard.
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors–
Summer is almost in reach! I’m scared to think that, in the blink of an eye, some of us might never cross paths again – but, at the same time, I’m filled with excitement for each of our adventures ahead. Being your president has brought me limitless joy. Starting with a presidential rap and ending with a presidential column, I am truly grateful to have been your voice for this #bestyearyet. You’ve given me a gift I hold true to my heart, and now it’s my time to return the favor. I entrust with you three final pieces of advice.
Stay curious – Go out into the world with a passion to try new things. Surfing, learning Italian, ice-skating, sailing – whatever interests you, give it a shot! Life’s best lessons can be found in the places you least expect it. My junior year, I tried cross-country for the first time ever. The long runs were brutal – plus running 3 miles every Saturday – but this sport really pushed me past my limits. I met some amazing friends and was taught that each of us are capable of so many talents, and half the time we don’t even know it. Stay open to new adventures; you never know what you might learn!
Never give up – These three words are powerful; they are the only thing standing in between you and your dreams. Don’t be afraid of the word “no.” You will be rejected a million times in life, and you won’t like it. But you will always be one step closer to fate. Don’t listen to the word “quit.” There will be people who don’t believe in you, but their lack of hope proves your strength to keep going. Don’t remember the word “impossible.” You can do anything. And anything is possible. Many just lack the faith to believe it. Your dreams are in your reach; you’ve already come this far. If you follow your heart, nothing can stop you. And if you ever forget that, read this again.
Savor every moment – This lesson is the most important. Have fun, smile, laugh! You are only a teenager once. Do not worry about what is out of your control. The best advice cannot be found on a page, like this one, on Instagram, or even on a YouTube video – it is found living in every moment! Share your joy with others. Bask in the sunlight. Throw the deadlines, due dates, lists, calendars, schedules to the side for a second and appreciate all that is around you. The beauty of happiness is that it has no limit.
I hope that at least one piece of my advice resonates with you. Best wishes and good luck on your journey. Roll stangs!
I’ve been granted such privilege through my time in Crier. I’ve borne witness to new staffers too afraid to pitch in during Crier’s editorial brainstorming flourish into masters of their own creations. I’ve watched fragments of Google Docs achieve some of the sharpest of journalistic achievements. Most importantly, I’ve witnessed a staff, once of confusion and loss of direction, mature into one of legacy and headship.
I’ve seen it in my peers–from excelling athletes to student-founded organizations, it takes a
flicker of a flame, the ignition of a question, for one to realize they have a story they believe worth telling. That very conviction, led by my peers – by you been the guiding force of my journalism in publi cations.
Now, in my senior year of high school, I’ve allowed myself the privilege to slow down and simply observe. Whether it be the senior sentimen tally soaking in or the byproduct of my time in Crier, my training special ized in detecting the stories between the lines, I’ve read the stories and watched the chapters write them selves. In each and every one of you.
What’s on your playlist?
Steven Stepnoski Teacher Columnist
“I got my hands up, they’re playin’ my song / They know I’m gonna be okay /”
“/ Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A. / Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A.”
Man, I hated this song in high school. Miley Cyrus. Hannah Montana. Whatever. Who cares?
But now, whenever I hear it on the radio, or it surprises me on a random playlist, I sing along.
And I remember how this song played at my senior prom, my friends’ graduation parties, and in the car on the way to the beach,
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As the days edge closer to the end for us seniors, I’ve found myself watching impossibly closer. I relish a group of laughter just a breath longer. I observe a sea of bouncing legs anticipatory of their upcoming class presentations, or the bubbling giggles when people accidentally yank on the “push” door to the media center – in the smallest of moments, our characters are an interconnected web of hilarious synonymity, stitching our individuality into a beautiful tapestry.
My parting piece of advice:
just one song in a montage of memories of my high school years.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but “Party in the USA” became an unofficial anthem for my senior year.
That was fifteen years ago. Back when we made mix CDs. Now, making a playlist is as easy as tapping (+) on Spotify. So, what’s on your playlist, Class of 2025?
In these last few days of high school, you are no doubt reflecting on your four years here. Your teachers, classes, teams, clubs. Your accomplishments and setbacks, W’s and L’s. Like Ferris Bueller said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
So, go back and replay these scenes in your head:
- Walking into the wrong classroom.
- Having a “heart-to-heart” with a team mate after a game or performance.
- Showing your school spirit at a pep rally with the cheerleaders, mascot and foot ball team.
- Pulling an all nighter before a test or project.
- Pointing out how all of the social cliques are seated together in the lunchroom.
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Preserve your passions. If you look just close enough, every single one of us has a story worth listening to. Someone ought to listen. Thank you for letting me see yours.
Sincerely,
-Emily Dywan Editor-in-chief
(jocks, nerds, band kids, etc.)
- Walking in slow-motion down a crowded hallway in a wacky outfit on a spirit day.
- Watching someone sing, dance, or perform unexpectedly and nailing it.
- Watching a big promposal followed by a heartbreak or a tearful “yes.”
- Ditching school to go explore downtown Chicago with your best friends.
- Ending high school with a freeze frame of everyone smiling, hugging, or throwing their graduation caps up in the air. Because these things only happen in the movies, right?
Reflect on these moments, and go find just the right song to fit the scene. Put them in a playlist. Press play. And listen to the soundtrack of your own version of “High School: The Movie.”
Later, this summer, after graduation, when you’re in the car with your friends driving down the open road, with high school behind you and the rest of your life in front of you, don’t forget to roll the windows down. And turn the music up. Congratulations, Class of 2025. Best of luck!
Editor-in-Chief Emily Dywan
Deadline Manager Lexi Villalobos
Head Photographer Zoe Clark
Cartoonist and Design Chief Damien Salahieh
Story Editor and Web Chief Emma Starkey
Photography Trainer John Kullerstrand
Writer Charles Chen
Photographers Evelyn Koncalovic, Sophia Rodriguez, Ben Schirz
Social Media Manager Josephine Zangrilli Beat Manager Gabby Van Horne
Adviser Ms. Alexandra Sulewski
Last Annie Fuller Student Body President Address
Illustration by Emily Dywan
2025 on the map
Class of 2025 shares where they will be heading after graduation
Alexandra Zima- Forensic Psychology & Criminal Justice
University of Detroit Mercy
Kwaku Awuah- Biology
University of Michigan
Diya Patel- Biochemistry
Michigan State University
Cole Eplawy- Supply Chain Management & Economics
Minnesota
Macalester College
Emma Starkey- Creative Writing
Senior superlatives
Bromance
Jack Foreit & Jackson
Serbentas
Gal Pals
Morgan Kindy & Brooklyn
Kuna
Heart of Gold
Male: Paul Harkenrider
Female: Isabella Shin
Best Smile
Male: Kwaku Awuah
Female: Ava Adam, Nina Garner (Tie)
Best Style
Male: Jack Foreit
Female: Daniella Lesina
Best Humor
Male: Gregory Ramos, Owen Roberts (Tie)
Female: Liliana Rivera
University of Minnesota
Charlie Ilijevski- Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Nebraska
Concordia University Nebraska
Josie Speckhard- Music Education
New York
Columbia University
Alexander Tu- Computer Science & Physics
Fashion Institute of Technology
Yadiel Mendoza- Fashion Design
North Carolina
University North Carolina Chapel Hill
Alexis Karahalios- Economics & Information Science
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University
Advik Lalam- Biochemistry
The Art Academy of Cincinnati
Haylo Morgan- Graphic Design
Rhode Island
Brown University
Claire Han- Computer Science & Economics
Tennessee
Lipscomb University
Savannah Nuetzel- Exercise Science
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Esther Graham- Nursing
Texas
Stephen F. Austin State University
Anjelina Silvas- Criminal Justice & Political Science
Utah
Western Governors University
Nadia Cortes Anzur- Special Education
Washington University of Washington
Gabriella Van Horne- Marine Biology
Washington D.C.
American University
Madeleine Miller- Political Science
Wisconsin University of Wisconsin
Samantha Bleza- Industrial Engineering
Cavin McNulty- Environmental Studies
Out of Country
London School of Economics and Political Science
Asha Patel- Politics & Economics
Gap Year
Karla Aguilar
Trade School
Lars Grow- I.B.E.W 697 J.A.T.C
Jisele Ruiz- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Christian Schoop- I.B.E.W. 697 J.A.T.C.
Military
Adrian Valdez III- Air Force
Most Likely to become the Next Mozart
Male: Jack Sklar
Female: Josie Speckard
Most Likely to be Late to Graduation
Male: Jude Jimenez
Female: Nina Garner
Most Likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize
Male: Cavin McNulty
Female: Claire Han
Most School Spirited
Male: Dennis Certa
Female: Annie Fuller
Best Car
Male: Lukis Raymond
Female: Nadia Pierre-Auguste
Most likely to win an Olympic medal
Male: Kwaku Awuah
Female: Savannah Nuetzel
Source: Google form of 136 seniors conducted from April 30- May 8
That’s about 2355 minutes of Mr. Nolan announcements.
Elimination leads by seniors
Daniella Lesina - 6 take-outs
Aaryan Patel - 5 take-outs
Ruben Napules - 4 take-outs At the beginning of the fourth quarter, 93 signed up to participate in Senior Assassin
Throughout the year, seniors would wear their “Senior Backpacks” that are reminscent of kids’ backpacks to show off their unique personality.
“I chose the Justin Bieber backpack because it was my backpack in first grade,” Teodora Svilar said. “Being able to use it until it broke was nostalgic for me.”
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Class of 2025’s personalities throughout the past four years based on Spotify wrapped
Photo by Duke Oar
Photo by Lexi Villalobos
Photo by Isla Utterback
Photo by Sophia Rodriguez
Photo by Zoe Clark
Photo by Josephine Zangrilli
Photo by Damien Salahieh
Speed, strength and spirit
Boys’ and Girls’ track and field season comes to a close
Gabby Van Horne Beat Manager
Positioning herself at the starting line, senior Savannah Nuetzel waits for the official to start the race at Conference in Hobart this past Tuesday. Nuetzel has played on the high school soccer team, football team and track team throughout her highschool career, but ultimately chose track and is running at a collegiate level.
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“Never say no to an event and try everything,” Nuetzel said. “There are so many events in track and they are all fun in their own ways.”
After playing golf his freshman year, senior Ashton Silva switched over to track during the spring of his sophomore year, and runs anything from the 400 meter to the 2 mile.
While Nuetzel’s favorite part of the season is “being able to work towards a common goal to get better and improve,” Silva’s favorite part is getting to watch his teammates grow and challenge themselves over the course of the season.
“Each season there is two or three different underdog stories of kids who might be the last thought on your mind to be on the sectional roster at the beginning of the season who grows into a very successful runner through hard work,”
Never say no to an event and try everything There are so many events in track and they are all fun in their own ways. ”
Savannah Nuetzel Senior
“When I step on the line, my focus is to remember how hard I have worked year round to prepare myself to run the fastest races I possibly can,” Silva said. “When the race is pretty close, what sets my motivation over the line to push through the hardest moments of a race is cheering from teammates. It’s good to know that people are even watching your race and great to know they support you.”
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Silva said. “This is my favorite part of track because I too went through a scenario like this and whenever something like that happens it gives me an opportunity to reflect on where I’ve started and motivation for where I am headed.”
As an individual sport, track is partially reliant on how willing an athlete is to get better at their craft, meaning each athlete must put in the work to get the results they want.
“Do research on your event and stay consistent,” Silva said “Everything you need to know to get better at track is accessible with a little bit of digging around the internet but it is staying consistent in what you do that makes you a better athlete and overall better person in life.”
ball is in their court
Girls’ tennis continues a successful season at Sectionals
by working hard at practice every single day,” Compton said. “My goal for this season is to help the team win a
In addition to the team’s success in singles, seniors Annie Fuller and Risha Panigrahi are standouts on the court.
“We are ranked 6th in the state at the moment,” Panigrahi said. “So it’s been a ful season for us. lessly proud of my team.”
ACED IT
freshman Pallavi Tallamraju uses her forehand technique.
In it together
Unified Track season begins
After hosting their first-ever home meet at Munster High School on May 1, the Unified Track team gears up for their second meet at home today at 5 p.m., featuring two relays and two field events.
Since hosting Munster’s first Unified Track meet, head coach Pat Raleigh finds value in the importance of community support and bolstering the team’s growth for years to follow.
“We didn’t have any home meets last year at all, so having our first home meet was great,” he said. “Parents get to be there and support our runners.”
Having only started last year, Munster’s Unified Track team is relatively small in comparison to other neighboring schools in
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the district. Raleigh hopes to extend the team to more students in the years to follow.
“My job is to get out and beat the bushes to find some of these athletes that aren’t participating in spring sports and see if they’ll be with us,”
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Huddled together on the court, se-
Recieving a ball from her Lake Central opponent,
(Photo by Josephine Zangrilli)
Josephine Zangrilli
Social Media Manager
HEAD START Representing Munster, senior Ayana Grove and her teammates got 4th place in the 4-by-4, This was Grove’s last home meet of the season. (Photo by Ben Schirz)
EYES ON THE PRIZE Racing down the track, junior Treveon Johnson goes head to head against a Lake Central competitor. (Photo by Kennedy Tarver)
Emily Dywan Editor- In- Chief
Sam Bleza, dance
Savannah Nuetzel, track Undefeated season, historical 2x State Champion for Senior Solo Munster’s 800M record
Photos by Josephine Zangrilli
Walking the halls, leaving their mark Seniors impact inside and outside the school
Designing change through henna: Suvali Giridaran
Traveling to India freshman year, senior Suvali Giridaran taught English, drawing and a classical Indian dance called “Bharatanatyam” at a rural government school that had not received much funding. Because of this, a non-profit organization called “Project Mardhani” was created by Giridaran to donate the proceeds to the school.
“Education is honestly the most important thing that you can carry on with throughout your life,” Giridaran said. “Just because you weren’t the best student now, doesn’t mean that you can’t be the best student later on. Education is a lifelong thing that shouldn’t be stopped after high school or after graduation.”
In Giridaran’s native language, Tamil, Mardhani means “henna,” which is what Project Mardhani consists of. Clients come from baby showers, weddings and students at MHS or outside.
“Getting started was one of the hardest things and getting busy with all the appointments around this time,” Giridaran said. “But I definitely found how to manage time.”
As of now, the project is educational based with the most recent development being a $1,000 grant or scholarship preparation books for the children in India. However, with Giridaran planning to go into the medical field after graduation, she hopes the project spreads to not only help with educational needs, though as well with medical needs.
“You don’t really know what’s gonna happen unless you try it,” Giridaran said. “So, have faith in yourself.”
so I did
there and I
Senior Backtalk
What’s an important lesson you’ve learned throughout high school?
“Never be afraid to compliment.”
“Stay organized and just have as many connections as you can.”
a baby
and
EDUCATION IS KEY Kneeling in front of a chalkboard, senior Suvali Giridaran plays a game along with students to teach English. In the game she would spell out a word and whoever got the word correct would win a point for their team. “Even when they didn’t have that much money or funds, they were still really engaged and excited to learn,”
Serving up a legacy: Richie Andrzejewski
During his junior year, senior Richie Andrzejewski worked alongside last year’s senior Sonny Hoekstra and others to start up a boys’ volleyball team in Munster High School. Andrzejewski has played volleyball ever since fifth grade and wanted to continue and be involved in the creation of the team for the high school. In his senior year, he got the position of being the libero, who keeps the back row under control during a game.
“I try to help the junior varsity kids who are going to be filling in our shoes, especially with the fact that we have
eight seniors this year and two to three people returning to varsity next year,” Andrzejewski said.
As graduation comes closer, Andrzejewski hopes the team will grow bigger and eventually get a freshmen team since JV and varsity are established so far.
“Volleyball is probably the most fun sport at the school,” Andrzejewski said. “It’s helped me learn more teamwork skills—being able to get things done together as a group since it’s a team sport and nothing can get done with just one person.”
Food for thought: Genesis Greenwood
Starting today during all lunches, a student idea created by senior Genesis Greenwood, junior Jacob Goddard and sophomore Ahsan Jabbar, Well Chew, will be tested near the Horseshoe. Well Chew is a pre-order service for students to skip the long lines in the cafeteria after signing up and receiving a number. Cold lunch will be served first before anything else to see how the process goes.
“We’re starting from the cold line, see how people react to it and then will start branching to other things like hot
food,” Greenwood said.
This idea had been planned in Kris tin Laflech’s new venture development class and soon presented to Chartwells and eventually to admin.
“When we got Mr. Docter on board, I said ‘Okay, if he could like it, I think other people will too,’ then we went to Chartwells,” Greenwood said. “The final person was Mr. Snyder—he really started helping us, saying where we should place it and we should talk the custodians for the table set up. He helped us make this happen.”
EAGLE EYED standing in formation, Richie Andrzejewski awaits his moment to enter into play.
“I'll miss being able to play with my close friends because it's people that I've been with my whole life,” Andrzejewski said.
“Keep an open mind and don’t judge people off of first impressions.”
“Live life the way you want to.”
“People are going to talk about you no matter what, so just do what makes you happy.”
“Time passes, and you have to deal with that, and you have to learn to be happy about the time that you have.”
“You can’t expect people to change for you.”
“Quality over quantity when it comes to friends.”
“Always give your best to the things that truly matter to you.”
“Learn to forgive yourself before others.”
HENNA SPEAKS At the India fest in August, senior Suvali Giridaran does henna at a booth with a customer. The money was raised for the Carmeite home in India. “My most recent clients were at
shower,
henna
earned money
donated that.”
Giridaran said. (Photos provided by Suvali Giridaran)
Natalie Minyard
Jude Jimenez
Pemi Ogunjimi
Branko Rebac
Stephen Glombicki
Advik Lalam
Kaz Pena
Alex Tsiakopoulos
Paloma Gallegos
Maddy Clousing
Lexi Villalobos Deadline Manager
(Photo by John Kullerstrand)
IDEA TO REALITY Standing in the hallway, senior Genesis Greenwood points to a Well Chew poster. Students can use the scan code to access the sign up sheet. “I will be there for the whole process,” Greenwood said. “So I can’t wait to see what it’s gonna be.” (Photo by Evelyn Koncalovic)