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Volume LIV

Issue No. 3 – Special Edition

Spring 2020

Sprit Day Champs

2020 Seniors Special Edition

2013-2020

L I F E R S

Lauren Gunn: Editor-in-Chief It is with great honor and enthusiasm that we, the 2019-2020 Editors, present our final issue of The Gates! Being on this staff has not only given me an opportunity to explore various realms of academic journalism, but it has also been a launchpad to refine leadership skills and get to know members of the ND community from all grade levels. I have absolutely loved watching fellow students pursue their passions through writing over the past four years, and I extend my very best wishes to Meghan Gallary, next year's editor-in-chief, as well as all members of the 2020-2021 staff!

Dedicating this last issue to the Class of 2020 -- my best friends -- is, in my mind, the perfect way to express my love for both this publication and these individuals. Best of luck to all in your future endeavors!

Sincerely,

Mary-Katharine Pontarelli: Senior Editor To the best people,

It’s crazy to think that I am even writing this note to all of you. I don’t think any of us could have ever imagined that everything would end like this. Whether it has been four years, seven years, or any number in between, ND has been our home and the place that holds some of our best memories. I know that it is so hard to not think about all the time that we are losing at ND, but I’ve been trying to think of all the things that we did have. We won Spirit Day, had a prom, had four Fall Flings and Winter Balls, countless Fiesta Fridays, and celebrated 100 days. We had so much time with each other, even though now it doesn’t seem like enough, and we made so many unforgettable memories. You are all so amazing, and I can’t wait for the time I can see you all again <3 love,

Eva Kraus: Art and Design Editor Dear Seniors and Fellow Gates Readers,

It is my honor to bring you this very special edition of The Gates. I hope that this short snapshot is one last thing that can help you to remember the Class of 2020. I’m trying not to focus on what has been lost, but what we have experienced. We are 2020 strong. I’ve had a seven-year adventure with you all and I am forever grateful. It has been my absolute joy working on the paper this year and through this experience I have discovered a love for journalism. It has been a privilege to capture the fun, funky, and whatever other adjectives you want to insert that is so uniquely Notre Dame. I miss you all and I can’t wait until we can all be reunited on campus again!

Meghan O’Meara: Sports Editor

Until then…

To My Dearest Red Class, Whether it was for seven, four, or some odd amount of years, I will always cherish my time as your classmate. As time passes, I know I will remember the big moments like winning Spirit Day, but I hope I remember the little ones just as vividly. The small conversations as I pass each of you in the hall, the excitement of Advent Angels, laughing till I can’t breathe at a joke, cramming for tests in the lounge, are the moments I will miss for the rest of my life. I will always be grateful that I had the best 98 friends anyone could have ever hoped for. I cannot wait to see what each of you accomplish in the future, and I will always be cheering you on!

Love,

Lindsay Abate - The Catholic University of America Caroline Adams - The Catholic University of America Sophia Amos – Penn State University Meg Arfaa – University of Pennsylvania Alexandra Battisti – Wake Forest University Maggie Beck – Boston College Grace Bleckley – Drexel University Katie Bradley – Penn State University Caragh Brown - Penn State University Abby Butler – San Diego State University Lily Ciocca – Saint Joseph’s University Grace Clark - Penn State University Kassie Clark – Loyola University Maryland Sam Coneys – Villanova University Kacey Coyle – University of Miami Catherine Crowe – Bentley University Gia D’Antonio – Saint Joseph’s University Sarah Daoud – University of Notre Dame Jada David – Undecided Ginna DeCarlo – Texas Christian University Mia DelVescovo - Auburn University Mikayla Dever – Rutgers University Morgan Devine – Villanova University Maddie Donaphon – Northeastern University Katelyn Dougherty – Villanova University Riley Dowd - Penn State University Caroline Fernandez – Elon University Audrey Gentile – Auburn University Paige Gerardi – Loyola University Maryland Riley Gillin – University of Delaware Lindsay Goldschmidt – University of Notre Dame Courtney Good – Drexel University Georgie Gorelick – Johns Hopkins University Emily Graeff – University of Virginia Madison Gulian – Clemson University Lauren Gunn – Northwestern University Elle Halfpenny – Miami University Caroline Heffernan – Boston College Ciara Hibbs – Villanova University Julia Iacovella – Saint Joseph’s University Kaleigh Ianieri – Drexel University Grace Jackson – Princeton University Rylee Kinka – Penn State University Mackenzie Kolar – University of Delaware Madison Kolessar – University of Florida Eva Kraus – Drexel University Mia Leonhardt – University of North Carolina Emmeline Lignowski – College of the Holy Cross Nora Livingood - University of Richmond

Brigitte Lubker – Drexel University Allie Lynch – Scranton University Whitney MacMillian – Rollins College Erica Martin – University of Alabama Emily Massa – Salem State University Kelly McCullough – Villanova University Sara McDougall – Duquesne University Grace Erin McHugh – Syracuse University Grace M. McHugh – Syracuse University Katie Meguerian – New York University Kelsey Mehallo - Penn State University Meghan Mitchell – Villanova University Kaitlyn Moshang – University of Richmond Lilly Moul – University of Pittsburgh Katie Mowatt – University of Pittsburgh Morgan Muehl - Penn State University Shannon Murphy – James Madison University Alex Murray – Furman University Olivia Nast - Fordham University Morgan O’Brien – Davidson College Meghan O’Meara – Drexel University Brie Odgers – University of South Carolina Sofia Oliva – West Chester University Kayleigh Olszewski – University of Scranton Julia O’Neill – Villanova University Maggie O’Neill - Penn State University Brynn Pippett – West Chester University Gwen Pohlmann – University of Miami Mary-Katharine Pontarelli – University of Delaware Kelly Pyott – West Chester University Sofia Quagliariello – Drexel University CeCe Quirk – Princeton University Ryan Rischitelli – Fairfield University Grace Rivers – Georgetown University Aby Romain – College of Charleston Bianca Rosato – University of Alabama Sam Rosato – Fairfield University Abby Ryan – The Catholic University of America Riley Shaak – North Carolina State University Emily Shank – Penn State University Sophie Sheffer – Boston College Lindsey Smith – Boston College Catherine Speers - Penn State University Anne Stevenson – University of South Carolina Maddie Tantillo – Syracuse University Alison Tegler – Villanova University Vivi Trumpbour – Georgetown University Serena Xu – Bryn Mawr College Michelle Zheng – Drexel University Joanie Zozaya – Villanova University

The Class of 2020

Best of luck to the 2020-2021 staff!

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We wish the 2020-2021 staff the best of luck next year! We know you will do fabulous things! Congratulations to the new Editor-in-Chief, Meghan Gallary, and the new Senior Editor, Ella Canavan! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to read what you create!

With love, Lauren, Mary, Eva, and Meghan 2019-2020 Editors

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