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May 16, 2025

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Mrs. Wilhelmsen Steps Down As Dean

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Mrs. Wilhelmsen, geometry teacher and beloved dean of the Class of 2025, will not be returning as freshman dean next year.

The position will instead be held

by English teacher Mrs. DePietro. She has loved being dean and guiding students through four years of high school, but is looking forward to spending more time with her children and enjoying their own senior year.

Mrs. Wilhelmsen is a veteran Class Dean, with her first class in 2003. “I’ve learned so much in terms of realizing it takes four years for students to learn to trust you. As they learn to trust you more and more, the dean position changes,” she said.

Mrs. Wilhelmsen has learned a lot and become a better teacher through the process of being dean, and is grateful for all the experience she has gotten along the way. “I’ve become a better listener and have been letting students lead the process more,” she said.

Some of her favorite memories from being a class dean are seeing her students grow over four years, both academically and personally. “Seniors come in for one reason or another, and they wind up sticking around, and we can take a trip down memory lane,” she said. “It’s really fun to think about how much they’ve changed.”

“My favorite thing about Mrs. Wilhelmson is her thoughtfulness. She’s always there with a smile, a card, or a text when you need something,” said Senior Megan Keller.

Mrs. Wilhelmson’s contagious optimism and positivity were other memorable aspects of Mrs. Wilhelmson that many seniors commented on. Amelia Rucker also agreed with this idea when she added, “Mrs. Wilhelmson is like my school mom. If I ever need to go talk or I am having a rough day, I know I can always text her to talk and get some motivation, and she’ll help cheer me up.” Many described that just being around her could bring up one’s mood, and she could instill confidence that students didn’t even know they had in them.

“I remember I was on the retreat my freshman year, and even though I had some friends from middle school that I knew, I was still with a bunch of new people I didn’t know, and Mrs. Wilhelmson made this daunting task of meeting new people less scary. She wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time, even when getting out of our comfort zone was a little difficult,” said Benjamin Ganz.

As Mrs. DePietro takes over, Mrs. Wilhelmsen knows she will do an excellent job as the next class dean. When asked what advice she would give to other deans, she says to give yourself time with the class. “It takes a long time to put together all the pieces of the grade and the dean job is four years for a reason.”

Mrs. Wilhelmson has been a dean at Pace Academy for 20 years, which means she has worked with five different classes, creating a unique special connection with each class. Having a dean as a stepping stone

Mrs. Whilhemson, a beloved dean, steps down. into high school makes sure that every student always has someone in their corner if they ever need anything, and Mrs. Wilhelmson makes sure she can be that person for every student.

Each individual student has different needs, and Mrs. Wilhelmson understands that and adapts to create an environment that is comfortable for every student. It is characteristics like these that make Mrs. Wilhelmson such an incredible dean. She has made a lasting impact on not only her students but the Pace community

as a whole.

“Mrs. Wilhelmson is always giving us the tools we need to help us succeed in our classes.

She’s always there when I need a little advice or some extra help,” said Senior Gavin Sender.

Gavin also added that students always felt welcome in Mrs. Wilhemson’s office because of her friendly personality, and he will be sad to say goodbye when he graduates this spring.

Although the Pace community is sad to see Mrs. Wilhelmson step down as a dean, her

students will never forget the memories they made with her as she ushered them through their upper school careers. Mrs. Wilhelmson will always be a staple to the Pace community as she continues to guide new students into the high school, even with her freshman year geometry classes. With lots of love, this year, Mrs. Wilhelmson will officially step down from her dean position and hand the reins over to Mrs. DePietro.

teacher shared what she’s most excited about, her goals for supporting the freshmen class and some great advice for making the most of high school from day one.

Campbell: Hi Mrs. DePietro, thank you so much for meeting with us today. To start, I just wanted to ask what makes you most excited about being a Dean next year?

Mrs. DePietro: I’m most excited about getting to know a new group of kids as people beyond the classroom. I really love how in English I get to talk to students about their friends and lives and see who they are, beyond just quizzes, tests and essays.

Campbell: I love that! Is there anything that inspired you to want the position?

Mrs. DePietro: Yes, I feel like kids trust me a lot, beyond just as their teacher, so it felt like if I can already build those relationships pretty well, and it would help out the school, it would be a good idea for me.

Campbell: We loved having you in newspaper, so I think you

will be an awesome fit for dean!

Also, how do you think you will best help the freshmen as they transition into high school?

Mrs. DePietro: I tend to hold the line that matters. I hold the boundaries that matter while I can still compromise where necessary. So I think I can help them learn how to rise to the occasion of our really rigorous Upper School atmosphere, while also being the support that they need. I think that is a line I walk very well, and that helps them feel comfortable while also pushing kids to adapt to the Upper School.

Campbell: And do you have any advice for the incoming freshmen class?

Mrs. DePietro: Use the teachers. We are here to be a resource for you guys, and I feel like especially freshman don’t realize that until the end of the year. My hope is that they will be advocates for themselves and reach out to build those relationships with teachers, because we are here to help you learn.

Campbell: I think that’s something a lot of freshmen ex-

perience, so that is great advice.

Is there anything that you think freshmen should be looking forward to?

Mrs. DePietro: We have so many of these fun, really special traditions, like GAP day, freshmen retreats and Spirit Week so all of that is really awesome.

But more importantly, I hope that they build relationships in this community. We have such a strong community with students and teachers, so I’m hopeful that they’re able to build on that and make those relationships strong.

Campbell: And finally, what is one thing you want every rising ninth-grader to know about you?

Mrs. DePietro: I want them to know that I am here to help.

My whole role as a dean is to be their advocate, to be their support system. So, my hope is that they are not intimidated to come and ask if they ever need anything because that’s what we’re here for.

Campbell: Perfect, thank you so much for meeting with metoday. I know the freshmen will be getting an amazing Dean!

5 Mintues with New Dean Mrs. DePietro As the current eighth graders get ready to make the big transition into high school, the newspaper got the opportunity to interview Mrs. DePietro, who will be stepping into her new role as the Ninth Grade Dean next year. The current English

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Mrs. DePietro becomes the new ninth grade dean.

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Pace ICGL Travels to South Korea, Ghana and Italy over Spring Break

Over spring break, five Isdell Center for Global Leadership trips traveled the world. These ICGL trips aim to make students international leaders and help educate our community and other communities about the world. This year’s ICGL theme is Food, so students on this year’s trips were focused on learning about different cuisines and sustainability within agriculture.

Two groups headed to South Korea, focusing on food systems, culture, Korean history and global religions. Another group headed to Ghana to study food sovereignty, identity, heritage and cultural exchange. Lastly, two groups went to Italy to learn about the slow food movement, sustainability and cultural awareness.

The two South Korea groups were led by Director of College Counseling Jonathan Ferrell, Upper School Spanish Teacher Allison Riley, Upper School Computer Science Chairperson Charlie Bryant and

Upper School Science Teacher Jillian Breen. These groups were focused in Seoul and explored the city over ten days. These trips learned about Buddhism through touring temples, participating in an overnight templestay and learning from monks.

The students studied Korean cuisine and tried food such as bibimbap, dumplings, seaweed soup, kimchi and dalgona and also made Korean dishes in cooking classes. A highlight for many of the students was getting the opportunity to visit the Demilitarized Zone and speak with a North Korean defector.

“Getting to see the DMZ was by far my favorite part of the trip because North Korean life felt so otherworldly to me before this trip. Seeing the North Korean flag and some of the towns from afar was so amazing,” says sophomore Jaren Amar.

Some other highlights of the trip include learning to write names in Korean, a K-pop dance class, group Karaoke and shopping for Korean skincare. “It was cool to see the culture and respect the community has for each other.

There were always open seats on the bus for elderly people, and everyone was silent, too. There

was also so much trust amongst The group also engaged in a each other, and there was no discussion about sustainable stealing or any crime. The culcacao farms and tasted a cacao ture in Korea was amazing and pod. A highlight for all of the very different from America,” travelers was going to a school says junior Iliyan Hajiani. where Ghanaian children taught Another group of the students a traditional dance students headed to Africa to and the Pace students taught the explore life in Ghana. Led by children the Cha Cha slide. They Admin to the head of the Upper also ate traditional food with School and Upper School DEI the kids and played soccer with Coordinator Nikki McCrary and them for the day. “Getting to Upper School English teacher visit the school was my favorite Brandi Wheeler spent their days part because I made many new exploring museums, markets friends that I would have never and learning about the culture thought I would have made in in Ghana. The group learned Ghana,” says sophomore Chloe about the political history of Queguiner.

Ghana, visited The last two the Assin Manso “The culture in groups traveled all Slave River Site Korea was amazing over Italy, visitand the Cape and very different from ing Pompeii, Rome, Coast Castle.

America,” Calabria, Solerno and Students talked -Iliyan Hajiani more! Led by Upper to vendors at School English teacher traditional markets and even Leslie DePietro, Dean of Student visited a craft workshop where Academics Mindy Lawrence, they stamped fabric and weaved Associate Director of the Isdell the traditional Kente cloth. The Center for Global Leadership students enjoyed the hot weather Tatum Branaman and Direcby swimming at Tokadori Beach tor of Equity & Inclusion Bria and exploring the coast. To Samuels, the groups spent much learn about the food in Ghana, of their time focused on food students engaged in a cooking and ate lots of pasta and pizza. class where they made Jollof They learned how to make mozrice and had a traditional meal. zarella and tasted cheese, olive

oils, different pastas and lots of gelato. Almost every night, the groups made pasta from scratch or attended another tasting of a favorite Italian dish. “My favorite part of the Italy trip was turning 18 in Pompeii. Being surrounded by so much history while celebrating the future with my friends was fascinating,” says Senior Elsa Nagle.

In Rome, students experienced Italian culture by visiting the Trevi fountain, the colosseum and a traditional Italian market.

They also learned about life and history of the ancient Romans.

In Calabria, students learned Calabrian dance moves and music and danced together. Another fascinating moment was visiting Pompeii and seeing the damage of Mount Vesuvius and the ruins. The students got to farm in the countryside and planted potatoes and learned about the Slow Food Movement, which stressed sustainable agriculture and mindful eating. These students got their fill of food on this trip and learned about why food is so important and how great food can be when it is made sustainably!

5 Minutes with the Co-Editors in Chief

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Current Affairs

May 16, 2025

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Uncovering the 2025 JFK File Release As of March 18, 2025, more than six decades after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. government has released over 64,000 pages of previously classified documents. The release of the files, mandated by Executive Order 14176 and signed by President Donald Trump in January, are a part of the broader JFK Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992. This required that all assassination-related materials be made public by 2017 unless doing so posed “identifiable harm.”

However, multiple administrations delayed full release, citing

national security concerns. With this year’s document dump, researchers now have access to the most comprehensive collection of JFK assassination-related files ever made available.

One of the most significant revelations in the 2025 release is that Lee Harvey Oswald, Kennedy’s alleged assassin, was under surveillance by the CIA far earlier than previously acknowledged. The files show that the agency maintained an intelligence file on Oswald starting in 1959, when he defected to the Soviet Union, and had continued monitoring him up through 1963. In particular, there are several documents detailing Oswald’s time in Mexico City, where he reportedly visited both the Cuban and Soviet embassies.

These trips, previously shrouded in mystery, now appear to have

been closely tracked by the CIA. The files also reveal new insights into the internal operations and dysfunctions of U.S. intelligence agencies at the time.

A testimony from former CIA counterintelligence chief James Angleton describes a breakdown in communication between the CIA, FBI and Secret Service.

Interestingly, one internal memo states that Oswald’s re-entry into the United States from the Soviet Union in 1962 was not properly flagged as a security concern, despite his pro-communist leanings. Other documents show the CIA failed to alert the FBI or Secret Service about Oswald’s interactions with pro-Castro groups and possible threats to the President.

Another major aspect of the release is the examination of communication between U.S.

The two Isdell Center for Global Leadership trips that traveled to South Korea over Spring Break had the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet with a woman who escaped North Korea and hear her story.

Ilhwa Choe went in depth on North Korean life for the Pace students, as hearing from a North Korean themself is the only way to get the real story..

Choe described her childhood living in northern North Korea as hard but full of family support. Their family was rather poor and had to work hard to make ends meet and have food on the table every day. Her dad was forced to move away from the family to make more money to send home. Choe said that a family’s daily life was very similar to life outside of North Korea. She went to school with her younger sister every day and hung out with her friends just like a normal young girl. One key difference in everyday life is that after school, all the students would go to work. Since North Korean citizens are often poor, the children have to work so that the family makes enough money

and has enough food. Children work on farms for low wages where she is from. Choe said the food was minimal and consisted mainly of vegetables and rice for all of their meals.

When asked about what the classrooms were like, Choe responded by telling the students that they have propaganda posters that frame the United States as evil and an enemy. This was shocking to the Pace students, and it was captivating to hear about how the propaganda works. Citizens often smuggled movies, books and video games across the borders to gain knowledge and access to the outside world. Choe went on to say that as North Koreans smuggled in video games and movies, the younger generations stopped believing the propaganda and learned that their life was not as good as they thought. Choe said she remembers watching Korean dramas and reading unauthorized books secretly with her friends. She said they were always nervous that they were going to get arrested for having foreign media and that smuggling felt like an act of rebellion for them. She described it as eye-opening and part of the reason she wanted to escape and be free to do as she pleased.

However, in recent years, smuggling has become harder

and harder for the citizens, and without access to the outside world, they will not learn of how brutal the environment they are living in is.

Ilhwa Choe was only 14 years old when she fled South Korea to achieve a better life.

She convinced her mom to let her go alone, as her mom needed to take care of her younger sister. She went through China as it is impossible to escape to South Korea directly and she lived in the northernmost part of North Korea. To escape, you must gain contact with a chain of people throughout the route and trust that they have your best interest in mind. Talking to the wrong person would be a life-or-death situation. Choe stayed with strangers in China until she was 16. She worked all day and through some nights to earn money to pay for her family’s escape and to avoid being caught. If a defector is caught in China, they will be immediately deported back to North Korea.

She said to escape, you have to take every means of transportation possible. She also said that she can not remember much of the journey because it was so traumatic for her so her brain blocked most of it out. Choe went through China and into Southeast Asia. Once you make it to Vietnam, Laos or Thailand,

After being inaugurated in January, president Donald Trump has had a tumultuous first few months in office.

There have been a multitude of executive orders over the past few months, which do not appear to be slowing down, including those which have resulted in huge economic movements,

shifting alliances, federal funding cuts and intensified immigration policies. Additionally, the first apparent scandal of the new administration has emerged, with the recent discourse over the Signal chats that were leaked. According to USA Today, due to the large economic downturn in the early months of the Trump administration, their approval rating has dropped by over 59 percent. Economically, primarily due to the introduction of severe tariffs on nearly every foreign nation, with the exemp-

tion of Russia. However, these tariffs were quickly placed on a 90 day pause, only days after being enacted. During the days that the tariffs were in effect, the result on the economy was increasingly negative, with stocks losing value eminently quickly.

Despite the quick rescinding of these tariffs, economists still predict that the Trump Administration’s economic policies are likely to lead to recession according to USA Today. As stated by JP Morgan, the current chance of recession has

agencies and foreign intelligence services. In the newly declassfiied docunents, communications between the CIA and British MI6, Israeli Mossad and Soviet KGB, confirm that Oswald’s name had surfaced in international intelligence circles before the assassination. However, these foreign agencies were left out of U.S. contingency planning and threat assessment regarding Kennedy’s Dallas visit.

Public reaction to the release has been convaluted. While many historians have praised the transparency, they also acknowledging that key questions remain unanswered. While the files clarify that the CIA was watching Oswald, there is also a gap in explaining how there was such institutional failure in protecting the country from him. While this release represents a land-

mark moment in U.S. historical transparency, some files remain partially redacted or withheld due to ongoing national security concerns fueling continued suspicion among researchers and the general public.

The new release is unlikely to end debate over what really happened in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963. However, it provides a more complete picture of the climate, failed infrastructure and missed warning signs that surrounded one of America’s darkest days. As scholars and independent investigators begin sifting through the massive trove of information, new theories are likely to emerge, ensuring that the search for the full truth behind the JFK assassination continues into the future.

Learning From a North Korean Defector Photo: Drew Jaspon Sophomores stand with Choe in front of the South Korea Skyline. they will deport you to South Korea to be safe. Choe finally made it to South Korea when she was 16, but her work did not end there. In the end, Choe was able to rescue her entire family. Her mom, dad, younger sister and grandmother all made it to South Korea on the same journey as Choe. This story is a very rare and lucky one. Many defectors get caught and are sent back to North Korea and are never heard from again, such as Choe’s other relatives, who they have not heard from since they failed to help them escape.

Choe now works for Liberty In North Korea. This organization has helped rescue 1383

North Korean refugees from the country. Liberty in North Korea fights for helping North Korean defectors escape and then settle comfortably in South Korea.

North Koreans face discrimination in South Korea as they are judged for having lived in North Korea, even though no one can help where they are born. Choe said to Pace students, “I never wanted to leave my home in North Korea, I wanted freedom in my home.” Liberty in North Korea now fights for this cause and works to help North Koreans get access to outside information and help change the narrative around North Korean people.

increased to approximately 40 percent. This, among continually rising prices of everyday items has led to growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration in the past few months.

Additionally, many have been dissatisfied with the apparent method of calculation for the tariffs, which the Trump Administration claimed were only reciprocal. The method appears to have taken no consideration for the actual tariffs a nation was placing, or was not placing on American goods, instead

calculated based on relative American imports and exports to and from the nation, regardless of what the goods were. This has created intense backlash over the poor calculation of supposedly reciprocal tariffs. Furthermore, US foreign affairs under the new administration appear to be shifting massively, not only due to backlash from tariffs. During their first few months in office, the Trump administration has

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ATL Ice Cream Shops Rating Revealed the seating area, which is why the atmosphere is rated a one out of five. However, if you want some refreshing gelato while you shop at Lenox, the location of Amorino Gelato is perfect.

Amorino Gelato Ratings by category: Atmosphere - 1/5 Variety - 4/5 Taste - 5/5 Presentation - 5/5 Cost = $6.00 Total - 15/20 Amorino Gelato is a great place to try if you’re looking for authentic Italian desserts.

They serve Italian-style coffee, pastries, and delicious gelato.

The gelato and the macarons at Amorino Gelato received the highest rating on the taste scale.

Amorino Gelato also has a wide variety of flavors, including plenty of vegan options, earning it a four out of five for variety.

The servers craft the gelato into a beautiful rose for the customers to enjoy, so Amorino’s presentation achieved the highest rating as well. Amorino Gelato is located in the middle of Lenox Mall, which presents both a challenge and opportunity. Some find the location bothersome due to all the shoppers surrounding

Located walking distance from Piedmont Park, Three Peaches Gelato offers a completely vegan assortment of ice cream flavors. They have around 6 flavors, 3 of which are dairy-free. While Piedmont Park adds some traffic to the area, the parking is not a problem as it has a decent sized parking lot.

Three Peaches offers drinks, such as coffee and tea, as well as pastries. The store is spacious with plenty of seating options.

While there is nothing necessarily special about Three Peaches Gelato or the ice cream it offers, it is certainly a good option if you are looking for a refreshing treat this summer.

Big Softie Ratings by category: Atmosphere - 4/5 Variety - 3.5/5 Taste - 5/5 Presentation - 3/5 Cost = $7.00 Total - 15.5/20

Vanilla Cafe E Gelato Ratings by category: Atmosphere- 5/5 Variety-5/5 Taste-5/5 Presentation- 5/5 Cost-$5.75 Total- 20/20 Vanilla Cafe is centered just on the outskirts of Roswell,

If you’re over by Virginia Highlands and craving softserve, Big Softie is the place to go. The little shop is located slightly south of Virginia Highlands, and it’s just that: little.

The inside has minimal space, and the shop does not provide seating. Additionally, parking at Big Softie is a challenge.

There is a small parking lot right outside the shop, but it only has a few spaces, and the street parking is often difficult due to the busyness of the area. However, the atmosphere inside Big Softie earned a high rating of four due to the delightful decorations inside and the overall aesthetic of the shop. The basic presentation of the ice cream itself deserved a three out of five, but this rating is subject to change if Big

First, flip-flops are the definition of easy; they are comfortable and effortless to put on. You can slide them on in a second, with no straps, buckles, or adjustments. Flip-flops are good for any occasion, while the bulky, scratchy feel of Birkenstocks can become uncomfortable during outdoor activities.

Birkenstocks, on the other hand, feel more like a commitment.

Their thick soles and heavy design can make hot days even hotter.

Flip-flops are quick-drying, lightweight and super packable.

Birkenstocks absorb moisture and don’t handle water well, making them less ideal for spontaneous summer plans.

Flip-flops scream summer with

their laid-back, colorful designs.

Whether you want bright neons, tropical prints or classic black, they’re the best way to show off your personality and your tan.

Birkenstocks may be trendy, but they’re more about utility than fun.

If you want the perfect shoe for any occasion, whether it’s going out to eat, going to the pool, or going to the beach, flip-flops are the best option.

Summer is about keeping things easy and carefree, and flip-flops do just that. They’re versatile, affordable and always ready for sunshine. Birkenstocks can’t compare to the best choice.

They are the perfect option, so this summer, slip into something better, flip-flops.

Photo: Stiles Pilcher

Three Peaches Ratings by category: Atmosphere- 3.5/5 Variety- 3/5 Taste- 3/5 Presentation- 3/5 Cost- $5.00 Total: 12.5/20

Georgia. The shop feels like a little Italian cafe, alothough located in a suburban shopping center. They offer around 18 flavors, with about 6 being vegan.

The flavors range from everyday chocolate to Tiramisu and Brigadeiro Fudge Swirl. They also have a selection of cookies, pastries, and drinks. Everything about Vanilla Cafe E Gelato is easy and super delicious, in my opinion, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

Sophmore, Kennon DeFrancis, holds up ice cream at Big Softie.

Softie’s adorable sprinkle toppings are added. The ice cream’s taste ranked a five on the rating scale, a truly refreshing and delicious treat, and in our opinion, is worth the seven dollars. Big Softie has a decent variety of ice cream flavors, including vegan options, and a wonderful variety of toppings, earning it a three out of five rating.

Bubble cream Ratings by category: Atmosphere - 2/5 Variety - 4/5 Taste - 3/5 Presentation - 3/5 Cost - $6.00 Total - 12/20 If you want that traditional ice cream shop experience, Bubble Cream in Tucker is a great option. They have a wide variety of flavors, from Pistato and Cherry Vanilla to Triple Chocolate Brownie and Red Velvet. Bubble Cream also of-

fers multiple sherbet flavors, boba, coffee, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and lots of toppings, earning an overall four out of five in the Variety category. As for the ice cream itself, we tried a scoop of Chocolate. There was nothing inherently “good” or “bad” about the ice cream; it was your basic scoop of chocolate ice cream, though one critique is that it was a bit icy for our tastes. We rated the ice cream a three out of five. Similarly, the presentation was generic, just a couple of scoops in a cup or cone, so once again, we rated it a three. Finally, the atmosphere at Bubble Cream was our least favorite out of all the shops we visited. It was a little dated and bland, earning a two out of five.

Though the inside was not our favorite, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and lots of easy access parking.

Which One Are You: Flip Flops vs Birkenstocks When summer hits, your feet want comfort, and nothing delivers that feeling like a good pair of flip-flops. While Birkenstocks may offer structure and support, flip-flops are the true definition of summer style and convenience. This heated debate has reached the Pace community, many students agree that flip-flops are better than Birkenstocks, including Ann Rosengren, who says, “I use flip-flops every summer because they are the most convenient and comfortable.”

When you are shopping for your summer shoes this year, look no further; Birkenstocks are the perfect option! They are cute, comfy and most importantly, practical. While flip-flops squeeze your feet and constantly cause you to trip. Birkenstocks are snug on the foot and provide a nice barrier so your foot will not fall out of the shoe.

Not only are Birkenstocks more comfortable, they also have more options, and they are super stylish. Where flip-flops only give you one option, Birkenstock

options are endless. Some have double, single, and triple straps crossing the foot, and some wrap around the toe or go in between.

Birkenstocks also provide different materials, such as plastic and leather. These are perfect for going to the beach and pool as they are quick to put on and are waterproof. Do not worry if you already have leather Birkenstocks, as the company provides materials to help protect the leather from water or dirt Flip-flops constantly break, and the strap that holds the shoe together often separates from the shoe, making it useless. Instead, this summer, think about practicality, comfort, and style.

Keep your feet happy and buy Birkenstocks.

Continued from Page 4 ( Trump Completes 100 Days in Office) rest of the world has also faced backlash, as it appears to signify a new dynamic for the US with Russia and Putin. This change has previously been suggested due to Trump’s actions regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

These actions have seemingly villainized Ukraine in the war, while removing fault from Russia, and even resulted in a seemingly undiplomatic meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, in which a meeting between Zelen-

sky, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance dissolved into the latter two berating Zelensky. The shift in foreign affairs comes amid the Trump administration’s intensified deportations, many of which appear to be incredibly severe, unauthorized, lacking in due process and even being mistakes, as seen with the erroneous deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had been judicially shielded from deportation years earlier.

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stated a desire to purchase or invade Greenland, claimed that Canada would be a 51st US state, mentioned wanting to reclaim the Panama Canal, and described wanting to take over Gaza and displace the Palestinians living there, in an unclarified permanent or temporary move. Other nations appear to be increasingly dissatisfied and wary of the new administration as well.

The exemption of Russia from the severe tariffs placed on the

President Donald Trump and Vance’s Adverse Meeting with Zelen-

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Introducing New Music and Mov ies of Summer 2025

Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER TOUR will visit Atlanta this June.

Katy Perry will come to Atlanta in August in the State Farm Arena.

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M3gan 2.0: This sequel to M3gan, comes out June 27.

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Jurassic World: Rebirth, is set to come out July 2nd.

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Summer 2025 is approaching! New albums and upcoming tours will add to your summer playlists. The must-see shows coming to Atlanta include a range of genres and venues.

Atlanta will offer a wide range of music entertainment this summer, from pop to country in the form of worldwide stadium tours and amphitheater shows. Along with the exciting new music, there are also many new movies set to release this summer.

From horror, to comedy, there’s a movie for everyone this summer.

Check out the Knightly News’ deep dive into each of these new albums and movies at online page for The Knightly News.

The Best Books To Read This Summer Make Summer Count the two women rule the town of Salcombe on Fire Island. Each summer goes the same, tennis, swimming, shopping and gossiping. Things begin to change when Racheal Woolf comes along looking for a new partner.

The summer starts as usual and everything goes to plan until a dead body is discovered on the town’s boardwalk. Along with the mysteries of the murder rumors swirl around the town as Jen and Lauren try to keep their front up.

Another great beach read by Taylor Jenkins Reid is Malibu Rising. This novel takes place in Malibu and the plot revolves around the famous Riva family. As the night progresses the party dives into further chaos, by morning the house is up in flames. Simultaneously, the novel follows the love story of the parents and the ultimate undoing of their marriage. In the end the family has to choose what part of their past to keep and what part to leave behind, including secrets.

That progress motivates you to keep going. The real challenge is when people give up too early. They stop right before it gets easier. Instead of pushing through a little longer, they slide back into old habits. And once that happens, starting over feels like climbing a mountain all over again.

Watch out for overloading your brain with too much stimulation, like constantly scrolling through social media or playing video games for hours. When you do that all the time, normal things like reading or studying start to feel boring.

But it’s not because reading is boring, it’s because your brain got used to entertainment and content. If you want to enjoy doing things that help you grow, you’ve got to reset your mind.

Stop frying your brain with constant dopamine from phones and other addictions. You’ll find that books and learning can actually be fun, if you’re not comparing them to TikToks or video games. The key is to make self-improvement something you actually enjoy. You can’t fake it for long. If it always feels like a chore, you’ll eventually quit. So be real with yourself. If reading or working out isn’t fun yet, don’t just force it. Figure out how to make it fun. Pick books that actually interest you. Find a way to move your body that doesn’t feel like a punishment.

When you start liking these things, you won’t even want to go back to scrolling or bingewatching all the time. Do things because you want to, not because someone is forcing you to. This summer, don’t let your progress stop. Build momentum. Be honest with yourself. Take control of your habits. And most of all, do the actions to get towards that important goal.

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Enjoy reading this summer with these exciting books.

There’s one big secret to continuing one’s personal growth journey throughout the summer.

It is momentum! If you stop working towards your goals, it is hard to get going again. That’s why it is important to stay busy and keep moving forward. Doing nothing for days or weeks can kill your motivation. But when you keep up your progress, even just a little bit, everything feels easier. Take going to the gym, for example. The first time is scary, you might feel awkward or unsure. But once you get through that first workout, there’s this awesome sense of pride. The hard part isn’t always starting; it’s going back the next day. You might be sore or tempted to skip, and that’s when most people fall off. But if you keep going, even when it’s tough, it starts to feel normal. It becomes part of your routine. A lot of people think it takes insane willpower to stick with healthy habits, but that’s not true. When something becomes part of your lifestyle, it doesn’t feel like a struggle anymore. Of course, it’s tough at the beginning. But once you start seeing progress, it actually gets fun.

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As summer arrives it is important to keep yourself entertained and occupied. To pass time many students turn to spending time with friends, shopping, swimming, walking, etc. So during those days when you don’t have any plans, or during those hours you spend laying outside trying to get a nice tan, you should read a book. Try out simply enjoying the story written on the pages. So as summer approaches, here is a list of beach reads to enjoy.

The Perfect Couple, by Elin Hilderbrand is a great beach read. The novel takes place in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where the Otis-Winbury wedding will be held. The wedding is expected to be extremely lavish, there is only one problem; a body discovered in the harbor just before the wedding is supposed to take place. Chief of Police Ed Kapenash suspects everyone, including the wedding party. In addition to reading the novel, Netflix also produced a mini series on this novel starring Nicole Kidman.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, tells the tale of a fictional movie star, and each of her seven marriages. Nearing the end of her life Hugo spills all the details of her rise to fame to unknown reporter Monique Grant. The details of Evelyn’s life become more complicated and Grant questions if this is the right job for her. “I loved this book so much. I found Evelyn’s life so entertaining and endearing,” said sophomore Eloise McDonald.

Written by Alison Espach, The Wedding People takes place in Newport, Rhode Island at the

luxurious Cornwall Inn. Phoebe Stone arrives with the intention of spending her last 24 hours by the beach. Instead, she is mistaken by guests as one of the wedding attendees. When the bride discovers Phoebe’s plans she tries to stop her suicide. The bride, Lila’s efforts are not simply to help Phoebe, but to save her wedding.

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson follows three women of the wealthy New York Stockton family. Sasha, a graphic designer from a middle class family who married into the family, the older sister Darley who struggles with her decision to quit working and the younger sister Geogrine who deals with the moral struggles of an affair. As each grapples with changes in their lives the three begin to rely on each other. The novel also follows each of their struggles to fit in society and within their own family.

Bad Summer People written

by Emma Rosenblum illustrates the tale of Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker. Every summer

Junior Ethan Holmes does push ups while junior Tyler Swartz reads.

Sports

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Spring Sports Round Out the School Year Gymnastics

played well, we hope to continue to win in the playoffs.”

The gymnastics team has once again impressed Pace this spring. Despite having only three members, the team has held a strong presence throughout five meets. The meets began in March, and the gymnasts are scheduled to compete in the Girl’s Varsity Tournament on April 23.

The team’s small number has made the team closer than ever, as the three girls work together to represent Pace in the gymnastics world. “I love the gymnastics team this year, and even though we don’t have many people it’s really fun having a small team where we all relate to each other,” said freshman Lily Grabowski.

Girls Soccer Girls Lacrosse

Boys Lacrosse

Olivia Nelson (12) and Alexa Ibarra (12) congratulate each other on the field.

With a stunning record of 9-2, the boys’ soccer team has excelled. The team has amazed the Knight Nation, especially when they won the state championship in 2022. They have defeated every opponent since February, keeping most of their opponents to zero goals just like the girls’ soccer team. “We’ve done a very good job this season, we’ve had our ups and downs but we managed to qualify for the playoffs which is really cool,” said sophomore Rafael Bejar.

“There’s a really good team bond within all of us, and I think that’s very exciting.” Coach Lucas Moreno plays a bif role in the Boys soccer team’s accomplishments, keeping them hardworking, focused, and ultimately successful athletes.

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On the boys’ lacrosse team, the players are also working hard, sporting a record of 6-6.

The team has been challenged with some tough opponents, but the boys have stayed strong and continue to bond with each other, while urging towards success. “The bond the teammates have formed this year has made us closer than ever,” said Senior Benjamin Ganz. “While we have

Boys Soccer

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The girls’ lacrosse team is once again making Pace proud with a great season. In the past couple years they’ve brought home some shiny hardware, winning the region championship in 2023 and 2024, and a state championship in 2023. This year, the team won their region again, bringing home the title with a final score of 14-12! Their success results from the girls fostering a supportive environment, and remaining disciplined, even with their screen time at home. “I have loved being a part of this team and will be so sad to leave it next year,” said Senior Lillis Davis. “I am so proud of everything we have done this season and my favorite part so far was definitely beating Lovett!” With an overall record of 6-6, the girls’ lacrosse team looks forward to playoffs.

Once again, the girls soccer team has had a wonderful season! With the season starting in early February, the girls have defeated ten other teams, and kept many of their opponents to zero goals. The team suffered four losses, majorly due to penalty kicks, but they persevered and achieved the title of region runner-up. “We have had an amazing season and fought really hard in all the games,” said Senior Harper Auchincloss.

The girls finished off their season with a close game in the playoffs.

The baseball team poses for a group picture after their game.

been such a great experience,” said sophomore Charlie Moss. “I didn’t know many people on the team at the start of the season, but now the squad feels like a family.” The boys golf team is scheduled to play tournaments through the end of the school year, so their classmates can cheer continue to cheer them on.

Girls Golf

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The girls golf team also did great, placing eleventh in their tournament in Jekyll Island. The team also attended a tournament at Chastain, where they played a scramble and placed well. Just like the boys team, the girls are very fond of golf and their teammates. The coaches, Coach Kevin Ballard and Coach Libby Goldschmid, contribute greatly to the players’ enjoyable experi-

Boys’ lacrosse defeats Holy Innocents.

Track and Field

Baseball

all push each other and enjoy the process. I’m excited to see what the rest of the season has in store.” While the team didn’t win the region this year, the baseball team is resilient, and the boys are on the way to do great things in the playoffs.

Boys Golf

Over on the golf course, Pace’s boys golf team has had a notable season. The boys placed second in their tournament at Raintree Country Club and sixteenth in their tournament at Atlanta National Golf Club. The Pace golfers love the sport and their team. “It was my first year playing golf at Pace, and it has

Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis team has done remarkably well this season, with very strong records of 8-2 (boys) and 7-2 (girls). Their hot streak is looking to continue all the way to state! The tennis team also won their region tournament with a final score of 3-0.

The players have confidence in themselves and their team and they have worked hard to collectively bring home fifteen wins. “Our team feels like we’re working well together in order to win state,” said junior Brooks Gerhard.

Girl’s Golf plays at Bentwater Golf Club.

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The baseball team has done great this season, with eight wins and only five losses. They started off in February against some tough opponents, but stepped up to the plate, crushing almost every team in March.

The players demonstrate what it means to be part of a team, supporting one another on the field during games and in practice.

The seniors especially act as exceptional role models, creating a close-knit and supportive environment, as their teammates attest to. “The seniors help to set the standard and bring everyone up to that standard,” said sophomore Charlie Dobbie. “We

Tennis

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As for the track and field team, they’ve had another amazing season so far! All of the players, both boys and girls, demonstrate an exceptional effort and commitment to the sport. The whole team works together to bring victories back to Pace. Showing a perfect display of teamwork, Kiyah Burrell, Katie Wrigley, Megan Wrigley, and Madison Williams all worked together to break Pace’s previous record for the 4x1. “I’m super proud of the progress and dedication everyone has made this year and I can’t wait to see how we do at state!” said junior Harriet Blaha.

ence. “This golf season has been so much fun!” said Senior Lena Levings. “I love going to all the different courses and learning from Coach Ballard and Coach Libby.”

The tennis team plays a match against Forest Park High School.

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Pace Athletes Take Their Talents to the NCAA

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Pace Academy’s class of 2025 has 12 student-athletes who have committed themselves to pursuing academic and athletic excellence in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This year’s list of athletes ranges across many different sports; however, all of these athletes have competed as Knights for the Pace athletic teams and have left a lasting legacy.

Cross Country and Track runner Zahara Bernal will continue her academic and athletic journey at Columbia University of Columbia. Zahara chose Columbia because of its “academic challenges as well as [them] having a good running team.” She also mentioned that her relationship with the Coaches at Columbia was a driving factor in her commitment. Zahara is excited to see the new competition and mentioned that “college running is a whole different level and [she is] excited to see how [she does] in that environment.”

Eric Chatfield will continue his journey playing basketball as a Yellow Jacket next year at Georgia Tech. Eric has played basketball for the past four years for the Knights and helped the team win a state championship during his sophomore year. “I like Tech because it’s close to home, great opportunities outside of basketball, great academic and Basketball school,” said Chatfield. “I’m excited about being somewhere new but in the same city I’m from, being able to play on TV, and overall experience being on my own.”

Becoming a member of the William and Mary Tribe, Miles Glover will pursue his academic and athletic careers. “It [is] a very high academic school, and it has really good football coaching. I also felt so at home there, the community was so welcoming to me and made me part of the family as soon as I came onto campus,” said Glover.

“I’m excited to experience college life, as well as the business and engineering programs. I am also excited to learn the game further in college, and to meet new people and friends.” Miles joined the Pace football team in his Junior year and has worked relentlessly to be the best athlete he can be.

Alexa Ibarra is excited to become a Paladin next year at Furman University and continue playing soccer at the collegiate level. “Furman [is] a perfect blend of athletics and academics and the school prioritizes family values, which is seen in every aspect of the school,” said Ibarra.

Alexa has been playing soccer since she was four years old and has been a member of the women’s soccer team at Pace for four years.

After taking a post-graduate year at Deerfield Academy, Gavin Jefferies plans to play

College Athletes at their Signing Day Ceremoy. Not Pictured: Gavin Jeffries, Zachary Logan, Cooper Williams, Chandler Bing and Tyson Dawson football in college. “I am excited to be on my own and I like the feel of the school,” said Jefferies.

He has played football for the past four years at Pace and hopes to improve his game before college.

Still deciding between Gardner Webb, High Point and Wake Forest, Zachary Logan plans to continue his soccer career in college. “I am most excited about being able to compete at the division one level and be on TV,” said Logan. He is also excited about competing at the top level, with all of his decisions being top 25 ranked teams.

Zach has been playing soccer for 15 years and came to Pace in his sophomore year where he began playing for the Knights.

Senior baseball player, Miles Mador, is heading to Indiana University where he will continue his pursuit of athletic and academic success. Miles has been playing baseball since he was three years old, and has been a benefactor of the Knight’s success on the diamond throughout his high school career. “I wanted to play in the biggest baseball environment I could play in, for coaches that have a reputation of developing players well and I’m excited about playing in front of a big crowd, especially against rivalry teams like Purdue,” said Mador.

Playing soccer for the past eight years, Terry Noh will continue his athletic and academic journeys at Emory University. I am most excited about meeting new people and getting to play collegiate soccer,” Noh said. His decision to go to Emory was influenced by their mix of a great soccer team and great academics. Terry has been a part of the Knights soccer team throughout high school, and during his freshman year, he helped the team win a state championship.

Olivia Resnick is excited to head up to the University of Chicago, where she will run cross country and track for the Maroons. “I am excited about meeting the team, competing

in college and getting to go to a great school,” Resnick said.

Olivia has participated in both cross country and track teams throughout high school and has been a part of many state championship runs. She has been running since she was in 6th grade, and chose the University of Chicago because of its strong balance between high-level academics and athletics.

Heading to Denison next year to swim, Reid Richardson is excited to compete for the Big Red and receive a high-level education. He has recently started to swim competitively, but has been swimming for the majority of his life. Reid is most excited about being a part of a new team at the collegiate level. “I wanted to go to a school I would love even if I did not play the sport,” said Richardson. “When I toured Denison, it felt like home.” During his time at Pace, Reid swam for the Knights and was a part of the state championship relay team in 2023.

Excited to play tennis for the Generals, Harrison Silver, will continue his athletic and academic career at Washington and Lee University. Harrison has played line one singles for the Knights throughout his time at Pace and is excited to play at the next level. He is also excited for the balance between academics, social life and athletics. “I’m most excited for matches against teams like Emory and Sewanee,” said Silver. Harrison has been playing in tournaments for the past seven years, which has prepared him for the next level.

Cooper Williams is excited to compete at the collegiate level, taking his football talents to Wofford University. “I think [Wofford] offers exactly what I want academically and athletically,” said Williams. He is excited to engage in both competitive athletics and high academics as a Terrier next year. Cooper has been a member of the Pace football team since his freshman year, and has played football for the past 13 years.

Pace has had the opportunity to develop these athletes in their sports, as students, and as people throughout their time at Pace.

These 12 athletes have worked relentlessly to accomplish their

goals and seek attention from NCAA schools. Congratulations to all of these college-bound athletes on their accomplishments and good luck to all of them as they go on to the next level.

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Futures of the Class of 2025

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Class of 2025: Where Will They Go? KEY: The numbers within each state indicate the number of seniors planning to move to the corresponding state this fall.

NOTE: College choices for the senior class have been updated as of May 1. This list is not final as students may move off the waitlist and ultimately choose to attend a different school.

Alabama:

Auburn University Thomas Costanzo Peter Davis Meghan Keller Lena Levings Max Marvin Will Moss Weston Pierce Ava Schwartz Drew Thompson University of Alabama at Birmingham Mary Oyefuga University of South Alabama Caden Austin

Kennesaw State University Marco Juarez Morehouse College Tyson Dawson University of Georgia Jackson Dickert Cassidy Davis Etan Gerber Taylor Hastie Katherine Heineman Ella Lynch Livie Lynch, Jack Mallard Michael Memar Charles Smith Eve Weizenecker

Mississippi:

California:

Illinois:

Columbia University Zahara Bernal Van Muller New York University Kaitlyn Goldberg Watson Hight Syracuse University Ryan Merlin University of Rochester Dora Wu

Pepperdine University Addison Brooks Stanford University Stephen Yang University of California, Santa Barbara Sofi Vazquez University of California, Berkeley Elowyn Allen

Colorado:

Colorado University, Boulder Kelly Chadwick

Connecticut:

Yale University Enrique Alvarez

Florida:

University of Miami Olivia Diaz Madison Williams University of Tampa Drew Martin

Georgia:

Emory University Aliyah Aftin Sabrina Agharkar Langston Baptiste, Nailah Beacham Hannah Klein Terry Noh Georgia Institute of Technology Eric Chatfield Jackson Gant Tate O’Leary Drew Park Gavin Sender Peter Webb

University of Chicago Jack McMullan Olivia Resnick Loyola University Chicago Henry Bryan Northwestern University Harper Auchincloss

Indiana:

University of Indiana Miles Mador Sam Rosetti Drew Thompson Akshay Tolmare University of Notre Dame Bea Boehner

Louisiana:

Tulane University Ben Ellner Nola Shapiro Brian Silverboard Jackson Washburn Loyola University New Orleans Kai Cotton

Maryland:

US Naval Academy Audrey Welch

Massachusetts:

Boston College Griffin Bryan Deerfield Academy Gavin Jeffries (P.G.)

Michigan:

University of Michigan T.J. Boakye Kate Grice

University of Mississippi Charlie Costanzo Nora McClenaghan Keeny Warren

Missouri:

Washington University in St. Louis Nicholas Demba Ben Ganz James Smith

New Hampshire:

Dartmouth College Dylan Hirokiwa

New York:

North Carolina:

Appalachian State University Marley Brooks Davidson College Julia Goode Anna Kate Howell Gardner-Webb University Zach Logan University of North Carolina Jake Jones Mary Kiley Paulowsky Wake Forest University Allison Chitwood Quinn Culpepper Kate Cunningham Jackson Ferry Reed Gabriel Eric Pan

Furman University Alexa Ibarra A.J. Conduah University of South Carolina Caleb Amar Ellie Miller Elsa Nagle Amelia Rucker Wofford College Cooper Williams

Tennessee:

Belmont University Carter Cleveland Liam Nagle University of Tennessee Campbell Highsmith Ryan Wrigley Vanderbilt University Chandler Bing Cami Crumley Sydney Lettes Caileigh Pinsker Zach Segall Davis Trimble

Texas:

Texas Christian University Thomson Brumfield Matthew Hall University of Texas at Austin Avery Berman Olivia Nelson Alex Wong

Vermont:

University of Vermont Zoe Albert

Virginia:

Washington and Lee University Harrison Silver William & Mary Miles Glover

Washington D.C.:

Brown University Claire Jiang

Georgetown University Megan Klingler Amina Zubairi George Washington University Leah Negero Hadley Gunn Howard University Dallis Welsh

South Carolina:

Wisconsin:

Ohio:

Denison University Reid Richardson

Rhode Island:

Clemson University Lillis Davis ` Aalia Mirza

University of Wisconsin Abigail Richmond

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Senior Predictions

Aliyah Aftin will become a UN Ambassador.

Sabrina Agharkar will be a practicing psychologist.

Zoe Albert will live under a rainbow.

Elowyn Allen will become a Latin teacher.

Enrique Alvarez will get a male dog named Chico.

Caleb Amar will be a CFA manager.

Harper Auchincloss will play in the XFL. Caden Austin will play for the Savannah Bananas.

Langston Baptiste will be a male nurse.

Nailah Beachem will star on Broadway.

Avery Berman will tell everyone in college about high school.

Zahara Bernal will not stop laughing at things that are unfunny.

Chandler Bing will be in the Friends reunion episode.

T.J. Boakye will win the J.V Natty for Michigan.

Beatrix Boehner will be a singer on a cruise ship.

Addison Brooks will live in Paris for the rest of her life.

Marley Brooks will live in his car.

Thomson Brumfield will play club baseball at TCU. Griffin Bryan will announce her college decision shortly.

Henry Bryan will be an influencer.

Kelly Chadwick will own a construction company.

Eric Chatfield will have a new haircut this week.

Allison Chitwood will send her kids to Wake Forest.

Carter Cleveland will try out to play Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown 2.”

A.J. Conduah will run the biggest Discord server in the world.

Chris Cortez will wear a floatie under his jacket for the rest of his life.

Charlie Costanzo will be captain of the burner-verse.

Thomas Costanzo will get caught by his parents.

Kai Cotton will get more inked up.

Cami Crumley will marry Harrison Silver at 30.

Quinn Culpepper will have two phones.

Kate Cunningham will swim across America.

Cassidy Davis will become a professional weatherwoman.

Lillis Davis will live in Alabama the rest of her life.

Peter Davis will be a bodybuilder.

Tyson Dawson will be a competitive chess player.

Nicholas Demba will be elected President of the United States.

Olivia Diaz will date a real D1 tennis player.

Jackson Dickert will be a pledge master.

Ben Ellner will start a Larry David Fan Club at college.

Jackson Ferry will play QB in college.

Reed Gabriel will still be in a grumpy mood.

Jackson Gant will become President of the National Boy Scouts Association.

Benjamin Ganz will complete a triathlon.

Etan Gerber will become funny.

Miles Glover will walk into your job one day.

Kaitlyn Goldberg will live in NYC for the rest of her life.

Julia Goode will join the grammar police.

Kate Grice will join the WNBA and play with Caitlin Clark.

Hadley Gunn will live in DC for the rest of her life.

Matthew Hall will learn how to smile for the camera.

Taylor Hastie will win at Wimbledon.

Katherine Heineman will start her own sorority.

Campbell Highsmith will reach a million Delta miles.

Watson Hight will start a Gabe Vincent fan page on IG. Dylan Hirokawa will be big man on campus.

Anna Kate Howell will wear the pants.

Alexa Ibarra will be friends with every person at Furman.

Gavin Jeffries will never touch a basketball again.

Claire Jiang will get divorced three times.

Jake Jones will lose his iPhone.

Marco Juarez will drive a supercar within 10 years.

Meghan Keller will marry a baseball player.

Hannah Klein will own a green car for the rest of her life.

Megan Klingler will be the next Republican nominee.

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Sydney Lettes will move to the wilderness.

Lena Levings will sleep through college.

Zachary Logan will play pro soccer in Europe.

Ella Lynch will be an XFL cheerleader for Harper’s team.

Livie Lynch will work at Shake Shack after she loses her love of singing.

Miles Mador will bring a CWS Championship to Bloomington.

Jack Mallard will join the Korn Ferry Tour.

Drew Martin will attend NYC fashion week as a model.

Max Marvin will stay nonchalant.

Nora McClenaghan will run the Ole Miss Barstool account on IG. Jack McMullan will never be seen again.

Michael Memar will be on Master Chef.

Ryan Merlin will room with Kiyan Anthony at Syracuse.

Ellie Miller will charge her social battery.

Aalia Mirza will become a chef.

Will Moss will major in Bagpiping.

Van Muller will become the next Roman Emperor.

Elsa Nagle will go on tour with Billie Eilish.

Liam Nagle will become broke after buying too many Target jackets.

Leah Negero (see Addison Brooks).

Olivia Nelson will hit 11k followers on TikTok. Terry Noh will be voted Most Attractive Man in America.

Tate O’Leary will upload his brain to a robot.

Mary Oyefuga will start a very successful bakery.

Eric Pan will dislocate his shoulder while washing the dishes.

Drew Park will write a very successful novel.

Mary Kiley Paulowsky will send her kids to Pace.

Weston Pierce will change his name to Easton.

Caileigh Pinsker will break the fastest speaker world record.

Olivia Resnick will be Salutatorian at UChicago behind Jack McMullan.

Reid Richardson will edit his IG. Abigail Richman will be a barista.

Sam Rosetti will be a great dad.

Amelia Rucker will run another game of Assasin into the ground and then crash out about it.

Ava Schwartz will be the same person in 10 years.

Zachary Segall will never go back.

Gavin Sender will continue to be a bandwagon, eventually cheering for the Chiefs.

Nola Shapiro will die of a caffeine overdose.

Harrison Silver will divorce Cami at 33.

Brian Silverboard will plan Harrison and Cami’s wedding.

Charles Smith (see Langston Baptiste) James Smith will work for an F1 team.

Drew Thompson will bounce his leg in college.

Akshay Tolmare will be the lion.

Davis Trimble will start a global pandemic known colloquially as the DavisVirus.

Sofi Vasquez will be caught blasting “Pipe Down” by Drake in her car.

Keeny Warren will learn to use chopsticks.

Jackson Washburn will teach English at Pace alongside his mom.

Peter Webb will be a fashion icon.

Eve Weizenecker will own 8 cats.

Audrey Welch will become Grand Admiral of the Seas.

Dallis Welsh will manage the U.S Olympic Track and Field Team.

Cooper Williams will be a professional driver.

Madison Williams will host this weekend.

Alex Wong will bankrupt a hedge fund.

Ryan Wrigley will date a basketball player.

Dora Wu will explore.

Stephen Yang is revealed as the person responding on Chat GPT. Amina Zubairi will learn how to type properly.

Krista Wilhelmsen will always be clutch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Good Luck Seniors!