Volume 53- Senior Issue, May 2020

Volume 53-Senior Issue May, 2020

Adlai E. Stevenson Highschool 1 Stevenson Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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High School: A Recap

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College Map

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College Commitments

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Photojournalism: Quarantine

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Senior Year Reflection

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Student Quarantine Experiences

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Retiring Faculty

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Senior Advice

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Statesman’s Senior Quotes

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March 2019 Students participate in the march for our lives walkout

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donald trump inaugurated as president

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Zooming into 2020

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Seniors dressed up and held Zoom parties on April 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Promâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original date. Despite the venue having cancelled all events in April and May, many still found ways to celebrate from home.

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High school seniors from across the country sing the national anthem during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. Hosted by basketball player LeBron James and featuring various celebrities, the event was simulcasted on television and online platforms on May 16, 2020.

A barrier blocks off the Point, one of the main entrances. After closing, Stevenson tried to minimize the number of people entering the building for safety reasons.

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Stevenson honors first responders with a display of flags and signs. During such times, it is very hard but still important for communities to show unity.

Soon after the start of remote learning, Stevenson begins renovating the track. Along with additions to the Field House and other athletic facilities, this is one of many renovations planned to finish in 2022.

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n a time where seniors would usually be cherishing their final moments with their friends and teachers before graduation, the Class of 2020 finds themselves sitting at home behind their laptops in a state of longing for what could have been and uncertainty about what is to come; suffice to say, this is not what any of us expected.

Seemingly overnight, the Coronavirus pandemic transformed our society as the world halted on its axis and cancellations abounded. While the news was not delivered until recently, many seniors expected the inevitable blow that was coming: we would never have another day of high school. And, yes, we seniors take no shame in admitting our disappointment about the year’s end.

While we recognize that our personal concerns are largely trivial in the grand scheme of public health, there is still a sour and unfulfilling taste left in our mouths as we wish this could have happened ‘any other

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year’ so we wouldn’t miss some of the defining moments of our high school experience.

All of us have lost something in our own ways. Events such as Showcase and St. Baldrick’s were days away from happening prior to cancellation. As for athletes, many winter athletes were mere weeks away from completing the journey they had been striving towards for months, and spring athletes never even had the chance to truly get their feet off the ground.

Despite all the big events, perhaps what some of us will miss most are day-to-day interactions like walking between classes with our friends, interacting with security guards or waiting in line at Jazzman’s. While we may have taken these mundane moments for granted, many of us would do anything to once again have trouble finding a parking spot in the harsh weather of February, rushing into first period eager for warmth, friends and hopefully a

clock that doesn’t read 8:31 a.m.

Perhaps what stings the most is the lack of finality to our last day of school. No pictures were taken, no goodbyes were said — just “see you tomorrow” to many friends and faculty who we may never see again. Many of us came to school on that late arrival day anxious about the recent coronavirus news, but the majority of us would have been shocked had you told us when we rolled out of the bed that morning that we were about to have our final day of high school.

But these are merely complaints about the fashion in which senior year ended. However, we have reason to worry that further disappointment is yet to come in what is supposed to be the start of an exciting new chapter in our lives. Whether it be students planning to attend four-year universities in the fall or

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to COVID-19 pandemic; optimistic, prepared for uncertain future spending a gap year abroad, all of us face a level of uncertainty about what is to come over the following months. As if it weren’t enough for us to lose our senior year, the prospect of losing these pivotal plans we were looking forward to could be a devastating final blow to our morale, but we will continue to display the resiliency we have adopted over the last two months.

The truth is, it’s easy to focus on the negatives — not having a glorious ‘second semester senior year,’ anticipated memories or closure to what has been a formative four years of high school. But beyond the daily Zoom calls and constant social distancing is a newfound appreciation for our usual day-to-day lives. Although many of us seniors are longing for a return to what was just a few months ago, we can still reflect on the senior year we did get

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a chance to enjoy and, more importantly, what lies ahead of us.

For instance, clubs and athletic teams recognized their senior members over social media and virtual parties, expressing gratitude and love before passing on the torch.

Even without Prom scheduled, we still made sure our tuxedos and dresses weren’t left hanging in a closet, some dressing up formally with family and friends over video calls. Keeping with tradition, many of us didn’t forget about senior ditch day on the following Monday.

Though the next few months are unclear to say the least, there is still plenty to feel optimistic about. We can stand tall in our caps and gowns — regardless of how or where graduation is held — knowing that nothing can detract from any of our grade’s successes over the last four years. As the summer months approach, we can cross our fingers that we can spend in-person time with

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friends before many of us head off in all different directions. Most of all, we can all look forward to charting our individual paths, whether it is stepping foot on the college campuses that we’ll call our second homes or forging new friendships for years to come.

Moving forward, let’s hold on to that hope for the rapid end of COVID-19 with fewer tragedies and the beginning of our new lives.

Though we certainly didn’t choose for a pandemic to end our year just as we reached the home stretch, the Class of 2020 is now faced with a decision of how we want to approach the next few months of our lives.

Let’s decide to cherish the time with our families, accept each day with a renewed vitality and make the most of every moment.

And of course, once it’s all over, we’ll rejoice and celebrate together; hopefully, we won’t need to be six feet apart when we do so.

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RETIRING Despite e-learning for final months, Stevenson community celebrates “To my colleagues, it has been a privilege to work for 34 years among such devoted professionals. I am grateful for your expertise, good humor and wise counsel. To the graduating class of 2020 and all the students who have graced the door of my classroom, it has been my joy to be a part of your lives. I hope you remember our time together with a smile (maybe even a chuckle) and a sense of pride at what we were able to accomplish together.” -Laura Brown, Communication Arts Teacher

"I've enjoyed seventeen years of working with great and talented individuals. I shall miss everyone. Adlai E. Stevenson is a great academic institution and I was proud to be a patriot."

-Andrea Karlinsky, Director's Assistant

"Seniors, what a strange ending to our awesome time here. Soon a new chapter of all of our lives begins. The memories we created over the years are forever in our hearts. We are incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Patriot community. It is truly a special place with special people.

Our time at SHS is ending, but many of the friendships will last a lifetime! No regrets! Gonna miss you all!" -Linda Reusch, Mathematics Teacher

“I have something in common with every senior: we are all Stevenson graduates! To parents: enjoy watching your kids grow into young adults; it goes by fast. To future SHS grads: take advantage of opportunities and work hard; you only get one shot at being a high school kid. Too many great memories to name just one. I can say I have enjoyed the ride.” -Andy Farrissey, Physical Education Teacher

“Working at Stevenson has been truly sublime. Of all the important lessons, one stands out. Stevenson is more than a school, it is a concept. At Stevenson we believe in excellence; we help all, both teacher and student alike, to become excellent; and the result is an acute awareness of belonging to a place that is excellent.” -Dan Larsen, Social Studies Teacher “I have been blessed to be a part of the Stevenson family for the past 25 years. Thank you to the students, staff, faculty, administration and board for the incredible opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Stevenson community. I will miss you all." -Jay Miller, Director of Special Education

"I would like to say goodbye and it's been such an honor to work with everyone past and "Life is a winding road of peaks present. To the thousands of and valleys. When things get bad, students I had who kept me young and were so diligent, something good will surely dedicated and hard working, happen next. Keep this in mind thanks so much. Not a single when you are in one of those day went by in 34 years that valleys." -Joe Vallone, Security you didn't make me laugh! I would not trade my career with anyone.” -Bryan Wills, Science Teacher

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retiring faculty for incredible impact on students over many years

Dorice Benedetto, Security

Carol Butcher, Learning Center Tutor and Peer Tutors Sponsor

Carole Meyer, Special Education Aide

David Meyer, Bus Driver and Security

Lynne Rabe, Learning Center Tutor

Parul Joshipura, Learning Center Paraprofessional

Michael Rice, Security

Sheri Tabloff, Security

our ADVICE FOR Learn practical skills like cooking, doing laundry and basic housework. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in sweatpants and leggings forever with only a diet consisting of pizza and ramen.

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TO YOUR TEACHERS

THE ROAD AHEAD Learn to grow from failure because your value as a person has nothing to do with your GPA or test scores.

You learn the most from the hardest classes, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up!

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And So We Leave “Otherwise known as the girl who smiles at everything no matter the situation.”

-Christie Lee

“Chances are you’ve heard me talk about Parasite.”

-Benjamin Bowler

“From outta pocket to outta atmosphere” -Emily Kang

“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”

-Cheryl Chen

“Coming up with a senior quote is left as an exercise to the reader.”

-Emily Lu

“Dylan who? Don’t worry, I’ve heard it all.”

-Dylan Hu “I can’t believe I’ll never use Illustrator and InDesign again; they’ve been a constant part of my stress the past two years.”

-Stephanie Levitt

A DAY OF APPRECIATION Stevenson students and faculty honored Sodexo employees at the annual “I regret stepping on the Patriot now.”

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Amidst the initial school jitters is an -Janice Lee event that brings unity within the school and the community, Spirit “Life is like a sandwich; no matter how Fest.

Preparation you starts flipmonths it, before the bread always comes first.” the actual Spirit Fest. At the end of the previous school year, NHS mem-Anjini Grover bers listen to representatives of se“Thereand is an idea of an lected charities vote for their topAlexandra Gergova, some kind of abstraction, but there is no real me, only an entity, something illusory, and though I can These two students dressed up for their countries. Remember kids, dressing up as a different race is NOT okay. favorites. the end of the hideNear my cold gaze andselecyou can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe even sense lifestyles probably comparable: I am case. ” tion process, the newyou NHScan executive andour it blocked off hisare fourth ventricle that’s Brady’s simply not there.” board selects a charity from the top from normally draining. That’s not The most common treatment is -Alexandra Gergova ten. how everyone’s is, but that’s Brady’s a surgically inserted shunt, a tube “This year, we had lots of options case. ” that drains the cerebrospinal fluid like Bernie’s Book "I Bank,peaked Zacharias The most common treatment is a when I got the headline from the ventricle in the brain to the Sexual Abuse Center, and the Hydro- surgically inserted shunt, a tube that stomach which then becomes a part ‘Listen Hear’ published." cephalus Association. We got input drains the cerebrospinal fluid from of the body fluids again. The shunt, from NHS member Megan Rivkin the ventricle in the brain to t “When however.

-Ayla Dursun whose younger brother, Brady, was I was younger, I use to watch him go The most common treatment is a diagnosed with hydrocephalus,” through constant pain,” Rivkin said. surgically inserted shunt, a tube that "Even though I'm Trasha I can still do NHS President Tiffany Sheu ’16 said. “His body would convulse —just the drains the cerebrospinal fluid from great It's called garbage notin the brain to t “When According to thethings.

Hydrocephalus memories, it’s painful.

It was verycan, the ventricle Association, an estimated one to two frustrating for megarbage to watch him gocannot."

I was younger, I use to watch him of every 1,000 babies are born with through that.” go through -Trisha Patelconstant pain,” Rivkin hydrocephalus, an abnormal accuThe average lifespan of a shunt is said. “His body would surgeries and mulation of cerebrospinal fluid in two years, meaning someone with hasn’t.

“I would agree with you... but then we’d the ventricles of the brain, making hydrocephalus would need to get “This year, we had lots of options both it as common as Down syndrome. It surgery every two years.

Rivkinbe said wrong.” is also the most common reason for Brady had about nine surgeries and WRITTEN -Caimin Xi BY: CEELO GREEN children to get brain surgery. hasn’t.

“Brady had a brain bleed when he here and it blocked off his fourth DESIGNED BY: CEELO GREEN was born,” Megan Rivkin ’16 said. ventricle from normally draining. & CEELO GREEN “After, there was scar tissue there That’s not how everyone’s is, but

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