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Volume 55 - Senior Issue May 2022

Adlai E. Stevenson High School 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

CONTENTS Volume 55 - Senior Issue May 2022

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Seniors Assemble

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Room or Run?

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Keeping Up Connections

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Roll the Credits

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High School Replayed

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Statesman Stumper

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Words of Wisdom

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Statesman Looks Back

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Adventure Is Out There

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Senior Walk of Fame

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The Final Word

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Dear Future Self

Jenna, Always facing forward to the next day, a new challenge, a fantastic adventure. Your courage, strength, ability to try anything new, your compassion, platinum sense of humor, generosity of time, and dedication in all that you do has blessed you with treasured gifts in dance, school, in friends and our crazy awesome family.

Keep facing forward and making those dreams come true.

All our love, DMADS

Jenna Immell

Mia, Your determination and will are limitless. You finished Tae-Kwon-Do practice with a broken wrist and have memorized countless pages of lines for your lead part in the kindergarten play.

You will ALWAYS HAVE THE LEAD PART! Whether you choose to continue your journey in the States or UK, you will change the world as we cheer with love and pride. Go on, Kid... the world is excited to meet you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sofi and Family

Mia Korsunsky

Dear AshleyOver the years, you have shown us what determination, perseverance, and kindness truly are and we are so proud of you. With your talents, you can do anything you set your mind to. We can’t wait to see the great things you accomplish at DePaul!

We love you always!

Mom, Dad, Courtney, Bob and Bliss Callen

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Quinn Acampora

Quinn, We are so proud of you! You did it!! We have loved every minute of watching you grow into the insightful and bright person you are. You make us laugh with your quick wit and smile with your kindness. Here’s to your amazing hard work at SHS and continued success at U-Dub! Aim for the stars …. literally!

With Love, Mom, Dad, Aubrey and Weston Acampora

Justin Lucas

J- Smoove, we have watched you blossom over the past 4 years as you became J- Smoove!

Good Luck in college. We know you will rock!

Mom, Dad, B- Man, NIC, Missy & Oreo

Ashley Callen

Nicole Popiwniak

Dear Nicole, We're so proud of everything you've achieved throughout your childhood!

We've watched in amazement as you've grown into the incredible person you are today, and we're watching with great anticipation to see your next chapter unfold.

With your talent and determination, there is no limit to how far you can go. Have fun storming the SMWC College!

Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Natalia, Nella & Snowy Popiwniak

Maddie O’Brien

Dear Maddie: What an amazing high school career you have had! We are thrilled with what you have accomplished - Color Guard, Chinese National Honor Society, Honor Roll and a good citizen of SHS. Can’t wait to see what you do in your next chapter at Loyola University. Go Ramblers!

Congratulations on your achievements. We love you to the moon and back.

Hugs and kisses, Mom, Dad and Clare O’Brien

Mario Petrella

Dear Mario ~ Here marks the beginning of your next chapter in your journey …

We have no doubt with your ambition and drive, you will find success! Treasure these years as they will go quickly. Enjoy the little things as they are the most important.

You have learned to be ambitious, genuine, compassionate - bring that into the world.

We are so proud of YOU. Go WildCats!

We love you - Mom, Dad, Isabella, Lorenzo & Luca Petrella

Alex Bishop

Dear Alex Bishop, We are so proud of the incredible and talented person you have become. We all love you so much and cannot wait to see what the future brings to you. Always make sure to keep God as your priority and you will have unlimited potential.

Love, Mom, Dad, Brianna, Malachi, Olivia, Lincoln, Madelyn

Miah Wolfe

My Beautiful, We are so proud to see you finish out your high school days. You've come out of this time as a young adult who always works toward her best.

You've conquered the challenges that have come your way so far and we're confident that you'll continue to do so in your future. We love you!

Always, Mom and Dad

A lookback on notable events from THE past four years

By Humza Qazi and Thea Surya

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Room or Run?

A look at who we think could be some of the best or worst fictional college roommates Jessica Day from “New Girl” would welcome you to your dorm with an extremely positive and welcoming attitude regardless of who you are, because she expects the same. She would be a great roommate because she is empathetic and patient. She would make a real connection and spend quality time with you. If you were feeling down, she would work to make you feel better, whether it was going out, staying in and making your favorite dish or having an impromptu dance party. While she may get on your nerves just like any roommate would, Jess knows when to give you your space.

Jess is always interested in a good time, and will go to every college activity—definitely inviting you along. As a roommate, Jess has potential to be one of your best friends for life. Watch out though, she might show up one day with a youth group or some students who need extra help.

If news came to Troy and Abed from “Community” that they were having a new roommate join them they would both be more than welcoming toward you as they host a housewarming party. Most of your time spent with them would consist of binging movie sagas together, creating blanket forts and joining the cast of “Troy and Abed in the Morning” when they do comedic skits. They are also very involved when it comes to activities around their school’s campus like freestyling with teachers and annual paintball competitions. Therefore, not only will you participate in some adventurous and at times weird college events, but you will also be surrounded by two genuine people.

Imagine waking up in your dorm to the savory smell of Italian cuisine at your bedside. With Remy the Rat from “Ratatouille” as your roommate, the obstacle of spending too much money on low quality food will be non-existent.

Now I know what you’re thinking, but Remy is a clean rat.

He washes his hands before cooking and is against walking on four legs as he values personal hygiene and quality in food. Remy is very independent and determined when it comes to fulfilling his goals. Therefore, you and Remy will have a great relationship but will also both value each other’s privacy as you and he focus on your personal obstacles.

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Monica from “Friends” would be an extremely uptight roommate. When you move in, she would make sure that your decor matched hers and that it was aesthetically pleasing, not considering your opinion. Monica would get upset very easily by very small messes, making you frustrated and impatient with her. If people were invited over to your dorm, she would scrub for hours and make the event formal, despite the casual nature of most college hangouts. The most problematic part of being a roommate with Monica would be that if she disagrees with your ideas or methods of living, she will publicly disagree or shame you for not doing things her way.

Now, Chewbacca might seem a little controversial when viewed as a bad roommate, but hear us out. Although Chewbacca has been to space and can be a great companion, in reality he is just one large pet covered in pounds of fur. He would just shed all over your dorm and smell, causing others to detour away from your dorm within the first week of school. Chewbacca often has tantrums and when something doesn’t go his way he lets out obnoxious howls that may travel down the dorm hallways, bothering everyone.

Michael Scott from “The Office” may be the worst roommate on this list. He is a very judgmental and narcissistic person, meaning he will go to great lengths to prove that he is better than you. His insults throughout the day would be conniving toward you and others, preventing you from branching out and making other friends in college. Michael Scott would also try to be the center of attention in large social groups creating an uncomfortable environment. Not to mention, you would have to wake up every morning worrying about turning off his Foreman grill that cooks greasy bacon and avoid stepping on it when getting out of bed.

By Dylan Barbee and Alison Wade

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Rithvik Yagnamurthy

Stephanie Goldberg

Jonathan Guo

Dear Taylor Chambers, From the time you started kindergarten I knew you were going to be successful. Not just in school but in life. Your dedication, commitment and responsibility are among your best qualities and I'm proud and honored to be the mother of someone who cares so deeply about their goals and dreams. You're an inspiration to this generation and Kelley is going to love having you!

Love you always and forever!

Mom

Taylor Chambers

Dear Katie, Education is important but big biceps are importanter. Lol but seriously, it will take a nation of millions to hold you back - Go get ‘em, girl! ENJOY the process!!!

We are so proud of you, and we hope that you will make your happiness a priority number one in life. Love you loads.

Xoxo, Mom, Dad, and the big Makarska Pollack family

Katie Makarska

Claudia Rzeznik

Dear Claudia, We’ll always think of you as our little girl, even as you grew into a beautiful and strong woman right before our eyes. You are now a self-assured, amazing young lady who is all set to go to college and fulfill her dreams. Always remember that life is not about how you survive the storm, it’s about how you dance in the rain.

We are very proud of you baby girl! Happy graduation day sweetheart!

Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad and Patrick Rzeznik

Dear Jonathan, Congratulations on graduating high school and taking the next step towards your dream of becoming a pilot. We are endlessly proud of the truly rare young man you have become and hope that you are proud of yourself too. Your empathy, maturity and generosity towards those you love never cease to amaze us. The world is better because of people like you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Viv, and Dora

Maggie White

Maggie, You have grown into an incredibly strong and independent young person who also has an incredibly kind heart. Keep up the hard work, stay true to who you are, and you will change the world! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to watch you succeed! Have so much fun at Wisconsin in the fall! We love you!!

Dad, Mom, Parker, and Roxy White

Dear Stephanie, We are so proud of your achievements these past four years at Stevenson. Congratulations on your graduation. We can't wait to see you continue to have success the next four years at Mizzou and beyond. You are a go-getter who is conscientious, talented, smart, kind and passionate, to name just a few of your wonderful traits.

With love always, Mom, Dad and Lindsey Goldberg

Diya Shah

Dear Diya, We are so happy and excited for you to embark on this new chapter of your life. As our heart is full of happiness for your achievements. We are even more proud of you as a strong, kind, and hardworking person. May you achieve all of your dreams and enjoy the journey. Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Maitri Shah

Dear Rithvik Yagnamurthy, 15 years ago you sat outside watching airplanes fly by and now you’re reaching heights we never foresaw. Whether it’s your love for helping others or your undying passion for learning new things, we are most proud of you for bettering yourself through each stage of life. I would make a joke about your major, but the frequency of bad physics jokes hertz. Go Illini!

Your biggest fans, Amma, Nanna and Sissy

Thiago Sampaio

Dear Thiago, Going off to College means embarking upon an exciting New Adventure. While we’ll miss you more than words can say, we are so proud of you and excited for everything you are about to accomplish, and we’ll always be there for you whenever you need us. So have a blast time at UI. We love you, Mom, Dad, Cat and Marley Sampaio.

Suhas Palwai

Dear Suhas, Congratulations on your graduation and an exciting journey ahead. It has been a wonderful learning experience to watch you grow as a young, smart Computer Science student and an amazing human being. Your abundant energy, critical thinking, focus and joyous nature makes you stand unique. Have fun and keep spreading your knowledge, love and happiness.

With lots of love, Jyothsna, Sridhar and Sathwik Palwai

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While legend has it that brave dareStaying connected to Stevenson is actually devils have relived the high school experiquite simple, and it all starts with the email ence by wearing a backpack, walking into that marks the passing of time: the Daily Stevenson and chilling in the ILC all day, it’s 1 2 3 Digest. Staying subscribed to the Digest not a route we would recommend. Getting 6 4 5 is a great way to keep in touch with caught sneaking in will actually result 8 9 7 Stevenson’s academic and athletin a lifetime ban from Stevenson—and ic achievements. Don’t forget to while certainly bold, is not exactly the also see if the 15-minute passing best way to go out. So much for once a periods from Zoom finally bePatriot, always a Patriot. Instead, get came reality and if Troy Goban official visitor’s badge by presentREWIND ble learned the definition of ing a state ID at any of the school’s “cap.” All you have to do is entrances. You must contact a teachscroll down to the bottom er about the details of your visit in adof any Digest and click on vance. the subscribe link, where Honestly, the best option for staying you can enter your name connected with Stevenson is not by and personal email adasking to be invited back, but by having dress.

Stevenson ask to have you come back.

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2021-22 Stevenson retirees Communication Arts Teacher Admin Asst to the Dir of HR Locker Room/Equipment Manager Security Personnel Facilities/Security Manager Security Personnel Registrar Special Education Aide Director's Assistant Science Teacher Locker Room/Office Support ILC Paraprofessional Division Assistant

TOM BLASIUS (22 yrs) KATHLEEN BURNS (8 yrs) RIGOBERTO CARRILLO (30 yrs) MICHAEL CIMMARUSTI (14 yrs) DEANNA DREYER (34 yrs) EILEEN FEDYNIAK (8 yrs) MARY GOOSMAN (19 yrs) VASANTHA GOVINDARAJAN (21 yrs) JACQUELINE GRAY (18 yrs) CAROLINE HUMES (22 yrs) JENNIFER JENSEN (26.5 yrs) MARIANNE JOHNSON (20 yrs) CYNTHIA MUNSON (16 yrs)

Comptroller Data Processing Specialist

MAUREEN OWENS (22 yrs) ANNE PEKOVITCH (21 yrs)

Special Education Teacher Director's Assistant

ANN PFEIFER (23 yrs) DIANA PRALJAK (11 yrs)

Math Teacher Director's Assistant Special Education Teacher Math Teacher Division Assistant

ANDREW RICHARDSON (25 yrs) AMY SCHROEDER (27 yrs) JOANN STEARNS (9 yrs) CHRIS THIBAUDEAU (28 yrs) SANDRA WICZER (15 yrs)

By Vaasu Kakuturu and Raghav Khosla

High School Replayed Staffer’s take on best coming of age movies 1. LADYBIRD (2017) Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut follows Christine ‘Ladybird’ McPherson’s struggles with overzealous expectations of her future versus normal suburban life in Sacramento, California and her often tense family dynamic. Ladybird’s refreshingly realistic, naïve and unique, yet oddly familiar, experiences in her last year of high school encapsulate some of the obstacles, milestones and moments of pure confusion that seniors endure before setting off for their future, whether or not we can predict what it will look like.

2. THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) The Breakfast Club initially portrays the main characters all spending a Saturday in detention together as over-the-top stereotypical representations of their ‘cliques’: rebel John Bender, jock Andrew Clark, brain Brian Johnson, outcast Allison Reynolds and popular girl Claire Standish. As the day progresses, they come out of their shells and prove themselves to be more than what they’re labeled. It’s no surprise that this film has touched generations of teenagers navigating their identities within a perplexing high school setting and cemented itself as a coming-of-age cult classic.

3. THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (2012) Charlie Kelmeckis writes to an unnamed friend in his diary, detailing the events of his freshman year, while he suffers from clinical depression and trauma. His recounting of the year reels in other characters who are going through their own set of problems, simultaneously providing guidance and companiship for Charlie. This film will particularly resonate with those who have had to balance the demands of high school with familial, mental or social restraints that seem to hold us back from our idealized version of teenagedom and growing up.

4. BOOKSMART (2019) Best friends Molly Davidson and Amy Anstler are the manifestations of worriers about the future as they spend their entire high school careers in pursuit of successful colleges. Yet once they discover their peers have managed to secure similar positions in prestigious schools, their worldview comes tumbling down.

The pair’s development throughout the movie that takes place over the course of one day offers a remedy for the toxic college tunnel vision high schoolers often succumb to at one point or another.

5. MEAN GIRLS (2004) Cady Heron enters her junior year in an American high school for the first time, which is, as always, full of social groups and norms that must be followed. She finds herself not only fitting in, but, with the help of friends Janis Ian and Damian Leigh, infiltrating the ‘Plastics’: the most popular girls in the school.

Cady’s drama-ridden year characterizes the early high school years filled with concerns about popularity, friendship and self-image. The film ends with a view of the characters starting their senior year and highlights the importance of staying true to yourself, despite how cheesy it sounds.

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Michael Sherman

Seth Morrow Ayushi Khanna

Dear Coco, We couldn’t be prouder of you. You are an independent, compassionate, and empathetic person that took in friends in need regardless of culture, race or creed. You have shared your love and kindness without judgment. These core values will take you beyond your years at Purdue University and will likely bring along others on the way. Remember to enjoy the journey.

We love you beyond words.

Mom, Dad & Sammy Schlecht

Nicole Schlecht

Harumi Hernandez

Gavin, We are extremely proud of you!! Your kindness, intelligence and sense of humor are unmatched and will take you far. Congratulations on finishing this chapter of life and following your heart to begin the next. Your future is as bright as your smile and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you will do moving forward.

Go climb those mountains in Colorado and be amazing!

Love you, Mom, Dad & Griffin Neault

Gavin Neault

Dear Harumi K. Hernandez Our hearts are full of joy for the next step you take on life's journey. You carry with you the wisdom of love with which you were created.

Your curiosity, compassion and commitment are the key ingredients that will propel you into the future. We feel very proud

Dear Ayushi, Wow, is it already time for our little girl to graduate from High School? We are filled with pride to see you become the confident young lady you've become. Rightly so, your brother looks up to you as his role model (no pressure :))! Sky’s the limit for you. Soar high and we’re always with you as wind beneath your wings!

Love always, Mom, Dad and Arav Khanna

Anmol Dash

Dear Anmol, You have always made us feel proud and yet asked or demanded very little from us. Your accomplishments are many and on many fields of endeavor. Even more precious is your innocence and good heart! Our prayers will always be with you no matter how high you soar!

Love Mom and Dad [Dash family]

Dearest Seth, You radiate goodness, kindness, loyalty, and love. With those qualities, you will make your mark on the world, just as you have left your mark on our hearts. We love you endlessly... you are a dear friend to so many, a brother to look up to, and a son of whom we are so very proud.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Lilly, Huddy, and Teddy Morrow

Grace O’Neil

Hey Gracewiththebass!

You are most amazing! We are so proud of who you are and all you’ve accomplished at Stevenson. You’ve gone ALL IN to be your best, and it shows with every Gold Honor Roll, and every SHS, MYA and SOR band performance. Know that we love you, support you, and are excited for you as you graduate and prepare to Boiler Up! Your Parents, Kevin and Faith O’Neil

Taylor Chambers

My beloved granddaughter Taylor, From the first time that I held you, I had an indescribable love for you! There were no words under heaven to describe my love. I’ve watched in awe the journey and milestones of your life, the path that God has set before you. You are a beautiful butterfly spreading your wings, taking flight. You are a shining light in this world! I love you to the moon and back!

Love, Grandma Donna

Rachel Lieberman

Dear Rachel, Congratulations!! We’re very proud of you today and every day. Continue to believe in yourself and be the wonderful person you are.

All our love, Mommy, Daddy, and Ami Lieberman

Dear Michael, Congratulations graduate! It's been an honor to watch you grow up. You've worked so hard over the years and you've done a great job. We are so proud of you and all your achievements. We're looking forward to supporting you through every stage of your journey.

We love you, Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Gabe, Amelia & Your Guardian Angel

Ava LaCroix

Dear Kellen and Matt, We are incredibly proud of both of you. You made the most of your time at Stevenson and accomplished so much, but more importantly, you've grown to be kind, hardworking, openminded and thoughtful individuals. We'll miss you so much, but can't wait to see what the next 4 years bring at Kansas and Iowa!

Love, Mom, Dad, Trevor, Annika, Cali & Millie

Kellen & Matt McGowan

Ssuuna McKitty

Dear Ssuuna, It has been wonderful and precious to watch you grow from a vulnerable infant into an incredible young man. We are very proud of you and look forward with excitement and joy as you start this next part of your life journey.

Continue to dream and strive to be the best human being you can be. Remember that making a life is just as important as making a living!

Love, Mom and Dad, McKitty Family

Braden Burns

Braden, We are so incredibly proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Stevenson.

We have watched you grow into the person you are today … with your great sense of humor, quick wit, big heart and passion for anything you set your sights on. With your talents and compassion, you can change the world at UGA! We are so excited for you and your future!

Much love, Mom, Dad and Lauren Burns

Jazmin Mulé

Jaz, We wanted to let you know how proud we are and are looking forward to seeing you flourish on the football pitch. This is an exciting next chapter of your life, enjoy each day as it comes.

Work hard, Play harder.

We love you, Mum and Dad Mulé

Chloe Koziel

Dear Chloe, I have watched you flourish into the beautiful daughter, sister, and friend that you are. You are a bright, thoughtful, and strong woman and I could not be prouder of you! I cannot wait to see what great things you do at UCF! Your light will brighten so many more lives and I am excited to watch!

I love you, Mom

Dear Ava, We are SO incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We have watched you grow into a beautiful, kind and amazing young woman. From your academics to skating to volunteering to work – you have always shown tremendous effort, caring and determination.

We are so excited to see you continue to grow and flourish at IU. You will do amazing things!

We love you!

Mom, Dad and Ryan LaCroix

Jazmin Mulé

Jaz, Congratulations! I am incredibly proud and excited for you to take this next step. I am sure your determination and resiliency will continue to bring you success.

Can’t wait to keep watching you grow both on and off the field.

Love, Ryan M

Shay Calliste-David

Dear Shay, Congratulations on becoming an adult! We know you'll live up to your potential, ability and aspirations at Pitt. Be happy and enjoy your college experience.

We Love you, Daddy, Symone, Sky & Aunty Novia

Sam Brown

Dear Sam, We wanted to tell you how proud and excited we are to watch you cross the stage and receive your diploma, as you cross over into the next phase of your life. Whether you are entertaining the masses or delving deeply into your latest area of interest, we know you will succeed and be prepared for a rewarding career. Enjoy your college experience and all that it has to offer.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jacob, and Haley Brown

Camille Sainte-Rose

Dear Camille, We’ve been dreading the day that you would leave the nest. However, this means that we’ve done our job. Despite challenges, you’ve never allowed others to determine your fate. Your determination and resilience are inspirational.

The Camille Justine Sainte-Rose story is still being written. Continue to soar, follow your path, and exude excellence. We are so proud of you!

Mom and Dad

“If you are attending college, you will make your experience so much more meaningful if you actually attend your classes. Also, if you have the opportunity to study abroad, do it!” - Ms. Voelker

“Let's see if I can do my best Ted Lasso...Going to school during Covid-19 was like learning to ride a horse. If you were comfortable doing it, you were probably doing it wrong. But, every day you guys got up and gave it your best. And when the horse became a water buffalo, and then changed to a dolphin, you hopped on board and gave it your best shot. Dealing with adversity will make you prepared for this ever changing interconnected world. Best of luck to all of you and keep on riding.” - Mr. Sherwin

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“Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton sang ‘You can't make old friends.’

Make the extra effort to maintain your friendships.” - Mr. Duba “Don't let the noise around you change how you resonate in the world and know that there is no way to tell how far your noise resonates; you matter.”

- Mr. Salituro “As Winnie the Pooh said, ‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.’ Appreciate the past and allow it to help guide you toward your future, wishing you all the best!” - Dr. Feinzimer

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wisdom final advice for seniors “For several years you have been telling others' stories—giving the voiceless a voice. You have also been crafting your own story for 18 years, but now it is time for you to harness the power of your story as it grows and strengthens. Your impact has already been felt by this school, this community, these friends, these families and your story has barely begun. Go, be bold, be kind, be strong and let your story change the world.” - Mr. Bradshaw

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“My advice for college and beyond is to embrace your Mondays. Mondays make up 1/7 of our lives, and we can do our best to appreciate rather than dread the start of each new week.

Mondays are a gift of a new week of goals, a new week of learning, a new week of tending to our relationships. Try not to hate 1/7 of your precious time!”

- Ms. Dittman

“Never forget the joy and enthusiasm that you brought back to Stevenson when you arrived back in school for your senior year. All the best to the Class of 2022!”

- Mr. Conneen

“My dad gave me two bits of advice when I went to college and I only followed one of them and it worked out well … he told me to take Physics (no way I did that!) and to get to know my college professors. I did that and it opened up so many opportunities that I am forever grateful for.” - PAnderson

"Pursue Happiness."

- Ms. Forde

By Vaasu Kakuturu and Raghav Khosla

Looks Back 2021-2022 school year told by our headlines, graphics, photos

By Griffin Brown

Dear readers, With all that has happened this year, and all that we have reported, it’s impossible to curate it all onto a single page. If you would like to see more coverage, check out our web stories or see the archives of the issues from the school year, it is all on statesmanshs.org. Thanks for reading and avidly filling out the crosswords all year!

Much love, Statesman Seniors

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Joey Concialdi

Ally, We are so proud of you! Gaining acceptance into Barrett The Honors College at ASU is a remarkable achievement which you earned through hard work and dedication. You are a phenomenal young woman and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. Continue to set your goals high and know you can achieve them. Enjoy this new adventure!!

Love you, Mom, Dad, Colin & Kierra Flynn

Ally Flynn

Angela Zhou

Dear ReaganYou have overcome so many struggles and temporary setbacks. Through this process we have seen a glimpse of the person you are becoming. This person is funny, loyal, smart, and a leader. At Drake, find what you love and excel at it! “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare. And like yourself, your future will be nothing but amazing!

Love, Mom and Dad Cobb

Reagan Cobb

Dear Angela, It feels like yesterday you were running around trying to chase gingerbread cookies that jumped out of the oven, yet here you are graduating. We are so proud of you, cutie patootie.

Love, Mom, Dad, Lillian, David Zhou & Lucy Si

Dear Joey, We can't believe you are graduating. The last 18 years have gone by so fast. We couldn't be more proud of the wonderful young man you have become and all that you have accomplished.

Your hard work and dedication paid off. We know you have an amazing future ahead of you.

Congratulations as you head off to Indiana University next year.

We love you!

Love Dad, Mom, Vince, John and Frank Concialdi

Alexander Li

Dear Alexander Li, We are so proud of you, a young adult who is smart, driven and handsome! You have grown from a crazy active boy to a humble and responsible man. Congratulations on achieving your first key milestone, going to NYU Stern! As always, work hard and play hard. Be nice, honest and humble. You have so much potential and will achieve much more in the future!

Your biggest fans, Mom, Jessica, Jiajia & Diedie

Dear Ashley Madeyski, I am so proud of the beautiful, strong young woman that you are. You inspire me with your strength and perseverance. You are amazing and I am in awe of you every day. The world is waiting for you to make your footprint. Keep being you and know that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. Near or far, forever in our hearts you will be.

We love you so much.

Mom and Nick Madeyski

Heloise Jacobs

Dear Heloise, We are so proud of you, and all of your accomplishments! Your empathy, kindness, and strong work ethic have shined through in Color Guard, Theatre, Little Patriots...and so much more! Can't wait to see all of the fabulous things you do at NYU! You are going to be such an awesome Special Education Teacher! Congrats to you and your friends!

We Love You! Mom, Dad, Benji, (all of our pets), & Cam Jacobs

Dearest Humza, I can’t believe we are already here! Gone is the mischievous kid who always kept us on our toes.

Before us is a young man that makes us proud every single day. Humza, your tenacity and hard work in everything you do amazes us. These traits combined with your kind nature and sharp wit will take you far in life. We are excited to see you take the next steps in your beautiful journey!

With lots of love, Mom, Dad, Iman and Noor Qazi

Jazmin Mulé

Jaz, Who would have imagined that on a beautiful day in 2018 at Sloan Park, a lovely, vibrant young lady AND enthusiastic Cubs fan would enter our lives! That chance encounter has led to sharing many memorable moments over the years. We are most proud of your accomplishments and are eager to see the impact you will have at Doane University.

Love and best wishes from your California family, "Grandma" Johanne, "Grandpa" Joe, Emilia, Philip

Ashtyn Cohen

Dear Ashtyn, It’s been an honor to watch the growth from your scoots on the floor, to what will now be a walk to receive your high school diploma! In between all of that, you’ve collected a countless amount of lemons, and against all odds, always seem to have the ability to make lemonade! We are beyond proud of the person you are, and strive to be. DePaul University is lucky to have another Cohen! Go Get ‘em Tiger!

We love you more!

Mom, Dad, Seth and Pebbles Cohen

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Trevor Abbott

Northwestern University

Olivia Barreca

University of Florida

Jonathan Abraham

UC-Berkeley

Gabriella Barshak

ISU

Quinn Acampora

University of Washington

Asher Barshefsky

University of Florida

Jordyn Ackerman

Indiana University

Bayarmaa Bat-erdene

Pomona College

Maanav Agrawal

Indiana University

Namuunsolongo Batbileg

University of Iowa

Arshad Alam

UIUC

Naransolongo Batgerel

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Anthony Albino Campos

CLC

Unubold Bayarbat

Purdue University

Michael Albrecht

Carthage College

Ian Beatty

Indiana University

Atul Amanchi

UMich

Ilana Beilinson

University of Alabama

Aditi Ambravan

Harvard University

Leika Beirne

CLC

Diya Amin

UMich

Bryson Bello

Indiana University

Ryan An

WashU

Tate Bentsen

UIC

Shruthishree Anbazhagan

IIT

Joshua Bernstein

Tulane University

Hadi Andrabi

UW-Madison

Sravani Bhamidipaty

UIC

Anar Ankhaa

UW-Milwaukee

Vidya Bharadwaj

UIUC

Delgermurun Ankhbayar

University of Colorado Denver

Ribhav Bhatia

UIUC

Gianna Noelle Aragones

ASU

Rafael Biedron

Northwestern University

Eyana Arakal

UIC

Carmen Biel

USC

Jonah Aristodemo

Michigan Technological University

Ishan Biju

UIC

Brendan Arlinsky

University of Arizona

Miadora Bilanicz

Harper College

Jillian Arnold

University of Iowa

Hannah Bordeau

University of Dayton

Mara Aronson

University of Colorado Boulder

John Borgerding

Butler University

Samarth Arul

Northwestern University

Preston Braun

ASU

Sana Arvind

UT Austin

Jonah Brenner

Harper College

Roland Ausmees

University of Minnesota

Isabel Bridgeman

University of Iowa

Lily Brill

ISU

Dylan Brody

University of Arizona

Eugene Bae

Indiana University

Griffin Brown

Syracuse University

Molly Bailis

Lake Forest College

Sam Brown

UIUC

Vaishnavi Balmuri

UIUC

Caden Buckland

University of Arizona

Oscar Bank

University of Miami

Lucy Bullock

The University of Notre Dame

Joseph Baran

Loyola University Chicago

Braden Burns

University of Georgia

Dylan Barbee

Mizzou

Alex Buyandelger

Iowa State University

Ava Bardic

University of Illinois Springfield

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Daniel Cabrales

Millikin University

Hyobin Choi

Wheaton College

Olivia Cabrales

University of Arizona

Joshua Choi

Indiana University

Michelle Cabrera

UW-Madison

Sayuj Choudhari

California Institute of Technology

Thomas Cahuzac

CLC

Sashank Chunduri

DePaul University

Jessica Callahan

Drexel University

Delilah Ciezak

University of Iowa

Ashley Callen

DePaul University

Jeffrey Cimino

Western Illinois University

Amise Calliste-David

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Dylan Clavel

DePaul University

Anthony Camacho

Trade school

Mckenzie Cobb

Bradley University

Emilia Cantero

UW-Milwaukee

Reagan Cobb

Drake University

Ryan Capstick

Purdue University

Sammy Cohan

University of Pittsburgh

Chase Carlson

Bradley University

Ashtyn Cohen

DePaul University

Jack Carlson

Western Michigan University

Joshua Cohen

University of Iowa

Grace Catlin

Boston University

Maya Cohn

UW-Madison

Jihoon Chae

Fordham University

Joseph Concialdi

Indiana University

Henry Chamberlain

Syracuse University

Taylor Chambers

Indiana University

Nicole Chan

University of Toronto

Abby Charak

Emory University

Mahitha Chaturvedula

CMU

Anush Chaubal

Penn State University

Alina Chaudhary

Loyola University Chicago

Ezra Cheifetz

University of Pittsburgh

Jenna Chen

UIUC

Julia Chen

USC

Margaret Chen

Columbia University

Albert Cheng

UIUC

Joseph Chenoweth

NIU

Angelia Cheren

University of Tampa

Reuben Cherian

Loyola University Chicago

Sarah Cherian

UIUC

Kelly Cheung

UIUC

John Chiasson

Indiana University

Joanna Chiu

CWRU

Calista Choi

Loyola University Chicago

KEY ASU: Arizona State University Cal Poly: California Polytechnic State Institute CLC: College of Lake County CMU: Carnegie Mellon University CWRU: Case Western Reserve University Georgia Tech: Georgia Institute of Technology IIT: Illinois Institute of Technology ISU: Illinois State University MIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mizzou: University of Missouri MSU: Michigan State University NIU: Northern Illinois University OSU: The Ohio State University UC: University of California UChicago: University of Chicago UIC: University of Illinois Chicago UIUC: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign UMich: University of Michigan UT: University of Texas USC: University of Southern California UW: University of Wisconsin Virginia Tech: Virginia Polytechnic Institute WashU: Washington University in St. Louis Information collected from nearly 700 members of the Class of 2022 appears in this issue. More complete, anonymous data will be available through the College & Career Center.

Tyler Cordes

NIU

Jackson Esposito

IUPUI

Faith Cozzi

OSU

Jaden Evans

Xavier University of Louisiana

Chad Crone

University of Alabama

Sophie Ezrol

Boston University

Robert Cuc

UIUC

Tianhao Cui

New York University

Jordan Curtis

CLC Kylie Faber

University of Minnesota

Maggie Feldstein

University of Alabama

Gianna D’Angelo

UW-Madison

Yisheng Feng

UW-Madison

Anshul Dandapani

UC-Los Angeles

Maya Fergus

ASU

Dylan Dann

UW-Madison

Diego Miguel Fernandez

UIC

Jimmy Davis

Butler University

Jacob Ferstein

Marquette University

Maksym Derhachov

Western Michigan University

Joshua Feygin

University of Arizona

Akshada Dharrao

UIC

Maclin Fitzpatrick

Mizzou

Jeremiah Diaz

CLC

William Fleming

UW-Madison

Marissa Dicker

Lake Forest College

Ryan Flood

CLC

Aayush Dixit

UMich

Ally Flynn

ASU

Zachary Djokic

Nova Southeastern University

Gabriel Flynn

University of Tennessee

Emma Doiron

Cal Poly Pomona

Samantha Freed

Lynn University

Srusti Donapati

UChicago

Braeden Fuenfer

Miami University

Tate Donica

University of Tennessee

Lauren Dragon

Drake University

Emily Duan

UC-Los Angeles

Daniel Gaevskiy

Loyola University Chicago

Elizabeth Dubilirer

UIUC

Rebekah Gallagher

University of Iowa

Natalie Dugaesescu

Saint Louis University

Alecxis Gamboa

College of Dupage

Karina Dyakov

University of Tampa

Varsha Ganesh

ISU

Joshua Dzekhtser

MSU

Yash Gangavarapu

Duke University

Trisha Gannu

WashU

Allan Ganzman

Nova Southeastern University

Joshua Easo

Trinity International University

Frank Gao

Georgia Tech

Phil Edat

UIUC

Ryan Gao

UIUC

Tyler Ehlen

NIU

Mehul Gautam

UMich

Christopher Ehler

Iowa State University

Jazmin Gaytan

Bradley University

Alex Eilert

UIUC

Daniel George

UIUC

Megan Eisenstein

Lawrence University

Ryan George

University of Kansas

Namuundari Enkhbaatar

Indiana University

Dishanee Ghosh

University of Minnesota

Emma Epstein

Miami University

Syed Fareed Hashim Ghouse

UIC

Tuguldur Erdenebat

United States Naval Academy William Gibson Sadie Giddings UMich

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Alexa Gitler

Mizzou

Heemin Han

University of Minnesota

Alyvia Gitler

Miami University

Grace Hannahs

Indiana University

Darshon Givens

Houston University

Logan Hanssler

UChicago

Ashley Gleason

Colorado State University

Ian Harman

The College of William & Mary

Julia Goberman

UChicago

Grace Harrington

University of Vermont

Harumi Godoy

Alverno College

Sarah Harris

University of Alabama

Spandan Goel

Brown University

Colin Hartwell

Miami University

Alex Goldberg

Indiana University

Montgomery Hashemi

Baylor University

Stephanie Goldberg

Mizzou

Logan Hayden

ISU

Amy Goldenberg

Miami University

Owen Hayden

UIUC

Eli Goldes

Maryville College

Drew Heilman

UIUC

Kayla Goldstein

UIUC

Emily Helfer

Mizzou

Malik Gomez

George Washington University

Mark Hellwig

University of Pennsylvania

Michelle Gonchar

Southern Methodist University

Riley Hermes

Mizzou

Juan Ramon Gonzalez Granados

Champlain College

Riley Heydenburg

Marquette University

Tai Gopaul

United States Air Force Academy

Jason Hicks

Butler University

Bhargav Simha Gorugantu

UIC

Ethan Hill

UIUC

Maya Gottfried

Marquette University

Hayden Hirschhaut

Loyola University of Chicago

Sriesakthi Gowrisankar

Johns Hopkins University

Amanda Holsen

Columbia University

Gwyneth Graham

UIUC

Joseph Hooge

North Dakota State University

Nadav Graupe

University of Iowa

Matthew Hooper

ISU

Jared Greenberg

Indiana University

Owen Housinger

UW-Oshkosh

Arman Grigoryan

UIC

Carson Huffman

Louisiana State University

Michael Griswold

Iowa State University

Ryan Hynes

High Point University

Raghav Grover

University of Central Florida

Leonardo Guenther

CLC

Naomi Gunbadral

University of Iowa

Alexander Icalina

UW-Madison

Saanvi Gupta

UIUC

Jennifer Immell

ASU

Siddharth Gurumurthi

UIUC

Sophia Ismail

Carleton College

Michael Gusev

OSU

Dylan Ivanov

UIUC

Caitlyn Guth

University of Iowa

Vladimir Ivanov

Lake Forest College

Lauren Guttman

Mizzou

Samantha Guzzo

Columbia College Chicago Lauren Jackson

University of Iowa

Heloise Jacobs

New York University

Samantha Habib

University of Miami

Aryan Jaiswal

University of Minnesota

Christopher Hales

University of Miami

Johanna Jakobson

DePaul University

Jacob Hammon

McPherson College

Anuha Jalasutram

UIC

Michael Hammon

ISU

Xavier Jalem

UIC

Nitya Jani

UIC

Hyunmin Kim

UW-Madison

Shayna Jann

University of Arizona

Ji Hye Kim

UIC

Taylor Jensen

UIUC

Madison Kim

Middlebury College

Evelyn Jiang

Yale University

Megan Kim

Wheaton College

Tina Joe

UW-Madison

Evan King

Ringling College of Art and Design

Amrita Johar

Purdue University

Natalie King

Loyola University Chicago

Canden Johnson

ISU

Rayna King

University of Delaware

Nolan Jones

University of South Carolina

Leo Kleban

OSU

Ishaan Joshi

College for Creative Studies

Reagan Koenigs

Iowa State University

Janhavi Joshi

Indiana University

Abigail Kogan

Colorado State University

Tyler Julian

Indiana University

Zachary Koidin

Western Michigan University

Muhammad Junaid

Northwestern University

Jillian Kolesky

Indiana University

Alaina Kolli

MIT

Sruja Konada

UIUC

Lorelei Koperski

UW-Madison

Mia Korsunsky

King’s College London

Jennifer Kot

Loyola University Chicago

Rohita Kotyada

Vanderbilt University

Eleanor Kowalski

Miami University

Chloe Koziel

University of Central Florida

Natalie Koziol

DePaul University

Tvishi Krishnakumar

UW-Madison

Liron Krupetski

UW-Madison

Nandini Kuduva

Indiana University

Grace Kuhr

University of Iowa

Ariella Kulieke

CLC

Braden Kunik

Purdue University

Mark Kupchan

University of Iowa

Srihitha Kurapati

Purdue University

Diana Kwizera

ISU

Nirai Kabilan

Syracuse University

Sahithi Kadari

New College of Florida

William Kaiz

CLC

Vaasu Kakuturu

UIUC

Alexander Kalis

UW-Madison

Michael Kaminsky

DePaul University

Neelesh Kanduri

Loyola University Chicago

Eileen Kang

Scripps College

Dylan Kantor

Indiana University

Delilah Kapinos

DePaul University

Dylan Kaplan

University of Tennessee

Christian Karabetsos

Lake Forest College

Charvi Kasaboina

UIUC

Ellie Kasche

Ave Maria University

Varun Kathiravan

UC-Davis

Dylan Katz

Florida State University

Benjamin Kazinsky

UIUC

Dylan Kennedy

University of Colorado Boulder

Aiza Khan

University of Iowa

Ava LaCroix

Indiana University

Maaz Khan

CLC

Sophia Lagen

UT Austin

Riya Khandelwal

UIUC

Peter Lagerlof-Vicedo

University of Valencia

Ayushi Khanna

Purdue University

Diego Lagunes Robledo

Loyola University Chicago

Raghav Khosla

Northwestern University

Daniel Landa

CLC

Andrew Kim

UIUC

Nicholas Lang

University of Arizona

Colette Kim

UIUC

Jared Langsam

Southern Illinois University

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Zachary Lapeire

University of Iowa

Regina Lapitsky

UIUC

Arin Larecha

UMich

Amit Laredo

ASU

Madden Larrea

University of Iowa

Sam Larrea

University of Iowa

Gianna Lauletta

CLC

Phillip Lavrenyuk

University of Pittsburgh

Grace Lawn

ISU

Ethan Lee

Southern Illinois University

Karen Lee

UIC

Madelyn Lee

New York University

Vincent Lee

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Caroline Lefebvre

Savannah College of Art and Design

Charles Lefebvre

Adelphi University

Jasmine Leong

UIC

Calla Lermer

Mississippi State University

Judith Levy

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Jackson Lewis

University of Kansas

Lora Lewis

George Washington University

Madeline Lewis

University of Vermont

Alexander Li

New York University

Brandon Li

Cornell University

Nathan Li

Indiana University

Ziji Li

DePaul University

Ethan Liang

OSU

Rachel Lieberman

Loyola University Chicago

Amelia Lin

University of Washington

Stella Lin

New York University

Ruike Liu

USC

Andrew Liu

MIT

Colin Livesay

Iowa State University

Kate Livingston

CLC

Kayla Lkhagvatsend

UIC

Rachel Lok

Purdue University

Marisol Lopez

Hope College

Felix Lu

UIUC

Alice Lua

UIUC

Lauren Lurie

Indiana University

Faith Ma

UIUC

Ashley Madeyski

North Carolina State University

Nayanika Madhav

UIUC

Alyssa Marie Magsino

Purdue University

Trevor Maine

NIU

Steven Mak

Bradley Univeristy

Katherine Makarska

CMU

Anthony Makhovik

Middlebury College

Mark Maloney

University of Kansas

Rithvik Mandumula

Penn State University

Matthew Manka

Marquette University

Andrew Manko

OSU

Jonathan Mann

University of Florida

Joseph Manone

Mizzou

Youssef Mansour

UIUC

Vitalii Marak

DePaul University

Jack Maraldo

ISU

Joshua Maraldo

Carthage College

Bryanna Marban

University of Cincinnati

Catherine Marquez

UIUC

Karyme Martinez

Harper College

Amber Mason

University of Miami

Isabelle Mathew

Azusa Pacific University

David Mats

Indiana University

Isabel McCool

West Virginia University

Ryan McCoy

Indiana University

Jason McCully

CLC

Kellen McGowan

University of Kansas

Matt McGowan

University of Iowa

Ssuuna McKitty

Morehouse College

Udit Mehta

University of Pennsylvania

Maxime Meirhaeghe

University of Alabama

Ari Melnick

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Nayan Menezes

Iowa State University

Brandon Mesi

University of Kansas

Sarah Mestan

UC-Santa Barbara

Jared Meyers

University of Minnesota

Justin Meyers

UIUC

Mia Mikolajczak

UIUC

Shreyas Mishra

Indiana University

Harsh Mishrikotkar

Iowa State University

Deven Mitchell

Columbia College in Chicago

Shernae Mitchell

CLC

Harrison Mockenhaupt

Harper College

Mark Mogereja

Eastern Illinois University

Sam Moltzen

Beloit College

Eden Mondschain

University of Colorado Boulder

Annika Moody

Northern Michigan University

Kyubin Moon

Rice University

Seth Morrow

University of Arizona

Michael Moy

UIUC

Jazmin Mulé

Doane University

Varsha Mullangi

UIUC

Hailey Mulvihill

Marquette University

Mohnish Muppagouni

DePaul University

Elena Murphy

University of Kentucky

Gina Myers

ISU

Ashwathi Nair

UIUC

Nandhini Nair

Madailein O’Brien

Loyola University Chicago

Seamus O’Connell

Wheaton College

Ashleigh O’Gradney

Pace University

Dana O’Meara

University of South Carolina

Madison O’Neall

Georgia State University

Grace O’Neil

Purdue University

Audrey Ogar

University of Kentucky

Evan Ogorzaly

Indiana University

Ryan Ogorzaly

University of Iowa

Zachary Ogorzaly

Iowa State University

Henry Oldham

Gap Year

Justin Olhava

Western Michigan University

Sasha Olomon

Lewis University

Walker Olson

CLC

Aliyah Omran

UW-Madison

Brian Oo

Boston University

Paulina Ornatsky

UIUC

Jason Osowski

University of Iowa

Northwestern University

Grant Pacernick

George Washington University

Shivaram Nallapati

OSU

Casey Pak

Northeastern University

Esther Nam

UIUC

Nathaniel Pak

Carthage College

Laya Nambiar

Sarah Lawrence College

Angel Panayiotou

University of Colorado Boulder

Amal Naqvi

UIUC

Tanmay Panchpor

Purdue University

Amandeep Narang

ASU

Patricia Papageorgiou

Baylor University

Advik Natesh

George Washington University

Henal Parikh

Loyola University Chicago

Eryk Nawrocki

Iowa State University

Jay Park

UIC

Gavin Neault

University of Colorado Boulder

Jesenia Parthasarathy

UChicago

Joshua Neela

UIUC

Unnathi Pasupuleti

Lake Forest College

Lindsey Neiman

ASU

Henish Patel

UW-Madison

Michael Newman

Clemson University

Neel Patel

Loyola Marymount University

Carolina Nieves

ASU

Svastik Patel

UIC

Andrei Nistor

Texas A&M

Zosia Paul

University of Tampa

Nicole Niyazov

DePaul University

Elli Pease

Carroll University

Samuel Nutlis

UIUC

Lauren Penepacker

UC-Santa Barbara

Angela Nyam-Ochir

NIU

Madeline Pestine

WashU

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Malini Pillai

UIUC

Charlize Rios

Indiana University

Neha Pinni

University of Washington

Madison Rios

University of Oregon

Zachary Pipin

Indiana University

Brooke Robbins

UW-Madison

Andriy Plakhetko

CLC

Isabella Robieson

UIUC

Martina Platero

Vassar College

Noah Rockoff

UIUC

Jordan Polen

Arcadia University

Luis Rosario-Freytes

UMich

Jonah Pomorantz

University of Kansas

Jordan Rosenfeldt

Indiana University

Nicole Popiwniak

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Maxwell Rosenkranz

University of Kansas

Zachary Poplar

Indiana University

Allen Rubin

Williams College

Evan Porto

Miami University

Elle Ruchim

UMich

Nicholas Posadas

Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael Ryan

Fordham University

Brian Povilus

UIUC

Claudia Rzeznik

Duquesne University

Ysabelle Power

University of Massachussets Boston

Krithik Praveen

UIC

Prathmesh Premanand

University of Minnesota

Lauren Przybyl

Indiana University

Aaron Sabransky

Indiana University

Nysa Sachdeva

Indiana University

Kayle Sacksteder

Miami University

Brayde Sahl

UW-Madison

Humza Qazi

UIUC

Dylan Sak

ASU

Olivia Qian

UIUC

Jonas Salgado

Mizzou

David Qin

UIC

Joseph Saliba

University of Iowa

Joy Qu

Yale University

Daniel Saltzman

UMich

Janice Quainoo

Carthage College

Thiago Sampaio

University of Iowa

Megha Sampat

Loyola University Chicago

Saanchi Sansare

UIUC

Jay Ralston

OSU

Soham Sarkar

UIUC

Dwija Ramesh

DePaul University

Jonathan Sasson

Indiana University

Stephanie Ramirez

Dominican University

Simone Sawyer

University of Pennsylvania

Carter Rand

University of Iowa

Gulnaaz Sayyad

UIUC

Cole Rand

Baylor University

Zachary Schlacter

Indiana University

Sneha Rao

New York University

Nicole Schlecht

Purdue University

Pratin Ravi

UW-Madison

Andrew Schneider

Miami University

Sankirtana Ravichandran

UIUC

Jack Schroeder

OSU

Deepan Rawal

Purdue University

Gianna Schullo

Marqutte University

Simon Razdolsky

UW-Madison

Jaden Schwalb

CLC

Greycen Ren

MIT

Rishi Senthilkumar

Indiana University

Ethan Renda

Iowa State University

Murad Shahzadah

UMich

Avian Reza

OSU

Aarushi Sharma

UIUC

Natalie Rich

Saint Louis University

Ria Sharma

UW-Madison

Olivia Ringham

Savannah College of Art and Design

Alicia Sharun

University of Denver

Joseph Shepin

UIUC

Anika Sheth

Grinnell College

Sia Shetkar

UIUC

Advika Shetty

UIUC

Alexander Shpakov

UW-Madison

Safa Shujath

UIC

Suha Shujath

UIC

Michael Silverman

UIUC

Akul Singh

UW-Madison

Anuj Singla

UIUC

Jordan Skolmar

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Evan Smith

University of Akron

Samuel Sokolovsky

UIUC

Ashley Sprague

Butler University

Maxwell Sprague

Purdue University

Jacob Sroka

ISU

Sydney Staemmer

Purdue University

Julia Stakhiv

University of Alabama

Brady Stein

University of Iowa

Brynn Stein

UMich

Katie Sternfield

Indiana University

Allie Stevens

Georgetown University

Jennifer Stevens

MSU

Brody Stokes

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Aidan Kyle Ubaldo

UIC

Connor Stolman

Bradley University

Lily Upadhyay

Butler University

Lydia Stolman

UW-Madison

Khulan Urantsetseg

DePaul University

Emma Sturgeon

Santa Clara University

Swetha Subramanian

UIUC

Jasmine Sun

Northwestern University

Ashton Valeroso

Purdue University

Julia Surane

Texas Christian University

Diana Valle

Purdue University

Reese Suren

UIUC

Anton Valtchev

UIC

Swathi Sureshmoorthy

UIUC

Jacob Van Dyke

Iowa State University

Thea Surya

UIUC

Adelyn Vana

Loyola University Chicago

Nicole Sutrop

UIUC

Samhitha Vangala

Nova Southeastern University

Sullivan Swanson

Bradley University

Jaden Varghese

Purdue University

Alexander Switzer

Virginia Tech

Landis Varughese

UW-Madison

Syuzanna-Sofiya Syuhanova

Concordia University Chicago

Tia Vasudeva

Stanford University

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ISU

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Morgan Taitel

Mizzou

Isabella Tang

Purdue University

Stella Tapia Lopez

Stanford University

Sabrina Tariq

MSU

Joshua Tasher

NIU

Adam Taylor

Iowa State University

Neil Thakker

UIUC

Euan Tham

ASU

Wyn Thomas

University of Georgia

Benjamin Thompson

Brigham Young University

William Thompson

UIUC

Dominic Tiscareno

CLC

Alexander Todorov

Purdue University

Eve Traficanti

Miami University

Mia Trujillo Contreras

University of St.Francis

Alice Tsekinovsky

CLC

Anuj Tummalapally

ASU

Ryan Tumpowsky

UW-Madison

Marta Tykhovlis

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

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Ashwin Vazhayil

Purdue University

Sai Nijith Vijay

UIC

Philip Villano

Boston University

Anna Xie

Georgetown University

Mariana Villasenor

NIU

Brandon Xiong

Colby College

Abel Villegas

Entering workforce as electrician

Catherine Xu

Loyola University Chicago

Aanya Virdi

UW-Madison

Sabrina Xue

UMich

Gabriel Visotsky

CMU

Paula Vist

OSU

Shansa Viswanathan

UIUC

Rithvik Yagnamurthy

UIUC

Sahan Yalavarthi

UIUC

Angelina Yan

UIUC

Ashley Yan

University of Pennsylvania

Michelle Yao

University of Florida

Christian Yen

USC

Vince Yolles

Oberlin College

Mark Younan

UChicago

Dennis Zakabluk

UIUC

Tyler Zanardo

Iowa State University

Zachary Zanardo

ISU

Nathan Zarkowsky

MSU

Darshan Zaware

UIC

Ethan Zeidman

Purdue University

Noah Zelkin

Tulane University

Nancy Zhang

UIUC

Jason Zhao

Duke University

Joy Zhao

UIUC

Ray Zhao

UIUC

Yifan Zhao

UIUC

Alicia Zheng

Boston University

Eric Zhou

UIUC

Renee Zhuang

Duke University

Marharyta Zhyvozhenko

University of Tampa

Zachary Zimbalist

Indiana University

Briana Zimmerman

University of Iowa

Madeline Zizzo

ISU

Jordan Zore

CLC

Hailee Zuber

DePaul University

Alison Wade

Brigham Young University

David Wade

Butler University

Peter Wall

Milwaukee School Of Engineering

Georgeanne Walsh

Mizzou

Andrew Wang

Georgia Institute of Technology

Andy Wang

Indiana University

Glenna Wang

Northwestern University

Linda Wang

MIT

Rosie Wang

Duke University

Lilliana Wangard

University of Alabama

Aimee Ward

Northeastern University

Natalia Waszynska

ISU

John Watson

University of Iowa

Magdalena Waz

Saint Louis University

Ethan Welyki

Miami University

Jack White

Northwestern University

Maggie White

UW-Madison

Jacob Whiting

Pitzer College

Daniel Wilson

Indiana University

Jasper Winter

Entering workforce as photographer

Rachel Wise

UW-Madison

Miah Wolfe

Stark State Community College

Mark Wolpoff

University of Iowa

Aeddon Woods

Lewis & Clark College

Bennett Woods

Stevens Institute of Technology

Kasey Woods

University of Iowa

Bennett Wu

UIUC

Jacquelyne Wynne

University of Colorado Boulder

Daniel & Olivia Cabrales

Tvishi Krishnakumar

Emma Doiron

Dear Yaci, We cannot express how proud and grateful we are for who you have become in our family. Even though there were hardships (and your room was “disorganized”), you persevered with passion and determination that now you stand on top of the mountains. We are so excited to see you embark on your new journey into the horizon, and remember, we are always here for you!

Love, Micheal K, Anna A, and Haici L.

Yaci Li

Michael Sherman

Dear Brayde, There are no words to express how proud, happy, and excited we are for you. You succeed at almost everything you set your mind and heart to, and we know you will continue to be happy and successful wherever your heart takes you at Wisconsin and beyond. Stay true to yourself and those you love. We love and support you forever and a day. On Wisconsin!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Rylee

Brayde Sahl

MICHAEL! MICHAEL! MICHAEL! We are so proud of you for everything you do, all you have accomplished, and the awesome person you continue to be!

Love, Grandma Julie, Uncle Al, Aunt Debbie, Aunt Rebecca, Aiden & Daniel

To: Emma Jolie Doiron, From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were special, and destined for great things.

No father has ever loved a daughter more, and no father has ever been prouder of a daughter than I am of you. You’re an amazing young lady and I look forward to being a part of your life in the years to come. With all I have in my heart, I love you bigger than the sky.

Dad

Elaan Narang

Elaan, We have watched you grow a lot these past 4 years and how proud we are! As you embark on the next chapter of your life, please remember these two undeniable truths in life: 1) Success is not in what you have, but what you give--so give generously and give frequently! and 2) No matter where you go, your family will ALWAYS love you and support you!

Love, the Narang family (Dad, Angie, Shay, Kaiden and Asher)

Dear Tvishi, You have always been the energizer of our family and have filled our lives with so much joy and memories. We are extremely proud of the way you have blossomed into a bright disciplined teenager. You have exemplified the art of maximizing results with sheer grit, commitment and dedicated efforts. We are eagerly waiting for the next chapter in your life as you become a Badger and build on the strong pedestal.

Appa, Amma, and Advik

Ethan Welyki

Dear Ethan, We have watched in amazement from the many obstacles you have had to overcome to become the incredible young man you are today. As high school comes to an end we look forward to the next chapter in your life. With your compassion, determination and drive there is no limit to what you can accomplish. Remember life is a journey not a race so enjoy the ride.

Love, Mom, Dad, Cameron and Rocky Welyki

Dear Daniel and Olivia, We are very proud of you! Your confidence and commitment to working hard to reach your goals is impressive. You are both talented, strong-willed and, more importantly, good-natured and kind. We look forward to seeing what you will accomplish in college and beyond. Go get ‘em! Bear Down and Go Big Blue!!

Con mucho amor, Mom and Dad

McKenzie Cobb

Dear McKenzie, You have blown us away with all of your accomplishments at SHS. You never said no to a challenge or a new experience. We are so proud and can’t wait to see all you do in the future!

“My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, your worries stay small.” — Rascal Flatts Love You More, Mom and Dad Cobb

Daniel De Guzman

Dear Daniel, We cannot express enough how proud we are of you! You are emerging from high school so much stronger and wiser, and we can’t wait to see you take on the next chapter of your life.

We know you will go on to live your purpose, and that you will do beautiful, meaningful things. Know that we will always be here to support and love you every step of the way.

Happy graduation!

Your loving fans, Dad and Mom

Dearest Abigail, Congratulations!

Your high school journey has just ended but this is just the beginning of a wider horizon for you.

We want you to spread your wings, aim higher, use and cultivate maximally God's given talents and skills to you.

We will always be here for you.

Much love, Dad, Mom and Kuya JJ

Abigail Garcia

BRIANA ZIMMERMAN We are proud of you and all the growth you have had at SHS. You left it a better place for having been there!

We are so excited for all that’s ahead! Go be great! Love our drumming girl!

XO- The Fam.

Dear Kaci, We have watched you in amazement the past 18 years, you have navigated your way through your childhood and adolescence, with grace, determination and kindness. Now we will have the honor to watch you begin your journey into adulthood, a journey you worked so hard for.

We could not be more proud of you and who you are becoming. Your future is so bright!

Michigan is lucky to have you. Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad and Brady Ericson

Kaci Ericson

Dear Dwija, Our hearts are filled with great joy as you take the next step in life's journey. High school had its challenges but you fought through everything and found what you really wanted to do in life. We are so proud of what you have accomplished so far. College life is going to present its own challenges and opportunities but we are confident that you will flourish wherever you go!

Much love, Appa, Amma and Aryan

Dwija Ramesh

Stella Tapia

Dear Stella, Proud does not even begin to describe the way we feel about you. You amaze us every day with the way you see the world and how you try to improve the life of those around you. You are an exceptional human being and we can’t wait to see your next chapter in life. Dream new dreams and continue to embrace life with passion. We love you. Go Cardinal!

Always, Mom, Dad & Fabian Tapia

Walker Olson

Walker Dean, We couldn’t be prouder of how you’ve grown, what you’ve accomplished, and the young man you’ve become. Part of us is sad that you’re ready to graduate but we’re also so excited for you and your next chapter. We know you’ll do great things if you set your mind to it. And we’ll always be in your corner.

Love Mom, Dad, Cooper, Savvy and Scout Olson

Briana Zimmerman

Jordan Winkelman

Dear Jonathan, We are so proud of the young man you have become. Throughout your high school years you have shown tremendous perseverance which has paid off big this year. You began freshman year with “what if?” and ended with “what an amazing ride!” Continue to believe in yourself and your dreams and you will make things happen as you always do!

We love you !

Mom, Dad, Emily & Rosie Adler

Jonathan Adler

Dear Jordan, As your High School years come to a close, our hearts are filled with love and pride as we look back on all of the wonderful things you've accomplished and the amazing young woman you are. We are so excited to watch you continue to shine and pave your own way in this next chapter of your story. Go be great, be strong, be brave, be safe...just be you! And please don't forget to call home once in a while.

We love you beyond measure!

Dad, Mom, Sam and Carly

Griffin, You’ve done amazing during your 4 years of high school. You’ve made great grades, solid sports performances, good friends, and learned so much. Everyone (including the dog) is so proud.

We can’t wait to see what’s next at Syracuse!

Mamá y Papá Brown

Christian Headley

Griffin Brown

Christian Headley, Congratulations on your high school graduation and acceptance to U of I’s Engineering School.

You are an amazing son, brother and friend to many people. I will miss having you home and listening to all your daily stories but at the same time I am looking forward to your continued growth and success. I will always be here for you, and I wish you all the best next year!

Love Dad

The Final Word

Statesman seniors provide parting words of wisdom

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t’s that time of the year again—we’re cramming for finals, AP tests and wondering how on earth the past few months flew past us. As we seniors start getting ready to pack up our things and head off to begin the next chapter of our lives, we leave our underclassmen with a little bit of heart-felt advice about what we wish we knew earlier in high school.

For the incoming sophomores and freshmen, we’ll start off by saying that no, you do not have to have your entire high school career planned out and ready within the first year or so. That’s not to say “throw away your four-year plan” if you already did, but if you haven’t figured out every single detail, that’s completely fine! Your first two years can help you establish what your interests are, what clubs you want to dedicate your time to and a solid group of friends who will support you throughout high school. Don’t spread yourself too thin by joining 15 different clubs—instead, figure out what clubs you truly enjoy, then devote yourself to performing your absolute best in those. This helps to create well-rounded individuals with solid interests and achievements, and it’s something that will help in the long run during college application season.

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make the most out of your high school experience! You should study hard and maintain your academic standing, of course, but you shouldn’t have to feel selfish about having fun in school in the midst of that. Go to school dances, go to football games and other sporting events and make an effort to connect with different kinds of people. Yes, your ACT scores will matter and how high your GPA is can help you get into your dream college, but it’s okay to take some time for yourself and experience all aspects of the high school experience. In terms of college application season, try not to cram all your essays and supplements toward the very end of your deadlines when you’re applying—learn from our mistakes and actually try brainstorming essay ideas over the summer and connecting with your post-secondary counselors for advice instead of trying to do everything at the last minute. Will being a first semester senior be stressful? Yes. But will it be better if you plan ahead of time and give yourself a chance to stop and smell the roses every once in a while? Also yes.

Finally, as corny as it sounds, we encourage you to stop worrying so much about what other people will think of you and to be yourself in high school (bet you didn’t see this one coming).

We’ve all stressed out about what other people will say about us whenever we make any sort of decision in school; that’s totally natural and it’s a painful part of growing up. However, sooner or later, most of us will figure out that people aren’t actually going to judge us or care as much about our choices the way we think they will. Yes, actually. Everyone tends to be more focused on their lives and regardless of whether you believe people will remember what you do forever or not, the truth is that they really won’t. Ultimately, it’s your character that people will remember. Don’t let your fear of others’ thoughts and actions keep you from figuring out yourself, your interests and having a genuinely good time in high school. Your high school career is yours.

Without a doubt, high school has been one of the most awkward, embarrassing and wildly transformative phases of our lives by far. But based on our personal experiences, we’ve found that we’ve been able to make some incredible friends, experiences and memories throughout it anyways.

We hope you will too.

By Ally Flynn and Malini Pillai

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SHS SENIOR SOUNDTRACK

By Sabrina Xue

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Good Old Days - Kesha, Macklemore: A song to help you reminisce over the past four years 18 - One Direction: Brought to us by the boy band of our childhoods You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift: A classic song to scream with roomies in your future dorm Dynamite - Taio Cruz: A throwback to our middle school dances Mr. Brightside - The Killers: A blast from the past Levitating - Dua Lipa: A song that will forever be repeated on FM 103.5 drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo: The beginning of worldwide sensation Olivia Rodrigo’s road to fame, conveniently released when many of us were getting our own driver’s licenses Lucid Dreams - Juice WRLD: Debuted top of the charts summer of freshman year, marking the beginning of our high school journey Blinding Lights - The Weeknd: The song blasted at beginning of quarantine Industry Baby - Lil Nas X: A cultural reset that proved to us “Old Town Road” was not a fluke Better Now - Post Malone: A song constantly played in the background when walking through the halls freshman year

Dear Future Self, I just thought that I would write a letter to you (well me). This is what I think.

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Compiled by Dwija Ramesh

I hope that you’re having fun wherever you are. :) - Senior You