Words of Wisdom

“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

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Teachers offer graduating

“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

“Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton sang ‘You can't make old friends.’ Make the extra effort to maintain your friendships.” - Mr. Duba

“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

“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

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fnal 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

“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 "P sue Happiness." - Ms. F de

By Vaasu Kakuturu and Raghav Khosla