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Chat with Adeliza Rosario-Vasquez ’20 Where are you from? How did you learn about Govs? I first stepped on campus the summer after sixth-grade as a GovsPLUS student from Lawrence, MA. Attending the program each summer until eighth grade convinced me to apply to Govs. Now a senior, I am no stranger to the campus— this community has been an important part of my life for nearly eight years.
What will you miss about Govs when you graduate in the spring? I will miss the Govs “grittiness” on the sports field and the best friends I have in the dorm. I will miss the support I feel in the classroom and the chocolate chip muffins from the dining hall every morning. I will miss Dr. Quimby thanking members of our community with Kind bars at Monday Morning Meeting, and I will miss seeing the McLain’s pig wandering the turf during field hockey season.
What advice would you give to your ninth-grade self? I would tell her not to worry so much— things will fall into place; to be ready for the amazing students, staff, and faculty at Govs. I’ve been truly blown away and maybe my ninth-grade self could have used a small warning to enjoy every moment because it goes by so quickly. I would also tell her to microwave the chocolate chip muffins; it is life-changing!
Can you describe a faculty member or coach who you look up to? Picking one is hard, but there is one faculty member who always brightens my day. Although I may not seek their advice, I always feel assured that they are there for me. Simple eye contact and stopping to ask about my day makes a difference. I admire this faculty member’s
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ability to be compassionate, kind, and always willing to crack a smile that can change my day.
inside jokes, all while analyzing rhetoric. The laid-back vibe in the class made it easy to learn and even easier to enjoy.
What do you think you want to study in college?
Where do you hope to go to school next year? How many schools will you apply to?
Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. I hope that in my final year at Govs I discover my passion and potentially study that in college. I know that I want to continue studying the Spanish language. It’s been an honor to study my native language at Govs and I would love to continue expanding and perfecting my knowledge of Spanish.
I hope to go somewhere that challenges my intellectual potential and offers a range of resources that will help me find my career path. This fall, I plan to apply to about twelve schools. Most are close enough to home so that I can visit on weekends if I am in dire need of my mom’s home-cooked meals.
What activities/programs/sports are you involved in at Govs?
What are you most excited about for college?
I have kept myself busy at Govs! I play field hockey, basketball, and track at the varsity level, and I will be captain of the latter two teams. I’ve felt most included and comfortable being a part of sports teams and so I dedicate a lot of my time during the school year to being a good team member. I am also involved with SWAGA (Strong Women at The Governor’s Academy), which I’ve found to be my safe place to speak about what is it to be a woman on campus and in our world. In my sophomore year, I also joined ADL (Anti Defamation League) where I learned how to speak for those that need speaking for, and how to spread awareness about social issues. I have also been a part of the Student Council for four years—this year as Academy President.
I am excited to meet new people, to find ways to advocate on a new campus, and I am excited for the freedom that comes along with growing older.
What was a favorite class at Governor’s? In my junior year, Ms. Hamovit’s AP English Language and Composition class was always a delight to attend, and unique. We discussed current news, the latest trending article, and we had our
What was a moment of courage you had during your time at Govs? I will never forget when my dorm proctor taught a few of us ninth-grade girls a Fifth Harmony dance performance as her Senior Spring Term Project. It was all fun and games until we had to perform at the Spring Guild in front of our entire community. I thought this was the end of the world. I was so nervous, given my dancing skills were most definitely below average, and I couldn’t trust my clumsy self to stay on two feet. But I was reminded of the nightly practice in Nannie B and our countless performances in front of the rest of the girls in the dorm. To make a long story short, we performed. And if I do say so myself, it was a hit at the Guild!