The Jag Fall 2024 Graduation Insert

Meet Our Graduates “Keep long-term goals in mind

while also taking time to enjoy life right now. Life is full of moments to savor. If you keep that balance in mind, you will be just fine.”

DR. JEFF TERWIN, FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL

Li Jiang

Erin Conselyea

The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University

Best Extracurricular:

Greatest Accomplishment:

“Ohio Youth in Government.

My experience with the program encourages me to continue engaging in my civic duties and reminds me of the importance of active participation in our democracy.”

Roarke Marincic

Eli Erlanger

Natalie Allen

The Ohio State University

Ohio University

University of Cincinnati

Jacob Malloy The Ohio State University

CLASS OF 2024 • WELLINGTON

Simrin Ruegsegger

Emerson Thompson

The Ohio State University

Wake Forest University

Madeline Meimaridis Kenyon College

Shape the World:

Best Extracurricular:

“By being mindful and not fearing the unknown.

Wellington has given me the skills to move on to the next stage of my life: the ability to work hard, not fear risks, and create my own happiness.”

“Being a student representative on the Wellington Alumni Association Board has allowed me to interact with Wellington alumni and learn about opportunities for my future career.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

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“My greatest accomplishment at Wellington was my ability to be involved. I was part of Ohio Youth in Government, yearbook, basketball, and co-led the Volunteer Club.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

Ahmed Batun

Isabella Rish

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bowling Green State University

Greatest Accomplishment:

“Wonderbus: The Mobile Classroom. Taking the trimester classes and having an internship at Creative Mobile Interiors helped expand my knowledge of working with my hands and allowed me to leave a lasting impact on Wellington.”

Best Extracurricular:

“Getting accepted into the Senate Page Program allowed me to work for the Senate for a summer. Without Wellington, I wouldn’t have looked into such an opportunity.”

Zachary George

Kaylei Johnson

Ethan Paider

Michael Joyce

Maria Beatty

University of Tampa

Columbus State Community College

Miami University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Case Western Reserve University

Quan Nguyen

Kylee Craig

The Ohio State University

Berry College

Will Most Miss: “I’ll miss Wellington’s small and close-knit community where everyone knows and understands everyone.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

Shape the World: “As an educator, I will help students accomplish their unlimited hopes and dreams.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

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Wishmith Samaranayake

Kaitlyn Richardson

The Ohio State University

Kent State University Will Most Miss:

Shape the World:

“I loved the bonds I had with teachers. I always looked forward to telling them what was new in my life.”

“I hope to help treat cancers and identify symptoms by studying oncology.”

Jack Spicer The Ohio State University

Echo Reichenbach

Samuel Breyfogle

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tufts University

Hudson McConnell The Ohio State University Best Extracurricular: “The soccer team had a tremendous impact on me. Some of my best friends are on the soccer team and it is how I gained a sense of school pride and spirit.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

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Eva Dulle

Sanjan Shanker

Ohio Dominican University

Otterbein University

Margaret Adams University of Notre Dame Greatest Accomplishment: “My contributions to Student Council. I worked hard on dances and spirit weeks to make people more excited and participatory.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

Rowyn Hubbard

Skyler Nicholson

Macquarie University

Ohio Wesleyan University

Will Most Miss:

Shape the World:

“I will miss the first space where I learned to be myself fully. At Wellington, I solidified my identity and flourished in a place that allowed me to do so.”

“I will shape the world through my ability to connect with people and leave a positive imprint wherever I go.”

Victoria Scott

Hussein Alali

Arjun Tonapi

Pace University

The Ohio State University

George Washington University

Tyler Disbrow Otterbein University Greatest Accomplishment: “I became more confident as a person and speaker.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

Sounitsa Swanson

Elizabeth Oquendo Chatham University

San Diego State University

Brooks Adiansingh Miami University Shape the World: “I plan to shape the world by having meaningful interactions with each new person I meet.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

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Charlotte Rost

Imogin Manley

The Ohio State University

Connecticut College

Will Most Miss:

“This year’s Jag Invitational Basketball Tournament. I couldn’t have wished for a better team and coaching staff to have around me to celebrate our back-toback win.”

Favorite Memory:

“I’ll miss my friends.

I think Wellington brings the best mix of people together, and I’m glad it brought us all together.”

Samika Varma

Harvard University

Michael Adams

Emma Cooke

Henry Humbert

Ali Ozer

University of Cincinnati

University of Richmond

Garrett College

The Ohio State University

Lillian Appel Otterbein University Greatest Accomplishment:

Eric Carter

Eve O’Sullivan

Dallas College

Northeastern University

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

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“Having my art in a gallery. When I first came to Wellington, I wasn’t very confident in my art and didn’t like showing it to people. Now, I am confident enough to display my art publicly.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

Alex Fischer

Logan Vargo

The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University

Will Most Miss:

Will Most Miss:

“The people. I will miss seeing friends and being surrounded by friendly faces in the hallway and classes.”

“Relationships with teachers. Wellington teachers really care about students and take the time to get to know each of us.”

Caliope Mlicki

Benjamin Wells

Sophia Kramer

Matthew Dittrick

Denison University

Otterbein University

University of Arizona

Miami University

Henry Allen Harvey Mudd College Best Extracurricular: “Student Council gave me good leadership opportunities and a connection to the Wellington community.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

Armaan Chaudhary The Ohio State University Shape the World: “I plan to be an elected official for the state of Ohio; my dream career is to be a U.S. Senator.”

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

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Simone CrosbyWallace Smith College Shape the World:

Best Extracurricular: “Theatre. I’ve participated since 5th grade, and it has become my family. Even though the hours are long, we make it genuinely fun for each other.”

Qianru Dai

Malayah Kenley

The Ohio State University

Rhodes College

Greatest Accomplishment:

“Female Students of Color.

It is a space for females of color to talk openly and share a space where everyone looks like them. I was honored to be a leader this year and do not regret taking on the challenge.”

: A Lifer is a student who has attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade.

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Sarah Lawrence College

“I will continue to model the kinder, more considerate world I want to see and work with others to build more collaborative and accepting communities.”

“I’ve challenged myself to take some hard courses, and I’ve pushed myself to try many new things.”

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Ayla Kocak

Best Extracurricular:

: Signed letter of intent to continue athletic career in college.

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members of the Class of 2024 were Lifers.

7%

of the Class of 2024 committed to continuing their athletic career at college.

Alabama A&M University American University Arizona State University Ball State University Bard College Belmont University Berry College Boston University Bowling Green State University Brandeis University Butler University Capital University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Central State University Chatham University Clark University College of Charleston Columbus State Community College Connecticut College Coppin State University Dallas College 9

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Denison University DePaul University DePauw College Dickinson College East Carolina University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Garrett College George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hofstra University Indiana University Indiana University - Indianapolis Indiana University of Pennsylvania Jacksonville University John Carroll University Johnson & Wales University Kent State University Kenyon College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Macquarie University Marquette University Mercyhurst University Meredith College

Miami University Michigan State University Montana State University Morgan State University The New School New York University Northeastern University Northern Kentucky University Oberlin College Ohio Dominican University Ohio Northern University The Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University

THE JOURNEY BEGINS Members of the Class of 2024 are off and away to the colleges and universities of their choice.

Accepted at an impressive array of schools, these graduates will now pursue their ambitions both near and far, leaving their mark on the world.

Purdue University Rhode Island College Rhodes College Rutgers University SUNY at Buffalo SUNY at Purchase College Saint Mary’s College of California Salve Regina University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Schreiner University Scripps College Seton Hall University Smith College St. John’s University Stony Brook University Syracuse University

Tarrant County College Temple University Tiffin University Trinity College Tufts University University of Akron University of Arizona University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Dayton University of Denver University of Findlay University of Florida University of Illinois - Chicago University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of Memphis University of Michigan University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Montana University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego

University of South Florida University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Toronto University of Utah University of Vermont Utah State University Wake Forest University Walsh University Wheaton College Wilberforce University Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana

Denotes matriculation WELLINGTON • CLASS OF 2024

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