2018-19 Severn School Yearbook

Grace Collins “the tide is high” -atomic kitten Mom & Dad: I am so grateful for everything you have done for me. I love you guys & don’t forget I was and still am the easy child. Kieran: have fun being an only child. dont do anything I wouldnt do mom and dad are smarter than u think. Owen: thank u for putting up w me for over a year. you’ll do great things & so glad we spent our time together. love u Cattle: so so blessed to have such amazing friends. love you ladies end- lessly & katie m when you visit bring an air mattress Flock: thank you for an amazing senior year. love u all & sry for the accidental snaps Leen: LEENER. Love u to bits & I miss you being an oompa loompa w me :( cash me outside b Kate: well get through it :) Hailey: how we put up w each other idk. are we still best friends? yes. love u cant wait to see ur success. Juniors: enjoy it while it lasts “Slow down sugar, I’m a Jordan Cox diabetic.” Lil Manz: I love u Manz, I ain’t never gonna stop lovin’ u, Manz AJ: HUG ME BROTHA! Gonna miss u my albino BFF, love u so much Helga #2. Don’t know how I would’ve made it through these past 14 years without you CK: I hope the stench of my feet have gotten better since 6th grade. Love ya Krall. You are such an amazing person with a heart of gold. Never stop being you HD: I have no words to desribe you Jacob and Others: I love u all! U guys have made me so happy over the past year & I cherish every moment I spend with each & every one of u Yrbk: love all of my hardworking girls. Thanks for making this yearbook look as fab as u r Senioritas: I love u all. Can’t wait to see what amazing things u guys accomplish in life Mrs. Sanders: Thank you for all that you have taught me these past few years in & out of the classroom. Your positive energy & enthusiasm always brighten my day Dr. Martin: I admire your passion for educating others in not only sceince, but in life. I am going to miss your motherly advice and random dances. Thank you for all of your support these past two years Wesley Adv: I wish u all the best of luck & can’t wait to see what the future holds for u all Seniors: I couldn’t have asked for a better class of such amazing, talented, kindhearted people. I love each and every one of you & wish everyone a happy & healthy life ahead Mom and Dad: Thank u guys for being the most supportive, loving, and caring parents on this planet. I love you both so much. Thank you for shaping me into the person I am today Dylan: Love you bro. Pls don’t turn my room into the man cave 2.0. Gonna miss u tons Louie: Have fun gettin massive dude. Gonna miss bothering you every day. love ya Grandma: Thank you for being my best friend. I love you to the moon and back <3 Nina: I am gonna miss u my little old drama queen. Watch over the boys while I’m gone. 149

Nick D’Amore “When I bet on horses, I never lose. Why? I bet on all the horses.” Mom and Dad: Thank you for everything you have done for me! You have helped make me the best me I could possibly be. Mike: I am right here. Anna: I will admit I am going to miss all the brownies. Hanna: Where to begin you have put up with me and stuck by my side for the last three years. You bring out the best in me and I have loved every second we have spent together. Thank you for being so amazing. Love you!!!!! Jacob, Jack, and Nick: I am going to miss seeing you guys every day. We have had some awesome times together and memories that will last a life time. I love you guys! Group Chat: Seven brilliant years of friendship, fantasy losses and sometimes wins, and adventures. Bodley: I will continue everyday not doing anything you would do #RollTide. Advisory: It has been a memorable four years. Who can forget the classic Hunter Bodley dynamic or the awful taste of ginger beer. “All that is impossible Jake DeCicco remains to be accomplishment.” Mom: You have seen me through my highschool years; through thick and thin, and -Jules Verne for that I thank you. I don’t believe that these wonderful years would have been possi- ble without your advice, hard-work, or guidance. My brothers: You are both an integral part of my life, whether I like it or not. Without your leadership, Luca, I’m not sure where I would be. And without your humor and outdoorsmanship, Liam, I wouldn’t have seen the passion that I try to implement in my own hobbies. My friends: You have made my Severn experience into something more than an academic career. You were there in the good times and the bad ones, and I honestly couldn’t have made it here without you. There is talent in each of you; there are fight- ers, counselors, and most importantly role models. I will miss you. All of you. The theatre group, both cast and crew: One of the best experiences throughout these four years has been theatre. The shows are one thing, but the real experience is with the people. You guys, and those from previous years, are some of the greatest people I have ever met. The teachers and staff: I haven’t met a group of more caring and involved individuals in my entire life. I am glad to have worked closely with some of you, and I hope to find people like you at college. Extra shoutouts to Ms. Wesley, Mr. Kraut, Mr. Giddings, all the teachers that brought life into the classroom (too many of you to name), and those faculty who are vastly underappreciated; the counselors and Mrs. Duguay. 150

Liam DeCicco “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right Mom: Thank you for all of the help during these four years as thing. The worst thing you can well as the years before. do is nothing.” -Liam DeCicco Jake: Though we don’t always get along, thank you for putting up with me. To all of my teachers: High school is not easy. I am glad that I have never had difficulties when working with a teacher. It’s nice that the only school related difficulties that I have are in my work. Thank you for making high school that much easier for me. It does not feel like four years have gone by. I want to thank the students, and my friends, for making this experience so mem- orable. This was a lot more fun than I thought it ever could be. Well, it looks like it’s time to see what the future holds. “You may not realize it when it Kate DiGregoryhappens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Molly: Thank you for being my best friend. I wouldn’t have been able to survive these past four years without you. You’ve shown me the type of person I want to be and have given me the best guidance a little sister could ask for. You’re my rock. Love you. Mom and Dad: Thank you for never giving up on me. Your love and sacrifices don’t go unnoticed. You have given me endless opportunities to be myself and have stood by me through the ups and downs. I love you both forever and always. KD: Kain, thank you for being my person. I’ll miss the happiness and laughter you brought me everyday. Keep being yourself because you’re a great person. You’ve changed my life forever. Have fun (kind of) in college. You’re going to kill it. Cattle: So glad I got to spend my last year with my favorite people. I’ll never forget the endless car jams, the girls nights, and the stupidity (Abi, Eileen, Grace). LONG LIVE BRUNO MARS. SK: To my bestest friend for four years, thank you for being as weird as me. I don’t know what I would have done without you. Thanks for making me laugh every single day. Thank god I peed on my skirt the first day of freshman year because it gave me my best friend. TF: Poo, thank you for being my person. I’ll never forget spending every single day with you for two years. You’re truly my soul sister. RIP summer of junior year. I love you. KG: I have the best times with you and I wouldn’t trade our friendship for the world. Text me when you get your license. Thanks for making me laugh and always remember to “Watch out lil…” DE, SN: Thank you for being my best friends and always being there for me when I needed you. I’ll always be here for you guys. Shoutout Sams house. VS: I love you guys. HSM: R.I.P. The Flock: Thanks for the memories. I’ll miss you guys. MG, EB, SB, HD, LB: Have fun next year weirdos. Love you all so much. 151

Greg DiMario “They call me the the song bird of our generation, when they hear me. MA: Thanks for putting up with me trying to make you rage constantly. You are That good.” - Brenden Huff one of my best friends and I wouldn’t give that up for anything. MJ: You will and forever will be the funniest kid I will ever meet. Thanks for making my last two years at sev awesome. CHUUURRCH WM: Not much to say here you see me everyday and we have done so much in four years that you already know how lucky I feel to call you a friend. You’ll always be my partner in crime on stage and off. CG: Best group of friends I could ever ask for. HH: You prob won’t even look at this but just know you are my homie always have been always will be. SR: The gorilla costumes were not thought through but still the best idea we have ever had. TD: Thank you for putting up with my extreme laziness. I’ll get my laundry done eventually I promise. Love you. Thanks to all my teachers whether you know it or not you have inspired and influenced me one way or another. Thank you. Finally my dad. I know you think stuff like this is cheesy but I just wanna let you know that even though we butt heads like no one’s business I know you will always have my back. You have been there since day one( literally) and I know you will be for the rest of my life. Thank you for everything you have done for me and for taking all the stress I have caused like a champ. I love you. “And there’s a 30 percent chance Eileen Doherty that it’s already raining - Karen Smith (Mean Girls)” grace: my person. ily. sometimes we both overshare or fake tan too much but that’s what we do! all the memories & dancing will live on when i visit you at FSU. (i know you’ll get in, but if you don’t i’m sorry and auburn or psu is lucky to have you) tiff: CS. no one else will eat as much food, do random things, sleep for days & clean all the time with me. glad you’re my best friend because WHO knows where i would be without you. abi: i hate you, but i also love you. ktg: it’s been a ride, but it’s far from over. thanks for always liking the same things as me, helping me, putting up with my attitude & managing my dancing career. i love u sista :) 9.25.18 rm: remember when we hated each other? sorry about your car, miss u my girl owura: best friend forever :) cattle: my fav girls, popped off this year. your college friends better get ready, cause some of you are messes. 19’ boys: thanks for the memories good, bad, and lies it was a fun 3 years. drtyd: my bestest sisters. i am so grateful for you guys i love you more than the world. endless runs for mcdonald’s, noodles, mangos/mints and fuji will never end. craziest things have happened and dumbest things have been said but we will always be together! pb, tb, ms, or, lb: live it up, don’t do anything i wouldn’t do! mr. buckley: sorry i was always late to school family: thanks for putting up with me 24/7, means a lot! coach albert: i have learned so much from you on & off the field for the past 4 years. i wouldn’t be the person or player that i am today without the endless support. i am beyond grateful & blessed for such an amazing coach & team. #magic 152

Kain Domenech “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work Colin: Thank you for making me a better human being. I will miss coming home to hard.” “What did you eat today”. Zach: Thank you for helping me through-out high-school it means the world. Julian: Thank you for making me work to the best of my ability and pushing me every-day. Erin: Words can’t explain how much I appreciate you keeping dad in line throughout high-school. You are the reason this family stays in-tact. SIGMA: Brothers, I love you guys and I can’t wait to make more memories with all of you. Sam:Can’t wait to visit you at whatever lib college you end up at, Love ya brother. Jon and Hank: You both are going to kill it at Navy. OC: Don’t get into too much trouble next year with Gergar and tell buddy I said hi. Grant: Never stop telling people what you really think, I love it. N.L24:Have you been to an entire ravens game? Frey:Long Hogan hours I will never forget. Anthony:Let’s keep that leg intact and glad were boys. Gauthier: Shoulder shrug the haters. Jack Mac: Going to do big things with soccer. Dom:Been boys since 6th grade can’t wait to visit wherever you end up. Tell G I said hi. Senior Girls: I am very happy that we all got closer as the years went on. All of you will kill it in college. Hope we all stay close, love you all. JK,IM,CD,NM. I love you boys, kill it next year and have fun. STOOOPID. Kateo: You have made these high-school years unforgettable for me. Thank you for being my best friend and bringing so much happiness in my life. Don’t become a stranger little one. “The greatest risk is really to Anthony Donato take no risk at all. You’ve got to go out there, jump off the cliff, OGS- Love you boys, thanks for a few good years. and take chances.” - Patrick USA- The real winners. Warburton JO, CS- You guys are crazy, thanks for being some fantastic friends. KD- Love you buddy, roll 7-11 soon. HR- You’re lucky the MCL saved you from a comeback at the Presi- dent’s Cup. NG- Hopefully we can play a round without the Maryland soccer coach calling you. SN- My stunt double. OC/DE- Way to represent the ville. SR/MJ- You boys made everything way more fun than it should have been. DVILLE-1- The return to Dobbins awaits. C+G- What an interesting ride. MissyD- Thanks for all your support and patience. GD- You rock, thanks for being a great sister. Ritz- Way to always hold it down. 153

Danielle Drury “Consider it handled.”- Olivia Pope Fam: Thank you guys for everything I could ask for & more. I will never be able to repay you (metaphorically & physically). I love & appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. Cam: Thanks for awkwardly asking me to go to the beach. I never thought that would start the best friendship I’ve had. Thank you for the millions of sleepovers & sorry for never finishing movies. I love you from here to emerald isle. Long live. Bay: Thank you for sitting next to me in physics & sticking with me ever since. You constantly match my energy & always relate to my struggles. Brown is lucky & I cant wait to visit. I love you. Flo: Dancing. queens. I am so thankful we became friends because I truly cannot imagine finishing the year with anyone else. Love you forever. Amelia: Love you lots thanks for sharing in my love of tswift & greatest showman. Jack: Thanks for being the best friend I could ever ask for & singlehandedly getting me through junior year (with the help of caffeine). You’re truly the best person I’ve met & I have no doubt you’ll do amazing things in college. Love you. OZK: My chives. Thank you for the millions of boat days, dock dance parties, & memories I will keep with me forever. You are the best group of friends I could ask for I love you all- Paul a little extra. GVS: Thank you all for making these three months the best time of the year. It will not be the same without you guys & Albert in college. Live it up it ends quicker than you think. Teachers: Thank you guys for allowing me to learn & grow throughout my four years. You guys have made more of an impact on me than you will ever know. Special S/O to Mr/Dr. K, Dr. M, Mrs. O, Mrs. J, & Dr. B. Class 2019: Thanks for being the best grade ever. I wouldn’t trade the million laughs or million lessons I’ve learned for the world. Love you all good luck in college. “I’m actually not funny I’m just Hanna Duncan mean and people think I’m joking” ND - I cant believe it has been this long. You kept me going through the toughest days & always cared about me even when I wasn’t the nicest. Thanks for giving me the best 4 years. Love you <3 MS - I know I haven’t been the easiest person to deal with, & I will forever give you a hard time but that is just because I love you. Also, thanks for driving me home when I’m too lazy to walk. AT AR MI JC AN CR - I am still not sure half of the condiments but that doesn’t even matter. Love you guys! JC - I know your secret JW JL - You will forever be my boys. Thanks for watching my back. <3 Soccer - I have loved every season JV or Varsity, & everyone was like family to me.#conejumps #bestbenchwarmers Throwing - You are my absolute favorites. Never stop heaving & ordering pizza at track meets. Theater - I know I am bad at singing & dancing, but you guys all helped hide me so it wasn’t noticeable. Thanks for keeping me. <3 Martin Adv - I have never eaten so many Poptarts. #strawberry Laffey Adv - Make the best out of high school. It flies by so fast you have no idea. Good luck! Make lots of memories! Seniors - I am going to miss all of you at college. It is going to be so different when I don’t see you all every day. Z & Win - Don’t be discouraged by dad’s cleanliness. One day, I will save you from them. <3 Mom - I’m sorry I’m leaving you with dad. Dad - I’m sorry I’m leaving you with mom. Mom & Dad - Thanks for teaching me all I know. Love you! Lukas - Thanks for making me laugh all those times when I was annoying 154

Cynthia Eid “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a RM,JN,Zib,JC,MB,MVC: Shoutout to you girls for being amazing friends. Thank memory.” -Dr. Seuss you for constantly supporting me and for helping me with all my struggles. Love you all and I will always remember the memories we have created together. Campuzano Advisory: Thank you for being the best advisory out there. The ten minutes every morning consisting of last minute study sessions were a blast. Lady Stone(rs): Thank you guys for everything and sticking with me since fresh- man year. I will forever cherish the memories we’ve made. Advisory wouldn’t be the same without you guys Love you all. When is the next Pointe dinner? Class of 2019: Thank you for being the best class. It has been great to see what we all have accomplished together in the past four years. I will miss you all. Senioritas: Thank you guys for being such an amazing group of friends. Thank you for the laughs and memories. Love you all. Sandra and Marcel: Enjoy it will it lasts, morning drives to school were always a blast. Thanks for always listening to my rants. Hopefully, we stop getting into fist fights soon. Love you both. Mom and Dad: Thank you for all your support with everything you do. I am for- ever grateful for everything you have done and all the sacrifices you have made for me. Thank you for allowing me to be who I am today. Love you guys. Cousins: Love you guys so much. Can’t wait to see what comes next for you. YB: WE DID IT! Thank you for being such a hard working group of girls. . “The worst they can say is no.” Dominic Ellis Family: thank you guys for everything you’ve done for me. Whether it was picking me up from practice to dropping’s uniforms off at ms. Thompson’s office. You’ve been the most caring group of individuals and have guided me in the right direction. For that I will be forever grateful. I’ll miss you guys. The boys: thanks for all the memories we’ve had together. Wouldn’t change it for the world. Love y’all. Sydney: Thanks for sticking with me all these years, I wouldn’t ask for anyone else. Love you, do big things. Owen Cauley, Sam Nock: Thanks for taking care of me the past years, you’ve always came in the clutch. #poof #carpool Tiff and Kate: Love you two like sisters. Thanks for everything. You guys are also funny. Colin Erving, Nick Miller, Colin Donegan, Ian Munroe, Joe Kantowski: Live it up boys, make me proud when I’m gone. #speaks Peter Rozner: Zulencheov, I like it. Keep grinding brother bear. #putsomerespectonit 155

Haley Foster “Years ago, my mother used to say to me, she’d say, ‘In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.’ Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.” The Foster Family: Thank you guys for making it possible for me to go to Severn. It’s been a truly amazing experience. Love you guys. Kendall: To my vegan love, Whether it is Bob Rossing or crepe mak- ing, there is never a time where I don’t have fun with you. I won’t miss our fun times together because I know we will continue to create new memories for a long time. Ily babe. Kevin: I hope your ready for another 50 years with me because I’m not going anywhere. Now this is epic. Darius: *Dab* Thanks for listening to my rants about life. *whip* Colette: Thank you for always being the greatest friend in my times of need. I admire you so much for how much you help people. My experience at Severn would not have been the same without meeting you, Colette. Mariah: You never fail to impress and inspire me, Mariah. Thanks for always being such a great friend. Movie Mafia: Get Shrekt? Disney XD? Happy Birthday Will? Heresy? Bad Memes from Grif? Some major oofs but I still love you all. XC: After I graduate from Severn, this team will be what I miss the most. I love you guys. “I’ve had senioritis since freshman year” Tiffany Francu - Tiffany Francu Theo: Thanks for being the best mentor, sister, and best friend. I love you and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in life. #baleshna Mom: Thank you for being the strongest, most loving person ever. I am so proud of everything you have overcome and thank you for giving me the best life possible. I love you. KD: We have so many crazy memories. Thank you for being my best friend and being with me through everything. I can’t wait to visit you in college. Don’t have too much fun without me. Love you sister. #uthuck #silly #bawm #yaw ED: Leenie, thanks for saying dumb stuff that always makes me laugh. Hopefully you don’t get in too many boods in college. Don’t call me when you need more mango. #bood #corruption #mango Cattle: I love you guys. Thank you for being my best friends and making the best memories. Hope- fully we have another car ride soon. I cant wait to see what you guys do in college. Ill be visiting all of you. Much love <3 GK: Freshman year was a blast. #friend. Thanks for being my best friend and always criticizing me. Maria loves you. #Romania DE + SN: Thank you guys for always looking out for me. I’ll miss the late night chats and sleepovers at your houses. Love you guys <3 V SZN: Thanks for the endless memories, sleepovers, and beach trips. I love you guys. 19’ Boys: You guys are the best. Thanks for all the mems and fun nights. I won’t miss you guys messing with me. Good luck in college. Flock: Thanks friends! 20’s: Senior year flies by. Make the most of it. #iloveujoe 156

Owen Frey That’s when it just clicked in my mind that if you just run through somebody face, a lot of people aren’t going to be able to take that over and over and over and over and over and over and over Mom and Dad- Thank you for doing everything in your power to make and over and over and over and over and over me the best person I can be. I love you guys. and over and over and over again. They just not Annalise- You make me laugh more than anyone else I know. You’re gonna want that. easily my best friend, even though I blocked you on instagram. Ily ! - Marshawn Lynch Ryan- I owe any and all of my pain tolerance to our fights over the years. You’ve set a great example for me and have thought me count- less lessons. I love my baby brother. Grace- Thanks for always being there for me. I know you’re going to have tons of fun in college. I’m really going to miss harassing you. Love you The Boys- These have been the best years of my life. Whether it’s on the field or on the weekend, I love putting it all on the line with y’all. Dancing Bear- You’re gonna go D1. Mark my words “Life is going to exceed your expectations, it Katie Galway is going to astonish you with its timing. Remember - you have not felt it all. The world ZK: Thank you for all the red bean dates and everything in between. still has so much left for you.” ED: thank you for all the rides, dance parties and for being closer with my family - Bianca Sparacino than I am. Can’t wait for what’s to come. MG: from Arnold Palmer to chicken mac n cheese. Gonna miss our tea morn- ings. Love you so much. KM: thank you for our breakfast dates and for always being there. I can’t wait to see what the rest of life brings us but I’ll always love Beckett a little more. KD: hey I love you! Thanks for just getting me better than anyone and for always making me laugh. Don’t worry, you’ll still have to deal with me and my ranting even after high schools over. CB: can’t believe it’s been seven years and we’ve been best friends the whole time. Can’t wait for our visits and all the shenanigans to come. MOO: thanks for all the fun times and the memories. Love my people MEG: Thank you for all the fist fights and dance parties. So proud of you and all you do. Love you M&D: Thank you for teaching me right from wrong and for shaping me into who I am today. love you! Classy Maxey’s: thank you for being my favorite eleven people and for making my mornings a little more enjoyable. I’ll miss you all so much. Redei advisory: thank you for bringing laughter and fun into mornings and life. Can’t wait to see how you guys grow over the next four years! I promise I’ll visit! 157

Nathan Gauthier “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The Parents: Shout out to my parents and family for being there for me and important thing is not to stop guiding me in the right direction in life. questioning.” - Albert Einstein Brother: Shout out to my bro for showing me how to make it through high school and into college. Coach: Shout out to Coach McCarthy for coaching me the game of soc- cer since I was a little kid, and also teaching me multiple life lessons that will stay with me my whole life. Maxey Advisory: Shout out Ms. Maxey for being the best advisor I could ask for, and shout out my advisees for being the best advisory. DE: Thanks for beating me in golf here and there to keep me humble #severnaparksfinest SN: Thanks for always being my match up and giving me a pace to sleep. KD: Thanks for correcting me on everything I do. SR: Thanks for the constant jokes and laughs throughout the past 4 years. The Flock: Shout out to the rest of The Flock for making the past 4 years enjoyable and memorable. Team Europe: Thanks for bringing home the 2018 Severn Ryder Cup “Just let it happen.” Mallory Gersh Mom & Dad: thanks for being the best parents any kid could ask for. Thank you for all your support and unconditional love. Love you both to the moon and back Aj: Honestly don’t know what I’d do without you. You’re the bestest brother any little sister could ask for. You don’t even know how much I look up to you. Love you. Maggie: thanks for always being there for me through thick and thin. I’ll miss our 2 hr long talks outside of Robecks and dancing our hearts out wherever we go. I know wherever we end up we will always come right back to each other because that’s what best friends do. Love you beyond words. Julia: thanks for always cheering me up when I’m down and having laugh attacks every time we talk. You always know what to say. Love you so much. Ill miss you next year Katie: from 6th to 12th I can’t believe we made it this far. I’ll miss my curly haired best friend next year. You’ll kill it at Penn. love you Gavin: thanks for always making me laugh and knowing what to say when to say it. I’ll miss you and all your hunting gear. F & M is lucky to have you. Lisa thanks for having a contagious laugh. It gets me every time. I’ll miss you next year. APLAT: you guys made a dead language come alive. You all rock. Water Street Players: keep doing what you’re doing. You all are some of the best kids I’ve ever known. Dr. Martin: thanks for being my school mom. I’ll miss you next year. #8yearsofgersh 158

Lauren “Coffee, please, and a shot of Gibbons-Neff cynicism.” - Lorelai Gilmore Mom and Dad: Thank you for everything you have done for me. I was so lucky to grow up around such wonderful role models. Your love and compassion push me to be a better person every day. I love you! Spenny: Now it’s your turn. I’m going to miss you more than you will ever know. Your shenanigans never fail to put a smile on my face. These next few years are going to fly by! Don’t have too much fun without me. KS: Thank you for being your crazy self. Having you by my side every step of the way has been the best thing anyone could ever ask for. I can’t imagine middle and high school without you. Thanks for saying hi to me in girl scouts. Deb, Kev, and Kon: My second family! I couldn’t imagine the last few years without the brownies and beach days. Thank you for always welcoming me with open arms. HS: My chicken nugget. Thank you for being my little ray of sunshine. Your ridiculous jokes and contagious smile always make my day. Never stop loving ke$ha. CS: The renaissance man. Thanks for constantly sending me memes. #minidab. Senioritas: The most passionate and supportive group of girls I could ever imagine. I can’t wait to see what each of your futures hold and I will never forget the insane memories. I love you all! Stone(rs): Thanks for letting me be the advisory mom for the last four years. I can’t imagine organizing snack with anyone else. Lady stone(rs): the core four since day 1. You all are amazing. #friedpickles Evan Gore GJ: life’s been good with you in it. You are a great friend. Thanks for not hating me anymore. ZK: Still mad you ditched cross country but thanks for being my friend since day 1 of high school. AM: Despite making fun of me constantly, I love you man. Thanks for making life great. PS: I’m gonna miss these weeknight sleepovers. You are truly a great friend and an even better person. SR: You are the funniest person I know and I can’t wait to come back from school to sleep on the CAN! Love you bud. CS: Love you man. Don’t know what I would do without you. When are we going back to France????? ØZK: Man. You guys have made my life the best it could possibly be. I don’t know what I’m gonna do without you guys in college. Can’t wait to see where our friendship goes. Trucks: This group is not disappearing anytime soon. Look forward to coming back and making even more great memories. Mrs. Townshend: Thank you for being such an amazing person. I looked forward to coming to your class every day. I would be happy if I could be half as amazing of a person as you are. Thank You!!!! Coach Laffey: Thank you for inspiring me to be a mature, responsible young man. You taught me lessons that go far beyond baseball. Thank You!!! 159

Ethan Griffin “To live is to risk it all. Otherwise, you’re just an inert chunk of randomly assembled molecules drifting wherever the universe blows To my parents, for their unending support, and love. you.” To Jon and Caleb, whos friendship have shown me that being quiet can have its advantages. To Jake, Tate, and Ben, your conversations about any- thing and everything have kept me going through long days. To y’all; you know what you did: Angelino, Sam B., Jordan, D’More, Liam, Greg, Dan, Hanna, Grant K., Will, AJ M, Reilly, MJS, Morgan, David, Kain, Haley, Spencer, Stevens, and Sweeney. Thanks I turned this page in over a month after Jackson Gunhus the deadline… It’s still terrible Paul: Sorry for throwing a million terrible ideas at you The Group Chat: The game Gavin: sup beast Anthony: I told you jumping as a bad idea Jacob: STOOOOOPID Aj: juice world really isn’t that good Brett: thanks for being the only person more awk- ward than me Lauren: Thanks for taking my shout out over a month late David: Thanks for helping me not die playing goalie 160

Kevin Haefner “It’s ok to be scared. Everyone gets scared. It just means that everyone gets the My family: Thank you for supporting me through my opportunity to fight that fear. A chance to years through Severn. I love you all and hope that I be brave.” – Tom King have done the work to get into college. Mr. Lapolla: Thank you for letting me each lunch in your room for the past two years and being a friend when I needed one. Haley: You’re ok. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just ok. Darius: 1v1 me in Minecraft pvp tonight at 8:45. I’ll be waiting Theres no advantage to hurrying Darius Harmon through life.” -Masashi Kishimoto Family: Thank you for supporting me through- out these four years. I wouldn’t be where I am now without your encouragement and guid- ance. I Love you all. Friends: Thanks for the memories. You guys were always there when I needed you and I can’t thank you enough for that. 161

Hunter Hayes “This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.” - Ricky Bobby Dad: Thanks for all the love and support throughout the years of school. Though sometimes our conversations would end in with one of us being mad, an I feel that I won most of those conversations, I know they were necessary. I love you, thanks for everything you have gave me, and raising me right. Grammy/Poppy:Thanks for all the late night work on my essays, and helping me make it through my English classes. Love you both. Grandfather: Thanks for all of the love and support you have brought me over the years, and thanks for believing in me. Friends and Family: To the family I left out, thanks for the support you have provided me, and the will to help me. To my friends, its been a great ride, thanks for being a part of it. “Love the life you live, live the life Ben Hilmer you love.”- Bob Marley Mom and Dad: My number one fans. I would be nothing with- out your constant love and support. This wouldn’t have been possible without you, and I am both proud and grateful every- day to be your son. Baba: My second mother. Thanks for putting up with me for the last 18 years. I love you so much Mia: Through it all, you’ll always be my best friend. Thank’s for being the best sister I could’ve asked for The Bro’s: Highschool’s been quite the ride. I wouldn’t have wanted to go through it with any else. Bro’s for life. To my family: Thanks for all the love and support throughout my life. I look forward to an even better future. To my Friends: High school wouldn’t have been nearly as great without the time we all have spent together. To my supporters: I love you guys. 162

Jon Huber “The Ceiling is the Roof” -Michael Jordan Dad: Thank you so much for always putting up with me and for supporting me along the way. Mom: I miss you so much. Keep shining up there. Emily: Thank you for being such an amazing sister and role model. Teachers and Coaches: Thanks for always challenging me and for being so passionate, supportive and caring. Kims Possible: Best advisory hands down. Chess Team: S/O to TT and JL. It was fun. Keep sacking f7, playing the Bird, and mating. Varsity Soccer: Thanks for all the memories. Track: Turns out a bunch of A-skips really do get you into shape. It was fun. Class of 2019: I wish each and every one of you the best of luck in the future. Thank you for being such an amazing class. “I am running away from my responsibilities. Macy Iams And it feels good”- Michael Scott Mom and JP: Thanks for always having my back and loving me unconditionally. Don’t miss me too much just give Ella all of your attention (she’ll love that). I love you! Ella: We’ve had our ups and downs but in the end there’s no one I’d rather have as a sister. You’ve made these years so fun for me and I’ll miss you so much. Don’t go too crazy without me! Puppies: Don’t forget me while I’m gone, remember who gives you the treats. Condoments: I’ll miss you guys and the fun we had like Ashley’s hottub, dta dinners, pool hangouts, and movie nights. Have fun and be safe in college can’t wait to see what you all accomplish! SP peeps: You’ve made this year the best and I’ve had so much fun. Thanks for accepting me and being so welcoming. I’ll miss our crazy adventures and loud music love y’all! Drew: I’m gonna miss you the most. You’ve truly made this year my favorite and I’ll miss all the fun we’ve had. I love you! 163

Madeline Iazzetta Hashtag excitement -Schmidt from New Girl Mom and Dad: Thank you for your constant support and love over the years. I appreciate everything you do for me and I love you so much! Giddings Guys and Gals: While it took 3 years for us to talk to one another, I will really miss getting to listen to Mariah freak out, Caroline complain, and forgetting that Sydney and Aj are in our advisory. I love you all and I am so sad that our hallway morning gatherings are over. Aarushi and Mariah: You guys have been the most supportive and loving friends that I could ask for and I thank you for always having my back and being there to listen to me. Katie: I am so glad we got closer by bonding over how awful practice was. You are such an amazing person and I know you will do great things Paul: Thank you for occasionally answering my texts and calls…. And for being a supportive and caring friend that looked out for me. I will miss my math and chem tutor next year. Condiments: To the most dysfunctional group of friends I wish you the best of luck. XO FAILING math squad: What a year. I’ll miss Sara’s artwork on my homework and Claire’s black math folder (Blue = math). Jacob gc/ wowcow: Thank you for all the memories and fun that we have had together over the years! You are all amazing people. Nick: Where has the time gone…. You are so special, and I will always have a place in my heart for you. Thank you for all of the memories and love! Teachers: Thank you for setting up my foundation for success. I appreciate how understanding and amazing all of you are! 2019’s: I will miss seeing you all on a daily basis. Good luck to everyone and thank you for some great memories! Here I am on the road again, Emily Ingrao there I am up on the stage, here I go playing star again, BI - you have no idea how much it means to me that you are my best friend! there I go turn the page - Bob Segar Make these two last years of high school count! Be smart and confident in the choices you make - these years are the most stressful, but also the best years of it. WI - work hard little bro, I see big things in your future! Spend less time watch- ing The Office and more time studying - but don’t forget to have fun! Steve - girl you are literally my favorite person in the whole world! Thanks for being you and dealing with my over exaggerated life stories, checking out my cat selfies, and knowing what’s up. AM - I love you my honorary little sister! I won’t miss driving you to your house, but I will miss your contagious laugh. Make good choices and don’t forget to call me if you ever need advice (or just to say hi!) Summers - thank you for always being by my side and a good person to talk to. I will miss your constant brightness and smile. LS - I hope you miss my interesting morning car rides to school. You really are like a brother to me and I wish you the best. Thanks for buying me food with Alex’s money - and don’t worry I will be back to visit! SS - I will miss our important discussions early on Monday mornings about our lives. Don’t worry they will all come around one day! Advisory - thanks for an awesome four years! You will all be missed. 164

Kendall Jacobsen “What do you think?” Thank you to my family- Mom, Robert, and sometimes Cammy. Thank you to my lovely cat, Theodosia Purr. Thank you for always being there for me, no matter what. I thank Jimmy Leroux, for being the sexiest man alive. Thank you for letting me look at you each and every day. Thank you Haley and Meg. You are both cool cats. Movie Mafia XD- You are all average. I do not specifically hate you as a group. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers I had at Severn. I am specifi- cally thanking Ms. Carsley for introducing me to my greatest passion in life. Madame Townshend for dealing with me for four years straight. Dr. Martin for teaching one of my favorite classes at Severn. Finally, Mrs. Jackson for always proofreading my essays. Thank you theater people and techies. Thank you, Ms. Mork, for doing so much for the theater department. Thank you Cross Country for showing me that running is not always the worst thing in the world. Once again, thank you Jimmy. You will always be my number one! “Hey Derek, You know what’s Jonathan Jarosz good for shoulder pain?” Sigma: you know who you are. I’ll never forget the memories we made the past 4 years. I am so glad I got to do it with my best friends. The future is bright. Senior Ladies: Never change muah Mom: You are an amazing woman and I love you. Dad: you too. Juniors: sup Severn: stay real 165

Amelia Jennings “Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy Taco Bell which is pretty Mom and Dad: Thanks for everything you’ve done for me and the constant love and much the same thing.” support! Love u guys. Madison: You’re the best sister anyone could ask for, thanks for understanding all of the Friends references and letting me rant to you! CK: Thanks for being my best bud all of these years! You’re going to be a gr8 engineer and can’t wait for our firm!! Get ready for me randomly visiting you in college :) JC: The Josh to my Drake, the Monica to my Phoebe, thanks for being by my side from Pre-k to 12th grade. Try not to fall asleep in class in college #exposed. KJ: You’re the only person that I would chop off 10 inches of hair and pull multiple all-nighters with. Love u almost as much as we love tswift and taco bell! FP: Long live cruise memories, especially adventures at #vibe! Thanks for the endless laughs and entertaining Alyssa because she likes you more than me! CB: Thanks for looking past my weirdness freshman year and always making swimming fun. Your dedication is inspiring and I know you’re going to do great things! S8MA: Never a dull moment with u gals, u always know how to make me laugh! MAAWGFG:Possibly the most confusing group chat name but all of you ladies are going to kill it in college, love u guys! Stone/Brant/Camp gang:The best ten minutes every day, how was I so lucky to get the best advisory ever! Thanks Señor for dealing with our insanity, helping with Spanish, and making us cake “We’re going to skate to one song, Matt Johansen one song only.”- Will Ferrel Shout out to my brothers Marcus, Greg, and Sam. And to CG 166

Gavin Johnson “You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you Mom and Dad: Thank you for supporting me since and pushing me to be my best in every aspect don’t do too many things wrong.” of life, I love you guys. - Warren Buffett Carter: Good luck next year buddy, try not to fail out, play hard and study harder. OZK: Love you brothers, thanks for the memories we made and the ones to come, this was just the beginning for all of us. Gore: Tear down this wall, let’s go to outer space, golf tomorrow, I will never know a bigger West Virginia football fan. Zack: Hardest worker I know, you’re gonna kill it at Furman - your personal uber for a year and a half. AJ: Despite what you say I didn’t hate you in 6th grade, also Joe Flacco is Elite and you’re gonna tear it up at RMC. Spencer: RIP X, your hat and P to P, wanna jump off the can with ron or maybe steal a few signs? Paul: paulsaum13, you’re the superior dabber, let’s go to Dobbins or go hunting. Chris: Aspiring entrepreneur who eats eggs, you’ll always be a Key student, good luck hacking the world. T+S: Chives, I’m thankful for Blue Angels. It’s always a good time with you guys, lets get this bread. See you guys out on the creek tomorrow? Julia: Sup beast Kunst/Zmuda Advisory: Thanks for bringing breakfast every other week. Mrs. Sanders: Thank you for making me a great writer and making English enjoyable, sorry for never reading the book. Mr. Bodley: Supply and demand was a lot of fun Coach Christie: You have been a great coach since 7th grade, thank you for your guidance and words of wisdom. “My socks are worth more than the whole Zack Kinsella suit you had on, you little bum”- Conor McGregor Mom: Thank you for being the best role model anyone could ask for and providing me with so many opportunities the past 17 years. I love you and good luck with Finn next year, you are gonna need it. Finn: Best brother anyone could’ve asked for thanks for always dealing with me. Stay out of trouble next year, highschool’s not ready for you. OZK: THE CAN, started from the bottom now we here. Never gonna forget all the memories with you boys. It is by no means over, it is all just beginning. T + S: Thanks for all the memories, hate to say it but I actually had fun with all of you. AJ: Love you like a brother. Best bed sharer out there. Gonna miss taking you the field with you next spring but know youll ball out. Gav: There’s way to many things to say but thanks for being my bestfriend for four years. Stay out of trouble next year and don’t rip to many nets. Paul: Gonna miss doing absurd stuff off of absurd heights with you and you destroying every paddle and table after Gore smokes you in ping pong. GORE: Sorry I left you senior year, I actually missed you. WV never gonna be an elite football school. Spence: Never change, 1, 2, 3 Run. Signs. Speedlimit. Base drops. Love you. Abby: Came a long way since KG. BFF KT: Thanks for all the memories past 4 years, BEAN! OC: Thanks for forcing me to play football and making every morning bearable. Jon J: Started from the bottom now we here. Ian/Slendy/Irvin: You guys are idiots. Ian don’t let Irv take your kicking spot next year JQ: Ball out NM/AL: Hey Kinny 167

Sydney “You never know the true value of a moment Kirchenheiter until it becomes a memory.” -SpongeBob SquarePants Mom & Dad- thx for pushing me to do my best & always supporting me Trent- u were wrong. Karl- be yourself & cherish these next 4 yrs. Wish I could be there to experience them w/ u Kx3, G, A, T, E- thx for the mems & being the best group of friends I could ask for. I’ve had the times of my life w/ u all. Kate- im so lucky to have had u as my best friend these past 4 yrs. You’ve influenced me in more ways than u know. Thx for laughing w/ me and being just as weird I am. Idk what I’ll do w/o u next year. Dominic- thx for everything. I’ll never forget our times together & the impact you’ve had on me. Stay weird & be confident. I love you Vszn- idek how this group formed but I’m so glad it did. Thx for making me laugh & being great friends. NG, GK- even tho u mostly just made fun of me, you mean a lot. Thx for being there for me HSM- first & best. Thx for the memories. HD, EB, LH, MG- glad we became friends u guys r weird. Cherish the rest of hs. Fh, bb, lax- u all made my hs experience what it was and I’m so grateful. To those left: good luck & make me proud...Libby. Domenech fam- thx for the support, teasing, & treating me like family. You all have taught me so much. & thx for brining the joy that Colin is into my family’s life. “If ya aint first ya last” Caroline Krall Mom & Dad: I am forever grateful for the kindness, generosity, and love you show towards me every day. Thank you for helping and supporting through everything I do. You have made me the person I am today and I am forever grateful for you both. I love you so much Dena: Your strength and care for others are what I admire about you most. Thanks for being my best #bffl since back in the days when we made flipigrams for each other AJ: I will greatly miss you sending me pictures of your incredibly cute animals daily. I know ur gonna kill it at engineering and eventually we’re gonna meet back up to start our own firm ;) Thanks for being my bestie since third grade Megs: I truly will never understand your incredible school spirit, but I will however admire it from afar. You are literally the only reason I survived swimming my Freshman through Junior years and I will miss bouncing off The Office and Cody Ko quotes with you. Linds and abs: Thanks for being my sisters and closest friends. Love having my sherwood fam at school. (Linds)I hope we will continue to go on our fam vacations someday with our own families. AB: Your work ethic and care for the things you believe in have inspired me so much and I think your gonna do great things. Love ya FP: you are one of my favorite people to be around and talk to. Thanks for converting me to a full blown veg Mr. Zmuda: I have gotten the chance to know you both as a coach and a teacher since my freshman year. You really helped through my doubt during long process of training for the Marathon. Thanks for everything. XC team: Ever since my freshman year, I have always looked towards the part of the day where I get to run with my team. You guys have made my days at school tolerable and I will miss this team and its crazy traditions so much. 168

Grant Kunowsky “Give 100% in ever rep, every aspect, every little thing” - Coach Dear Mom: If it hadn’t been for your constant pushing, I would have never Tyler succeeded in High School in the way that I did. I am going to miss you so much next year, especially being able to talk to you about anything. The impact you have made on my life is impeccable, you’re an amazing mother. Dear Dad:I am going to miss our eventful nights watching Fox News together, and our day trips to Bass Pro Shops. You and I share so many of the same interests, and nobody else will ever compare to the relationship that we have. Your life has inspired me to live the way that I do, you are the best father I could ever ask for. Dear Jack and Alexa: You two set such great examples for me, and lead me to live the life that I live today. You’re so successful and inspire me to be that successful. I can’t wait to live our future together with our family. I love you both. Dear Sigma: Dom, I’ll miss the nightly FaceTime and constant laughs; Owen, I’ll miss laughing at all of the dumb stuff we do in class; Sam, I’ll miss being able to laugh at anything with you; Kain, I’ll miss being able to tell you everything; Henry, I’ll miss watching you do the dumbest stuff ever; Jon, I’ll miss getting to imitate your dad with you; Jack and Nathan, I’ll miss watching you two run the soccer field and being friends with you despite our lack of sports together; Noah, I’ll miss your bullying; Zack and Anthony, i’ll miss hearing about your relationship rollercoasters; and Craig, I’ll miss catching cases with you pinhead. IM, CD, JK, CE, NM: Good luck next year Cattle girls: Stay clicky, I’ll miss all y’all “It’s better to ask for forgiveness than Noah Lastner ask for permission.” Mom- you’ve been a huge part of my success in and out of the classroom. From driving me to all my practices to being at most of my games you’ve always supported me even with a new baby sister. Dad- thanks for always pushing me to get better at whatever I’m doing and never settling for less. Mommom- thanks for always forcing me to open my eyes and look at the bigger picture of life. From taking me on vacations to doing community service with you, you’ve made a huge impact on who I am. Sigma- it’s gonna be crazy leaving you guys after being with some of you for seven years. Don’t think I could’ve gotten through without you guys. Have some of the best memories with you boys and I’ll definitely never forget them. The flock- it’s crazy we’re seniors but it’s been one heck of a ride. Wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else. Varsity Lacrosse- it’s been a ride boys. Underclassmen, cherish every mo- ment, it goes by quick. I don’t think I’ll ever find a team that is as close as we are. Coach Christie- nothing like a pregame speech from you. You’ve been my coach since middle school and I wouldn’t be the lacrosse player I am without you 169

Jacob Lavine Honesty is such a lonely word Everyone is so untrue Mom and Dad: Wow… 18 years flew by pretty fast. Above all else, Honesty is hardly ever heard thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Without it, I would And mostly what I need from you not have made it through high school. Love you -Billy Joel Jessica: We may not have been the best of buds, but I love you any- ways and wish you the best of luck in the rest of high school. Hanna: Although I’ve only known you for 4 years, it has felt like a lifetime. Thank you for being an honest person who genuinely cares. Love ya Nick A: From long game nights to soccer bus rides home and outing club, thank you for being a great friend. You’re gonna do great things. Nick D and Jack: Honey Pig, Long Point Road pickups, and car rides everywhere. Thanks for being great friends. Bih: I don’t say it often enough, but I love you guys. Jackson: Fishing trips, soccer, and dumb jokes, you’ve been a greater friend to me than you probably know. Dum du du dum Stoopid. Soccer Team: I can’t thank you enough for making my experience at Severn special. Let’s get this bread boys. “The more difficult the victory, the Payton Lee greater the happiness in winning.” Pelé Shoutout to the Varsity Soccer team for a unforgettable season. Thanks Misun for always waking up late. Thank you Mom and Dad for making me breakfast every morning and rolling me out of bed. I wouldn’t have graduated without you. Thanks to all my friends for helping me out over my years of high school and thanks for sticking by me. Shoutout to the Music Club and especially Greg for always showing up even when the club had 2 people. Shoutout to Vocal Ensemble for a fun year with Coach Redei. Shoutout to Track for a breakout season. #kunstwillbemissed Thanks to all the teachers that have taught me the things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. 170

Jimmy Leroux “Because each time we live, we get to love again.” -Rand al’Thor, The Wheel of Time “Danielle’s handling it.” Camryn Levin Team Levin: Thanks for everything you’ve done for me, I don’t know how to function with out you guys. Expect a call from me every 5 minutes for the next four years :) Caleigh: Its so weird that were both in college now….thanks for everything you’ve done for me the past 4 years. OZK: I’m so glad we all became friends when we did, you guys are seriously the best and I love you all. Thanks for all the memories!! Amelia: Thanks for bonding with me over Wicked. Love you lots:) Flo: Biggest regret was giving you dirty looks and asking for help in physics. I’m so glad we bonded over that one thing for literally 4 hours that brought as close as we are, I love you so much Bayless: Thanks for not exposing me about Jones. You’re an amazing friend that relates to me more than anyone, and I don’t think I’ll find that with anyone else. I love you a lot and I can’t wait to see you absolutely demolish at Brown. Dan: Thank you for everything. You’ve had to put up with me for the past two years and I honestly don’t know how or why you do it. I don’t know what I would’ve done if we hadn’t become friends when we did. The beach will always be my absolute favorite part of the year. You’re my best friend and you always will be. GVS: Thanks for an amazing four years. I love you all, keep killing it for us for the next four. #noexcuses Mori: The emoji movie sucks, eek sorry. Kill the next 2 years, I love you! S&K: We had a good run, and I won’t ever forget that. Thanks for the mems. 171

Leia Liberto “How can you say young girls don’t get it? They’re our future. Our future doctors, Mom and Dad: Thank you for everything you’ve done and always lov- lawyers, mothers, presidents, they kind of ing me. And for forcing me to do my college apps early even though I keep the world going.” - Harry Styles complained a lot. My grandparents: Thank you for coming to as many school events as possible and giving me a place to hang out after school. You both mean the world to me. My team: Thank you for always putting a smile on my face and cheer- ing me on through the learning stages of being a goalie. Everyone who stuck by me: Thank you for being there through my roughest times; my highest highs and my lowest lows. Your love and support helped me see all the good there is in the world. Emilia: Thanks for the quesadillas. Also, I love you with my entire being. Mrs. Sanders: Thank you for being one of the kindest and loving teach- ers I’ve ever had. I will definitely come back and visit. Coach Albert: Thank you for being the best coach anyone could ever ask for. You instilled a love for soccer in me that my last coach took away. Keep dabbing. “Rainbows and unicorns.” - Dad Katie Manning Family: I cannot thank you enough for the endless support and love that you have given me. Thank you for being so understanding and for always encouraging me to do my best. Mrs. Sanders: I was lucky enough to not only have you as a teacher, but as an advisor as well. You have shaped my life more than you know and I truly appreciate every- thing you’ve done for me. Lisa: Thank you for sitting next to me that first day in Mr. Klein’s class. You have made every second of high school more fun than I could’ve imagined and I don’t know what I would have done without you by my side these four years. I love you so much and I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you accomplish. Jordan: You are one of the few people who can instantly brighten everybody’s mood around them. Thankfully I got to be one of those people. I love you so much and I am going to miss seeing your smiling face everyday. Sydney & Morgan: We made it. Madeline: I’m so glad that we were able to get close this year, I just wish it could’ve been sooner. I’m going to miss sitting in my car everyday ranting before practice with you. Smart juniors: Thanks for making such a miserable class enjoyable. Have fun your senior year and make sure to always use blue notebooks! FRIENDS: You know who you are and I’m going to miss seeing each and every one of you everyday. I love you all so much and thanks for making these four years so amazing. AJR: I love this sport and I love you all so much, thanks for all of the memories. 172

Katie Marchant “They say the best things in life take time, which is why I’m Dad: Thank you for supporting me with everything & standing by me through it all. I always late.” couldn’t have asked for a cooler role model, friend, coach, & dad for these past 4 years. Thank you for being tough on me, never giving up on me, & leading me through life’s obstacles. I love you. Mom: Thank you for working tirelessly & showing me how hard work can pay off. I don’t know where I’d be without your constant love & support. Thank you for striving to be the best possible version of you, I will always look up to you for that. I love you lots. Ford, Johnny, Callan & Beckett: I can’t imagine having anyone else to grow up with. I love you all so much & am going to miss you along with the laughter each of you bring into my life so much next year. Keep pushing each other to be better & work hard and have fun with everything you do. CATTLE: I’ll see you all in my wedding someday, thanks for the laughs & memories & for making life these past four years something unforgettable. I love you all a whole lot. The Flock: I will always be thankful for the friendships & memories we’ve all made. Life wouldn’t have been nearly as fun without you all, can’t wait to see you guys do big things. Michelle & Dan: Thank you for keeping me healthy & helping me when I’m not. Meesh, thank you for being my second mom at school & for always checking in on me. Love you! Mrs. Straub: Thank you for helping me to hold it all together, I couldn’t have done it without you. Lexi, Amanda, Celie, Grace, Tori, Katie G, Abi, Syd: Thank you for being there when I needed it the most, lifting me up on my worst days, pushing me to be the best version of myself, and being the sister I never had. So much love. Ben Marculewicz Mom and Dad: Thanks for being there and supporting me through my entire life. I know I was a bit to handle at times and you guys put up with me and kept me going, and I appreciate it. Will: We’ve had some really good times and done some really dumb stuff together and I’m positive that won’t stop. Thanks for being my partner-in-dumb-stuff-and-sometimes-not-dumb-stuff. It was fun. Colette: You’ve been, and will continue to be, one of my best friends since fifth grade and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. You’re always there and available and, although sometimes it may look like it, it does not go unappreciated. Thank you. Tell your dad I said hi. Grif: You are actually a lot of fun despite your puns. Tate: You are also a lot of fun AND you don’t make puns. That’s pretty cool. Mariah: Although we don’t always see eye-to-eye I really have appreci- ated your company. You’re a very down-to-Earth person and a pleasure to be around. I’m going to miss you guys but hopefully we will see each other as much as possible. 173

Jack McCarthy “I have flaws. What are they? I sing in the shower. Sometime I spend too much time Thanks to my Mom and Dad, I don’t have words for what volunteering. Occasionally I’ll hit you have done for me I love you! Love the flock and hope someone with my car.” - Michael Scott we can all be friends through college and hang meet at reunions in 20 years! Gonna miss Sigma the most you guys are my boys and I won’t forget you! NB, gonna miss you the most, you’ve been my best friend my whole life and Going to a different college is gonna be tough, gonna love coming back and hanging on breaks and summer. OD, gonna miss you a lot we’ve been friends for a long time now and I’m gonna miss you a lot. BM SK, ily boys and have a good time in college, hope we stay boys for long time! “Due tomorrow? You mean to do Will McCollum tomorrow.” Mom and Dad: You both are so supportive and encouraging of everything I do and every choice I make, and I am so thankful for that. I love you both so much. Chris: Although we bicker sometimes, I love you and I can’t imagine not having you around next year. You’re always there for me when I need you and I will be there when you need me, even if I’m not at home. Ben: Ben, you are the best friend I could’ve ever hoped to have. High school wouldn’t have been nearly as memorable without you. Keep in touch man. Greg: You’ve been such an amazing friend- my musical career in high school wouldn’t have been the same without you. Sam: You were my first friend at Severn, and you’ve been there for me through- out high school, thank you so much for that, it means the world. Tate: I’m so lucky to have had such a kind person as my friend. You’re always so upbeat, and I’m gonna miss having that around. Colette: You always manage to cheer me up, and I’m so happy to have you as a friend. You’re always there to listen when I need a friend and I will always be grateful for that. Quinn: You’re such a wonderful person, and I’m so happy to have had you around. You’re gonna do amazing things, I’m sure of it. Friend Group- You all are so amazing. Ive never had such close friends and I will always cherish that. 174

AJ McNemar “Joe Flacco is an elite quarter- back. End of discussion.” OZK- Love you boys. Thank you for being there through everything and standing by me always. Will never forget the memories and experiences we had. #glosta #can ALP- The best group of girls anyone could ask for. Enjoyed all our times together and the memories that were made. Thanks for being there for everyone, love you all. ZK- My brother through it all. Strongest dude I know that never gave up and always made sure the people around him were happy. Going to miss you more than anything, destine to do great things, love you brother. SR- Always thinking about others before himself and the best friend someone could ask for. Don’t stop being you, love you spenny. GJ- Never stopped being a great friend even when times were tough. Hope to see you on the field soon, love you quintavious PS- Wouldn’t want to watch the Ravens with anyone else. Shame you suck at spikeball though. Love you bud. EG- Gore slept on the can. Always a positive dude who looks out for his friends no matter what. West Virginia sucks at football, but I love you anyways CS- Always able to make people laugh. I’m glad we stole you from Key. Love you bud. JG- My first friend at Severn that has always been there through everything. Enjoy skiing every day, love you brother. FAM- The most supportive group of people to have around me for all four years. Thank you for keeping me on a straight arrow and for all the sacrifices that you made for me. I love you all. RM- Best brother in the world. Thanks for always being my biggest fan and supporting me every day. Love you. “Family isn’t an important thing, it’s Caleigh Meek everything.”- unknown Mom: Thank you for always being there for me no matter how bad of a daughter I was being. You have showed me what love is and have always believed and supported me in everything. I couldn’t ask for anyone better to call mom. I love you more than anything. I promise to call you every day when I leave. Bailey: I love you more than anything. I know I was the worst big sister ever but I would have failed every class, test, and paper if it weren’t for your outstanding intelligence. Enjoy your last year of high school it goes by so fast. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you in College. Believe it or not I will miss you more than you know. Thanks for being the best little sister ever. Pop: I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Thank you for being more of a dad than a grandpa. Your amazing outlook on life inspires me to hopefully be as amazing, successful, and loving as you are. You make every day great and I’m so proud to tell people that you are my grandpa. I love you so much. Thanks for always supporting me. Mom Mom: I love you so much! Thank you for all of your amazing stories and laughs that we have shared. You mean so much more to me than you know. I will miss you so much when I’m away. Call me all the time while I’m away. Maxeys: I will miss seeing all of your gorgeous faces next year. Do great things all of you. Mr.Laffey: I couldn’t have gotten through highschool. I don’t think I would still be here if it weren’t for you. 175

Reilly Mitchell “Create your own sunshine.” Family: Thank you for loving and supporting me always. I love you guys so much. You’ll never know how much I appreciate you and all you’ve done for me. MVC: Thanks for being my Harry Potter/missing person binge watcher, love you infinitely.(even though we fight each other on the daily) JN: I can’t believe I’ve known you for 14 years, love you and all our crazy memories. (Even when you bully me for my singing) CE: I’m so glad we’re friends, thanks for being my go to Riverdale person, love you! MB: Glad to be advisory and swim buds with you, love you and our memories so much. AB: Love you crazy, thanks for always being there and for letting me watch your tattoo. JC: Love you gluten free pal, thanks for making me laugh everyday, love you! Underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts, because you’ll be a senior sooner than you think, it flies by. “When there are nine.” Sara Mooradian -RBG Mom and Dad: Thank you so much for all you do and have done for me. You have given me the best life I could ask for, and I thank you endlessly for that. Morgan: You’re the best sister I could ever ask for, despite our arguments… Don’t get to lonely without me. Movie Gang: Thanks for sticking by my side throughout high school. I honestly don’t know if I would be here without you guys. You all mean the world to me. AB: I know you’re going to do great things and continue smashing the patriarchy. MC: Thanks for being one of my best friends since middle school. I miss the bangs, but you’re truly a wonderful person. XC: Thanks for three years of fun and pain! Just keep running. 2TART! Track: More running! Thanks for four years of hurdles and fun! Advisory: I’m going to miss those ten minutes of awkward silence every morning. Ms. Sanders: Thank you for being the best advisor I could ask for! Mr. Zmuda: Thank you for being the best teacher and coach I have ever had. I’m going to miss you so much next year. Anyone I missed: Thanks for putting up with me for all of these years! 176

Aarushi Negi “I’m hip. I surf the Web. I text. ‘LOL’ - Laugh out loud. ‘OMG’ - Oh, my God. ‘WTF’ - Why Mom and Dad – Thanks for all the love, car rides, and movie nights. I love you so much the face?” - Phil Dunphy Ayanna – Make the most of high school and despite what pressure Mom and Dad put on you, don’t stress too much because it’ll all work out. High school goes by too quickly so enjoy every single moment. It makes me sad to think that I won’t be seeing you every day anymore. You’re an amazing sister and BFF. Cdmts – Honestly don’t know how I’d survive without you the past 3 years. Thanks for all the great memories. I can’t wait to visit you guys at your colleges :) MS – The person I relate to the most. Keep being you’re healthy, perfectly grammatical-texting self. We’re having weekly meet-ups in college. HD: I’m so happy that we’ve become so close over the past 2 years despite initial hatred. Gotta make more kheer. JC – Thanks for always brightening my day and keeping IMS going with me! AT, AR: My academic AND social besties. I love you nerds so much. ND, JW, NA, JL – It may not seem like it but I truly appreciate you guys SS – Love you pal. So glad we stayed close the past 4 years. Thanks for being my forever friend. TA/Mrs. Townshend – you guys have been the best advisory I could ever ask for. No one ever played Catch Phrase as well as us. Lapolla advisory – Keep being the GREATEST 2022 advisory out there! Prefects/IMS/Mathletes/JV Women’s Soccer: you’ve shown me what a community is/feels like and I appreciate you groups so much. Mrs. Jackson – you’ve been an amazing mentor throughout high school. I’ll keep in touch! Ms. Osquist – Coolest person ever. Thanks for motivating me to be the best thrower and student I can be. “I’ve done some pretty bad Sam Nock things in my life.” - Tiger Woods Mom and Dad: Love you guys, thank you for all the help. Momma, we made it! Sigma: Love u boys, disregarding freshman year... we’ve had some good times. Summer ain’t ready for us. Dom: Brotha from anotha motha. Let’s get good grades in college so we can make money and buy jet skis. Owen: Save some coolness for the rest of us dude. Tobias: hey mr. Frey. I’ll see you in San Diego. Kain: I’ll miss you the most. Jon: I’ll be having fun while u get ur head shaved. Grant: my fellow liberal, keep singing. Katesy and Tiff: Keep those ears in check Kate. Thanks for always hav- ing fun with me, love u both. E-dog: Who let the dogs out. Gain some muscle senior year please... just please. Love u buddy. Joer: Bro bro always got the speaks. Watch out for flying Chad next year, love u and I’ll miss u. Flock: my people. 177

Jillian North “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality” Mom, Dad: Thank you for everything you have done for me. I am so —Malala Yousafzai grateful for your love and support. Thank you for always pushing me to do my best. I love you so much and I’ll make sure to visit you guys a lot next year. Josie: Thanks for being the best little sister. I appreciate all your advice and support. Thanks for all the laughs. I’ll miss you so much. Love you! Grandparents:Thanks for always coming to my games and looking out for me. I couldn’t ask for more loving and caring grandparents. I love you guys! MVC RM MB AB CE: Thanks for all the mems in the past 4 years. High school wouldn’t be the same without you guys. Thanks for always sticking by me and I wish all of you the best. Love you guys forever! SevFhock: Thanks for such an amazing last season! Couldn’t have asked for a better team. Love you all! TownshendAdvisory: It’s been a great 4 years. I’m gonna miss seeing you guys every morning. Class of 2019: Shoutout to everyone for making 2019 the best class ever! I’ll miss you guys! “What could be better than serving up Lisa O’Fiesh smiles?” -Spongebob Squarepants KM:Brad,I am so lucky to have you as my best friend.Thanks for all the smiles,I love you so much,you have no idea how much I’ll miss you. Mom:Thanks for always supporting me & reminding me that as long as I try my best,I can succeed.You are amazing.I love you Dad:You can always make me smile. You are the most caring person I have & ever will meet, I love you Bryan:Thanks for being an incredible older brother.I am so proud of everything you’ve done despite the obstacles that have come your way.Keep killin it bro BZ:I feel so incredibly lucky to have found someone like you.I can’t imagine my life with- out you & I can’t wait to see what life has in store for us ES:Thanks for making life interesting,you’re gonna do big things Prefects:Thanks for a fun year,you are all incredible & inspire me to be the best version of myself.I know you’ll do big things in college Advisory:We struggled at first but we talked in the end.I’ll miss you,thanks for making mornings bearable Giddings:I think we can agree you aren’t a typical advisor.You are much more than that. Thanks for always being real with us,making us laugh & helping to inspire my love for theater My Freshies:You guys are amazing,thanks for making my senior year incredible.I promise to come back & visit & I know you guys are going to do great things! Sev Tennis:Thanks for endless laughs,I love you guys more than you could ever imagine. Keep playing percentage tennis! Theater Fam:Thanks for always letting me be my true self.I love you all 178

Julia Olds “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” - Marilyn Monroe Mom and Dad: I can’t even describe how thankful I am to have you in my life. Thank you for being the best parents I could ever ask for and supporting me through everything. N + C: I am so lucky to have such amazing brothers to look up to as role models. Don’t miss me too much! CS: Thank you for being my other half and making high school the best four years. I honestly don’t know what I will do without you always by my side next year, but I know our nightly ft calls will still be happening. I love you more words, and always remember #WKWGDIB. MG: I don’t even know where to begin. Thank you for the best laughs throughout the years. Can’t wait to see all that my amazingly talented best friend accomplishes, and to watch our kids grow up together. MS: Thanks for an awesome 4 years of friendship!! Kim Possibles: Would not want to start every morning off with anyone else. I will miss all of you! Track Family: I love you all. Couldn’t ask for a better team. C + G: It was a great 3 years. PS, OB: Thanks for struggling through AP Chem w/ me. Never forget the late night ft calls. Love you both. AD$: bestest of friends forever. Love you a lot, don’t be too much of a player in college! WB: Spanish class was my favorite. Couldn’t ask for a better best friend or hoco date. GJ: Beast. Much love. ’19 Girls: Thanks for all the fun memories. I will miss you guys and can’t wait to reunite soon. ’19 Guys: You are all awesome and made high school fun. Don’t go too crazy in college. Juniors: I’ll miss you guys. Enjoy senior year, it’s great. Come visit! “It’s been magical, but I’m done” Abi Poindexter -Khloé Kardashian Mom, Dad, and Avery: Thank you for everything you all have done for me. You’ve always believed in me and pushed me to be my best. I love you! Cattle: I love all of my girls. Thank you for making high school some of the best years of my life and I’ll miss you all so much next year! XOXO Flock: My squad! I love you all so much and making every mem- ory we’ve shared these for these four years the best! 179

Flo Pribble “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself Mia: Wow I am going *omedianly* to miss you. I do not think I have ever found someone of the contributions of half its citizens” who is so similar to me in my life and I don’t know what I am going to do without you. - Michelle Obama When we are home we have to shop for makeup, eat our unusually large portions of vegetarian food, and see what confusing stuff RJ has me edit. #absoluteunit #Lensworth+Jennifer DanYELL: ANK! I do not know what I am going to do without you gorl. What goes down in mermaids will never be spoken of. Portable Charger. #BAUL Camloupe: Thinking about not seeing the best forward in the league everyday really is making me upset. Wish freshman year we became friends but you were too busy givin me dirty looks. #Yikes Baybygorl: I will never be able to go to a sushi/hibachi restaurant without you bay. You really did manufacture an amazing group of people and I will forever be thankful for that. WAIT! Who is going to give me back massages now? Ugh! Megghand: MEBBIN from 6th grade to 12th you really have been an amazing friend. I love you sis. BOOMWEBWEBWEB! Krallie: Krall wow I love you girl. I am going to miss the weird ways you do things (like sitting). Although you keep saying that Chem was not that hard I still disagree. I am so glad I converted yet another steak eater into a vegetarian!! OZK: Mfw I am going to miss all of you chives more than you could even imagine. Wow. I love you guys so much. #OWH S8-A: HAHAHAHAHAH Wow no group of people has made me laugh as much as you guys. I love you all have an amazing time and college and I want you all (especially Marah) to ft me everyday and tell me what is happening. “Everything in moderation, including Jared Reilly moderation” - Oscar Wilde Mum & Dad: I love you so much, thanks for supporting me through everything, I can’t wait to begin the next chapter of my life. B+C: I love you guys, even if we fight, I want to say good luck for the rest of high school and beyond, I know you’ll do great in life, after all, your last name is Reilly. Special Teacher Shoutout(Thanks for making me so much wiser and guiding me throughout all of my endeavors): Mrs. Townshend, Mr. Giddings, Mrs. Mork, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Bodley, Mr. Sitzmann, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Klein, Ms. Stone, Mr. Bullen, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Witzel, Mr. Brant, Mr. Campuzano, Ms. Beccarelli, Mr. Lapolla, Mrs. Lepi, Ms. Longway, Dr. Martin, Mrs. Sotiropoulos, Mrs. Wesley, Mrs. Berkowitz Shoutout to all the friends that made my life better over the past 4 years: Jake L, Eric W, Meghan C, Matthew B, Haley F, Colette R, John O, Rana Y, Anna S, Sarah P, Sara M, Will M, Sam B, Gabriella N, Tate T, Emily S, Annika J, Grace F, Lisa O, Leia L, Lauren G, Kennedy, Liam D, Jake D, Robin, Flora D, Emma C, Emma B, Em, Henry, Danica, Christen M, Hanna B, Jimmy D, Everett C, Ben C, Quinn R, Sophia T, Jordan C, J.P. All my Theater people: I love and respect you all! Thanks for an amazing 4 years! To all my swim team people: Don’t drown! Also Butterfly is the best! Do your flip- turns! Advisory: We’ve had a time… 3 different advisors and many tardies… cough… cough… Darius. (Jokes, love you Darius!) I’ll miss you all! Everyone Else: I probably think you’re awesome! Good luck in life! 180

Sam Reilly Mom and Dad: Thanks for everything you guys have done to help me get here. I couldn’t have done any of this with- out your support. Love you guys! Blair: Thanks for setting a good example for me and lead- ing the way through everything. You’re the best big sister ever. Do great things. SG: You guys are the best friends anyone could ever want. Thanks for all the good times and memories over these four years. “I’m walking on sunshine.” -Ka- Trina Reinhart trina and the Waves SevXC- Despite countless Askewtons and tedious runs on the B&A trail, this team is my favorite thing I’ve been a part of at Severn. Thanks to each one of you who has been on the team, you’re all amazing! Also, thanks Mr. Zmuda for always mixing a little nonsense into the days and teaching us to put our best effort into everything. Severn never walks. Sanders Advisory - I’m going to miss our daily 10 minutes of awkward silence in the mornings... Thank you, Ms. Sanders, for putting up with us these last 4 years and always being helpful and supportive. Katie – Thanks for always being willing to listen. From intro to acting and XC freshman year, through z-club and advisory, it’s been real. Emily - Thanks for keeping me up to date on what’s happening in the grade since I’m oblivious and for complaining with me about life. And Krall- it’s been a long ride from middle school to now. Thanks for being great co-captains, competitors, and friends all these years! Cynthia – Even though we pretty much never had any classes or sports together thanks for still including me and being a good friend. Sara- Thanks for being welcoming and for trying to make our advisory talk even though it never works. Friends- Thanks for all the memories and for making the daily routine of school bearable. And finally, Mom and Dad - I so appreciate everything you do for me. For always being patient when I’m being irrational, for supporting me in every endeavor, for giving me all I could need – I am truly grateful. 181

Ashley Reiter “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their Mom&Dad: Thank you for making me take piano lessons-just kidding I will never say that. Thank dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt you guys for absolutely everything else, though, I love you lots and I’ll miss you so much next year! Lindsay: Thanks for being the Shawn to my Gus. We have had so much fun throughout the years, with the castle, hp, piano, and more. Thanks for always buying me food. Gonna miss you tons next year! Caity: I’m gonna miss our car rides and duets, watching our show, truces, and all our other memories/inside jokes that I can’t say. Thanks to you I will always be paranoid that someone’s about to deadleg me. I love you and I am going to miss you so much! Condiments: From soccer freshman year to now, thank you guys for being the best group of friends! I love you all! AT: We have been friends forever it is gonna be so weird being on opposite sides of the country from you! Love your crazy fun personality, you always make me laugh. You are crazy smart, talented, and hardworking I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future! MEI: Thank you for being such a motivational friend, you are so talented and I know you will accomplish everything you want to! MRI: You are such a sweet and bubbly person, and I love you tons. Ill miss you and good luck with everything! HD: Thanks for being so brutally honest but also sweet and funny. You are so hardworking and talented and you will do amazing things! AN: To my super smart harry potter nerd, you are an amazing person and you will do amazing things! BodSquad: Thanks for being the best advisory, for winning everything, and for (almost) never missing a breakfast!! “Thanks to everyone who helped me make Henry Rentz it through high school. I’ve been extreme- ly grateful to have a supportive group of Ma: Thank you for providing me with the opportunities each day to succeed. Every little thing that friends and family to push me over these you do for me does not go unnoticed. You have been by my side in the toughest of times and have past four years.” allowed me to grow. You mean the world to me and I would not be where I am without you. I love you! Dad: Thank you for always pushing me. You are my best friend. You have taught me things about life that school could never teach. I am blessed to have you as my dad. I know we have our struggles with each other at times, but each time it makes me realize how much you care. I love you! Ellie: Just continue to be you. You have so many opportunities ahead of you so enjoy them. They go by quickly. I love you Sigma: Thank you boys for welcoming me with open arms. I have grown to become close with each of you boys and I hope that our relationships will stay intact for the rest of our lives JL: Thank you for helping me grow up. I love you as a brother and miss you each day. Can’t wait to see you soon in Norcago DV: Thank you for always being by my side. You will forever be a brother to me and I can’t thank you enough for every moment I’m with you. No Brats Allowed CS: I love you. Thank you for proving to the world that one can bounce back from anything. Jaw Szn HM: Thank you for sticking up for everything I do. I will never forget our shenanigans together and can’t wait to make more of them. Miss you CG: I miss you. Thank you for always providing the boys with laughs. I love you and can’t wait to mess around in Boston again RC: Thank you for the long nights that we have spent together. I miss you and can’t wait to go to an RNR with you soon RH: Thank you always being an enforcer and sticking up for what you believe in. I miss you see you soon PL,CB,Som: Thank you for being my role models. You took me in and allowed me to become myself. I love you guys 617: I love you 182

Quinn Roes “You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart.” -Elphaba Thropp, Wicked, Mom and Dad: I cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done. You Stephen Schwartz have supported me since my days at Summit and always taught me that my education is important. Aidan: Thank you for being an awesome little brother. Bodley’s Advisory: I have truly enjoyed spending every morning with you guys for four years. Thanks for all the fun times and snack! My Friends: You are all awesome and thanks for making these last four years amazing. Colette, You’re a true confidant with whom I can share anything. I love you, tall twin. Kendall, There’s never a dull moment when you’re around; you’re super fun and I hope you enjoy art school. Haley, You are so funny and I always laugh when you’re around. Sam, I love talking to you. I really enjoyed having free period with you this year. Sara, Another tall twin; I will miss you when we’re both at college. Aidan, I enjoy talking to you and I’ve enjoyed being a leader with you in United Spectrum. Jimmy, Your intelligence always amazes me. You’re a great friend and I will miss talking to you when we go to college. Ben, you’re quite funny and I like hearing your take on something because it is almost always humorous. Tate, you are cool and somehow great at everything which is a skill I admire. Griffin, Thanks for the puns. Will, I cannot thank you enough. You’ve been there for me through tough times and also created some of the best I’ve had. You’re wonderful. I would like to thank everyone I have become close to as you have made high school great. “Sea ya later!” Colette rouiller Mom and Dad: Thank you for everything. For teaching me and guiding me through these past 18 years, for helping me and supporting me at every turn, and for sending me to Severn. It has truly been a wonderful ride. Meelly: I am so, so proud to be your sister. I can’t wait to see where you go from here, and I expect updates on the daily. Mom: I know you’re outnumbered now. Hang in there. I’ll visit so often you won’t know I’m gone. Tate: Hey you :) Thank you for supporting me, laughing with me, and for being the first love of my life. I’ll see you soon. *poke* BM: I’ll see you on the flip side ma dude. Expect college visits frequently. (I’m not kid- ding). And btw, the road trip is SO on. MS:Thanks for crazy running rants and sushi dates and all the jokes I’ll ever need. Love you to pieces mini-me. HF: Fly high my dear. Thank you for being my best friend for the past four years. I look forward to many more. EG: You ever need a fake girlfriend, you know who to call. QR WM KJ EW: Love you all- thanks for a fun time. Ava W. and Emma H.: I expect updates!! SL Club: teamwork makes the dream work. Keep it up! Theatre kiddos: I’ll see you guys soon. (Matt keep up the great work!) To my teachers: Thank you for the truly amazing education I received in every sense of the word. Without your amazing character and understanding, I wouldn’t be here today. Class of 2019: Thank you for an amazing ride. I’ll see you all soon! 183

Spencer Russell “Gambling? Who said anything about gambling? It’s not gambling when Mom – Thank you for being the backbone to my life. I couldn’t have asked for a braver you know you’re gonna win.” mom. Fight your fight and know that I will always be supporting you. I love you. Dad – Thank you for guiding me through life and giving me strength when I need it most. You are one legend – wait for it – dary dad. Nicholas –Thanks for always beating me in everything & teaching me how to be a respect- ful & lovable young man. <3 Pegs – Thanks for being the big sis that I always wanted. Thanks for our cereal talks, car rides, & your wonderful stories. <3 Aunts, Uncles & Cousins – Thank you all for always lifting me up when in down & having my back at all times. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without each & every one of your influences on my life Gramma & Granddad – I love you both and I will always be there if you need me. Teachers – Thank you for teaching me how to respect my peers & prepare myself for college. OZK - Thank you for always picking on me, laughing at me, & being like big brothers to me. Keep up the good work boys, & I will always be there if you need me, sleepin on the CAN. Love you brothers AA – Thanks “gorls” for being a one of a kind friend group that I always love being around. T+S 4eva. Much Love Coach Mac – Thank you, coach, for shaping me into the man & the leader I am today. Class of 2019 – I couldn’t have asked for a better class. Each & every one of you will stay in my memory forever. As we go our separate ways, always remember our time at Severn, because it will be missed. “I am running away from my Paul Saum responsibilities. And it feels good.” -Michael Scott Mom & Dad: Thanks for making me the person I am today. Carly: Sorry for all of the times I was mean, thanks for putting up with me. Molly: Although we didn’t always get along, thanks for always having my back and being a person to talk to. Gore: If 50 Gores were fighting one McGregor, I would help out cause I know you would need it. Gavin: Keep putting one foot in front of the other. AJ: Thanks for always giving instead of receiving. Spencer: Thanks for always putting a smile on everyones face no matter the circum- stance. Zack: Keep going Zack mode, Furman doesn’t know whats coming. Chris: Mod dates are the best dates. Jackson: Thanks for always staying positive even though 99% of your ideas are always shot down. Ben: Thanks for being my best friend since kindergarten. Anthony: Next time you are cliff jumping, make sure to invite me. Madeline: Thanks for getting me through my math classes. Julia: Thanks for always helping me with AP chemistry, couldn’t have made it through without you. AA: Even though we only got close senior year, thanks for making it more enjoyable. C+G: Rip. The Group Chat: The game. 184

Mariah Saunders “How did it get so late so soon?” -Dr. Suess Mom and Dad: Thank you for everything that you have given me. I am so grateful for all of the help and love that you provid- ed through the stresses of high school. I love you, and I will miss you next year. Ben: Please try not to drive mom and dad crazy...Good luck with high school. Hanna: Thanks for putting up with me all of these years. I appre- ciated our late night phone calls and your brutal honesty. *Condoments*: I think I’m a vinaigrette. Mock Trialers: Our Saturday morning bagels were always a highlight. AP Latin: Remember to do whatever floats your naves. JCL: Long live the 5th principal part. Distance team: Run hard and enjoy those Askewtons. “Open mind, open heart.” Hailey Schendel - MGN Schendel Family: Thank you for all the love and support. I would not be the person I am today without the guidance from you guys! Davis Family: Thank you for being my second family since pre- school! LGN,KS,MB,CS,MB,ES,SS,AT,MS,MI,HD,AR,AN,MI,GC,JN,MG: I love you guys. Thanks for the support and the many laughs, cries, and memories. I am already getting emotional.. Teachers: Thank you all for dealing with my constant shenanigans FH & MDU Lax: Thank you for pushing me to be a better person on and off the field Juniors: Have fun while it lasts. Don’t take senior year for granted because it goes by way too fast. Class of 2019: I will miss each and everyone of you guys. I wish everyone the best! See you guys at the reunions. 185

David Seidl “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and Shoutout to Mom, Dad, and Luke. You guys are amazing and I those who matter dont mind.” - Dr. Seuss so appreciate everything you have done for me. The Group Chat - you guys made the transition to high school so easy. All the time we’ve spent together was so much fun, never gonna forget you all. Zmuda&Kunst advisory - I still remember when we all met before freshman year. It’s crazy to think we’re all graduating, I’ll miss you all. Sensbach’s Advisory - It was so much fun being your guys’ pre- fect. I hope you have an awesome time over the next 3 years, it goes by faster than you’d think. I’ll check in on all of you! Brett and Sam - growing up near two of my best friends has been great. 21409. Shoutout to all my teachers. You all helped me grow so much as a student and person. “It’s never too early for ice cream.” Emily Shaener - Michael Scott MOM, DAD, and MOMOS: Thanks for raising me. Couldn’t have done it without you! ADVISORY: I’m pretty sure we have gone through the most advisors out of everyone. XC: Thank you for being the best team. 2TART forever. CK and TR: I wouldn’t have made it through the year without you guys. IT”S ACADEMIC: I’m still in shock we won. SM: I couldn’t have done it without you. MOVIE GANG Thank you for the bonfires and movie nights (and constantly making fun of me). LOF and KM: Thank you for dealing with me. CS: I will miss complaining about everything with you. MR. KUNST: I appreciate your constant optimism and caring spirit. MS, CS, SS, SB: Key school and Severn wouldn’t be the same without you guys. JR: We’ve had our ups and downs but I’m glad we are kind of friends now. CS, BM, HR: Thanks for getting me through math. It was hard, but we did it. MS: Thanks for always being there for me. I hope you learn how to text! 186

Morgan Skinner “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”- Martin Luther To my father: I love you more than words can even express. You are by far the strongest King Jr. person that I know, and even through every disagreement, I wouldn’t trade you for the world. <3 To Maddie: Thank you for every single laugh; thank you for cheering me up whenever I’m down. Thank you for being my fan and my headache. I love you so much, and I know you’ll miss me when I’m gone. To Matthew: I am extremely proud to have watched you grow up, even though, more often than not, you irritate me, I love who you have become. To my beautiful mother: I miss you and I love you with my whole heart. I hope heaven has been treating you well. To Sydney: You is beautiful; you is kind; you is smart. I love you so much. Thank you for never giving up on me and for listening to my rants. P.S. I’ll still edit papers for you even during college. To Katie: WE ARE OUT. It took us long enough, but we did it. To AJ, Mo, and Owura: Positive vibes only. It’s time for y’all to find someone else to take your pictures. To my multicultural family: Thank you for being my safe place for two years now. To my little nuggets: Khalil, Rameses, Jack, Jay, Tristan, Daniel, Jenn, Sam, Maddie, Rachel, and Kenna, I believe with all my heart that you all will do amazing things. Be kind and remember what I taught you. Know I love you all, and if you ever need me, I’m always here. “Umm. Excuse me. I’m not Christiaan Smith finished.” Zack: Thank you so much for supporting me when I transferred and making Severn immediately feel like home. Abby: Thanks for always being there for me even when times were rough. Jack: Shmoopy Baby. Paul: No date like a mod date. AJ: I’ll get you your sunglasses. Gavin: Yoda. Evan: We should go on a trip to France again. Matt: BRUTHER. Nick D & Danielle: Bod Squad will live on forever. Flo: Still waiting for that Minecraft server smh. Sarita, Maggie, & Emily S: Key Gang since day one. Jordan C: SUP BRO Lauren: It’s been real L Dawg. 187

Kennedy Smith “Own the moment.” Mom and Dad: thank you so much for all that you do for me. I am so lucky to have parents like you and get to experience all of the opportunities that you provide. I am so grateful for you. Love you! Kon: you have the power to do big things and are just getting started. Always keep you head up and know that I will always be here if you need anything. Love you so much. Stone(rs): you all have been my rock for the past four years. thank you for making a group so special that I can open up and be myself. 3 advisors and still standing strong. Love you all. LGN: thanks for being there 24/7 and for knowing me better than I know myself. You deserve the world and I hope that I find someone like you in the years to come, but never replace. you have the ability to accomplish anything and we need more kind genuine people like you. Don’t ever change. Mrs. Gn and Mr. Stormy: Thank you so much for all the amazing memories that our families have shared!! I will miss the family trips and all the laughs! Spenny: I will miss you ya little bud. Stop growing. Senioritas: thanks for being the best friends a girl could ask for. MB: thank you for always being truthful and loyal. You have pushed me to become a greater person and are one of the strongest people I know. HS: I will miss your craziness and kindness. I know you will find great success. love you long time my dancing buddy:) CS: thanks for constantly sticking by myside through everything and never failing to make me laugh. couldn’t have made it without you. Juniors: good luck to you all and live your life to the fullest. It will be over before you know it so make the most of it. YB: thank god we made it. Hard work pays off!!! “Smile at people who hate you.” - Sarita Som Post Malone Parents: Thank you for providing me with so much love and support through my entire life and for showing me what the world has to offer. Mom, thank you for teaching me to always have compassion and to always treat others with respect. Dad, thank you for teaching me to be strong both physically and mentally. I’ll miss having your guidance and presence with me To Ms. Sanders, Dr. Martin, and Ms. Townshend: Words cannot explain how thankful I am to have had you all as teachers. Thank you for teaching me so much, and for making learning enjoyable. I am so grateful to you all for writing my letters of recommendation and/or providing me with guidance and support. I will miss you all Senioritas: I love y’all v much. Thanks for giving me a very fun high school experience. I’ll miss our gatherings, so we better have some reunions CG: homies for life, don’t have too much fun in college without me EI: Thank you for always being positive and getting me through all the classes we have together. Oh yeah, and for being my favorite gossip buddy (all kind words) ES: I’ll love you forever. Thanks for being by my side since the beginning. I can’t wait to see how much our friendship movie grows for the rest of our life LG-N: Thank you so much for always ~being there~ for me. You’re the reason I survived senior year MC: Though I’ll miss you v much, I’m excited to see where life brings you in college. Your kindness, insight, and intellect will get you places. You’ll thrive. Also, you better call me everyday 188

Caroline Stevens “To succeed in life you need three things: a wish- Leia: I freaking love you lil shrimp. You have no idea how much you mean to me. bone, a backbone, and a You made every one of my days better and you’re so good at everything you do, so funny bone.” go #beastmode on em in college. You’re so funny and I’m gonna miss you the most. - Reba McEntire All the love ;) Ken: Don’t think I would’ve gotten through without you. You kept me sane and I’m gonna miss laughing uncontrollably with you almost everyday. I don’t think I will ever find another friend like you; hopefully I never need to. Mo: Thanks for being the bestest friend I could ever ask for and going through it all w me. Pretty sure you solved 99% of my problems and are the main reason I got out alive. Cant wait to hear more of your life lessons:) Rit: You’re so smart, talented, and nice. I love you. I know I joke about it, but serious- ly you’re so kind to everyone and it’s refreshing to have a friend like that. I’m gonna miss seeing you and your contagious moods everyday. Emz: Thanks for sticking with me for over 18 years. You’ve always been there for me and you make me laugh so hard with youre expressions and dance moves. I love you. I will forever think of you when I see a cute baby. EI: Thanks for being the only normal person. Gonna miss our ranting sessions and you’re crazy stories. I hope you get tons of cats. LGN, HS, MB, MB: I love you all so much!! Thanks for the laughs through the boods. Broo: Really not sure how I’m gonna live without you. Thanks for doing everything for/with me. Send pics of Boh. Love you mucho. Good meme. “I think I got Craig Stevens my swagga back.” Stevens Family: I love my family so much. You guys are always there, supporting me, and loving me. I’m so grateful to have you guys in my life. Thank you for all that you do for me every single day. I love you mom and Dad! My dawgs: I love you all. You guys have made my two years here at Severn a blast and thank you for making me feel wel- come when I transferred for my junior year Coaches: When I first came to Severn School in my junior year you all pushed me to become the best that I could on the field. Thank you for bringing me into your football program. I’ve had a great time playing as an Admiral! Thanks Coach T, Coach Lapol- la, Coach Johnson and Coach Holmes. Diana: I’ve had a great time with you throughout high school. We have made so many memories together and I’m glad I met you in 9th grade. Thanks for always supporting me through everything. 189

Emilia Stirling “Just you wait and see.” To YOUR MOM; You guys are the best. You’re all the reason I’m get- ting nostalgic about leaving. To Cake Gang; Stay classy. To Leia; You’ve stood by me through everything. I don’t know what i’m gonna do without my other half right by my side next year. You are such an amazing person and I love you so much. To Marina; I’m glad I bothered you so much freshman year that you decided to be my friend. Glad we’re not weirdos anymore. To Sarita; You’re the realest. We have been through it all together and I know we’ll still be friends long after graduation. To Mom and Dad; Thank you for being there for me and supporting me. Thank you for giving me my sense of humor and my music taste. Thank you for allowing me to see the world and eat good food and experience all the amazing things the world has to offer. To Cole; Even though we don’t always get along well, I wouldn’t want to have anybody else for a brother. To Gunner; You’re the best. Thank you for waking me up every morn- ing so you can look out my window. “I haven’t started yet either.” Maggie Sullivan mom + dad: words can’t express how much I appreciate everything you’ve done and continue to do. thank you for raising me with strong character and good values. you haven’t gotten rid of me yet :) em + liz: you guys are my biggest pains and my bestest friends. cherish my room and these next years in high school and call me when you need me! mal: you make me a better me. its been a privilege to calm you down and keep you rational all these years. meet you at robeks. GC: you make me laugh more than anyone. thank you for your positivity and happiness and most importantly, your dance moves. KG: soil. sisters. I love you more than anything. CB: I love you smarty pants, thank you for the laughs. cult + guys: thank you guys for growing up with me, sorry for being weird. JO+CS: I wouldn’t trade our memories for the world. I know you will do big things. ’19 class: thank you for being the most rowdy senior class sev has ever seen :) I love you people finley- I love you dog 190

Caroline Summers mom and dad: Thank you so much for being my biggest supporters. Though I don’t say it “Appreciate this moment. Stop and look enough, I am so grateful for the opportunity that you gave me to attend such an incredible around you. Be thankful for all you have and school. I know I’m going to miss you both so much next year. Please don’t hesitate to call where you are because this time next year, me! Love you endlessly. nothing will be the same” -R.H. Sin julia: To my best friend, my partner in crime, my other half, I don’t know what I’m going to do without you by my side next year. Our friendship means the world to me and I will cher- ish the memories that we’ve made together forever. Already counting down the days until I visit you at school! Love you with my whole heart. #eyetalk #memes #biggirl mallory: I am so glad that we became friends in eighth grade and I am truly going to miss you so much next year. You are such an incredible person and I can’t wait to see where your talents will take you. love you:) GC: Thanks for always making fun of me. I’m going to miss my workout buddy next year, feel free to FaceTime me for some Alexis Ren abs anytime. EI: Thanks for always being my mom and providing me with snacks and advice:) xoxo CS: You make me laugh harder than anyone else and for that I love you. Never change and please keep in touch. Much love. HS: I love your stupid self:) Do big things! ‘20s: Enjoy your last year, it flies by. ‘19s: Thanks for making the last four unforgettable. I will miss you all dearly. PJ: Even though you get on my nerves sometimes, you’re the best little brother and I’m going to miss having you around next year. Just remember I’m only a phone call away! Love you to pieces:) “If you don’t know where you are Brett Sweeney going, you’ll end up someplace else.” - Yogi Berra Moms: you have pushed me to be better in everything and I do not know how I would have made it through high school without you guys. Right back atcha (In other words, I love you both). Collyn: We love to fight about pointless things, but when it comes to the things that matter you’ve always been there to help me out. Since you are going to miss me so much, you can sit in my room. David and Sam: Since 6th grade you guys have been there for everything, thank you 21409. Soccer: Thank you all for the best season I’ve had at Severn. bread szn. Bench mob- I will never forget you. Sean- CB has never been a better position. Baseball: BM, EG, TB, remember the era of Sparks. Ben- you were my throwing buddy through all the balls in the dirt to all the ones 10 feet over your head. Hope we finally drained the lake this year. The Groupchat: You guys have been there for me since 7th grade from Bremily to textbook pages I forgot. We should probably burn every text we every sent but then we would forget all the good and bad times we’ve shared together. Little Magothy JM, JC, GM, EJ, SM, MD, ED, MH, WJ, and HH, thank you for all the fun we’ve had. Giddings advisory: We didn’t actually talk to each other until senior year, but seeing you all made every day better. 191

Tate Taczak “The best way to know someone is to have a con- versation with them.” @college apps -Neal Stephenson, Cryptonomicon To Mom, Dad, Cheri, Harry: Thank you for everything the past few years. I promise to stop getting in trouble all the time! Soph and H: Thanks for being the best siblings. I always enjoy talking with you both and PLEASE KEEP CALLING (as I do not call nearly as much as I should). Movie Gang: You all are probably the best group of friends I could have asked for. Thanks for all the laughs and good times. We can NOT let the group chat die in college. We definitely need to stay in touch. Cross Country Team: Thanks for the great past two years. I never knew really thought I would like runs longer than 10 miles, but you all are the reason why I now find them quite enjoyable. Let’s stay focused and beat John Carroll! Men’s Varsity Soccer: Miss you guys! Jon and Jimmy: Going to miss having someone to always play chess with. (And Jimmy don’t forget to save some time to read Stephenson) Colette: Hey friend :) “Your value does not decrease based upon Mo Terry someone’s inability to see your worth.” First of huge shoutout to my lord and savior Jesus Christ. Man I don’t even know where to start these four years have went by so fast. Shoutout to my beautiful parents who I am fortunate to have and who would sacrifice everything for me to be successful in life. Shoutout to the big Brodie bub. Bub you show me that any dream that you have can come true with hard work and dedication. Shoutout to my lil brother who continues to annoy and get in me trouble but still love you lil Ethan uncondition- ally. Shoutout to my grandfather and grandmother who most likely gonna cry when she sees this. Shoutout to Anthony Burch Jr. Lord knows on many occasions where we would be thinking “shooooot public school not a bad option” Lastly, shoutout to my bestie you know who you are thank you for being there and always supporting. 192

Abby Tindall “We have to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third.” - Leslie cdmts: I don’t know how I would have survived high school without you guys… you mean the world to me. I love you. wslsbn boys: thank you for showing me how guys should always treat each other - with love and snuggles and family green turtle meals :) chris: you’re the absolute best and I’m heartbroken I won’t see you every single day next year to do our secret handshake best buddy: a1 since day1 you’ve been by my side. I’m going to miss you so freaking much zack jack: wow i love you and our math classes, car rides, and philosophical talks. you are truly one of the best people i have ever known musical: its been such a fun experience working with you guys. the dedication we put in every show has paid off big time in the memories we’ve made CB, MA, RW, AH, AR, JB, SB, MF (and entire team): its been a long four years full of unbelievable ups and many dramatic downs but you guys are going to do amazing things ym: you guys are the sweetest group of people. biiig love. townshend turtles: honestly the best advisory i could have asked for my munchkins: I’m gonna miss you cuties in college ps- don’t steal my room mom and dad: i am awed by the amount of time, money, and love you invested in me so that I could have this amazing high school experience “Speak it into existence.” Sydney Tolliver Thanks family for the support and love, couldn’t have done it without you! I’m so grateful to have you guys as my support. Katie you know wussup! We finally out. I love you! Morgan I couldn’t have done it without you sis! I will miss you so much, your friendship means so much to me and I’m so glad I and the privilege of getting to know you. Mo, Aj, and Owura, I’m going to miss my kids. Darius I will miss watching Naruto with you after school. Tyjae I’m going to miss you girl. Keep doing big things, only one more year left. Jen and Josie my favorite freshmen! I will miss you. Annie even though we have only been friends for a short time I will miss you so much, love you girl. Yearbook staff we worked hard but it turned out great! 193

Marah “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” - Winnie The Pooh Vain-Callahan Mom: You have done so much to get me here. Thank you for always supporting me and being my biggest fan. I love you! Alyssa: Thank you for being my biggest role model and the best sister. Your grace and kindness to others is an inspiration to me. I love you! Eamonn: I am so grateful to have one of the best brothers in the world. Thank you for always being one call away. I love you! Rohan: Thank you for all the laughs. You make all my worries go away just by being you. I love you! Gmama: Thank you for being a second mom to me. I would not have gotten where I am today without you. Love you to pieces! FH team: Thank you all for giving me the best experience of my life. I love you guys with all my heart and I will never forget you guys. Coach Betz: Thank you for all you’ve done for me. You’ve taught me more than just the perfect V-dodge. You’ve taught me what it means to be a good person. Love you, Coach. JN, MB, RM, AB, CE, LL: Thanks for being the best friends a girl could ask for. You guys have made these past 4 years unforgettable. Ily. Ms. W: I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done. Thanks for being the best advisor/class dean ever, ily! Josie N: Thank you for being the little sister I never had. Your fun spirit and our inside jokes got me through the tough times. I’ll miss you, little one. ’19s: I’ll miss you all and the bonds we’ve formed. Thanks for the priceless memories. ‘20s, 21’s, 22’s: Time flies, so enjoy it. I’ll miss you all tons. “It’s too early for Jack.” - Nick Jack D’Amore Wellschlager Mom & Dad: Thank you both for everything. You guys have made me who I am, & you’ve had to put up with a whole lot of complaining over the past 4 years. Thanks for putting up with me, thanks for teaching me, & thanks for being unwavering sources of love. Love you. Extended Family: Always amazes me how easily being with you all turns my mood around.From 1 to 71, I love you all more than I could ever put into words. Owen & Peach: You’ve got a lot of school left, but you’re both gonna kill it. Love you guys. P, you’re the coolest 5th grader I’ve ever met, & O, I think you’re still faster than me… Nicholas Paul D’Amore: Literally the best friend I could ever ask for. Thanks for always being there— I don’t deserve you. NA, JL: It means a lot to always have you boys behind my back. Thanks for the nights of screaming into our mics & bleeding SR. J, you’re a great guy who truly cares about his friends, & N…that was actually a pretty nice spike. HD: Coolest person I know. You’ve helped me with a lot over the past 6 years, & I’m always down for a McDonalds run. DD:It’s hard to remember when we didn’t know each other. Being friends with you has made me a better person. CS: Ok AT: Thanks for listening to my weird ideas & weird music. Having someone to talk about anything with means a lot. Also, don’t worry about the gas money. MJ: Love you Jig, & you know my wavedash is nice. The GC: When’s that road trip happening? Teachers: Too many to list. You taught me what I love & who I want to be. Thank you. 194

Eric Wisnom “I love food like Kanye loves Kanye” Shoutout to everyone that has helped me along the way. Thanks Mom and Dad for supporting me in everything I have ever done. You have given me so many opportunities to experience the world and to gain an incredible education. Your endless love has helped me to grow throughout high school. I can never thank you two enough. Love you guys forever, Eric. Thank you to the boy’s cross-country team. I have had an incredible time with all of you over the past two seasons. I would not change a single thing about my experience with you guys. You are all some of the most welcoming, kind, and competitive people on the planet. Let’s go win the championship this year. Thank you to all of my friends. Whether we have grown close over the past few months or have been friends since my very first day at Severn, you have all helped to shape me into who I am today. Thanks for sticking with me throughout these two years, even though I am sure it was not always easy. Your support and friendship have made my two years at Severn the best years any high schooler could ask for. Thank you. Thank you to everyone at Severn. It is not always easy transitioning to a new school, but this community made the transition as smooth as possible. There is nothing better in the world than feeling like you belong somewhere, and you all made me feel like I belong at Severn. Thank you. …oh, by the way. LOVE SQUARE! “Knowledgable Screaming” Caleb Witzel 195

Marcus Adam “A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” Quote from Grace Hopper Meghan Behr We wish you the best of luck, Meghan, as you begin this next chapter of your life. You have made us so very proud, especially with your genuine desire to help others in so many ways. Your kind & caring personality has put a smile on so many faces and, for that, the world is a better place. Continue on the same path – live, laugh, and love! With much love & admiration, Mom & Dad 196

Nick Angelino Nick, Congratulations on an amazing 4 years at Severn! We couldn’t be prouder of you and all you’ve accomplished. We know you will have success in all you do in the future and we look forward to seeing your achievements grow. We cannot begin to express how our lives are enriched by having you as our son. Always remember how much your family loves and supports you. Love always, Mom and Dad 197

Caroline Bayless Congratulations, Caroline! We admire your determination, curiosity and confidence. You are fierce, perceptive, funny and loyal. We are very proud of your accomplishments and the joy and laughter you bring to our family. As the saying goes, “Girls with dreams become women with vision” - and you are well on your way. Enjoy the ride - it will be filled with opportunities to grow and learn. Focus on the journey, not the finish line. Love, Mom & Dad Oh, she got both feet on the ground And she’s burning it down Oh, she got her head in the clouds And she’s not backing down This girl is on fire... - Alicia Keys Congrats, Caroline on graduating from Severn! You’re going to face new and more difficult challenges next year - without having Mom, Dad and Rex by your side. There will be times when you give your max effort, but will come up short. It won’t be your failure that matters, but how you handle that failure. Learn, adapt, overcome, and double down on effort. Remember, I’m only one phone call away. I love you and enjoy college! Connor Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill 198