Senior Class Advisors' Messages

To the Class of 1995,

I would like to express my admiration and gratitude to the class of 1995 for their spirit, dedication and friendship through the years. When you entered the high school as freshmen, I was in my second year as a high school teacher, and we learned how things were done at GHS together. As your advisor I have had a chance to know so many of you, and I will miss the times we have shared. Together we have seen a tremendous amount of change take place not only in ourselves, but in the physical space around us. The past four years have been both exciting and frustrating as we experienced a new building, new rules, new rooms and a new schedule. In the end I am very proud of the way the class has pulled through it all, and I am especially proud of the class officers who always kept things rolling and organized. They were always committed to serving the class to the best of their abilities, and I honor their dedication and friendship. 

Take with you the happy memories. Take with you the smiles and laughter. But most of all, keep the spark of love and friendship that you have found during these years, alive and burning in your heart.

Sincerely,

Chris Peterson, Class Advisor

Congratulations Class of 1998! To me and many others you will always be the class that proved that education is at its best when accompanied by laughter. May you all continue to show us what it means to be "nobody but yourself."

Some thoughts to the Class of 1999.

Look at that graduation picture! Could that really be me in 1970?! Time goes by so quickly. It is difficult to imagine how much we all have changed.

Four short years ago we all started here, you as freshmen and I as a new teacher. Together we have learned and grown so much through our GHS experience.

I would like to thank you all for your spirit, dedication and friendship, but most of all for allowing me to be a part of your time here. We have shared some wonderful moments and memories. I am especially proud of the class officers for their dedication and hard work. They were always committed to serving the class to the best of their abilities.

Go forward in your new adventures with enthusiasm, passion, and a willigness to share and embrace new experiences and people. Take with you the happy memories, smiles, and laughter we all have shared. But most of all, keep the spark of love and friendship that you have found during these years alive.

Thank you again for letting me be a part of your time here.

A class advisor is many things, wears many hats, and has many responsibilities, especially in the senior year with graduation imminent and omnipresent. When the last few fundraising activities are discussed, the class advisor has to be a financial planner to ensure that the class is on track to pay for caps, gowns, flowers, speakers and other expenses associated with this most hallowed of ceremonies. When the class trip is discussed the class advisor has to be a vacation expert to be sure that the choice is reasonable, acceptable to students, parents and administrators, and that the arrangements for travel, accommodations and activities are carefully planned. And then there's graduation itself. This is what tests the true mettle of the class advisor. Not for the fainthearted, this is the big one. Attended by thousands, and viewed by many more in snapshots, videos, and picture cams, this event is the highlight of the school year. 

When asked this fall to take on the Class of 2005, I anticipated and fretted a bit, having already been a senior class advisor, about all of the responsibility involved. Little did I know that I had nothing to worry about. Under the competent direction of Janice McFarland, the previous advisor, the class had already raised nearly enough money to cover their expenses. In addition, the Executive Committee, made up of the class officers, Josh Lortie, Meghan Clements, Megan Mathieu, Kristen Ellsworth was a well-organized, capable group who operated with an ease and maturity beyond their years. I had only to sit in on meetings and listen while decisions were made with efficient independence - for me it was like watching a well-oiled machine on autopilot. The funds were raised, the graduation planned, the class trip organized; all the details for ending the year done! I can't imagine a better group of kids to work with than these officers and the Class of 2005. I say this because I have made meaningful connections with many of these seniors - in the classroom, on the stage, around the building, and on the playing fields. 

We've studied together, performed together, and played together; we've debated, discussed and even argued; we've joked, jibed and kidded around; we've laughed a lot and cried a little; but what I'll remember most is the fun we've had...and we did have fun. Now we're heading out for new adventures together and so I want to wish them well - for a life of productivity, health and happiness. As for me, my sailboat is rigged and ready, my hammock is strung and my library is well stocked. Oh, and I'll keep a bag packed. AAAAAAH!

You have opened this book to remember. Take a step further. For a day, be seventeen again! Try something you've never done before! Learn something new! Question a truth! Do something with friends! Lighten up, don't be totally in control! Enjoy being alive!

If you do this, it doesn't matter if you're 27 or 77. You'll be seventeen again. Your whole life, sorrows and joys, failures and triumphs, will be ahead of you. You will be renewed.

Enjoy life.

To the class of 2007:

I moved to Gorham when you were in eighth grade. You joined me at the high school the following year, the last class to graduate from Shaw Junior High. You were not going to experience the new "middle school" opening the following fall for your younger siblings; you were not getting the laptops the class of 2008 was getting, and you were going to be the first class at Gorham High School to have to pass "gates" (assessments) as well as your classes in order to graduate.

It was the fall of 2003, and I didn't know you or Gorham very well then.

Four years and thousands of interactions later, I know you a little better now, I have listened to your reactions to books and assignments in class, read your essays and stories at home, responded to your ideas and issues in meetings, cheered for and hugged you in Class B and Class A on fields and in gyms, clapped, laughed and cried with you as you sang, danced and performed in the MPAC, took away your earphones and iPods in class and your cell phones in the hallways, dressed like you on occasion, commented on your choice of camisole or T-shirt on occasion, laughed at your really bad jokes while you winced at mine, told you no you cannot do any extra credit or go out to the parking lot and move your car so it doesn't get towed, said yes you can (may?) go to the bathroom, especially on block days, and, finally, said maybe when you asked me to make chocolate chunk cookies for you.

Through it all, you have been engaged and involved, and though you may not be aware of it, you have grown and are ready to meet new challenges and face new obstacles, with your characteristic blend of humor, grit and integrity. I am better for having known you; Gorham High School is better for your time spent here. Now go and share yourselves with the world.

To the Class of 2008:

I came to Gorham High School as a teaching intern in Mrs. McCarthy's math classroom in the fall of 2004, as you were beginning your freshman year. A lot has happened since then. I've learned a tremendous amount from the faculty and students here these past four years and I'm sure you have too.

I had many of you in class as sophomores my first year here as a "real" teacher. And it has been a pleasure to get to know you and work with you inside and outside of the classroom since then. I have learned a lot from you and I hope that some of you have learned a little bit of math from me.

Serving as your class advisor for the past two years has been my pleasure. The hard work of your previous advisor, Ms. Kennedy, and your class officers has made my job easier.

I hope you all continue your educations, formally or informally, because education is really a lifelong process. And I hope that each of you finds something that intrigues you to pursue in your studies. Beyond that try to do something in life that you can be proud of and that you enjoy doing.

To the Class of 2009:

As you read these words for the first time, you are all on the verge of your next steps. Some will head to full or part-time employment, some to further schooling and some to, well, your own, unique next steps. The world is open before you all. However, there is just one catch, you need to reach out and grab the opportunities that await you.

Since the day I met most of you, as freshmen in my Career Technology class, the Class of 2009 has worn the rather unflattering title of, "The Slacker Class." Some of you, in fact, found this a sort of badge of honor. Now, do not be offended if you have worked hard for your class these past four years. I only mean to point out the general perception, if not the general attitude of your class. I watched as waves of class officers attempted fundraisers and events with little or no support of the rest of you. Blame for failure was always easy to assess to the few that tried.

Only until this, your senior year, did the Class of 2009 finally achieve success, through the guidance of a very dedicated group of class officers. Deserving "thank yous" are Mrs. Ryan for coming on board this year as co-advisor and Mr. "Survivor Bob" Crowley for jumpstarting the fundraising drive this year with his participation in "Survivor Night."

Back to the catch.

The world awaits, but it will not be handed to you. The next several years may be some of the hardest times to succeed since the Great Depression. You will not have people waiting to pick you up if you fall or motivating you out the door. "Close enough" and "Whatever" will no longer be acceptable. So, are you ready, "Slackers?"

I wish you all the very best in the years that stretch before you.

To the Class of 2010:

I took over as your advisor during your tenth grade year as a replacement for someone who had moved. How lucky I was. Working with you and your class officers has been a pleasure. I've enjoyed it.

You have had several unique things happen during your tenure. We received laptops for the high school, set up an advisory program and acquired a new principal. You handled all these and other challenges with your usual calm and quiet confidence.

Academically, you have some serious scholars, artistically you made some great music and stage productions, athletically you had some big wins and some disappointing losses and socially you made lots of friends and treated each other well. Not a bad performance.

In short, I have watched you mature. Cool.

Take care and don't take it all too seriously.

To the Class of 2011,

Congratulations! You have grown and accomplished much in the last four years here at Gorham High School, and soon you will be striking out on your own. New challenges can be frightening, but I have no doubt that you will confront them with the same courage and determination you have shown here at GHS. Recall your first steps through the doors of GHS. It might not seem like such a great challenge at first because you have been doing it mostly without a thought since. After a moment of reflection though, you can see yourself standing in the lobby of GHS nervously wondering what the day would hold and what the next four years would be like. With your first day under your belt you went on to new and greater challenges even if in hindsight they now seem small. You gave a speech in front of the class. You learned to talk to your teachers and ask for help. You signed up for a tough class. You tried out for the school play. You persevered when you didn't get the part, make the team, or get the grade. You said something when others were silent. You took a leadership role. In the end you did more than you thought you could.

It has been a great pleasure for me to work with you and your class officers, and it is my sincere hope that you will continue to meet the challenges, great and small, that confront you. Lastly, if anybody ever offers you the opportunity to dress up like a rockstar and sing with the band, take it.

Written by Stacey Mulrey

Dear Class of 2012,

Although I have only been your advisor for this year, I have come to know your class as motivated, fun, caring, and respectful. However, I already knew that to be true because I had many of you in my class during your sophomore year! Your class officers and Mrs. Smith have worked so hard since you were freshmen to ensure that you will have a great senior week and memorable graduation...I hope you enjoy it!

As you prepare to leave GHS, I want you to know that I am proud of your effort and commitment to get to this point in your school career. For some of you it hasn't been a piece of cake, but I know that most of you have had to overcome many obstacles along the way...and it hasn't been easy. Whether those obstacles were in school or outside school, you managed to do what it takes in order to walk across that stage at Merrill Auditorium in a few days. That's determination - and that's what you're going to need out there in the "big world" to be successful. Nothing is going to be easy or go the way you think it's going to, but you have proven that you can handle it through the hard work and focus it took to graduate!

My best wishes to you, Class of 2012.

Written by Amy Smith

To the Class of 2012,

I feel lucky to have known all of you during your time here at Gorham High School. You have often made me laugh but you have never made me cry, thank you for that. Seriously, you are all really cool individuals and I am cooler for having spent time with you. So what big words of wisdom do I have for you as you head out into the world?

1. Find a job you love. This comes from loving what you do rather than how much money you make.

2. Judge how successful your life is by the positive change you affect. Spend your time making the world a better place and you will be successful.

3. Always be kind to others. I tell my children that every night when I tuck them in. At the end of the day it is what people will remember about you.

4. Martin Luther King, Jr., said "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Silence is the most powerful tool for evil on the face of the earth. Do not be afraid to stand up for your beliefs and let your voice be heard. You may find that you change the world in the process.

5. I will end this as I end my class. Stay out of the gully and don't bite your friends.

When you come back from the "real world" stop by and say hi.

Written by Shauna Dunn

To the graduating seniors,

What does one tell graduating high school seniors today? I am sure you will receive plenty of advice and praise for a job well done and for the futures you are planning. Yet, two things come to my mind. First, education is not terminal. Your education will continue long after you leave GHS, in thousands of formal and informal ways. One of my favorite sayings is: "Learning never ends until you have soil in your ears." Be open to that.

Second, life has a way of taking its own path once in a while, and all of you will experience this, as you have somewhat already. Five "Code of Conduct" beliefs are found on the hallways and classroom walls throughout GHS: courage, compassion, honesty, respect and responsibility. Consider them as ways to handle the bumps that will continuously arise.

Written by Deborah Roy

What rhymes with "thirteen?" Green, machine, lean, mean, clean...Though we tried repeatedly during your freshman year, we were never able to come up with a Class of 2013 motto. At the time it was a little disappointing. As I began to write this farewell, however, it struck me that no motto could speak for your class as a whole. You are diverse, talented, goal-oriented individuals. In my advisory group alone are: a future doctor, an engineer, a soldier, an elementary school teacher, an automotive specialist, a law enforcement officer, a politician/high school history teacher, and a possible ambassador to China. You are painters, performers, leaders and prospective parents with promising futures ahead of you.

Beyond that, you are caring young adults who donate their time and efforts to help others. Some of you have logged as many as 200+ hours of community service. For that, you should be very proud.

You have been fortunate to have the consistent efforts of Riley, Max, Meaghan, and Cassie, your class officers. As sophomores, they promised to dedicate themselves to fundraising and class activities. Mrs. Dunn and I can assure you that they have honored their promise, earning funds for your class selling "Ram" seat pillows and hot chocolate. Each of them spent hours at soccer games, or in the "Snack Shack" doing so. They initiated the "Gorham Idol" competition, did multiple car washes, bottle drives and numerous other activities. They have worked tirelessly on your behalf.

It has been my pleasure to serve as one of your class advisors. I still remember your first day as freshmen. I have enjoyed watching you grow and begin to plan your lives after high school. To my "advisees," thank you for your patience. I hope there's always someone around to give you a snack. I will miss meeting with you.

Riley, you have been an amazing class president. You have more energy and enthusiasm than everyone I've ever met. You always managed to get things done, even if you had to run the length of the school to do it. Remember that you promised your classmates a graduation that they would "always remember." I believe that you will keep your word.

Thank you, gracias, merci.

To the Class of 2014,

It has been my honor serving as your advisor this year! To me, your class feels more like family than just students, as I have watched many of you grow from little tikes into young women and men. I could write all the clichés about how fast the time has gone...yadda, yadda...and they are all true!

Having witnessed your transformation from elementary school through high school, I know that this journey has been different for all of you. Some of you have excelled, while some of you have struggled academically and personally to get to this point. I am proud of all of you, regardless of how you got here.

Remember the fortitude it took you to get through middle school and high school - remember how you needed to keep the vision of walking across the stage at Merrill Auditorium in your mind just to get through the day or week sometimes. For that's the gritty determination you'll need before Gorham High School. You'll often need to focus on a greater goal or an image of yourself in the future in order to persevere through difficult situations that are bound to arise. And I'm confident you can do it.

I wish nothing but personal success for each of you - whatever that is for you. I am going to miss your faces, voices, laughs, and the spirit to the halls of GHS, and to me.

Best wishes, my seniors!

Dear Class of 2015,

I would like to begin by offering you all my sincere congratulations. It has been my absolute pleasure to serve as your advisor for the last four years. Having gotten to know most of you through class, sports, and even lunch duty, I can say that I have been in awe of your collective talent, resolve and generosity. Your accomplishments and contributions, both small and large, have left GHS a better place.

The path to graduation is not the same for every student. Many of you have overcome challenges in the classroom and in your personal lives to make it to this point. At times, graduation probably seemed a distant reality. The impressive piece is that you have all persevered, picked each other up, and forged ahead. Remember these challenges and triumphs, continue to learn from them, and the world will be yours.

Be kind, be yourself, and be engaged. Best of luck.

To the Class of 2016:

I have known you since your first year here at Gorham High School. How lucky I have been to see you grow from a teeming mass of timid, awkward students to an inspired crowd of young adults, facing a world filled with possibility. Oh yes indeed, how lucky I have been.

As you prepare to leave these hallowed halls, ponder for a moment on these wise words:

"Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here." - Neil Gaiman

Dear Class of 2017,

It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as your class advisor these past four years. I've had the good fortune of watching you enter the hallowed halls of Gorham High School as timid, unsure 9th graders and leave as mature, responsible and independent young adults. The legacy of your class within our school and community will be one of intelligent students, positive role models, excellent artists, competitive athletes, talented musicians, creative thespians, as well as many other wonderful attributes. To me, your legacy will also include sincere, kind, compassionate and accepting young people who will share these wonderful traits with a world that so desperately needs positive change. I hope you leave here with a longing to make the world a better place for all people, surround yourself with happiness and positivity, and forge forward with the idea that you will always continue a desire to learn new things. I wish you well, and hope that you will always look back on your years at GHS fondly and with a smile.

Dear Class of 2018,

It has been my great honor to be your class advisor for the last four years. It is hard to imagine you were once ninth graders who panicked at the very real challenge of getting from Mrs. Roy's room out to the portables in five minutes. Yet, here we are. I am so proud of the people you have become: kind, ambitious, engaged students, workers, and community members. In our work together, I have had the pleasure of watching you pursue your passions. You are creative artists, competitive athletes, dedicated students, problem solvers, skilled workers, community organizers, and out-of-the-box thinkers.

I have great faith in our ability to persevere and shine in the world because you have demonstrated again and again how to not only succeed, but also how to fail and learn from those disappointments and keep going. You are finding your way in a world that certainly has more questions than answers and those lessons will serve you well. I wish you happiness, curiosity, and great adventure along your path and hope you find ways to make the world a bit better as you go. Know that we belong to each other at Gorham High School, no matter how far you venture. I am sending you big love on your journey.

Dear Class of 2019,

It has been a pleasure working with you for the past four years. When I see a class through all four years, I look back and am always amazed at how much students change, both physically and personally. Whether I have gotten to know you through class, sports, or even in the halls and lunch duty, I see these changes and I feel a great sense of pride. You have each taken your own path to get to this point. You have followed your interests and passions, you have studied hard (and sometimes crammed), you have made friends, you have helped in our community, and you have made a lasting impression on your school. I hope that you look back upon your time at GHS and take pride in the people you have become and the difference you made while you were here. I wish you the best of luck as you move forward. Please know that you can always come home. Reach out to former teachers and mentors in times of need, but also just to keep them updated on your lives. You will not be forgotten when you are gone.

A special thanks to your class officers, past and present, Olivia, Kyren, Isaac, Caroline, Fatima, Maggie, and Nicco. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your class.

Congratulations to the GHS Class of 2019!

Work hard, be nice.

Dear Class of 2020,

It's hard to believe we're here, at the end of one journey and the beginning of the next. You have grown and accomplished much in the last four years at Gorham High School. We are sure you will receive plenty of advice and praise for a job well done and for the futures you are planning. We hope that you look back upon your time at GHS and take pride in the people you have become and the difference you have made while you were here.

The Class of 2020 is resilient, hardworking, creative, and compassionate. You have come together in times of tragedy. Your cheers echo throughout the halls in time of celebration. You have adopted classrooms, been unified athletes, and interacted with the community to make a difference in countless ways. You have been superstars on the stage, on and off the playing field, and in career and technical programs. In the Class of 2020, there are future teachers, electricians, lawyers, HVAC technicians, CNAs, doctors, illustrators, actors, dancers, dreamers and doers.

The Class of 2020 leaves behind a legacy in the battle for the golden microphone. The Lip Sync Battle is a new tradition for Gorham High School thanks to you! A special thanks to your class officers, past and present, Sam Orlando, Jacob Polchies, Nolan McCullough, Noah Jalbert, Westley Brinegar, Connor Donnelly, and Abby O'Brien. We really appreciate your dedication to GHS and your class.

As your advisors, we've stood side by side with you to sell baked goods, hand out pies in the freezing cold, distribute candy grams, and spray paint T-shirts. Every minute of it was memorable and worth it. We have enjoyed getting to know so many of you. We wish nothing but success for each of you. On whatever terms you define and in whatever form you determine, be your best you!

To the Class of 2020, congratulations! You did it!

Dear Class of 2021,

It has been an absolute honor to work with you over the last four years. Between the two of us we've likely taught each of you at least once. You have so much to be proud of from your time at Gorham High School and we have thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the athletic events, plays, musicals, and more.

You will forever stand apart as the class that managed the adversity of a worldwide pandemic during your senior year of high school. As much as it has taken some of the traditional events away, we have watched you come together with resilience and pride to finish strong as the Class of 2021. You have helped each other, supported each other, and risen above the challenges of this last year. We could not be more proud of you. As you begin new adventures and pursue new learning opportunities, please know that we wish you the very best. We believe in you, we are here for you, and we hope that you will always keep Gorham close to your heart.

A special thanks to your class officers past and present, Emily, Alice, Sierra, Sophie, Richie, Robbie, and Ava. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your class.

Congratulations GHS Class of 2021!

With much appreciation and best wishes.

Dear Class of 2022,

Wow! We can't fathom how we are here, in the spring of your senior year, about to watch you walk across that stage and begin the next chapter of your lives. It has been one of our greatest pleasures to be your class advisors. You have shown us what it means to be kind, inquisitive, resilient, and inclusive. As students, athletes, musicians, artists, workers, actors, and volunteers you have paved the way for those classes behind you. You have remained involved in Gorham High School and all that our wonderful community has to offer, despite having to maneuver the world during a pandemic.

Of course, successful fundraising could not have been possible without your awesomely creative class officers. From the many bake sales, the badminton tournaments, the amazing races, and the epic Mr. GHS showcase, your officers have devoted many hours in order to make the end of your senior year worthwhile. They even took the opportunity to sell awesome GHS masks when needed. What impresses us most are the initiatives they took to give back to the community from a successful jelly drive to an elementary pen pal program. Your officers cared not only about your class but also about the community. You chose wisely.

As advisors (and moms), we have had the pleasure of getting to know you and watching you grow into the fine, upstanding people you are today. You worked hard over the past four years and it shows. We are confident that you are going to make your mark in this world in so many spectacular ways. We are proud and excited about your future. Thank you for the honor of helping and joining you along the way.

With our appreciation and best wishes.

Dear Class of 2023,

It has been a pleasure working with you for the past four years. When I see a class through all four years, I look back and am always amazed at how much students change, both physically and personally. Whether I have gotten to know you through class, sports, or even in the halls and lunch duty, I see these changes and I feel a great sense of pride. You have each taken your own path to get to this point. You have followed your interests and passions, you have studied hard (hopefully?), you have made friends, you have helped in our community, and you have made a lasting impression on your school. I hope that you look back upon your time at GHS and take pride in the people you have become and the difference you made while you were here. I wish you the best of luck as you move forward. Please know that you can always come home. Reach out to former teachers and mentors in times of need, but also just to keep them updated on your lives. You will not be forgotten when you are gone.

A special thanks to your class officers, past and present, Sam, Erin, Kevin, Klarha, and Brady. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your class.

Congratulations to the GHS Class of 2023!

Work hard, be nice.

Dear Class of 2024,

It's hard to believe we're here, at the end of one journey and the beginning of the next. You have grown and accomplished much in the last four years here at Gorham High School, including surviving a global pandemic! We hope that you look back upon your time at GHS and take pride in the people you have become and the difference you have made while you were here.

The class of 2024 has proven to be resilient, hardworking, creative and compassionate. You have come together in times of tragedy, but also your cheers have filled the hallways during times of celebration. You have adopted classrooms, been unified athletes, and interacted with the community to make a difference in countless ways. You have been superstars on the stage, on and off the playing field, and in career and technology programs. In the class of 2024, there are future teachers, electricians, lawyers, HVAC technicians, healthcare workers, illustrators, actors, dancers, but most importantly dreamers and doers!

As your advisors, we've stood side by side with you to sell Sea Bags, hand out pies in the freezing cold, play Ramily Feud, and decorate T-shirts in the heat of the summer! Special thanks to those who have served as class officers over the last four years: Ellie Gay, Caroline Morrell, Moortada Beshir, Abby Fecteau, Chloe Blanchard, and Julia Wareham. Your dedication to the class has been proven time and time again, and we are indebted to you for your efforts!

To the class of 2024, CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! If you have the choice to be amazing or mediocre, always choose amazing!

To the Class of 2025,

As you stand on the precipice of a new chapter, we, your advisors and the entire school community, want to extend our heartfelt congratulations.

These past four years have been a whirlwhind of growth, discovery, and unforgettable memories. We feel grateful to have gotten to know you as you've explored careers through field trips, job shadows, ELOs, made post-secondary decisions, requested many, many schedule changes and navigated growth and mental health. You've persevered through the complexities of adolescence, embraced new challenges, and celebrated countless triumphs. From popcorn-less study sessions in the library to volleyball and basketball state championships, from traveling to Greece and LA through performances of Mamma Mia and Little Shop of Horrors, you've woven a rich tapestry of experiences that will forever be etched in your hearts.

You've grown into remarkable individuals, each with unique talents, passions, and dreams. You've learned the value of perseverance, the power of collaboration, and the importance of embracing your individuality. You've honed your critical thinking skills, developed strong communication abilities, and cultivated a sense of empathy and compassion. You are future teachers, diplomats, counselors, truck drivers, veterinarians, HVAC technicians, police officers, video producers, cosmetologists, data analysts, and so much more.

The world awaits you with open arms, eager to witness the impact you will make. Embrace the unknown with courage and curiosity. Never lose sight of your values, and always strive for excellence in all you do.

A special thanks to your class officers, past and present: Sarah, Alison, Ellery, Mina, Vanessa and TJ. Thank you for the volleyball tournaments, cozy fundraiser, and bake sales. This class was lucky to have you as dedicated leaders and hard workers.

Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are immensely proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Dear Class of 2026,

It's hard to believe that graduation is already here. The past four years have flown by, and in that time, you have accomplished so much. As individuals and as a class, you have grown academically, socially, and personally, and it has been a privilege to witness that growth firsthand. Each of you in your own way has garnered the perseverance and skills necessary to move forward to the world of work, military service or further studies at colleges near and far.

You have pushed through midterms and finals (multiple times), risen to the challenge of demanding coursework, competed fierecely in athletics, and created truly impressive music and art. We have loved watching you shine, in concert and on stage; your performances in The Crucible, Little Shop of Horrors, This is a Test, Our Town, and Something Rotten were truly exceptional and far exceeded expectations. Being able to support you at your events has been a gift to us because you have brought us so much joy!

This class is full of energy, creativity, and big ideas. The friendships you've built and the kindness that you show one another are generally inspiring. We hope that you carry those relationships with you and continue to support and uplift each other long after graduation. And please don't forget your teachers; we want updates, bragging rights, and proof that we taught you something, be it Chemistry or Spanish, or something about life. We all want to hear about the amazing things happening in your lives.

You have also introduced us to a whole new world, from Twitch, TikTok and viral memes came some new vocabulary these last few years. We adults have done our best to decipher and define the following standout favorites: 6-7, aura, unc, rizz, brain rot, skibidi, and sigma. We're still working on a few of those!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our class officers, past and present: Stella, Tessa, Logan, Brodie, Eli, and Laurel. Your leadership, dedication, and hard work made a lasting impact on your class. From senior shirt day to countless fundraisers of the past 4 years such as spring flings, car washes, blanket sales, and more, you ensured that your class could enjoy a memorable senior year and senior trip. We are equally grateful to your families and friends who supported those efforts along the way.

As you move forward into the next chapter, we hope that you continue to work hard, act with integrity, and stay true to yourselves. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you nothing but success and happiness in the years ahead.