Tributes to Those Who've Made An Impact

Tributes to Those Who’ve Made an Impact

Written By Noah Solovey

After reading a tribute article a while back by Eva, I figured I would make my own version of it. In this tribute piece, I want to reach beyond my family and mention friends and people I know who’ve made a change for the better. For the people who are mentioned in this article, you’ve made such an amazing impact on my life and I will never forget the good you have done me.

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JB, you are quite honestly one of the nicest people I’ve met in my entire life. Spending five long weeks with you was such an honor and I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor to guide me through the ups and downs of each crazy adventure. You were the first person I saw when I arrived, and from there on I knew you would be the greatest counselor ever. It’s just indescribable how meaningful it is to have an international counselor who connects to a place that I heavily adore so much. You are just wonderful in a way unimaginable. 

I remember that one day when we were sitting at the pool, chatting away about England and what it’s like. Then the conversation was over and he both went into the pool with excitement, and everyone played the classic tackle the counselor. I never knew that the word kind could reach the limits that you’ve taken it to. Keep being you, because it lights up the world. The way you care for everyone is unique, and you always put others before yourself. 

“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” Jack, you’ve changed mine, and you’ve inspired me so much to be a great person and care for others. The friend you were to me was a blessing, and I know that there is no one else in the entire universe out there just like you.

I’ll never forget what you have done for me and it brought me tears when I left you. -Noah

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ASJ, wow. For 3 out of the 4 sessions you’ve been on staff, I’ve been with you. The ride has been fantastic and for you to become my UL in the coming year is something out of this world. I can tell that you care for everyone, and put others before yourself, and that is just one thing that defines how amazing you are. Every single second I spent with you, there was a smile on my face. It’s been a wonderful adventure so far, and I hope I can keep in touch with you for the rest of my life.

From joking around to giving you free rides up and down the hill; there’s some people who are just special, and your one of them. Your funny, enjoyable, and a good human who always put’s other before themselves. I’ll never forget you, Noah.

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BCR, the Arsenal fan himself. Your laughter, ability to relate to the campers and me, and everything else about you are amazing, and the five weeks I spent alongside you I’ll never forget. You were my CIT, and then my counselor, and I hope I continue to see you in each year to come. It’s always nice to know someone nearby who shares the same interests as you, and you were that guy.

Pritchard! Your jokes and bonds with the campers will never be forgotten, and you're an example for all the next people who will step in your path. -Noah

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LE, If it wasn’t for you, this site would have never been invented. You are the one who got me into writing, and I don’t know what I would do without you. I love getting your advice for my pieces, and I love picking up the daily newspapers from you. You’re amazing.

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JW, for 7 years now, we’ve been alongside each other each year, enjoying every up and down together. You are such an enjoyable, funny, happy, and awesome friend to have, and when I think of camp, I think of you. I know that it is rare to find people as kind as you, and your unique. 

Let’s hope that for each and every year to come were with each other and there for each other. Having someone like you as a friend is rare, so I’m lucky to have you by my side.

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AL, whenever I’m with you, I laugh. I always know that when I’m in doubt or when I’m sad I can talk to you, and I’ll feel much better. That’s the power a special person like you has. You're funny, smart, and a friendly guy to know. -Noah

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CG, I never knew that the word kind could reach the limits that you’ve taken it to. You are one of the nicest, kindest, funniest, and best friends I’ve ever had, and I hope to know you for the rest of my life. For 3 weeks, you were there for me with for every step of the way. Keep being you, because it lights up the world. -Noah

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AH, The word friend should have your name in its definition. You are so good at soccer, and you always included me in everything. Your kindness goes past every galaxy out there. It doesn’t matter the soccer team you support or how you are five heads taller than me, it matters to have you as a friend, and I don’t know what I would do without you. -Noah

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BW, For every joke I made, you laughed. For every time when I felt low, you brought me up. You are different, and I know that not everyone out there is as fortunate as me to know someone like you. You are hilarious, awesome, and cool. You were the first one who hugged me when I arrived at camp, and that just meant so much. -Noah

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LT, FS, GS, NS, AE, you guys are all amazing friends, and I don’t know what I would be doing in middle school without you guys. G, you are the most chill friend a kid could ever wish for, and F, you are hilarious and you are always there for me when I need it. L, you are also super funny and kind to me at all times, and NS, you share a lot of the same interests as me which makes you a great friend. You are all hilarious, and the best people to talk to when I’m feeling down. I hope that we can forever remain friends. -Noah

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TWS TRIBUTES:

Without some of these amazing co-workers and friends, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now. I will figure out time to write a tribute for each member of the team, but for right now, I only have time for the head contributors.

Seth, being in charge of TWS is hard, but you make it 100x easier. With your amazing cooperation, awesome teamwork skills, and overall kindness makes you someone who sticks out in the crowd. I always come to school happy for multiple reasons, one being I know you’ll be there to joke around and have fun with. Seth, you’re seriously the best. Without your help, I would practically be nowhere right now.-Noah

Eva, I don’t think the site would be where it is right now without you. You are so funny, kind, and nice to everyone around you, and I really couldn’t think of someone else who’s like you. Though we beef a lot in the site email chains, you still always cheer me up when I’m down. I’ve never had a friend like you. -Noah

Damian, you are the funniest and most enjoyable person ever to be around. From your constant spamming of memes, to your hilarious articles, you are unique in a great way. I remember cracking up reading the Gen-Z Takeover and some of your other great ones. You are so funny and kind, -Noah.