CONTENTS Vol. 18 / Class of 2018
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
THE GUIDE SPORTS PG. 3
ARTS PG. 4
MR. GREEN HOPE PG. 5
HOCO & PROM PG. 6
VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN
PG. 7
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHERS PG. 8
COLLEGE MAP
PG. 9 & 10
OUTSTANDING SENIORS
PG. 11 - 14
GH VS. PC PG. 15 & 16
SENIOR FNF STAFF
PG. 17 & 18
DALAL AZZAM Three years ago, I walked into Leadership in Media not knowing what to expect. The class had just finished transitioning from the printed Green Hope Gazette to the digital Falcon News Feed, and we started growing the website since. Throughout the years, staff have joined and left the class, each one adding more to the website. Going from a staff writer, to news editor, to now Editor-in-Chief, I have watched the Feed grow and expand to all areas of media. I may be biased when I say this, but I do believe that this year’s staff has been the best one yet. It has been a privilege to work alongside with everyone in the staff and all the administration that support our class. Everyday for the past year, I walk into first period feeling proud of everyone in the room and feeling honored to have such an amazing staff. Throughout second semester this year, we have come together to compile the highlights of this year, both inside and outside of the class. We hope you enjoy this year’s issue of the senior magazine, and thank you for a memorable year!
Best of the Feed FalconNewsFeed.com
Is Cold Water at Green Hope a Social Construct?
New Sports Banners Spark Twitter Controversy
Green Hope Walks Out
All That We Share
From the journey of the coldest water producing fountain on campus all the way to the diversity in the realms of Green Hope High School shown through “All That We Share.� The Falcon News Feed has provided a platform ranging from satirical investigative journalism to the things that make our school so exceptional. Throughout the year, our feed provided introspection on controversial issues like the sports banners causing twitter users to bicker amongst each other, the Green Hope walkout to stand in solidarity with those affected by gun violence, and providing a comments section to give students a safe space to voice their opinions. The best part of the website has been that it has given students the right to think, imagine, and create. Give opinions, offer advice, and make a difference on their school campus.
Sports
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Green Hope Athletics has had one it’s most successful years yet. Women’s Volleyball won its second consecutive state title, Men’s Cross Country won their state title and redeemed themselves from the previous season, Women’s Cross Country came runner up, Women’s Tennis won their first ever team title this fall, Men’s Indoor track won the team title, Men’s Swimming & Diving won the team title, and teams are still chasing more titles in the spring. Green Hope is ahead in the Wells Fargo Cup by race and hopes to add to the eight consecutive titles previously won. We are also winning the Fight for 55 competition with Panther Creek High School. Not only have our student athletes had success on the field, but they have shined in the classroom and community. Green Hope had seven out of the eleven recipients for the Pittard Scholarships. Congratulations to Catherine Holbrook, Ryan Kemper, Ares Epps, Brittany Ford, Ssengonzi, Lucas Laszacs, and Matthew Kehn. There are thirty-eight student athletes furthering their careers in college as well. We are so thankful to all of our student athletes for representing our school so well. We wish you the best in the future.
Arts
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Theatre
The Green Hope Theatre Department staged some unbelievable shows in the 2017-2018 school year. The shows this year included the Fall play The Great Gatsby, the senior play, House of Cards, the Spring musical, Sideshow and a first-time second musical for the year, The Last Five Years. Creatively built sets paired with fantastic and talented casts and crew made this year truly one for the books. Although there is no saying what productions will be produced next year, there is no doubt that the Green Hope Theatre department will outdo themselves.
Visual Arts
Visuals at Green Hope began the year with a 1st Place State Fair award and continued to win throughout the year at shows across the state and nation. Students worked with guest artists to learn about watercolor, encaustic, collage and sculpture. Sculptor Bryant Holsenbeck helped us create our new addition to the school, our falcon. The NAHS added murals around school and held our Art Show with the Chorus concert. While the year was successful, we will miss Mrs. Prichard who retired. Mr. Slater Mapp will join the department as our new art teacher for 2018-2019.
Music
The Green Hope Band had a remarkable season performing their show “Unchained� in multiple regionals up and down the East Coast. Most notably, they received a high score in Atlanta- solidifying their place in the finals for the first time. The Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard groups both participated in the WGI World Championships and were finalists for the third year. Three ensembles debuted: Concert, Symphonic, and Wind which featured many guest composers and musicians.
Mr. Green Hope FalconNewsFeed.com Aidan Callahan
Bhargav Joshi
MS Research
Duke Cancer Research
Boston Heller
Brian Liu
Aidan will be attending the University of Alabama next year. When asked why he will win Mr. Green Hope he responded, “Have you seen the other contestants?”
Bhargav will be attending the University of North Carolina Charlotte next year. He says he will win Mr. Green Hope because he is the “token indian kid.”
Miracle League
Boys & Girls Club of NC
Nick Castro
Hosam Tageldin
Boston will be taking a gap year. He does not think he will win Mr. Green Hope this year.
Brian will be attending the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He thinks that he will win Mr. Green Hope becuase he is the most relatable.
Breast Cancer Research
American Cancer Society
Isaiah Bullock
Justin Ho
Nick will be attending Anderson University next year. He thinks that he will win Mr. Green Hope because he is the guy who swallowed a goldfishTwice.
Hosam will be attending Duke University next year. He says he will win Mr. Green Hope because “you know I had to do it to ‘em.”
Charity
Direct Relief
Nick Roess
Zashawn McCullum
Isaiah is attending Wake Tech Community College. He thinks that he will win Mr. Green Hope because he brings the most flavor to the competition.
National Parks Fdn.
Nick will be attending Appalachian State University. He thinks he will win Mr. Green Hope becuase “by the end of the show I’ll have a full beard...... and that’s kinda cool.”
Justin will be attending Florida State University next year. When asked why he will win Mr. Green hope he responded “I don’t know, we will see what happens.”
Worldwide Wildlife Fdn.
Zashawn will be attending Coastal Carolina University. He says that he will win Mr. Green Hope because he is outgoing, has a loud voice, and respects himself.”
Hoco & Prom FalconNewsFeed.com
Valedictorian & Salutatorian FalconNewsFeed.com
N Ca am y l ee y R y a n
Valedictorian
Cayley Ryan is the Class of 2018 Valedictorian. She will be attending Duke University this fall and is planning to major in Neurolinguistics which is an interdisciplinary major between neuroscience and linguistics, and a minor in math. When asked who has been the most influential person in her life she easily chose her mom. “She was always the archetype of a strong female and was always there when I needed her.� She has had many fun experiences while at Green Hope and her advice to the incoming freshman class is to find one thing that you look forward to every single day- whether that is your favorite teacher, a class you love, or the kid you sit next to who makes you laugh. She wishes she could list off all of her teachers because they were the most kind and incredible people. They have always done their best to care for students to make class engaging. If she could choose just one thing to leave to students it her ability to just go for things. She never said no to something she thought she wasn’t good enough for it, because there is always the opportunity to grow.
Jessica Yang
Salutatorian
Jessica Yang is the Class of 2018 Salutatorian. She will be attending Duke University in the fall and her major is not completely decided right now, but now she is planning to major in electrical computer engineering. If she had to pick one person who has been the most influential person in her life she would choose her mom. She says her mom is the biggest enablers in her life. Jessica worked incredibly hard in high school, but says if she had to give one piece of advice to the incoming freshman class it would be to not stress out about GPAs and class rank and take classes that are going to be fun for you and are passionate about. She will miss many things about Green Hope, but what she will miss are her friends. She walked in not knowing many and is now leaving with some of the best people in her life. With all the knowledge she has been able to obtain while here she would say that if she could pass down something it would be to stick to your own values even when faced with the idea of doing badly on something because of it.
Inspirational Teachers FalconNewsFeed.com Mr. Aymes Advice: Enjoy life
Mr . Kesterson
Advice: “ ‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take- Wayne Gretzky’ -Michael Scott” - J. Kesterson
Interest Fact: Mr. Aymes once hugged Christine Todd Whitman, the former governor of New Jersey. Interesting Fact: Mr. Kesterson has taught one of the other inspirational teachers featured this year
Mrs. Pyland
Mr. Rush
Advice: Take care of mental health and to ask for help when you need it
Advice: Be persistent about doing what you love. Find your passion and pursue it relentlessly.
Interesting Fact: Ms. Pyland has taught a variety of grades, but Seniors are her favorite!
Interesting Fact: Mr. Rush spent his honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands, which he says is the most amazing place on Earth.
Mrs. Magee
Advice: Learn how to embrace the chaos that inevitably comes into your life. Interesting Fact: This is Ms. McGee’s last year as a Band Mom, a title that she has held for the past 11 years.
Mr. Richardson
Advice: Open yourself to everything the next stage of your life. Go to sports activities, performances, and social events. Interesting Fact: Mr. Richardson is currently training to run the Chicago Marathon.
Ms. Nation
Advice: Decide what your “verse” will be and make it a good one. Interesting Fact: If you ever wanted to kidnap Ms. Nation, all that you’d have to do is show her a puppy.
Ms. Nail
Advice: Don’t take life too seriously, life is too short and too precious to waste it stressed out Interesting Fact: When she was in high school, she was a free/ reduced lunch kid. She says that this was her motivation to become a teacher.
NC A&T Amber Bass Brendyn Smith Carson Barnes Connor Knapp Univ. of Alabama Aidan Callahan Athena Megaloudis Bradley Stewart Jack Townsend Jordan Pierce Kelvyn Oudlit Michael Rowe Appalachain State Abigail Hunter Abigail James Anthony Kumi Camden Holbrook Carter Etgen Catherine Kramer Dayna Forman Elizabeth Surratt Fallon Maher Gabriella Gannotta Jacob Dunmyer Jordan DeLeeuw Julia Magee Kenji Rollin Maxwell Taylor Mikaela Torres Nick Lawson Noah Ash Sydney Goldstein Thomas Cassidy Walker Beard NC Central Univ. Connor Le Coastal Carolina Univ. Brandon Peck Zashawn McCollum Duke Univ. Cayley Ryan Hosam Tageldin Jessica Yang Shania Khoo East Carolina Univ. Alex Hunter Alex Hunter Alicia Brunetti Ashton Ramlall Brooke Kawas Callie Collins Catherine Mathes Cole Morgan Erika Shelton Haley Richey Hannah Stone Jason Zhu Johnathon Ankner John Massei Jordan Kraft Josh Barr Kaylie Mosser Lily Redick Nick Dohrenwend
Owen McGeary Paige West Peyton Rundlett Reagan Dovel Ryan Sikorski Ryan Waller Smah Mosabbeh Smit Miyani Yash Amin Yazhini Ezhilvendan Elon Univ. Adrian Sturdevant Gautam Kotwal Johns Hopkins Univ. Kaitlyn Lengyel Kathleen Franck Naiya Banks Rebecca Ssengonzi Samuel Jin Tushar Srivastava Meredith College Amy Nguyen Candice Lillard Ingrid Santiago Jada Douglas Sharifah Albukhary Skye McKinnon NC State Aasim Hussain Abigail Petersen Allison Rico Amanda Stacy Amiya Sethi Amulya Gorti Anika Rally Anna Bevan Ares Epps Avanthika Priya Balu Bailey Henkel Benjamin Trubey Catherine Edbrooke Chris Burnette Cristobal Cisneros Daniel Friedrich David Cratch Deven Amin Devin Amin Dhawal Bhatt Dongju Lee Elizabeth Wilson Emily Ye Farouk Osman Faryal Gilani Fatima Achnine Hoonsuk Bae Ioana Ibanescu Isabel Impink Isabelle Lambert Jack Stiglitz Janki Patel Jared Haselow Jeffrey Dinger John Healy Karishma Patel Karthik Edupuganti Katie Neighbors Kishan Joshi Kunal Kapoor
Congratulation Lauren McLaughlin Layla Peykamian Leyla Nadimi Lily Zeller Lucas Laszacs Luisa Lyons Madison Neal Maizie Kromer Mark Whittlesey Michael Dismuke Mitchell Haselow Neel Patel Nicholas Bivona Noor Hakam Peri Akozer Peter Cannata Peyton Barish Pooja Korategere Pridhvi Anne Raafi Ghaffar Rani Shah Reilly Kearns Ruby Shah Rushali Jain Sameera Akkina Samuel Sheldon Sarah Kitchings Sarah Nagy Sean Fijen Seena Arafat Shaheer Yousaf Sidak Bachher Simone Georgy Sam Simon Hayes Sohum Singh Syeda Kazmi Tessa Hansen Thomas Walsh Travis Ramsey Trinity Humphrey Tyler Marlett Zoe York
Savannah College of Art & Design Justin Sprink Lauren Sciortino Moira Ward Paige Archer UNC Asheville Arden StockdellGieler Kathia Fuentes Beyhaut Miles Peay Natalia Wnuk Phillip Heintz UNC Charlotte Aashiana Patel Aditya Singh Alex Dalberth Amrita Tenneti Andrtew Fitzgerald Asma Hafiz Bhargav Joshi Brittney Ford Casey Denbow Constanze Graser Cooper Lohr Danielle Lucido Daniel Vo
Garrett Johnston Hady Kaakati Harrison Duncan Hayes Almond Hrushi Pappuri Jack Mathura Jason Easterling John Degioanni John Zhu John Zhu Joseph Choi Junghwan Yoon Justin Gabson Justin Rosenthal Kalena Johnson Karie Muchane Kenny Nguyen K’brie Scotland Lakshmi Kasiraju Laurenz Gonzales Lucy Bashford Luke Bakely Madeline Bungert Mahika Sareen Mahima Rajesh Mamiknath Wachhe Mara Stumpf Max Young Meghana Sai Kiran Naga Mummidi Neha Galla Neha Prakash Nicholas Gorglione Nish Chandan Prenny Dang Renzo Catalan Samika Satheesh Samuel Neill Shana George Shravaan Sinnassamy Shreya Gangaram Siddhant Singh Sidhartha Medapati Simran Hegde Sreya Santanam Supriya Nittoor Todd Weiss Tyler Chapin Venkata Achanta Vicky Tang Zachary Edwards Zale Shuster
UNC Chapel Hill Aashna Shukla Abhinaya Perumbedu Alexa Penwell Alexis Jean Morales Amitla Vannikumar Ananya Tandri Andrew Lopez Angelica Edwards Ankita Posam Anna Dalton Anthony Andreini Anupama Joy Anuttam Perumal Arthur Vu Austin Snyder Boyuan Li Charles Weiss
Christopher Dickerson Colleen Bereda Dalal Azzam Danna Atway Deborah Wong Diana Nikolova Dylan Heneghan Eden Chou Elina Shirolkar Erin Boone Eun-Ah Song Grayson Hinnant Gretchen Mackie Harrison Spivak Hayden Dumaw Hiral Patel Janice Kim Jason Jin Josephine Lee Julian Lobo Kacie Mollin Kaitlin Liu Kayla Blades Kevin Chang Kevin Nguyen Kristen Justice Lara Kirby Lauren Wall Lucia Zhang Luke Nguyen Madeline Mosier Maitreyi Sivaraman Manas Tiwari Manav Shah Matthew Kehn Maya Schroder Michael Chao Natalie Patetta Noa Lawrence Preeti Dongara Pujita Chodisetty Rohit Geereddy Roslyn Reynoso Ryan Kemper Samit Thawani Santoshreddy Nukala Shilong Dai Skyler Won Solenn de Larminat Sowmya Gouru Srikar Chedalavada Taylor Penwell Winnie Ren UNC Greensboro Amy Medrano Anna Broich Emma Allaire Eric Yan Grace Polin Ian Boletchek Jessica Cottros Jessica Pope Julia Eason Juwana Atieh Kasey Condon Mariann Juarez Mayah Delva Megan Turner Namita Gunnala Scotty French
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Wajid Shah Yusif Rahimov
UNC Wilmington Alexandria Payton Allie Bocchicchio Allie Haddon Braden Seiler Chris Inman Emma Tonnemacher Kendra Fenn Kristin Schmidt Madison Diagonale Mason Phinney Olivia Subik Spencer Mark Sunshine Angulo Tina Bazooband Tyler Hanna
West Carolina Univ. Bria Buchanan Garrett Massengill Kamiyah Little Michael Edmonds Wingate Univ.
Univ. of Florida Abigail Nunez Henna Shah Nathan Fisher Wake Tech Adrian Lopez Alyvia Pyland Andrew Felter Anthony Self April Wang Audrey Pruitt Brandie Dilts Chirice Mozelle Colin Nagel Connor McKinley Daniel Meserve David Shuster Demetra Karvelas Devin Loo Devin Loo Devon Davis Don Bui Eric Lin Ethan Melton Evan Long Isabella Quagliaroli James Kelly Justin Vargas Kimmoy Boswell Lawrence Wiggins Lindsey Cirigliano Madelyn Khoury Megan Mclaughlin Miguel Omar Perea-Munoz Mihir Raj Mitchel McLaughlin Moises Pena Nelson Otero Omar Emanuelle Vazquez Velazquez Pratham Ghelani Roberto Del Castillo Sarah Cartier Shaielsh Paudel Shilpa Bhattarai Shreesha Bhattarai Stockton Woodard Tiana Galloway Tim Nirmal
Univ. of Michigan Ann Arbor Cole Ammerman American Univ. Isabella Baker Univ. of Delaware Olivia Brassil Univ. of Virginia Walker Creedon Miami Univ. of Ohio Garrett Creedon Jeff Stweart The New School Victoria Da Silva Univ. of South Caroina Emily Grimm Rishab Singh Sam Wayand Sean Harris Sean Petersen Zack Forgrave Virginia Tech Manav Ray Marino Catullo Jun Seo Park Syracuse Univ. Delaney Rowe Univ. of Washington Komil Shaykhraziev US Naval Academy Finnegan McBride Air Force Academy Isaac Fisher Tulane Univ. Julia Parks Lauren Hayes Brigham Young Univ. Annika Petersen Lindsey Eastwood
Roanoke College Jack Larkin
Anderson Univ. Nick Castro
Lehigh Univ. Zoe Madsen
Pepperdine Univ. Mary JaeFelizarta
Guilford Tech. Michael Coghlan
UNC School of the Arts Corina Matos Aguilera Allison Deanhardt
Fordham Univ. Bo Ressler
Johnston Tech. Andrea Concepcion
Hiwassee College Benjamin Peoples
Boston College Emma Dalbo
Hampton Univ. Anais Rhoades
New York Univ. Amy Zhang
Boston Univ. Gigi Guras
Berea College Sabina Sabal
Univ. Groningen Barrett Redpath
Guilford College Joey Hegeman
Pace Univ. Mia Shelton
Durham Tech Shreeja Dharambhat
Queens Univ. Mona Dougani
Univ. of Rochester Aman Singh
Florida State Univ. Justin Ho
Univ. of Chicago Michael Farrington
Art Inst. of Charlotte Brendyn Smith
Clemson Grace Wagner
Pratt Institute Qi Fan
Vanderbilt Univ. Rithik Sudhini
Towson Univ. Jordyn Parks
Univ. of Tennesee Cameron Fitz Tyler Lattro
Univ. of Southern CA Madeline Walsh
Old Dominion Univ. Blake Watson
Cornell Univ. Chloe Washabaugh
Claremont McKenna College Dalliin kemp
Wellesley College Alexzander Wholstenholme-britt Samantha Wholstenholme-britt Vasser College
Shaw Univ. Amber Freeman Greensboro College Sierra Sheridan Univ. of Illinois Fiza Goyal Catheryn Sanders Univ. of IL Chicago Yu Ching Wang Rutgers Univ. Haoyu Guan Auburn Univ. Broughton Kirkpatrick William Humphlett Maryland Inst. College of Art Erin Kennedy Claudia Mouton James Madison Univ. Shannon Kennedy
Univ. of Maryland Monroe Clinton
Waterloo Univ. Zara Kahn
Univ. of Tampa Devin Vaughan Kennedy Ubinger
Nova Southeastern Univ. Hanna Kota Sanjana Vadlamudi
High Point Univ. Kelly Wiles Widener Univ. Emma Wilcock Cape Fear Com. Rayhaan Winqvist Penn State Univ. Zi Ye St. Andrews Univ. Andrew Becvar Georgetown Univ. Ian Delgado Southern Methodist Univ. Connor Dalbo Univ. Georgia Walker Dyson Kase Western Reserve Univ. Jenish Venancius William Peace Univ. Lindsay butler Univ. CA Davis Harmon Goeller
Florida Atlantic Univ. Madison Viola
Berklee College of Music Leah Mason Belmont School of Music Conner Moye Liberty Univ. Lindsay McAulay Furman Univ. Kirk Spotts Air Force Yusif Rahimov Mihir Raj Army Inez Dozier Justin Vargas Marines Will Landry Nathan Teeter Navy Mitchel McLaughlin
OUTSTANDING SENIORS Julia Parks
Julia will tell you she’s not an artist, despite her insane talent in the area. Yet, she’s one of the most creative students I’ve met. She blends her talents with her interests. Julia’s interests are in the realm of science and math, and her art is reflective of these interests. Her desire to pursue a career that will continue to intertwine the two is part of what makes her an outstanding student. Julia wants to help others, and feels the best way she can do that is by combining her talents and creating something useful. Julia likes the challenge of thinking about things differently than societythe literally thinking outside of the box. This approach to the world of STEM is one I believe will take her far. I admire Julia’s drive and determination to be successful, doing whatever she needs to get herself there. Julia is also witty and has a great sense of humor to boot. One day Julia, can I be as cool as you? - Ms. Weeks
Gigi Juras
Gigi Juras is an amazing young woman. I am not sure how she balances all that she does at Green Hope and in the community, but she does so with fidelity. She has taken many challenging AP courses and has been tremendously successful in all of them. In addition to being academically successful, she is well-rounded in extra-curricular activities. She is a member the dance team, participates in drama performances, is a member of the Chorus Ensemble, and choreographs the spring musicals. She is mature beyond her years and represents Green Hope well. Her kind heart, compassion for others, and drive and enthusiasm for everything she does will propel her to success in all that she does in her life. I look forward to hearing about all of her accomplishments over the next few years at Boston University and beyond. I have no doubt that she will do amazing things in her lifetime! - Ms. Collins
Lucas Laszacs
Lucas Laszacs epitomizes athletic and academic excellence at Green Hope. While competing on the Wrestling team, he became a State Qualifier, earned three varsity letters, and finished with a top-three win percentage each of the past two seasons. He also served as team captain for both his Junior and Senior campaigns. Lucas doesn’t shy away from an academic challenge either, having taken ten AP courses and earning a 4.50 GPA over the past four years. He’s served as a Teacher Cadet in one of Green Hopes ID-Moderate Special Education classrooms and volunteers with Unified Champion Schools, Green Hope Unified Track and the Special Olympics. Lucas was recently awarded the Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship and will attend North Carolina State University to study Microbiology in the fall. As a Coach and an Educator, I can only wish that world was filled with more young people like Lucas. -Coach Williams
Taylor Brown
Taylor has a passion for working with people, imparting her wisdom, yet always open to learning something new. Her desire for service to others and dedication to excellence in everything she does, makes her an outstanding senior. I have had the pleasure of knowing Taylor since her freshman year. I have served as her administrator, mentor, andnow see her as one of my work daughters. Taylors is the definition of a quiet storm. She is a solid student, an outstanding athlete, and a kind soul. Taylor is warm, compassionate, friendly, and witty. Her character is marked with integrity and a solid work ethic. She is truly a consummate student-athlete and has been a joy to know. I wish her all the best as she continues her education at East Carolina. -Mrs. Cush
Maya Schroder
Maya is one of the most exceptional students I have encountered in my 15 years of teaching. She has a keen interest in and talent for theater, fine arts, and literature. Maya is a perceptive, sharp, quick individual with a high aptitude for analysis and evaluation. She is driven to understand the reasoning behind behavior and decisions whether it is in a psychology case study, a character study for a production, or the motives of a fictional character in a piece of literature. She’s an active, outgoing presence in class with a great sense of humor. Maya has demonstrated excellence in all that she does. Her endless curiosity, combined with her willingness to take risks truly make her an outstanding senior- Mrs. Pyland
Zara Khan
Zara is not shy about sharing her beliefs and ideals. When she is passionate about a cause, she devotes her time and energy into making it right. She works to promote social justice and help those who might otherwise go unnoticed. Beyond this, she is a genuine, kind, and honest person. This year she has shared stories of her culture and her religion with me and opened my eyes to ideas I might not have known. She is witty, capable, and strong. Her infectious, positive attitude and smile bring levity and balance to her passion and desires to affect change in the world. I believe Zara will do big things in this world. I look forward to learning of her many successes.-Mr. Kesterson
Dylan Heneghan
Dylan is far and away the brightest, most talented student I have ever taught. He is quick to grasp concepts. He is a tireless, natural born leader, who consistently leads the class in the quality of work that is required. Outside the classroom, he has risen to state level office in DECA as a regional Vice President. Through his leadership, he built the school chapter to over 400 members, the largest in the state. He has won numerous state and international DECA awards. As his advisor, I have witnessed his leadership firsthand. Recently, Dylan added another accomplishment to his list. He was elected a National Vice President of DECA representing the Southern Region of the United States. Congratulations! -Mr. Ruckert
Samer Issa
I have had the opportunity to watch Samer grow from a shy, timid freshman to a strong, charismatic, and talented leader in the band program. I placed him into our advanced ensemble as a freshman because I needed more trombones players. He was reluctant and doubted his abilities at first, but accepted and met the challenge. Since then, he has continued in the same ambitious way. As a senior, he was the brass captain, leading 50 of his classmates, selected to be a member of the 2018 US Army All-American Marching Band. Yet, he always stayed humble and gracious. I can say with absolute certainty that our band is better because of Samer. His legacy in our school and band program that will be felt for many future years. - Mr. Myers
Kelly Wiles
Kelly Wiles is a wonderful young woman. who performs above and beyond expectations. She is insightful, wise, and mature- a pleasure to teach and get to know. She is always respectful to her teachers and her peers Her respect and kindness, more than any academic accolade or natural intelligence, make her deserving of recognition. Kelly came to class greeting everyone with a sincere smile. Her positive attitude and worth ethic spread to those around her. She dedicates herself to the things she is most passionate about - including volleyball teams and clubs. She is passionate about helping others. The world could use more quiet kindness and people like Kelly. - Ms. Snider
OUTSTANDING SENIORS Matthew Kehn
Matthew Kehn is one of the most balanced and well-rounded students I have worked with in my career. He has set himself apart due to his intellect, his maturity, his natural ability to lead and inspire, his impressive athletic ability, and his genuine care and concern for others. Matthew intentional in his pursuits. It is obvious when interacting with Matthew that he constantly strives to make a difference through leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. Beyond his leadership roles, Matthew shows his care and concern for others daily. Matthew never ceases to find ways to help and uplift others. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with Matthew for four years. He has made a lasting impact at Green Hope and on me, and he fully embodies the characteristics of an outstanding senior. I am confident that Matthew will continue to lead and inspire others well beyond Green Hope, and I am excited for what the future has in store for him. - Mr. McIntyre
Angelica Edwards
I first met Angelica as a student in Honors Creative Writing II. She was an inventive and talented writer. Two pieces that semester that I particularly loved: one was a hilarious skit about Martians hosting a cooking show on “Earthling cuisine,” while the other was a heartfelt story about depression and how it robs its victims of life’s “color.” These two pieces speak to the wide range of Angelica’s personality. She is a person of depth and substance--never one to take herself too seriously, but always full of curiosity, warmth, and empathy. These same qualities were evident during Angelica’s time in my AP English III class. She was an insightful and adept reader and writer, and she could boldly advocate for her ideas and the issues that mattered to her, but just as impressive was the fact that she made a point of actively reaching out to shy and struggling classmates. She knew how to listen as well as talk. Angelica embodies some of my very favorite qualities--she is smart, compassionate, and brave. It was a pleasure to be her teacher, and I can’t wait to see what she’ll do next. - Ms. Nation
Zashawn McCullum
Zayshawn McCollum hands down has to be one of the most driven, positive and kind students I have ever had the pleasure to interact with at GHHS. Anyone who has spent any time in his presence can’t deny that is energy is truly infectious. When he walks into a room, his energy is definitely felt, his stature and smile are hard to miss. If one is fortunate enough to spend any time with him, ultimately it is his heart that will grab you. I have witnessed him serve as a mediator between feuding friends, approaching it in a fair way, yet not afraid to hold his friends accountable to be better people and kinder to each other. I believe that he has such a bright future, we will all need sunglasses as he takes his place in the Universe. Zayshawn is truly the type of young man I am honored to refer to as a “work son”, his parents truly deserve a high five for raising such a kind and decent human being. - Mrs. Cush
Luke Nguyen
If Luke could carry the weight of the world on his shoulders, he would- sometimes he tries. Luke’s selflessness and empathy have always made him stand out. Luke shares his efforts out of sincere interest in making wherever he is a better place. His classmates enjoy working with him in groups because he is as enthusiastic about their ideas as his own. Luke leads by example. Students were willing to join him as President of the Rotary Interact Club weekly classroom sweeping. His influence lingers across campus as students pass a tree he planted as part of Rotary International. He served on Green Hope’s diversity panel to discuss racial tensions and help teachers better understand students from different backgrounds.He has volunteered for Meals for Hope, Adopt-AHighway, Hygiene for the Homeless, and spruced up PTA headquarters and Hemlock Bluffs with landscaping assistance. His efforts reach across borders by assisting with Rotary’s Global Run 4 Water event. As long as there are people who need help, Luke will enthusiastically share his time and effort. -Mrs. Mackey
Chloe Washabaugh
Chloe Washabaugh is an incredible student with an admirable, idealistic attitude. She is a dreamer who hopes for and looks forward to a world that will be better tomorrow than it is today. To hear her speak about what she looks forward to is inspirational. She continually seeks information about the world and is curious about events and issues. Chloe reflects and concludes with overwhelming positivity and dedication to making a difference. She listens to her peers with empathy and an inquisitive mind, seeking to understand where they might be coming from. Chloe’s voice and reasoning is refreshingly intelligent and her heart is remarkably open. I expect Chloe will do amazing things in society and be a successful person. -Mrs. Hill
Peyton Barish
Peyton Barish is an exceptional young man- a great student, a tremendous athlete, and an extraordinary leader. Peyton displays an impressive curiosity and understanding of material. As a member of the Falcon News Feed Peyton he has served as a section editor and has written numerous thoughtful and insightful pieces. Outside of the classroom, Peyton has rewritten Green Hope track and cross-country record books. He is an individual state champion and has been a part of three team state championships. I have no doubt Peyton will continue to excel as he moves on to NC State next year. As an NCSU alum, I very much look forward to cheering Peyton on for the first time wearing the Wolfpack Red & White. -Coach Fegeley
Cole Ammerman
Cole Ammerman deserves this honor for many reasons. He brings a brightness to any environment for his fellow students and teachers. He works to better the world through volunteering and creating environments of tolerance and acceptance. Cole strives to reach new heights in his art and the world around him. He served as our National Art Honor Society Vice President. His leadership assisted in our society’s growth and presence in the school and community. I truly look forward to his future contributions in the world. Best of luck at Michigan, Cole! - Ms. Poppe
Shilong Dai
Shilong Dai is not only does well academically, but he is well rounded. He is a leader among his peers and continues to amaze me with the compassion he shows for his fellow classmates and teachers. Shilong pursues learning and is committed to all subjects he studies. He goes above and beyond for enrichment or general curiosity. He is one of my top performing students in AP Physics 2 and has a complete and thorough understanding of the material. Shilong is a hard-working, independent and would rather figure things out for himself, but knows when to ask for clarification or help when necessary. He has been pleasure to teach this year. I look forward to seeing how he will impact the world in the future. - Mrs. Siebert
Catherine Holbrook
I have had the fortune to coach Catherine the past two years in cross country and she was my student this spring. So much about Catherine truly impresses me. She jumped right into the cross country program as a junior and was very successful as a runner, but even more importantly she instantly became a great teammate. As a senior she became a team captain and helped lead the team to a 2nd consecutive state runner-up finish. For the past four years I have watched every home basketball game Catherine has played. It was a joy to watch her become the fiery competitor with endless energy. With her numerous athletic accomplishments, Catherine has proven to be one of the most successful multi-sport athletes ever at Green Hope. - Coach Miragliuolo
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Senior Staff Quotes:
Lily Redick: “If there’s a will, there’s a way. If there’s a quizlet, there’s an A.” Justin Sprink: “A muffie a day keeps the doctors away.” Ryan Kemper: “This is the first time I’ve seen my first name in print since sophomore year.” Zara Khan: “This is nothing like the nursing home they advertised. #senior” Peyton Barish: “Steph Curry from the moon.” Paige Archer: “Once I reach five feet it’s over for you all.” Sean Petersen: “Why are iphone chargers not called apple juice?” Dalal Azzam: “The Office S2E22 14:25” Bradley Stewart: “My name is Jeff.” Daniel Vo: “Don’t be a heathen.” Bhargav Joshi: “I don’t write, I just fix stuff.” Noa Lawrence: “708”