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in bloom

THE 2021-22 YEARBOOK SPROUTS AN INSPIRING THEME

Ellie Fivas, yearbook editor-in-chief, on choosing this year’s theme:

“In Bloom” not only represents the beauty of our year’s successes and happiness, but also recognizes the presence and necessity of this year’s challenges. Growth is not possible without a starting point. GPS is an environment where girls are able to recover from wilting and truly bloom to their fullest potential. Watching fellow castmates in theater find their voices, an athlete score her first point, or a friend receive a good grade after studying hard are all ways through which I have seen girls thrive during their periods of growth at GPS.

While some may still be conquering their obstacles, that does not make them any less beautiful. Not beauty in the aesthetic way––beauty in the kind, smart, and determined way. Unique interests and personalities paint an incredible landscape at our school. I would categorize it as “in bloom.” I know elegant dancers, amazing rowers, a sole jewelry-maker, and countless history nerds. We were “in bloom” this year because we are ourselves. We are not “bloomed,” in the past tense; we are still blooming and growing. Sometimes, we may have to vine onto each other for support, but that only brings us closer together.