WINGED POST
SPECIAL SENIOR ISSUE A2: Adler Advisory A3: Aiyer Advisory A4: Aridomi Advisory A5: Artiss Advisory A6: Cranston Advisory A7: Enzensperger Advisory A8: Fernandez Advisory A9: Hart Advisory A10: Janda Advisory A11: Korin Advisory A12: Lepler Advisory
B1: Lizardo Advisory B2: Main Advisory B3: Molin Advisory B4: Olivas Advisory B5: Paskali Advisory B6: Rees Advisory B7: Sandusky Advisory B8: Slivka Advisory B9: Tchourilova Advisory B10: Turchin Advisory B11: Williamson Advisory
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THE UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE HARKER SCHOOL
VOL. 23 SENIOR ISSUE
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
PROVIDED BY JANE SNYDER
Celebrating the graduating class
WELCOME TO CAMPUS Muthu Panchanatham (9) works together with the Janda advisory during the bonding games at Freshman Field Day in August 2018.
FRESHMAN SPIRIT Sujith Pakala (9) stands on the shoulders of Arjun Dixit (9) and Rohan Rashingkar (9) during their class dance at the spring 2019 spirit rally.
ALYSA SULEIMAN
SENIOR SUNRISE Anishka Raina (12) takes a selfie with her friends on Davis Field. Senior Sunrise began at 6 a.m. on August 23 at Davis Field.
FEELING 22 The seniors dance to their moviehero-themed routine, including songs like “22” and “Swan Song,” for the dance competition on Davis Field at the spring 2022 spirit rally.
KINNERA MULAM
CLASS OF 2022
NICOLE CHEN
ERIC FANG
SOARING SPIRIT Decked out in class shirts and green accessories, the Class of 2022 cheers at the final spirit rally of their high school career in April on Davis Field.
KATELYN ZHAO
SPREADING THEIR WINGS The Class of 2022 poses for a photo on the Davis Field bleachers. On May 19, 198 seniors graduated at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
In the following pages, seniors who chose to respond to a fun Winged Post survey have their responses displayed next to their name and Humans of Harker photo. Seniors who did not respond to the survey have their Humans of Harker quote displayed. DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
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Ainsley Millard Intended Major: Psychology Favorite Class: AP Studio Art - 2D Item Checked Off Bucket List: Went to CCS for waterpolo Senior quote: “Whatever happens, happens” — Spike Spiegel
Sriya Batchu
Humans of Harker quote: “Not everyone can relate to everyone even within the same community. There are definitely things that we have in common, but each person’s perspective is different and important. With every book I’ve read, I get a better visual of that”
Gloria Zhu MIT
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering Favorite Harker lunch item: Lemon bars <3 High school soundtrack: Luv (sic.) pt3 by Nujabes Favorite class: Graphic Narrative
To our advisory: Thank you for taking me in during your sophomore year. We were just getting going when Covid came, and we spent the next 1.5 years online. It was a bumpy start. But this year has been chill and fun. You were always happy to do whatever, no matter how simple the activity, and made our advisory something for me to look forward to. Your flexibility will be a great asset. I wish you all the best! — Dr. Adler
TINA XU
OLIVIA XU
University of Oregon
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION
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Arvin
Nidadavolu LUCY GE
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Aidan Lincke ARJUN BARRETT
Carnegie Mellon University
Intended Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering Favorite Harker lunch: Chicken tikka Senior quote: “You’d think I’m still in Data Structures, the way I’m focused on my stack”
Kai Due
LAVANYA SUBRAMANIAN
ALENA SULEIMAN
UC Irvine
Melody Luo Favorite Harker lunch: Corn muffin
Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Senior quote: “Support IRL” Celebrity crush: Nathan Fillion High school in one hashtag: #couldhavegonebetter Plans for next year: Join a competitive dance team Advice for underclassmen: Try not to make your future self cringe remembering present you
ESHA GOHIL
Brandon Park
UCLA
Intended major: Computational and Systems Biology High school in one hashtag: #sleepdeprived Senior quote: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything”
JULIE SHI
Keshiv Tandon
ESHA GOHIL
Intended major: Computer Science Favorite spirit event: Chants during the rallies Senior quote: “Stop trying to figure out where you’re going and just enjoy where you’re at” — a whole lotta ppl
Intended Major: Computer science and math Favorite Harker lunch: Fresh Mex rice Hilarious quote overheard at school: “The only hot non-human appendages are reptile tongues” Celebrity crush: Irene and Seulgi from Red Velvet
UC San Diego Senior quote: “I think there are people that help you become the person that you end up being, and you can be grateful for them, even if they were never meant to be in your life forever.” — Diane Nguyen from “Bojack Horseman” DESIGN BY EMILY TAN
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ESHA GOHIL
Congratulations! I am proud of each of you for how far you have come and I am looking forward to hearing about all the places you will go! I wish you all the best for college -- new adventures, new friendships and new learnings. — Dr. Aiyer
ESHA GOHIL
Rohan Thakur
Pranav Varmaraja
Favorite Harker lunch: Watermelon One hilarious quote overheard at school: “I’m not even going to prom. I’m going to see SONIC THE HEDGEHOG!” Senior quote: “Another happy landing!” — Obi-Wan Kenobi
Humans of Harker quote: “Always go one day at a time. Rather than thinking about hypotheticals and things that are going to happen, think about what’s there on your plate right in front of you and handle that.”
Catherine Feng
Vinay Sudarsanam JESSICA TANG
University of Washington, Seattle Favorite TV show: STAR WARS!!! Memorable high school moment: Late Friday evenings watching volleyball with friends
KATIE REED
Intended Major: Neuroscience Favorite Harker lunch: Rice & beans
Humans of Harker quote: “At the end of the day, everything is interconnected, so it’s fine to have multiple interests. No matter how
Anshul Reddy
Case Western Reserve University Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Favorite Harker lunch: Passion fruit panna cotta Favorite spirit event: Eagle painting Senior quote: “The sun will rise and set regardless.”
Saanvi Arora disparate they seem, there’s always going to be some intersection you can draw, and that’s another element of fun.”
TIFFANY CHANG
Intended Major: Neuroscience
CARTER CHADWICK
Amherst College
Intended Major: History and Astronomy Plans for next year: Getting a job in the library, scootering around campus, going on runs Best advice from high school? “One must imagine Sisyphus happy” — Albert Camus Senior quote: “Birds of fortuity flutter down on her shoulders” Milan Kundera
SALLY ZHU
Angela Gao
Favorite Harker lunch: Cookies Favorite spirit event: Spirit rally, which we should’ve won Favorite class: HAPy
Yale University
ALYSA SULEIMAN
JESSICA TANG
Nicole Tian
Advice for underclassmen: It really does go shockingly fast. Enjoy it a little! Favorite spirit event: Dodgeball is by FAR the best spirit event
Ishaan Parate
Babson College Intended Major: Finance Favorite class: Incubator with Mr. Acheatel and my friends Senior quote: “Don’t worry, I got this :)”
(not pictured) DESIGN BY EMILY TAN
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JESSICA TANG
Justin Fung High school in one hashtag: #clinical High school soundtrack: “Man of the Year” - Juice WRLD Memorable high school moment: Ecstasy of winning 1st ever CCS championship for Harker soccer Advice for underclassmen: If you’re digging a hole, stop Intended Major: Parting message to class: Chemical Physics stay sussy Favorite Harker lunch: Senior quote: Vegan sushi “Life is like a bucket of milk” Favorite class: Organic Chemistry with Dr. Brown Best advice from high school? “Join Quiz Bowl” – Jeffrey Fung Favorite TV show:
Congratulations on your high school graduation! Thank you for the wonderful four years in our advisory! I am proud of your accomplishments and growth in the past four years! May your college life be fulfilling and enjoyable, and I wish you the best in your new endeavors! — Ms. Aridomi
Ray Ka
ESHA GOHIL
Carnegie Mellon University
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Ayan Nath
ESHA GOHIL
Intended Major: Economics Favorite Harker lunch item: Breadsticks
Favorite class: Behavioral Econ or Game Theory Favorite movie: Star Wars Favorite spirit event: Lip Sync Memorable high school moment: Talking with buddies Humans of Harker quote: during Lunch “My favorite thing is being
ESHA GOHIL
UCLA
Intended Major: Design Favorite class: AP Art History Favorite movie/TV show: Rogue One/The Mandalorian High school soundtrack: “What Once Was” - Her’s Item checked off bucket list: go to prom! Memorable high school moment: just sitting at lunch w/friends everyday :) Advice for underclassmen: live in the now !! :D
Zeel Thakkar ANIKA MANI
able to immerse yourself in [dance]. The ability to sync into repetition and see improvement always draws me back to it”
Kailash Ranganathan
Leyla Artun
Shahzeb Lakhani Allen Boyce
Humans of Harker quote: “I really like being next to [the stage], and helping people, and making the stuff run. There’s a magic in all performances, and I love helping bring the magic to life”
Humans of Harker quote: “The worst thing that someone can say is ‘no,’ but you’re going to get a ‘no’ by default if you never try to make a change, so you might as well try”
CARTER CHADWICK
Zee Krylov
MICHELLE WEI
Humans of Harker quote: “What I do is worth it because of my injury. It means a lot to me personally that even being injured, I can still help other people and in the process, learn more about myself and what I like to do”
KATELYN ZHAO
Favorite Harker lunch: Lemonade mixed with water Celebrity crush: Jackie Chan Favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemption High school in one hashtag: #Vinaysudarsanam High school soundtrack: “Under the Sea”
Item checked off bucket list: Doing a cartwheel Memorable high school moment: Ms. Datar’s Wall of Growth and Inspiration High school regret: nada Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Ladies, gentlemen, and Kailash, please listen up!” - Mr. Merrill
ANIKA MANTRIPAGADA
OLIVIA XU
UC Berkeley
Humans of Harker quote: “Tennis is a lot like problem solving. I’m a problem solver at heart: it’s what I love to do, it’s what I’m always chasing. I’m always going for something new” DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
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Daniel Wu
EMMA GAO
ESHA GOHIL
Humans of Harker quote: “Don’t keep the sound contained in the case of piano. If you’re performing for the sake of performing well or performing for yourself, your audience is not going to enjoy it; they’ll be able to tell”
To the Jenga-playing, Dorito-consuming, suviv.io fanatics of the Artiss advisory: thank you. It has been with considerable parental pride that I have watched and witnessed your growth from the tentative and sometimes grudgingly recalcitrant freshmen to the spirited, talented, dynamic and carpe dieming young adults you have become. I am proud of each of you, and I consider myself fortunate to have been an asterisk and a footnote in this chapter of your life’s journey. Best of luck to you – make us proud! — Dr. Artiss
Arkita Jain
Bobby Wang
University of Washington
MICHELLE WEI
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year: Senior year! Item checked off bucket list: Did a backflip! Advice for underclassmen: “The perfect Saturday afternoon: pump iron and watch some fútbol” Senior quote: “tbhg, my money will forever remain on Shrae!”
Emily Tan UC Berkeley
New York University
Saumi Mehta
DESIREE LUO
Intended Major: Business Advice for underclassmen: Cherish something about every single day Best advice from high school? Go to office hours. High school soundtrack: “We Are Young” — fun.
MICHELLE LIU
Intended Major: Computer Science Best Harker lunch: Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! Memorable high school moment: Friday night tofu house dinners w/ anemone <3 Advice for underclassmen: Nobody else knows what they’re doing either :)
Shrey Khater
Maddux Carlisle SABRINA ZHU
Intended Major: Economics Senior quote: “I’m vegetarian” Favorite spirit event: Scream-off Favorite class: English Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth
DESIREE LUO
Humans of Harker quote: “Football is much more than just a hobby for me. I can’t keep on playing football forever, so I need to cherish every moment I have together with my teammates”
Ethan Cao
Arianna Weaver MICHELLE WEI
Carnegie Mellon University
Intended Major: Design Favorite Harker lunch: Mille-feuilles and tiramisu Memorable high school moment: Duolingo over Favorite class Parting message to class: s’mores with my Love you all thanks T-shirt design: best friends Sophomore year for the memories :)
Humans of Harker quote: “The golden rule is important — treat others the way you want to be treated. But [we] also need to understand that sometimes, people act out of anger. People have things going on in their own lives that they don’t talk about. [We] all deserve to be respected the same way and all need to respect other people”
Humans of Harker quote: “The biggest challenges in robotics revolve around my tech: how reliable the robot is, making sure that it’s working and that it doesn’t break when we compete. There’s also teamwork, and sometimes a challenge: you have to make sure everyone works well together, that people don’t argue or fight”
CATHERINE WONG
DESIREE LUO
Caltech
Allen Yuan (Not pictured)
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Arthur Kajiyama
Wellesley College
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Harker lunch: Lobster rolls High school soundtrack: Comptine d’Un Autre Été from Amélie Memorable high school moment: Eating papaya boats in Hawaii with friends
LAVANYA SUBRAMANIAN
Akhilesh Chegu
Duke University
Tina Xu Humans of Harker quote: “I always thought I would be a college recruit, but I realized that playing golf competitively was just not my thing. It was a really difficult decision to make, but in the end, I sacrificed golf for academics and committed to that choice without ever turning back or regretting it”
Anya Warrier KATIE WANG
Parting message to class: I don’t know about you but I’m feeling ‘22. Senior quote: “There is no secret ingredient. To make something special, you just believe it’s special.” - Kung Fu Panda
KATIE WANG
Tina Zhong
Intended Major: Undecided Celebrity crush: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Favorite TV show: Friends Favorite spirit event: Roar
Cornell University
BRANDON ZAU
Intended Major: Chemical Engineering Favorite Harker lunch: Veggie Tostada Favorite class: Game Theory Favorite spirit event: Pep Band
Vienna Parnell
Spencer Cha
IRENE YUAN
EMMA GAO
High school soundtrack: “Someday” - The Strokes Item checked off bucket list: Went to my first concert (and then more)! Memorable high school moment: Getting breakfast with friends before school and then running to make first period
Vayun Tewari
Elizabeth Fabel Humans of Harker quote: “Sometimes it can be overwhelming when you hear about the injustices and it can be easy to sit there and feel bad about what’s going on. But when you see it [in terms of] taking action rather than sitting there in your negative emotions, it can help you process and make you feel more in control”
Georgetown University
Humans of Harker quote: “It’s the mind bending things that I’m really passionate about, the things where you’re like, ‘I have no idea why this happens, but I want to figure that out.’ It’s a genuine, ‘I don’t get it, but I want to.’ Or perhaps it’s [that] I don’t want to never understand it. I don’t want to have a topic that I don’t understand and never understand it.”
TIFFANY CHANG
Intended Major: Neuroscience Favorite class: Organic Chemistry with Dr. Brown Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Why do people people?” Advice for underclassmen: Do what you want, not what you think they want.
Congratulations, my dears! May your days ahead be eased by veggie sticks and several disparate cooking skills. Know that wherever you are headed and whatever the future brings, you are well-prepared to DOMINATE at Apples to Apples. — Ms. Cranston
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Harker lunch item: Apple slices High school in one hashtag: #clinical Senior quote: “Got to enjoy the little things in life, like bubbles.” Best advice from high school: Stay liquid.
TIFFANY CHANG
SARAH MOHAMMED
Carnegie Mellon University
JESSICA TANG
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Humans of Harker quote: “It’s impossible to [express] how much debate has helped me with communicating with people and articulating my ideas beyond the tournament setting. The value of debate transcends rounds when you’re able to apply that [knowledge] to real life scenarios,” DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
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23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 ENZENSPERGER VOLUME
LAKSHMI MULGUND
ERICA CAI
Carter Chadwick Favorite movie: Princess Mononoke Favorite class: Filmaking Senior quote: “The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.”
Alice, Arely, Cady, Carter, Ishaan, Kai, Kate, Uma, and Yvan Thank you for putting up with all my silly antics, playing games, my loud mouth, and being the absolute best advisory ever. You are each so special to me! Now it’s time for to show the rest of the world how awesome you are! Don’t forget to visit! Wishing y’all the very best! — Ms. Enzensperger
Uma Iyer
Hilarious quote overheard at school: “When I get to be taller, I’ll make homework shorter” - Caren Furtado
University of Michigan
Yvan Grinspan Amherst University OLIVIA XU
MEDHA YARLAGGADA
Item checked off bucket list: Held a solo piano recital Advice for underclassmen: Don’t compare yourself to others too much Favorite Harker lunch: churros
Intended Major: Mathematics Favorite movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Kai Burich
Humans of Harker quote: “We are the next generation. We’re going to be inheriting the world, so it’s really important that we are adequately educated, and that we receive the necessary support in schools to develop into conscious and intentional human beings” ESHA GOHIL
MICHELLE LIU
Cady Chen
Arely Sun
Intended Major: Computer science with a possible double major in psychology or media Favorite class: AP Art History High school soundtrack: “Valentine” by Snail Mail
University of Michigan Intended Major: History Favorite TV show: Bojack Horseman Item checked off bucket list: Getting into CCS for girls soccer! Advice for underclassmen: Take lots of pictures!
Intended Major: Computer Science Memorable high school moment: Lifting the CCS Soccer Championship for the first time in Harker history.
Alice Feng
Harvard University
Caltech
OLIVIA XU
ESHA GOHIL
Ishaan Mantripragada High school in one hashtag: #clinical Senior quote: “Laziness is the mother of all bad habits. But ultimately, she is a mother and we should respect her.”
Humans of Harker quote: “Uplifting others is hard for me sometimes because I struggle with bringing myself up sometimes, but when I do help them succeed it makes me feel better. And in the end, it helps me succeed as well”
Kate Leafstrand
ESHA GOHIL
IRENE YUAN
Duke University Favorite Harker lunch: The creative rectangle sheet cakes and salads Senior quote: “When I choose to see the good side of things, I’m not being naive. It is strategic and necessary—it’s how I learned to survive through everything.” -Waymond Wang in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Intended Major: Economics and Data Science Celebrity crush: Jack Harlow High school soundtrack: “Good Days” - SZA Senior quote: “It’s not where you go, it’s what you do when you get there.” - Dad
Intended Major: Human Evolutionary Biology Senior quote: “Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on for ever: in which every chapter is better than the one before.” ~C.S. Lewis DESIGN BY ERICA CAI
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FERNANDEZ OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION
Alysa Suleiman
Boston University
To my Fernandez Family, I am proud of you and all that you have accomplished these past four years. You are all amazing adults and I know that you will do great things. Good luck in the future. Remember to enjoy yourselves and to try new experiences! — Ms. Fernandez
Emma Crook CSU Monterey Bay
LAVANYA SUBRAMNIAN
CARTER CHADWICK
Intended Major: Journalism Favorite spirit event: Homecoming Rally Favorite year of high school Senior year Favorite movie: Castle to the Sky Advice to underclassmen: Participate in Harker spirit as much as you can! Memorable moment: Winning one of 18 Pacemaker awards in the country at the JEA/ NSPA Journalism Convention with the journalism staff
Favorite class t-shirt: Senior year Senior quote: “Sorry, I can’t... I need to go cover this for Aquila.”
Illinois Institute of Technology
Intended Major: Computer science Favorite class: Honors Data Structures with Ms. Datar Favorite Song: “Dancing With Our Hands Tied” - Taylor Swift
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering Favorite year of high school: Senior year Celebrity crush: Ryan Reynolds Favorite class: Game Theory Favorite Harker lunch item: Sushi
ESHA GOHIL
CLAIRE SU
Carnegie Mellon University
Favorite Harker lunch item: Chocolate chip cookies Senior quote: “The probability of a sub pronouncing my four-letter name right is below the 5% significance level.”
Intended Major: Japanese Language & Culture Favorite book series: Crescent City Plans for next year: Trying to go outside her comfort zone Senior quote: “My watch has ended.” - Jon Snow
Pranav Gupta
Keya Mann
Rohan Rashingkar
Tristan Goodwin
Nicole Arena University of Oregon (Not pictured)
Intended Major: Computer science Favorite spirit event: Dodgeball Favorite movie: Train to Busan Favorite memory: The chef noticed us raving about the smell of cookies and brought us a fresh batch even though it was period 7. (They were so good!) Senior quote: “Enough with being ‘built different,’ we now ‘statistically significant.’”
Intended Major: Psychology Favorite TV show: Walking Dead Parting message to class: Deuces Senior quote: “Tgif -”
University of Colorado Boulder
ESHA GOHIL
OLIVIA XU
New York University
Favorite year of high school: Sophomore year Celebrity crush: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite song: “You” - Benny Blanco, Marshmello and Vance Joy
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Favorite year of high school: Senior year Favorite show: The Expanse
Dylan Tse UC Santa Cruz (Not pictured)
Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering Favorite Harker lunch item: Watermelon smoothies Favorite class: Japanese Plans for next year: Being a camp counselor over the summer Favorite quote on campus: “Don’t think. Just do what I say.” - Dr. Raghavan
Intended Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Favorite class: HAPy Plans for next year: Interning at a lab somewhere. DESIGN BY SHINJAN GHOSH
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23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 HART VOLUME
MARGARET CARTEE
ESHA GOHIL
William Zhao UCLA Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year: Senior year High school in one hashtag: #idontdohashtags
Dear Hart Advisory, I knew this was a special group at Freshman orientation. By the end the day, I had witnessed great teamwork mixed with good-hearted trash talk. This kind, loving, and playful spirit has stayed with our advisory for 4 years while we hung out and played competitive games of foosball, cards (Natasha always won), Drawful, or zoom boxing. You all provided stability in times of instability. You brought joy in times of stress. I appreciate and love everyone in this group very much. Thank you for four amazing years together and congratulations on your graduation. I look forward to staying in touch as you move on to your next wonderful adventure. Love, Dr. Hart
Favorite book: Lord of the Rings Senior quote: In William Zhao-land, the planes always land on time
Trinity Chan
Michael Tran
BRANDON ZAU
University of Maryland, College Park TRISHA IYER
Intended Major: Computer Science Senior quote: “When I eat, it is the food that is scared.” - Ron Swanson Advice for underclassmen: Chase exciting and challenging opportunities. You will never regret it.
Raj Patel
Cornell University
Carnegie Mellon University
ESHA GOHIL
ELLA YEE
Teresa Cai Favorite class: Cantilena Favorite spirit event: When the juniors lost tug-ofwar Senior quote: “It wasn’t by choice…”
Brown University
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Favorite TV show: Community
HEIDI LU
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year of high school: Senior year
UC Santa Cruz
Senior quote: “I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Intended Major: History High school in one hashtag: #unexpected Senior quote: “If you follow your passion, there will always be a community to embrace you.”
ARJUN BARRET
CARTER CHADWICK
Sam Boucher
Gigi Chan IRENE YUAN
Angelina Yuzifovich
Intended Major: Biological Sciences Favorite Harker lunch item: Apple slices Memorable moment: Starbucks vs. Teaspoon Favorite year of high school: Senior year
Harshil Garg
Favorite class t-shirt: Junior year Celebrity crush: Elizabeth Olsen Advice for underclassmen: Do what makes you happy. You won’t regret it.
Intended Major: Kinesiology Favorite year of high school: Senior year
Intended Major: Biology High school soundtrack: Mad Woman - Taylor Swift Favorite TV show: Killing Eve Senior Quote: “Long story short, it was a bad time”
Cornell University
Intended Major: Hotel administration Senior quote: “I’m not religious, but my favorite verse is Lunch 12:15.”
High school in one hashtag: #maximizeyourmomentum Favorite year of high school: Senior year
Natasha Matta (Not pictured)
DESIGN BY ANIKA MANI
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Intended Major: Computer Science and Computer Engineering Favorite TV show: Selling Sunset High School Soundtrack: Time of Our Lives — Pitbull Favorite Spirit Event: Dance/Regatta
Dawson Chen
IRENE YUAN
Yale University Intended Major: Computer Science and Economics Celebrity Crush: Red Era Taylor Swift Favorite Class: AP Calculus BC with Mr. Silk Advice for underclassmen: Strive to learn and build something original every day.
— Mr. Janda
Arnav Dani
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign ALENA SULEIMAN
ELLA YEE
University of Southern California
Janda’s Pandas, I am so proud of each of you. Your years of high school have been challenging to say the least, but you’ve handled it all with grace. Being your advisor has been an honor, and due to each of you - easy! Best of luck with your next steps and please stay in touch! -Janda
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Harker Lunch: BBQ Ribs High School Soundtrack: March Madness — Future
Catherine He
EMILY TAN
University of Southern California
Humans of Harker quote: “Toxic positivity is the idea that we have to force ourselves to be happy all the time. We think the best thing about life is being happy so we feel like we have to be happy all the time to live a satisfying life. But that’s not the case, we can take life as it comes, both positive and negative, and it’ll be okay”
Brooklyn Cicero JESSICA TANG
Intended Major: Computer Science and Business Administration Favorite Class: Freshman Spanish, period 7 Plans for next year: Learn how to work out Advice for underclassmen: Embrace your youth before it’s gone
Intended Major: Psychology Favorite Classes: 10th Grade Per. 4 History with Ms. Pianko and 9th Grade Per. 5 World History with Mr. Janda
Muthu Panchanatham
ESHA GOHIL
University of Oregon
Favorite TV Show: The Disastrous Life of Saiki. K Celebrity Crushes: Chris Evans and Robert Pattinson Senior Quote: “i should’ve went to a high school with a host club.”
Saurav Tewari JESSICA TANG
UC San Diego
Intended Major: Neurobiology Favorite book: Percy Jackson High School in one hashtag: #clinical Senior Quote: “the faster you run the faster you’re done”
Senior quote: “Call me residual cuz I’m always outta line” Favorite movie: Cars (1, 2 and 3) Plans for next year: Start going to the gym Advice for underclassmen: Grow up
Madeleine Hansen SMRITHI SAMBAMURTHY
Syna Gogte
ESHA GOHIL
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Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Class: AP Chemistry with Mr. Irvine Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Cornell University
Senior Quote: “This is an honors class, please act honorably.” Plans for next year: Trying to hike Mount Whitney DESIGN BY MARK HU
KORIN
WINGED POST A11
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Angela Jia
ESHA GOHIL
Stanford University Intended Major: Engineering Physics Favorite classes: Latin & Modern Physics Celebrity crush: PEETA MELLARK Soundrack to high school: “STUCKINMYBRAIN” - Chase Atlantic Item checked off bucket list: Seeing Chase Atlantic in concert
While it is true that I shall not shed a single tear as you walk across the dais at graduation and have told you such, it is also a fact that I have enjoyed this advisory immensely. It is time for you to move on to the next chapter of your lives leaving high school to the 15-year-olds. I wish you all the best of luck at your universities/colleges next year; enjoy yourselves a little (but not too much). Most importantly, I hope you lead happy, productive lives! — Mr. Korin
NICOLE TIAN
Anish Pai
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year of high school: Senior year Favorite TV show: Rick and Morty
MIT
CARTER CHADWICK
CLAIRE SU
Harsh Deep Favorite Harker lunch item: Churros Favorite class: Neural Networks Favorite class t-shirt: Junior year
Nikki Kapadia Chapman University
Humans of Harker quote: “A lot of hobbies you do or you get into, there’s people behind it who also enjoy that. So it helps you network. For example, I have a lot of friends that don’t go to Harker, but I still consider them close friends because of it. It helps you meet new people. Trying stuff isn’t just for the thing itself, but for the people”
ANIKA MANI
ESHA GOHIL
Will Yashar
University of Maryland, College Park (not pictured)
New York University
Item checked off bucket list: Wakeboarding Memorable high school moment: Weekly pizookie nights
Kyle White
SALLY ZHU
Case Western Reserve University (not pictured) Intended Major: Astronautical Engineering Favorite Harker lunch item: Cookies, preferably by the dozen
High school regret: My zoom school camera angle Parting message to class: I’m glad we met. I wish it had been sooner.
Intended Major: Psychology Senior quote: “Kaden is lying.” Favorite spirit event: Homecoming rally Favorite Harker lunch: Beef tacos with tortillas Best advice from high school: Celebrate the little wins, not just the big ones
Anoushka Khatri
Kate Olsen Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity Crush: Ian Somerhalder
Humans of Harker quote: “You bond as a group, you stay up really late working on the robot, fixing anything that breaks. Seeing your robot in action is also very rewarding. After eight intense weeks of building, you finally see it pay off and see the robot function, which is really nice”
Intended Major: Economics Favorite class: Downbeat
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds Plans for next year: Try as much NY pizza as possible Favorite year of high school: Senior year Favorite class t-shirt: Senior year Favorite Harker lunch item: Pizza DESIGN BY ANIKA MANI
A12 WINGED POST
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 LEPLER VOLUME
Ethan Huang
ERICA CAI
Babson College
EMMA GAO
— Mr. Lepler
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give contact information to Collegeboard
Lucas Chen
Columbia University + Juilliard School
Humans of Harker quote: “It’s fun quantifying that on a level because I like looking at stats. I did the same thing for when I cube; I look at my time splits for different things and grind it down to some science where I can tangibly improve it” KATELYN ZHAO
KATELYN ZHAO
Zach Clark
Gabriella Gary
Ysabel Chen
Humans of Harker quote: “The initial period of when I’m standing and waiting for the music to begin is when I’m incredibly nervous. But during the song, it’s liberating in a sense. I become a different person. I feel like a lot more of my personality shines through when I’m on stage that a lot of people may not see”
ALENA SULEIMAN
UC Santa Barbara
KATIE REED
Thresia Vazhaeparambil UC Berkeley
LAVANYA SUBRAMANIAN
Humans of Harker quote: “What I want to do is something that helps make people, countries and organizations make the best choices for themselves, to provide a platform for people all around the world to thrive upon and succeed”
Memorable high school moment: Freaking out with the lacrosse team when the stadium lights went out during the middle of our game and huddling together for warmth
Arnav Jain ELLA YEE
UCLA
Favorite Class: Game Theory
Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls High school soundtrack: “Shake It Out” - Florence + The Machine Senior quote: “When we abdicate taking responsibility for ourselves, we are giving up our ability to create and discover meaning. Remember: no one can take away from us what we put in our own minds.” — Dr. Edith Eva Eger
Simone Merani MEDHA YARLAGADDA
CARTER CHADWICK
Laszlo Bollyky
Intended Major: Legal Studies, Psychology Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds Advice for underclassmen: When you love what you do, any dream is attainable
Intended Major: Political Science-Statistics and Cello Performance Plans for next year: Trying EVERY coffee and boba shop in New York City Senior Quote: “If you work hard and get good at cello, all the girls will come running towards you. That is why you should work hard.” —Previous cello teacher
Intended Major: Theatre & Performance High school in one hashtag: Favorite movie and book: #didntseethatonecoming The Perks of Being a Wallflower High school soundtrack: Favorite Harker lunch: Fake It - Seether Hilarious quote overheard at school: Pasta. I love carbs “Death is a billiard ball.”
Humans of Harker quote: “Supporting yourself in your endeavors and achievements is a big part of the feminist movement. Being the president of FEM Club is something I’ve had to grapple with. Whatever position you are in, you’re always learning new things”
Callie Mayer LUCY GE
Intended Major: Business Administration Plans for next year: Travel to Taiwan Favorite Class: Game Theory Parting message to class: :)
Dear Superstar advisees! It has been a total pleasure watching you grow into amazing people over the last four years. The world has thrown you a whole lot of challenges and you have overcome them in tremendous fashion! I am in awe of each of you and so grateful to have had the pleasure of being your advisor. I will miss you all SOOO much, and please come back and visit! Rock on! Love you all....
Emerson College
Senior quote: “Everything always works out in musicals. In the real world, nothing ever works out and the only people who burst into song are the hopelessly deranged.” – Man in Chair, The Drowsy Chaperone DESIGN BY MARK HU
WINGED POST B1
Intended major: EECS + Physics Favorite book: The Godfather Favorite Harker lunch item: Fresh Mex Guac High school in one hashtag: #happyithappened
MIT
Senior Quote: “Never stop exploring, never stop creating: that’s how we’ll complete the jigsaw puzzle of life with our little contributions—our little puzzle pieces—that just might transcend some aspect of human understanding.” Best advice from high school? You don’t have to know exactly what you’re doing, but having a plan doesn’t hurt.
Alina Yuan
To my first advisory, thank you for the countless games of Werewords, our many meetings where nobody brought food, and for all the fun stories we shared. Thanks for my lizard costume too! — Mr. Lizardo
Jackie Hu
Favorite Harker lunch item: Dessert
Vishnu Kannan
SMRITHI SAMBAMURTHY
KATELYN ZHAO
Plans for next year: Become a city gal Senior quote: “Two cookies in your hand is better than one cookie on the ground.”
Intended Major: Business with concentrations in Quantitative Methods and Business Analytics Favorite lunch item: Chocolate Chip Cookies High school soundtrack: “Time of Our Lives” by Pitbull
Ava Lett
University of Portland (not pictured) Intended major: Political science and global affairs Favorite Harker lunch item: Breadsticks Favorite class: Holocaust and Genocide with Ms. Pianko
Celebrity crush: Steve-o Favorite TV show: Love Death + Robots High school in one hashtag: #missionimpossible Best advice from high school? Keep your Noodletools account Advice for underclassmen: Every year counts Senior quote: “Finally ”
Babson College
Andrew Vodinh-Ho KATIE REED
MUTHU PANCHANATHAM
Intended Major: Computer science Favorite class: AP Calc BC with Mr. Silk
Nikela Hulton
Celebrity crush: Timothée Chalamet Advice for underclassmen: Write your college essays early!!! Senior quote: “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” — A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds Favorite song: “Wrong” - Luh Kel and Lil Tjay Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Charles, quell your intellectual curiosity — just accept the properties and move on” — Caden Lin
Favorite year of high school: Senior Item checked off bucket list: Rage room Plans for next year: Study abroad
Favorite class T-shirt: Senior
Cornell University Favorite class: AP Psych! Celebrity crush: Myself High school soundtrack: “Soft Static Sky on Early Mornings” — City Girl Item checked off bucket list: Fistfight with a raging bear
Occidental College
SMRITHI SAMBAMURTHY
SABRINA ZHU
Rishab Parthasarathy
MICHELLE LIU
VOLUME 23 • SENIOR ISSUE 19, 2022 LIZARDO MAY
Intended Major: Molecular Biology Favorite class: Organic Chemistry High school soundtrack: “Better Days” - NEIKED, Mae Muller, Polo G
Princeton University
Senior quote: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” — Me scrambling to find a senior quote an hour before it’s due
Aryav Bharali
University of Wisconsin, Madison (not pictured) Intended major: Computer science Favorite class: Short Fiction Favorite TV show: Black Mirror
Memorable high school moment: Running around Great America Advice for underclassmen : Motivation is evanescent, but mentality is everlasting DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
WINGED POST B2
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 MAIN VOLUME
MICHELLE WEI
Anjali Yamasani
TINA XU
Rice University Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite class: Incubator 1 Celebrity crush: Rihanna Favorite TV show: Scream Queens
High school soundtrack: “Vibez” - DaBaby Memorable high school moment: Blasting rap in the hot tub post prom
To my rockin’ MAINvisory: I’ve so enjoyed witnessing you change from children into adults, seemingly before my eyes, with a pause in the middle for Zoom. You’ve kept your spirits up and encouraged each other and me through what have been challenging times for us all, and I am so proud of each one of you. I am a little hungry, though, since y’all mostly stopped bringing snacks... But I still love you very much. — Love, Ms. Main
Aditya Tagore Georgia Tech
Aditya Gulati
ANIKA MANI
UC Irvine
Intended Major: Business Economics Celebrity crush: Ariana Grande
ESHA GHOIL
Favorite Harker lunch: Carrot cake Parting message to class: Love y’all High school in one hashtag: #clinical Advice for underclassmen : Take advantage of office hours Best advice from high school: Don’t compare yourself to other Harker kids. Senior quote: “Muchas Gracias Afición Esto es Para Vosotros”
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Harker lunch: Salty churros (just kidding) Senior quote: “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them” - Andy Bernard Best advice from high school: Precrastinate, don’t procrastinate.
Charles Ding Carnegie Mellon University
Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Life is like a rollercoaster, Charles: be glad you are tall enough to ride.” Senior quote: “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are. Wow, the world is so great and beautiful.”
Caden Lin
KINNERA MULAM
Columbia University MARK HU
Intended Major: Applied math Celebrity crush: Clairo Memorable high school moment: MAGICAL YOGA BALL DANCE Senior quote: “Two fish can’t have the same piece of fish food.”
Kalyn Su
Chapman University
Austin Wang
CARTER CHADWICK
Caltech
Hilarious quote overheard at school: 2nd semester senior year is like the Friday afternoon of high school.”
HEIDI LU
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite class: Orchestra Favorite TV show: Attack on Titan High school soundtrack: “Spring Day” - BTS
Victoria Han Carnegie Mellon University
ARELY SUN
KATELYN ZHAO
Imogene Leneham Humans of Harker quote: “The cheer team is great; they’re like my children. I like teaching them. It’s like a little family even though we’re all in different grades, we still all get along, get along with everyone no matter what”
Intended Major: Psychology Favorite Harker lunch: Tacos Advice for underclassmen : Don’t limit yourself, find your own path and pursue it.
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year of high school: Freshman Favorite Harker lunch item: Red velvet cupcakes DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
WINGED POST B3
Alexa Lowe
IRENE YUAN
Carnegie Mellon University
ESHA GOHIL
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 MOLIN VOLUME
Congratulations Moles! I know you’re all going to do wonderful things in college and life as you really have kept a proper perspective on what’s important in life. Be well and Go Eagles! — Mr. Molin
Intended Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering High school in one hashtag: #JustEatIt Memorable high school moment: French immersion trip to Quebec Best advice from high school? Take risks, be bold Senior quote: “This too shall pass”
Esha Gohil
University of Maryland, College Park
Michelle Liu
Favorite Harker lunch item: Chef Adam’s heavenly cookies (especially warm right out of the oven) Favorite movie: Mulholland Drive
High school soundtrack: “Video Games” - Lana Del Rey Memorable high school moment: anemone Senior quote: “There will always be flowers for those who want to see them.” — Henri Matisse
ANIKA MANI
EMILY TAN
UCLA
Anishka Raina Cornell University
Kaden Kapadia
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity crush: Selena Gomez High school soundtrack: Trapped (The Quarantine Song)
ESHA GOHIL
Intended Major: Computer and Electrical Engineering Celebrity crush: Paul Wesley Favorite song: “Unforgettable” - French Montana Item checked off bucket list: Attending a rap music festival
Vedant Kenkare MUTHU PANCHANATHAM
MUTHU PANCHANATHAM
University of Washington, Seattle High school in one hashtag: #clinical Hilarious quote overheard at school: “If no one comes from the future to stop you from doing it, then how bad could it really be?” Senior quote: “I’m the favorite child.” Best advice from high school? Smile and Wave
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity crush: Myself in 10 years Favorite book: The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle High school soundtrack: “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield Item checked off bucket list: Saw the stars with no light pollution Memorable high school moment: Pizookie nights!
Intended Major: Business Administration Favorite class: Game Theory Favorite Harker lunch: Sushi
Shika Tseitlin
University of Southern California Celebrity crush: Ryan Reynolds High school in one hashtag: #clinical Senior quote: “I’m not vegetarian.”
Alex Zhang
Purdue University
Humans of Harker quote: “They said, ‘If you are going to go down a medical route, it’s years of schooling; if you’re in it for the money, you’re in it for the wrong reasons.’ Through the years, I’ve only gotten more confident in my choice, because I can’t imagine myself doing something else”
JULIE SHI
Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Favorite Harker lunch: Coney Island :(
Favorite class: Organic Chemistry Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad Senior quote: “It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy, let’s go exploring!” -Calvin in Calvin and Hobbes
Evan Zau KALEB GOLDIN
Senior quote: “They call me bubbles the way I float up to the top” Best advice from high school? Stay liquid
Alivia Li
ANIKA MANI
Duke University
ESHA GOHIL
Intended Major: Economics Favorite class T-shirt: The classic nothing we can’t do class of 22 shirt Favorite spirit event: Tug of War High school in one hashtag: #clinical
Humans of Harker quote: “Every single dollar that I put towards investing, I have no emotional attachment to it. Only when I take it back out is it my money again, so I’ve gotten good at mastering that emotional maturity” DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
B4 WINGED POST
VOLUME 23 • SENIOR ISSUE 19, 2022 OLIVAS MAY
Clarice Wang LUCY GE
High school soundtrack: “we made it.” - david hugo Favorite movie: Notting Hill Item checked off bucket list: Performing with @solarpanelsatnight
OLIVIA XU
University of Pennsylvania
Memorable high school moment: anemone Senior quote: “partners...”
I will miss you very much, Olives! Thank you very much for four fantastic years. You are all wonderful human beings, and I feel very lucky to have been a part of your high-school journey. If you’ve learned nothing else during your four years in this advisory, remember this: Never eat expired and potentially toxic food! (And many thanks for cleaning out my closet!) Much love to you, my friends, and only the best to you in the years ahead. Take good care! — Mr. Olivas
Emily Zhou MIT
Lucy Ge
ESHA GOHIL
to kiss a cow Advice for underclassmen: Get your driver’s license! Parting message to class: You are all amazing and can’t wait to see you all thrive in college!
Intended Major: International Relations and Computer Science Advice for underclassmen : Aim to better than yesterday you, that is success
Mark Hu Caltech
Josh Field Tufts University
Senior quote: “Kindness and Respect” Best advice from high school? Try to make as many people as you can happy everyday, you don’t know who needs it and who doesn’t
ESHA GOHIL
CATHERINE WONG
ISHA MOORJNI
Memorable high school moment: anemone Intended Major: Parting message to class: Political Science/Public Policy what a ride to remember :) Memorable high school moment: Senior quote: Organizing for Mr. Shuttleworth ...in crime <3”
Irene Yuan
Washington University in St. Louis ARELY SUN
Minali Kapadia Intended Major: Anthropology: Global Health & Environment Favorite class: Choreography Favorite spirit event: Class dance Memorable high school moment: post-prom & pizookies
Favorite class: APES + AP Biology High school regret: Nothing!!! Memorable high school moment: Making food in our advisory Favorite Harker lunch: Salads!!! High school in one hashtag: #Yuh Item checked off bucket list: Dye my hair purple! Senior quote: “Full Send :-)”
Arjun Dixit Carnegie Mellon University
Arnav Gupta
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite class T-shirt: Obviously freshman, I designed that Celebrity crush: Aaron Lo IRENE YUAN
Humans of Harker quote: “One of the really impactful things for me was seeing a teacher’s email signature actually had a quote that I used in my presentation. It showed me I could make a difference. That’s what inspired me to try to make a difference in genetics, not only about my
Favorite year of high school: Senior Hilarious quote overheard at school: “I’m a senior at The Harker School and I can’t figure out how to close a door.” Senior quote: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34)
ESHA GOHIL
KATELYN ZHAO
University of Michigan
Intended Major: Biochemistry or Biomedical Engineering Favorite year of high school: This year!!!
condition but about diseases in general and helping others who are suffering”
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite Harker lunch: Lemon Bars Favorite movie: Ocean’s Eleven Memorable high school moment: Baseball CCS finals comeback Senior quote: “I’m over here man.”
Favorite spirit event: Ayan dancing to Hotline Bling Item checked off bucket list: Dented my Hydro but then I lost it Advice for underclassmen : Plan ahead, think strategically, and actually pay attention in class. Senior quote: “Steal from the best.”
Jay Thilking (not pictured) DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
WINGED POST B5
ANANYA SRIRAM
Anirudh Kotamraju Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite year of high school: Sophomore (Pre-COVID) Favorite Harker lunch: Pesto penne pasta with red chili flakes High school soundtrack: “Adventure of a Lifetime” - Coldplay
UC Berkeley
Memorable high school moment: Walking to Manzanita, waiting in the main lunch line for twenty minutes, grabbing my food, and realizing that I was still wearing my chem lab coat, goggles, and gloves when looking at my reflection in the lemonade dispenser. Senior quote: “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” — Søren Kierkegaard
ESHA GOHIL
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 PASKALI VOLUME
My dear Advisees, Congratulations! With kindness and curiosity, you have flourished during these historic years. Now it’s time to rejoice and embrace the wonders of the world that await you. May you always cherish the magical path you are walking on, wherever it takes you. You are brilliant, beautiful, and beloved! Thank you for a wonderful four years in advisory! — Dr. Paskali
Ashley Barth UC Santa Barbara
Best advice from high school? Keep doing what I’m doing Senior quote: “We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take out time to enjoy where we are.”
Sarah Leafstrand RACHEL NING
University of Richmond
Favorite year of high school: Senior Favorite Harker lunch item: Pita chips High school soundtrack: Les Poissons
Memorable high school moment: Driving to school with my twin every day! Advice for underclassmen: Use the .5 lens on the camera to take all photos Best advice from high school?
Alex Hu
(not pictured)
Humans of Harker quote: “I’ve always been super self-motivated to reflect on and improve myself while also being curious, which is one of the things doing math has helped cultivate in me; Math is beautiful, just like artwork or music”
Kevin Wang
Humans of Harker quote: “Looking for scorpions in the night is a very special experience. It’s very quiet, very peaceful. We’re always going on moonless nights, when the scorpions are more active, so the sky is covered in a beautiful blanket of stars. It’s a really unique experience, and it’s a lot of fun”
JESSICA TANG
ESHA GOHIL
Prakrit Jain
Reja Raghib
April Zhang
Item checked off bucket list: Played an otamatone duet with Mr. Woodruff Memorable high school moment: Rip Winchester’s traffic cone
SALLY ZHU
Intended Major: History Favorite class: French Celebrity crush: Timothée Chalamet High school in one hashtag: #bangenergy
Chapman University
RACHEL NING
Intended Major: Biology High school soundtrack: “Go Higher” - HYBS Memorable high school moment: Every second spent with everyone who’s close to me
ANIKA MANI
TIFFANY CHANG
Andrew Chen
Intended Major: Biology Favorite Harker lunch: Farmers market salads Favorite class: AP Chem Sophomore Year Item checked off bucket list: Road trip with friends Memorable high school moment: Winning league with soccer team Advice for underclassmen: Eat pizookies with your friends every week
Humans of Harker quote: “I discovered how accessible it is to make a difference because before I did Public Health Club, I hadn’t really taken on a lot of leadership positions, and I didn’t know how it would turn out. Taking that leap and starting the club, the dots were able to connect” DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
B6 WINGED POST
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 REES VOLUME
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION
Alex Liou
SELINA XU
Princeton University
RITIKA RAJAMANI
Megha Salvi
— Ms. Rees
Aaron Lo
University of Texas at Austin Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite class: Compilers by Ms. Datar
Purdue University
Hilarious quote overheard at Senior quote: school:“When I die I want to be “There are no accidents.” — Master cremated so I have one last chance Oogway from Kung Fu Panda of having a smoking hot body” ARJUN BARRETT
Sophie Zhang-Murphy
KINNERA MULAM
ARJUN BARRETT
Georgetown University
Intended Major: Human Science Favorite Harker lunch: Pico de gallo and tortilla chips
ARJUN BARRETT
Intended Major: Psychology Favorite class: Holocaust Lit
Favorite class: AP Biology Celebrity crush: Louis Partridge Favorite movie: Tangled High school soundtrack: “The Scientist” - Coldplay Senior quote: “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Simren Kochar
Stetson University
UC Santa Barbara CLAIRE SU
Celebrity crush: Andrew Garfield Favorite book: The Night Trilogy High school in one hashtag: #slay High school soundtrack: “Only Shallow” - My Bloody Valentine Senior quote: “the final yassification”
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity crush: Aaron Lo Item checked off bucket list: Went full RASHUkhan Advice for underclassmen : Never go full RASHUkhan Senior quote: “Never go full RASHUkhan.” — Confucius
Malar Bala
Princeton University
Tara Ozdemir
High school soundtrack: “Wasted Time” by the Eagles Senior quote: “Chegmoment”
Chirag Kaushik
Johns Hopkins University
Intended Major: Neuroscience/psych/econ Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds High school in one hashtag: #pain High school soundtrack: “Best Friend” - NCT Dream Senior quote: “You are allowed to listen to a sad song and cry. Because music is normally something like that.” — Seventeen
SELINA XU
Intended Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Favorite Book: Red Storm Rising High school soundtrack: “Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen Advice for underclassmen: JOIN ROBOTICS! Senior quote: “I’ve never seen the Icarus story as a lesson about the limitations of humans. I see it as a lesson about the limitations of wax as an adhesive.” - Randall Munroe
Wheeler Crew – thank you for welcoming me into your group and sharing your senior year with me. Individually and collectively, you’re a fantastic group and I’ve enjoyed the chance to get to know each of you this year. I’m glad we were able to finish out our journeys at Harker together, and I wish you all fabulous adventures ahead. Congratulations!!!
Intended Major: Molecular Biology Favorite Harker lunch item: Churros :) Plans for next year: Surfing tidal waves, creating nanobots, or locating Frankenstein’s brain!
Daniel Fields
Priya Rohra
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Favorite TV show: Phineas and Ferb Senior quote: “School is like a platypus. It’s a hodgepodge of different experiences and emotions that fuse together to form a stunning whole. So when we look back and say “Where’s Perry?” we will be thrilled to find the memories we made.”
DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
WINGED POST B7
VOLUME 23 •SENIOR ISSUE 19, 2022 SANDUSKY MAY
ESHA GOHIL
Yejin Song
Memorable moment: The distant sound of horse hooves. Two large wooden slabs of wood. A sudden ear-piercing *CRACK*. Heads turn. A jump and a twirl with a final clap of the slapstick culminates my last Sleigh Ride performance ever. Advice for underclassmen : Shed the negative attitude! Parting message to class: It’s been such a joy growing up beside you and also watching you all grow! Please come to the reunions :’) Harker 22 will always be a part of my identity. Senior quote: “It’s ‘Ye’ like yellow and ‘Jin’ like ginger.”
Nageena Singh Stanford University
Harrison Chang University of Southern California
Intended Major: Human Biology, Pre-Dentistry Favorite class: Honors Chemistry w/ Robbie Korin Celebrity crush: Kim Jisoo High school in one hashtag: #asgoodasitgets High school regret: Should’ve vlogged the four years
Plans for next year: Travel to Africa, Singapore, Brazil, Korea Hilarious quote overheard at school: “I wonder who’s stinking up the Nichols bathrooms” Advice for underclassmen: Make friends with your teachers in case u need a grade round Parting message to class: Much love my homies Best advice from high school? Shoot your shot at everything Senior quote: “aux gym specialist signing off”
Favorite spirit event: Any kind of dress up day Favorite TV show: Scrubs!! Item checked off bucket list: Got a boyfriend Memorable high school moment: Weekly pizookie nights w my friends
IRENE YUAN
ESHA GOHIL
Plans for next year: Get RIPPED Parting message to class: I’ve been at Harker for 13 years, you guys really are my family Senior quote: “I need caffeine. Whatever form you’ve got, I haven’t had any all day. I’ll drink it, shoot it, eat it, snort it, whatever form it’s in, gimme.” — Lorelai Gilmore
— Ms. Sandusky
SALLY ZHU
Intended Major: Computer Science-Economics Favorite class T-shirt: Sophomore Year Tie-Dye (I designed this!) Favorite Harker lunch item: The coconut chocolate chip magic bars Favorite class: Game Theory :) Shoutout to Mr. Lepler for not only the game theory but also the classes we spent just talking, debating, learning, laughing, and growing. Celebrity crush: Park Bo-gum (KDrama king) Favorite movie: La La Land. Absolute magic. Favorite spirit event: Screaming contest where we’re all decked out in green and screaming our heads off
ALYSA SULEIMAN
Brown University
I will forever remember you for your humor, joy, and support these four years. We bonded through 9th Grade fun, the 10th grade ropes course, and of course through the ups and downs of remote learning. Thank you for taking charge of remote Advisory when my children were playing nearby and competing for my attention! You have grown to be amazing and talented leaders in all of your diverse endeavors and have left a permanent stamp on my heart :)
Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Watch is such an ugly letter”
Riya Arora Babson College
William Chien (not pictured)
PROVIDED BY RIYA ARORA
Intended Major: Finance Favorite class: Mr. Lizardo’s Behavioral Econ class Item checked off bucket list: Won national medal for figure skating Parting message to class: Let’s gooooooo!!! Senior quote: “Memento Mori.”
Adheet Ganesh
JULIE SHI
ESHA GOHIL
University of Maryland, College Park
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity crush: Vanessa Hudgens High school in one hashtag: #clinical
Swarthmore College Senior quote: “I’m not great at advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” — Chandler Bing
Bodhi Saha
Item checked off bucket list: Learning to drive Hilarious quote overheard at school: “I cheat on my homework, not on girls” Advice for underclassmen: Sometimes you gotta go home and take a nap Parting message to class: I fake my laugh sometimes Senior quote: “Class started two hours ago. Oh, Am I late?” — Kanye West
Ritika Rajamani
Humans of Harker quote: “In football, every single play you’ve got to run full speed, you’re hitting guys, you’re making a play on the ball, all sorts of stuff is going on. It’s pretty crazy. It’s pretty fun” DESIGN BY MICHELLE LIU
B8 WINGED POST
23 • SENIOR ISSUE MAY 19, 2022 SLIVKA VOLUME
ANIKA MANTRIPRAGADA
OLIVIA XU
Karolyn Cheng
It’s been a joy seeing you all grow, flourish, and surprise me in the best of ways these past four years. Congratulations! — Mr. Slivka
Stanford University
Intended Major: Engineering Physics Memorable high school moment: Dank Dave
Erica Cai
High school soundtrack: The Rite of Spring Favorite class: AP Music Theory
Sujith Pakala
CARTER CHADWICK
Favorite movie: Shaolin soccer Plans for next year: Benching 225
Sinaya Joshi
Connor Wilcox
Rohit Tallapragada
Purdue University
Loyola Marymount University
Favorite Harker lunch: Rice crispy treats Celebrity crush: Hailee Steinfeld Memorable high school moment: Sock game High school in one hashtag: #notpeakinginhighschool
Esther Wu
Johns Hopkins University
Best advice from high school: Your work expands to fill the time you have.
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ESHA GOHIL
Favorite class: AP Music Theory Memorable high school moment: practice room shenanigans
Saahas Kohli
Intended major: Computer science Hilarious quote overheard at school: “I apologize if I’ve given you the impression that I care.” Memorable high school moment: Our last day of class before online school. I was in Ms. Siraganian’s classroom when the announcement happened.
Deven Shah
(not pictured) Intended major: Computer science Senior quote: “All hail venerable master dave”
Senior quote: “I walked into calc everyday knowing that the limit is what I’ve reached.” Memorable high school moment: fried rice, spoons, and beanboozled in santa cruz with friends Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Waffles are just pancakes with abs.”
CARTER CHADWICK
Intended major: Global studies and aviation Senior quote: Whatever you do, do it well Favorite class: Engineering Plans for next year: Getting my pilots license; go to f1 race
IRENE YUAN
Intended major: Psychology High school in one hashtag: #clinical Favorite Harker lunch: apple slices thrown at me by Raj Patel Senior quote: “If more people in the world drank milk there’d be less crime” — Emporio Ivankov Celebrity crush: Chris Bumstead RITIKA RAJAMANI
ESHA GOHIL
Brown University
Intended Major: Asian studies Senior quote: Sisters by chance, friends by choice Celebrity crush: Stray Kids’ Kim Seungmin Memorable high school moment: Getting pazookies after prom! High school in one hashtag: #joey
Humans of Harker quote: “People think about debate as some holier than thou activity where two white dudes in suits talk really pompously and get out their points. Debate is high schoolers chugging Red Bulls at 10 p.m. because the tournament doesn’t end until midnight, they both smell, since they don’t have time to shower in the morning, and they probably haven’t eaten” DESIGN BY ERICA CAI
WINGED POST B9
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ESHA GOHIL
University of Southern California
Intended Major: Quantitative and computational biology High school in one hashtag: #highonlife
Celebrity crush: Jack Harlow Item checked off bucket list: going to a rap festival and seeing playboi carti Memorable high school moment: All of the events I performed at with Downbeat Advice for underclassmen: Have class spirit - it makes life so much more fun Parting message to class: #bleedgreen can’t wait to see what you all become <3
My dear advisees, You are such a diverse, talented, unique, and just wonderful group. I will miss you! Congratulations, you did it! I’m very proud of you! Remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know. Best of luck on your new beginnings! — Mrs. Tchourilova
Anika Mani
ESHA GOHIL
Andrea Thia
(not pictured) Intended Major: Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Favorite movie: Stagecoach (1939) High school soundtrack: “Aguas de Março” - Antônio Carlos Jobim
ANGELINA HU
Shounak Ghosh Humans of Harker quote: “If I commit to something, I want to see it through; once I become invested in something, I really want to see something wonderful come out of it. I feel like I owe it to not only myself, but the people around me; I want to leave a lasting impact”
CARTER CHADWICK OLIVIA XU
Purdue University
Humans of Harker quote: “If I was growing on my channel from the start, I never would have changed. The kick of the fact that I wasn’t improving was what set the change off. I have definitely become more proud of what I make”
Emma Gurleroglu Humans of Harker quote: “Instead of trying to cling on to my routine during the pandemic, I was like, ‘I can’t live like this for the rest of my life.’ That’s when I started to try and change things a little bit, and being able to recognize that and change my mindset made me proud of myself”
Alyssa Tomberg SARAH MOHAMMED
Plans for next year: Losing multiple toes to frostbite in the middle of a cornfield. Advice for underclassmen: Have fun! Senior quote: “We’re making the mother of all omelettes, Jack. Can’t fret over every egg.” - Metal Gear Solid
Intended Major: Biology Favorite TV show: Friends Favorite Harker lunch: Pecan pies! High school in one hashtag: #tfam4lyfe Favorite year of high school: Sophomore Celebrity crush: Justin Bieber
Zevan Drozda
Favorite spirit event: The ones we win Favorite Harker lunch: Jello High school soundtrack: “R u ok” - Tate McRae High school regret: Not investing in quizlet plus Hilarious quote overheard at school: “Don’t be jealous that i have a sugar mommy in my advisory” Parting message to class: Gimme fur.
Humans of Harker quote: “I like how the retirement community residents are regulars. You don’t get new people often. If I’m able to find a grouchy person and be empathetic and extra nice to them, and have them like me after, It makes my heart very happy”
Aaron Tran TIFFANY CHANG
ARELY SUN
Cornell University
Sam Datar
UC Santa Barbara
ESHA GOHIL
Melody Yazdi
ANIKA MANI
TCHOURILOVA
Humans of Harker quote: “Apart from the technical skills, one of the main things I took away from research was the fact that you could take a question you had and run with it. The fact that I was able to do that was revelatory to me” DESIGN BY MARK HU
B10 WINGED POST
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ANIKA MANI
Raymond Xu
Carnegie Mellon University
Four years, and not one of them a “typical” advisory year. I have so enjoyed watching you grow and bond with each other, as you navigated all the challenges of the last four years, and supported each other through the process. You’ll always be my first (and therefore best!) advisory. What would we have done without Jackbox games? I look forward to hearing about your next adventures, so come back and visit, and know you always have a huge fan of yours back in San Jose.
MARK HU
— Dr. Turchin
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity Crush: Seulgi Favorite Movie: Die Hard
Camilla Lindh
Memorable high school moment: Senior night for volleyball when many of my friends cheered us on + Adrian’s speech Senior Quote: “Does it ever drive you crazy, Just how fast the night chang-
UC Davis
Cindy Su
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NICHOLAS WEI
Riyaa Randhawa
Dhruv Saoji
Intended Major: Public Health Celebrity crush: Ryan Reynolds Favorite movie: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Senior quote: “That’s what” - She
April Sun KATELYN ZHAO
UCLA
Intended Major: Computer Science Favorite movie: Dying to Survive
High school in one hashtag: #legacy Favorite Class: Congressional debate Senior Quote: “Imagine not having ~22% of the year named after you.”
Northwestern University
Parting message to class: Thank you for the best 4 years of my life! Senior quote: “Enjoy the little things.”
Bailey Castle
Johns Hopkins University
Kavita Murthy IRENE YUAN
High school in one hashtag: #clinical High school soundtrack: Rocketeer Far East Movement
Elvis Han
I have can actually be used to give back to the community that has helped me become the person I am”
MUTHU PANCHANATHAM
Humans of Harker quote: “Throughout my entire life, I’ve tried to intentionally grow myself into a person who is very selfless. I want to make sure that everything
ESHA GOHIL
Intended Major: Global health + neuro Favorite Year of high school: Senior Memorable high school moment: Pizookie nights <3
SHAREEN CHAHAL
SABRINA ZHU
Duke University
Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Celebrity crush: Young Leonardo DiCaprio High school soundtrack: Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay Favorite classes: Incubator 1 with Mr. Acheatel, Honors Advanced Spanish Topics with Sr. Olivas, or Calc C with Mr. Silk
Intended Major: Biomedical engineering Favorite TV show: The Bachelor High school in one hashtag: #wemadeit
Columbia University
Favorite Harker lunch: Jalapeño poppers Favorite spirit event: Regatta Best advice from high school: Savor the little things DESIGN BY MARK HU
WILLIAMSON
WINGED POST B11
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ANIKA MANI
Shinjan Ghosh
ANIKA MANI
Loyola Marymount University Intended Major: Marketing Celebrity Crush: Felix (Stray Kids) Favorite TV show: Stranger Things Advice for underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try something new!
It seems like just yesterday that you were wide-eyed ninth graders chomping at the bit, ready to take in everything Harker has to offer, when suddenly the Harker campus closed and you were confined to cocooning at your homes for the better part of your middle high school years. Yet through all of the isolation and confiment, you did emerge, and you came back strong young adults with direction and a sense of purpose, ready to take on the world. The metamorphasis and growth that happened then and now since your return to campus has been truly wonderful to watch, and I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of it. Wishing you all the very best for your future adventures, — Mr. Williamson
Richie Amarillas
Chapman University
Aimee Wang
ESHA GOHIL
MIT TIFFANY CHANG
Intended Major: Computation and Cognition High School in one hashtag: #anemone Celebrity Crush: Zayn Malik Favorite Movie: Whisper of the Heart High School Soundtrack: “Class of 2013” — Mitski
Liza Shchegrov
Chapman University
John Zeng
ESHA GOHIL
Purdue University ESHA GOHIL
Intended Major: Computer Science Celebrity Crush: Emma Watson Parting Message to Class: Stop and look around every now and then…maybe you’ll find something you’d have missed Senior Quote: “Send it”
Intended Major: Health Sciences Favorite Class: HAPy High School in one hashtag: #rollercoaster Senior Quote: “High school’s like Zayn from One Direction. You come, mess around for 4 years then leave.”
Ann Ryan University of Chicago
Sasvath Ramachandran High school in one hashtag: #clinical Senior quote: “Sharing tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life’s true delights.”
IRENE YUAN
Intended Major: EECS + Business in the M.E.T. Program Favorite Harker Lunch: That one salad with the arugula and raspberries and dates :)
ANIKA MANI
UC Berkeley
Intended Major: History Favorite Class: Downbeat High School in one hashtag: #fakeittillyoumakeit High School Soundtrack: “Good Morning” - Kanye West Senior Quote: “Just win baby.”
Favorite Harker Lunch: Cream Puff dessert High School Soundtrack: Lost boys by Ocean Park Standoff Favorite Book: Circe Parting message to class: Thank you
Dennis Garvey (not pictured) DESIGN BY MARK HU
You are the best reason to start a day with an 8:00 a.m. class. Your warmth, brightness, humor and kindness will be missed very much. Good luck for your journey ahead! -- Ms. Furtado TO: SDC Seniors: Uma Iyer and Brooklyn Cicero After working with you both this year I have seen so much growth and maturity not only in you as a leader, but as a person. Your future is more than bright, you are shining diamonds and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for this world! -- Ms. Brown TO: Drowsy Cast seniors Y’all were awesome! It was so much fun being in the musical with y’all, especially since the vibe was so epic. Good luck in college or not college :D -- A fellow monkey TO: Journalism seniors Thank you, 2022 Harker Journalism seniors: Alysa, Anika, Arely, Carter, Emily T, Erica, Esha, Irene, Lucy, Mark, Michelle, Muthu, Nicole, Ritika, Saurav, Shinjan, Sriya, Tina, Vishnu!!!! You hold a special place in my heart for all we’ve been through together over the past four years. Your trust, your creativity, your kindness lifted our staff, and your collective work and vision have been astonishing. Please stay in touch! -- Ms. Austin
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‘22
To the senior class...
It’s time. Your Harker years brought their share of miserable, magical, lonely, confused, happy, and free. Now you’re leaving, and you’ll get to put all these heartbreaks and deadlines behind you. I wish I could promise that everything will be alright as you take your next steps on this grand adventure. I can’t. What I can do is remind you how deeply you are loved and how much you will be missed. When you feel like ditching the whole scene and you need a soft place to land, remember there are couches in Main 7. COMMUNICATION
TO: Carter, Elizabeth, Ishaan, Josh and Connor
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Shoutout to the best group of jazz band seniors I could ever ask for. I’ll cherish all our memories from Disney to Evening of Jazz for the rest of my life! <3 -- Camilla Lindh
Shoutouts
Christopher Hurshman Senior Class Dean
Here you are at the season finale of “The Harker Years” and man, this past couple of years has been nothing short of one cliffhanger right after another! As I welcome you into the Harker Alumni Association, I hope you know that we mean it when we say “K-Life” because you are indeed Eagles for life! You will always hold a special place in my heart and all of us who have had the honor to watch you grow into the wonderful young adults you have become. Now go, spread your wings, and show us how you can fly! I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22, ERICA CAI
TO: Simren Kochhar, Aaron Tran, Michael Tran, Malar Bala, Kai Burich, Liza Shchegrov and Saumi Mehta
Kristina Alaniz Director of Alumni Affairs
This senior class has had to look at everything through a different filter, and I admire them tremendously for being able to navigate through this filter. Granted, in my humble opinion, they’ve had great leadership with Mr. Hurshman and the senior teachers, but you can be given great advice and not take it. For the most part, this senior class has absorbed the compassion and the meaning of all the leadership. The senior class has done an exceptional job at being able to maneuver through everything they’ve had to do. ESHA GOHIL
WINGED POST B12
Butch Keller Head of Upper School
TO: Nikki Kapadia
TO: Lucas Chen
Thanks for being so kind to me for the two years that I’ve known you. you inspire me so much, I hope I can be as amazing of a dancer as you when I get older :) -- Selina Chen
Thank you so much for being an awesome and supportive orchestra member to all of us little freshmen. I hope that you are able to continue to play the cello for many years (and also have really good coffee)! We’ll miss you! -- Melody Yin
TO: Riya, Gigi, Ysabel, Melody, Sujith, Sasvath, Yejin, Andrea, and Clarice B&E All Stars, thank you so much for your leadership, dedication, and sense of humor over the past 4 years. Each of you has grown in remarkable ways and it has truly been a pleasure to work with you as your advisor and teacher. Visit often and stay in touch! -- Mr. Acheatel TO: Andrew Chen, Ayan Nath, Charles Ding, John Zeng, Kaden Kapadia and Vedant Kenkare Thank you for an awesome basketball season this year! -- Kevin Zhang TO: The OG Book Bloggers: Angela, Sriya, Alysa, Irene and Ann You were instrumental in taking the blog to the next level! Thank you for your work and dedication to all things books and reading at Harker. The blog team will miss you sooooo much!! -- Ms. Pelman TO: Emily Tan & Emily Zhou Hi Emily! Thank you for being such an amazing DECA mentor. Our study sessions were always so fun and you taught and supported us so we could succeed. We appreciate you for being so kind and guiding us froshies through our first year. Hope you have fun and thrive in college and please keep in touch!! -- Harrison Chen, Valerie Li, Audrey Cheng, Emily Mitnick TO: Minali Kapadia, Thresia Vazhaeparambil and Riyaa Randhawa Thank you guys so much for all the help navigating high school, and the lacrosse team! I had so much fun playing lacrosse with you guys, and I wish we had more time to get to know each other better. I wish you the best in college! Congrats! -- Chayce Milheim DESIGN BY EMILY TAN