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VOLUME SIXTY-FOUR • ISSUE SEVEN •MAY 2020 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL • 7400 MILITARY AVENUE OMAHA, NE 68134 • WWW.MARIANDIGITALNETWORK.COM

Upperclassmen find prom alternatives to keep spirits high LilyWeindel

Glam Cam• Mo Flanery ’20 sets up a personal ‘glam cam’ in her bedroom. Using some simple supplies, Flanery was able to make the most of her prom dress that she had already bought. Photo courtesy of Mo Flanery.

ne of the staples of a high school experience is prom, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic a typical prom, or other special dances and traditions, isn’t possible for students across the globe, affecting many upperclassmen in the Marian community. Though the lack of a fancy dinner, group pictures and a ballroom setting may seem disheartening to many, some are determined to have a prom experience despite the circumstances. Junior Eva Watson had already bought her prom dress when she heard the news. “I was super disappointed, because I was looking forward to going with my friends,” Watson said, but she didn’t let the disappointment linger for long. She plans to host a backyard prom later in the summer or when the stay-at-home guidelines are lifted. “Replanning things helps me stay positive and reminds me that all of this is temporary.” Though it’s still in the works, she hopes to set up lights,

invite her friends and have an open house. Watson isn’t the only one waiting to see what the future of their prom may be. Junior Tory Roubidoux, a member of the Prom Committee and a Class Officer, says they’re still having meetings. “We made a video of the princess and queen getting their tiaras,” Roubidoux said, “We’re playing it by ear in regards to the options for prom.” The coronation is now available for viewing through an email sent to the student body, and shows the prom court receiving tiaras, and Janny Apiwattangsakul was crowned prom queen. Senior Mo Flanery also had bought her prom dress. She’s put it to use in a new, creative way, following in the steps of A-Listers. Awards shows such as the Grammys and Golden Globes have used a “GlamBot,” a high-speed camera attached to a robotic arm that is able to capture glamour shots of different celeb-

rities as they walk down the red carpet. Though Flanery may have not been posing for the paparazzi, using simple supplies such as her phone and tape, took a few glamour shots of her own. “It was just something that I could goof around with and have fun by myself,” Flanery said. “I still got to get all dressed up and do my makeup and hair and all that jazz.” Many seniors were disappointed with the news of no prom, meaning less time to spend with their friends and dates. Flanery decided to have her own photoshoot as “something that I could do to cope with not having my last prom.” She recorded the session on her TikTok account. “I love watching the TikTok when I’m bored or sad because I remember how funny and fun it was to make.” Flanery is hopeful that there’s still a chance for a prom-like event or maybe something with her own friends.

Servants of Mary shine light, positivity during quarantine

OliviaSullivan

ife changed for everyone in the Marian community amidst virtual learning and quarantine, and the Servants of Mary are no exception. Even with the changes and uncertainty, they made it a priority to focus on positivity and prayer. Many Servants of Mary at the motherhouse sewed masks for themselves and their fellow sisters. They supplied them for Sheltering Tree, an organization that helps those with developmental disabilities through affordable housing, as well. They are sharing prayers and readings with each other and reaching out through Zoom and Facetime to sisters who are at Immanuel Fontenelle Retirement Home. Not all of the sisters live at the motherhouse, including Sr. Margaret Buchta. “I am serious about using more

time for prayer since I cannot come to Marian; students and their families are part of the prayer as well as the global world,” Buchta said. Butcha stays in touch while following social distancing guidelines. “Also, I am reaching out by phone to many relatives, friends and staff.” “I do little things, probably like most of you too. If I see people during a walk outside — for exercise and appreciation of God’s amazing creation trying to burst forth with new life — I keep social distancing and ask them about their families,” Buchta said. Another example of creativity is a project made by juniors Rebecca Roh and Nicole Loeffler, members of Servite Connections Club. The duo made a short video, featuring other students as well, for the Servants of Mary. “Our inspiration for the video was that we’ve been wanting to get in touch with the

sisters in some way to let them know we’ve been thinking about them,” Roh said. “Having been members of the club for three years, we’ve formed relationships with the sisters and genuinely care about them. They’re like our bonus grandmas; they’re fun to be around and are easy to have a good time with,” Roh said. “In this time of uncertainty we just wanted to brighten their day and let them know that we are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers and miss seeing them once a month.” “We were really upset that we had to cancel our last event, especially for the seniors [in the club],” Loeffler said. “We just wanted a good way to end our amazing year with them and to give everyone a way to say goodbye to them for this year. We will be so happy to see them again next year.”

Lending a Helping Hand • Servants of Mary offer their serivces of sewing masks during the crisis. They use FaceTime to stay in touch with their fellow sisters while in quarantine. Photos courtesy of Josh Langel.

Nettie’s serves, seeks support from local community

ChloeHerbert

s the mandated social distancing guidelines have changed day-to-day life, the restaurant industry has taken a tremendous hit. In order to comply with the recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many local restaurants have turned to delivery, online ordering and curbside pick up options so they can stay in business. Freshman Cecilia Urbanski’s family’s restaurant, Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food, is no different. Nettie’s has been serving a wide variety of traditional Mexican foods since Urbanski’s great grandmother, Nettie, opened it in 1987. “[Nettie] came from Mexico when she was a young girl. She always loved cooking, but she didn’t open her restaurant officially until she was about 62 years old. Nettie passed away in 2005, but now three of Nettie’s 10 children, as well as several grandchildren, run the

restaurant,” Urbanski said. While the Bellevue restaurant has built a following of loyal customers over the past 30 years, social distancing guidelines have forced Nettie’s to adapt. “They’ve been working day in and day out on takeout orders.

Eat Local • Nettie’s was founded by Cecelia Urbanski’s ’23 great grandmother more than 30 years ago. They are currently only doing takeout orders due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Unfortunately they had to let go of some of the staff who did things like dish work and prep because they can’t have too many people together in the space and they can’t afford to pay everyone,” Urbanski said. But the community has stepped up to help. “Nettie’s has a ton of regulars, so they have been ordering food to help keep the business running,” Urbanski said. Nettie’s has also been listed as one of Marian’s Local Omaha Restaurants, a list of restaurants with Marian connections to consider supporting and can be found on the Marian website here https:// marianhighschool.net/wp-content/ uploads/2020/04/LocalOmahaRestaurants.pdf. “If your family likes to eat out, then I’d encourage you to call in an order,” Urbanski said. “Order the pork chile! It’s kinda spicy, but it’s my favorite.”

02 Opinion

May 2020

Cookie sundaes: a memoir of a Marian girl Opinion by LilyWeindel

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once got tattooed on some 19-year-old-boy’s inner lip arch 6 was an okay day for me. It wasn’t a bad in 2012: “YOLO.” day, but on a scale from 1-10, I would rate it Having the end of my senior year snatched away was a 4.6. Almost decent, but not quite there. Luckily, I an experience that wasn’t just a me problem, or a Marhad the vision of spring break in front of me and the motivation of leaving early due to my block G study ian High School problem, it was a worldwide problem. hall. Unfortunately, I did not know that would be my Though I am blessed for having a house to stay in and “last day” at Marian.That day I wanted to catch a break. resources for staying healthy, it wasn’t easy. There were I was feeling down-in-the-dumps and thought a cookie so many “lasts’’ I never got to experience. Not just my sundae could cheer me up, but I was wary of the calories last Field Day or Marian Moms, but last time waving to so I decided to save it for the last quarter. But before I Mr. Koesters while walking to speech class or squeezing knew it, social distancing and Zoom replaced lunchtoo many people in at a lunch taly i time in the quad and cookie sundaes were no longer an ble. Last time walking up soph L y, option. lot, getting a point for my Throughout my Marian career, I have endured a illegal socks, seeing my lot. From a 38 percent on a curved AP Chemistry friends looking half-alive test, accidentally sending Mrs. Susie Sullivan a in the hallway before youtube video entitled “Jefferdy” as a sophomore school and falling asleep (Google it, it’s embarrassing) and all the tragedies in the library. I’m missthat come from being a high school student have ing my homeroom and taught me some valuable lessons about being myself wish I was wearing yesand hard work. This cookie sundae predicament, terday’s polo because I was however, has taught me something different than those. too groggy in the morning It taught me something profound, something probably to search for a clean one. And

Irony of Coronavirus: isolation leads to unity Opinion by MaggieMantini

here is before COVID-19 and after COVID-19; everything that happens in between is solely up to you. I have found that many counteractive events have taken place as a result of this virus. We have been forced to become distant from our friends, but we have become so much closer with our families. Life became less noisy, so the thoughts in our heads became louder. The lack of day-to-day human connection with others allowed for a deeper connection with ourselves. I have realized the importance of learning to enjoy the silence. The outbreak of this disease has cost me many joy-filled lasts that come with being a senior. It took away the last few months I had left to walk the halls of Marian with my classmates. It took my last Field Day, senior retreat, my senior prom. It took my last season to fulfill my creativity through dance. It took away many valuable memories I had hoped to make and had worked for. I didn’t know I could miss a time I had never experienced. However, there’s a lot of hidden beauty to this strange and painful time. This pandemic initially settled terror and anxiety in my bones. As time has gone on, I have seen the bigger picture.

As human connection has been so minimized, constant loneliness has brought an increase in anxiety and depression for many individuals. But if anything has been brought to my attention during these extraordinary months, it’s that the community aspect of this situation is exceptional. I didn’t know I could care so much about the well-being of strangers. The world has shown power in setting aside our differences and coming together for a greater cause. I would have never seen this type of unity as a possibility. For once in our lives, the entire world is on the same page and wants the same thing. The true value of human connection is in the community and togetherness that this virus has forced us to establish. I believe that the world will flourish after this pandemic. Experiences, moments, places, health and relationships will never be taken for granted again. Years from now this will be just another disease in our history books, but the significant understanding of the need to connect and love one another it gave us will hopefully continue to be passed onto future generations. It is our job to solidify the idea that what is coming is better than what is lost.

Cultural identity teaches acceptance, tradition Opinion by NoraFitzsimmons

very time a standardized test came along, I had a wrestling match in my brain, over whether I was Asian enough to check the box. At home my brother poked fun at me for looking paler than him, and my sister’s friends would awkwardly whisper, “Is she adopted?” Over my eighth grade year, classmates told me that my eyes were slits and called me slurs on a daily basis. How was I supposed to be Japanese enough to be accepted at home, but white enough to avoid teasing at school? I wanted to be able to have a concrete identity: one box to check. My ordeal seemed like an impossible balancing act. “After all,” I would think to myself, “It’s only a quarter Japanese.” It’s only a quarter that has taught me how to make nigiri and taiyaki for the New Year. This always reminds me of the importance of tradition. It’s only a quarter that has taught me to keep working when times get rough, just

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while these lasts tug at my heart and make me feel like I’m missing out, they remind me that I only get to experience this part of my life once and it does go fast. You never know what life will swing at you and that means to be excited every day. The speech given every freshman retreat is true where they tell us to stop living for the weekends and be excited for a Tuesday. This includes the bad days, when you have five tests and you wrote a bad essay so your GPA dropped and you forget your water bottle in your mom’s car. You never know what’s gonna happen. So go ahead, go blonde, wear those funky shoes, hang out with girls that aren’t in your “group,” talk to your teachers about your weird weekend and ask them about theirs. Do it all. Appreciate every day, even the bad parts, and try to make the most of it. I am lucky to have had 7.5 semesters of pure chaos on Military Ave (and 0.5 semesters on the Zoom app), and am even luckier to take what it has given me into the future. My time at Marian is done, and though it’s sad to think about, I think I truly discovered what it means to be a Marian girl. So my final advice for all of the freshmen, sophomores and juniors: next time you want a cookie sundae, buy a cookie sundae.

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as my obachan did when she left Japan for America. Though, I am not just Japanese. In fact, I’m mostly Irish. Being Irish has made me tolerate boiled cabbage and turnips. Making soda bread and attending Irish dancing recitals have taught me to appreciate tradition just as much as preparing food for the Japanese New Year. I have come to accept that my identity can fluctuate, because I am not boxes on tests. I am not just Japanese and I am not just Irish, so it is foolish to accept one and reject the other. I now embrace the fact that I’ve been influenced by two unique cultures, and I use my point of view to be able to understand that everyone has their own complex background and influences. My cultural identity does not define me, but it is what has shaped me to be someone who is able to respect tradition, yet be an open-minded individual.

Managing Editors: SarahCronin & OliviaSullivan Copy Editor: MaggieMantini Photo Editor: LydiaLarson Graphics Editor: BellaSyslo Online Editor: ChloeHerbert News Editors: BellaSyslo, NoraFitzsimmons & HollyMcCutcheon Feature Editors: AlidaFarrens, LibbySchimonitz, ColleenSully, & DiannaSledge

Opinion Editors: JasmineButtler & AkerAjak Indepth Editor: ChiaraWallen Sports Editors: EllaMeis & MaggiePeklo Entertainment Editors: ArianaGanson & LilyWeindel Photo Essay Editor: NayahMbilain Adviser: Mrs.MarshaKalkowski

May 2020

Opinion 03

Finding myself at Military Avenue

Marian, thank you, this isn’t good-bye

hen I look back at my three and three fourths years at Marian, I like to imagine myself talking to little-freshman, excited-sophomore and stressed-out-junior Maggie. When I take myself back to these times, I wish I could say “slow down and look around you.” I have always been a three-steps ahead kind of person, and I have recently discovered the art of slowing down. If I had learned this sooner, I think I would have been less stressed out over the little things. Marian has been so good to me these past three and three fourths years, and I wish I could go back and relive it again just to soak it all in, even the tragic sinking of Sophomores Set Sail. Even in the midst of online learning, Marian has shown me nothing but love. To give you a summary of my experience would be impossible, but I can say this: prior to Marian I was so shy and quiet, and now, I have found a safe place that has allowed me to do some soul searching and find myself. Sometimes, I am asked if I will miss Marian, and I am always so fast to answer

Reflection by AkerAjak

y four years at Marian have helped me discover myself. I embraced my femininity, blackness and passion. Coming into Marian, I was a quiet, frail little black girl going into a big school knowing no one. I didn’t talk, look or act like everyone else. It was difficult at first to be in a school where you feel like you stick out like a sore thumb. I assumed that I wouldn’t fit in. Fortunately, I was wrong. Not only did I make an amazing group of friends, but I also found out a lot of things about myself that I wouldn’t have ever known if I went to another school. Marian has allowed me to be my loud, energetic, thoughtful, amazing, black self with no judgment. All it took was embracing where I was. I started to insert myself into Marian culture by joining random clubs during the club fair freshman year. I remember striding over to a table filled with memorabilia from different countries and being genuinely surprised to see such a lively table. I asked the girl sitting at the table what the club was and she told me that

it was called I.D.E.A.S, which stands for Increasing Diversity and Equality Among Students. It’s crazy to think that I had no clue just the impact this club would have on me. My freshman self didn’t know that she would eventually be on the Core Team just a year later and continue to work on the team for the rest of her high school career. Going to these meetings was the highlight of my years at Marian. I know predominately white institutions have a reputation of not being inclusive or hiding their diversity but I never felt out of place. I always felt accepted and still feel the same three years later. Marian has been the best thing to ever happen to me. It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. I would not have embraced myself and other women if it wasn’t for this school. Marian makes me feel like I can do anything with my life regardless of my race, gender or income. If the Marian community tells me I can do it, then I’ll believe it.

Reflection by MaggiePeklo

“yes!” but in reality, I don’t think I will miss Marian. Sure, I will miss my class, but the end of senior year isn’t the end of my friendships and my 166-fold sisterly bond. What we gain at Marian doesn’t get left in the building. In fact, it was never in the building to begin with. The confidence, outspokenness and intelligence I have found at Marian has always been inside me, Marian just showed me how to tap into my gifts and allow them to grow and flourish. Now it is my job to share Marian with the rest of the world. In order to leave Marian, or Zoom, with a smile, I had to come to the realization that me leaving doesn’t mean gone forever. I have been on a four-yearlong crazy journey with my favorite girls in the world, and I have watched them grow into beautiful, intelligent, confident women. We are leaving with the hope to see one another from time to time and keep our sisterhood strong. And with this, I am able to leave comfortably and happily, because I know my gals are only a phone call away.

Saying farewell to turquoise, orange, Field Day, future car accidents

Reflection by BellaSyslo

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orry. I’m not usually dressed like this,” I said to the paramedic. He laughed as I glanced down at my turquoise and orange magic carpet. To this day, I still cannot think of a time worse than before your junior year Field Day to total your mom’s car. It was approximately 8 a.m. Libby Schimonitz and I were rushing out the door, stuffing pastries down our throats, while trying to tie our costumes before we set out for Baxter Arena. My mom had offered to drive us to Baxter, which was extremely helpful, as Libby and I had stayed up until 2 in the morning memorizing our demo. Our spirits were high as we made sure each of our formations were permanently engraved in the only brain cells that remained after Field Week. The morning looked extremely promising; we were motivated by the catastrophe that was Soph Set Sail and our minds were set on the idea of not coming in fourth. This all changed as we entered the intersection of 84th and Pacific.

I wish I could explain it better than I remember, but the next thing I know is that I’m screaming as a black car turns into our car’s front left wheel. My mom pulled our car off to the side of the street and my mom, Libby and I all exchanged a glance that seemed to say: “Well, what now?” Once we established that everyone was safe, we called 911. They sent a police car and ambulance as a precautionary measure and my mom insisted that Libby and I get our vitals taken. The paramedics helped Libby and I out of the smashed car when it dawned on me for the first time that I still had on my cardboard magic carpet. We still had Field Day to get to. As we sat with the three paramedics in the ambulance, Libby texted her dad to come pick us up and I emailed our class moderator, Mrs. Lori Spanbauer, that we had gotten into an accident,

but would be at Field Day. We piled into Libby’s dad’s car and our adrenaline was pumping through the roof. We arrived at Baxter at around 9:30 and saw a few lone fans walking in. I had absolutely no clue where we were supposed to enter the arena. We ran around the entire circumference of Baxter Arena a grand total of three times, looking for any door. We were in hysterics when we finally found the staircase that led us to our entire class lining up to walk onto the floor. We snuck ourselves into the line up and descended onto the concrete floor. I immediately forgot about the events that had just unfolded as I sang and performed our demo as if it was the last thing I would ever do. Now, a full year later, I realize that my hierarchy of priorities was a little skewed that morning. Placing Field Day above your immediate health is probably not the most responsible thing

to do, but I wouldn’t have done it any other way. My classmates needed me to show up for them at Field Day because we work better when we’re a team. The Class of 2020 would not be the same, if it weren’t for each individual girl. I think, in some ways, this is what Marian has most taught me: that you show up for the people you love. The thought of leaving behind my 166 close friends and classmates next year is scarier to me than any accident. The people that I’ve met in my time at Marian have inspired me to not only be the most authentic and unfiltered version of myself, but have also shown me how to have complete faith in others. I’m truly blessed to have something that makes saying goodbye seem so hard. Although I hope to never have to relive hysterically sprinting around Baxter Arena three times at 9:30 in the morning or explaining to a paramedic why I’m dressed head to toe in turquoise and orange, I’d do it all over again if it meant just one more year with my best friends.

Seniors: what will you miss the most next year? AkerAjak

Nyayian Biel ’20

“I am going to miss the friends that I have made in the past four years. Not just the girls I am graduating with, but also the underclassmen.”

Anna Feldman ’20

“I’m going to miss seeing my high school friends and being with them every day because I won’t be able to in college.”

Janny Apiwattangsakul ’20

Olivia Matthews ’20

“Every girl here is truly unique in her own way, but Marian brings that uniqueness into one strong community forever. I will definitely miss this amazing place.”

“I’m really going to miss the environment, especially the sisterhood bond that we all have. I’m going to miss this amazing group of girls.”

Class of 2020

04 Indepth

Farewell to the How far will the senior class go?

Arizona Grand Canyon University MayaReed SarahRollag University of Arizona EleanorHenderson • Arkansas University of Arkansas HannahFrodyma • California California Polytechnic State University KaitlinTiojanco Loyola Marymount University AkerAjak SaraLighthart University of California Berkeley DaisyOwen University of California Santa Barbara JaquelineSmith University of San Diego IsabellaSyslo • Colorado Colorado State University KathrynKilzer University of Denver ClaraNeary LaurenShotkoski • District of Columbia American University ScarlettWedergren • Illinois Columbia College Chicago AnnaCzechut-Hoffman Eastern Illinois University ParkerStafford Loyola University Chicago AshleyGoldsmith GraceNelson Wheaton College GraceBentley • Indiana University of Notre Dame MarinMowat KellyWilliams • Iowa Cornell College BreannaMethe Iowa State University SarahDoll MaureenFlanery CassidyWolf University of Iowa ClaudiaArcher ClaireHartley • Kansas Benedictine College KatrinaBoesch KateJensen KatelynMalick University of Kansas ChloeEminger OliviaHolloway MischaMountjoy MeredithMueller HaleyNarke EleniPatsalis • Louisiana Louisiana State University AddisonDunbar • Massachusetts Boston University NyayianBiel Harvard University ShruthiKumar • Michigan University of Michigan SophieClark • Minnesota University of St. Thomas KearaHiatt HopeMcLeay CarolineMoore • Mississippi University of Mississippi AvaMatthies • Missouri Missouri State University AbigailElkins Missouri Western University ElizabethMusilek Northwest Missouri State ElizabethBrisbin PaytonKirchoefer EmilySaalfeld JillianTeal Rockhurst University SarahMontague HannahSedlacek Saint Louis University AnneHiatt University of Missouri Columbia ChiaraWallen University of Missouri Kansas City CajahAnderson • Nebraska College of St. Mary KylieAnderson ReaganBoex BrookeWigdahl Creighton University EmilyAtamov SarahBurnett LaurenHacker KatelinKearney ArijKhan AchayKual CeceliaLounsberry AgoumMonydhel EmilyMonzu ElliseNelson AbigailReynolds MarySaid ElizabethSchimonitz HannahSchaffer MadelineWarrick Hastings College CaterraParker RileeSilvain Metropolitan Community College MaggieHumlicek Midland University AdriannaKrueger Nebraska Wesleyan University OliviaMatthews University of Nebraska Lincoln GeonashaAgbelety ZoeyArmestead NatalieBrennan JasmineButtler SarahCronin ChloeDegan KaelynnEisele EllenEverett CaseyFenton NoraFitzsimmons MeredithForster KaitlynGall

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enior year is plagued with questions about plans for the future. Whether asked about college or major, any senior has probably lost count of the questions. Although, for many seniors, their major is practical — their dream job is more or less so. Nonetheless, each dream job is based on passion. “My dream job is to be a professional pug cuddler. Though it doesn’t match up with my intended major of landscape architecture at Louisiana State University, this is my dream job because I think pugs are the cutest animals alive and they deserve extra cuddles. I talk about my dream job often. I have three pugs at home and cuddle with them all the time. If I could do my absolute favorite thing for a living, I definitely would,” senior Addison Dunbar said. “I would like to live in a cottage in a remote area in Washington state. I want to live there because Washington state is absolutely beautiful and there is plenty of room to keep my gazillion pugs,” Dunbar said. “My dream job is for sure realistic. By day I will be a landscape architect and by night, I will cuddle with my many pugs!”

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Meet your top two senior women

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Valedictorian: Shruthi Kumar

umar plans to major in either psychology or political science at Harvard in the fall. In her free time she enjoys “spending time with my sister or playing with my puppy! Outside of school, I like to hang out with my friends and find new places to eat in Omaha.” “It was definitely a very exciting announcement to hear I am valedictorian. I felt very happy! I don’t think I could say I expected it, because I have never actually calculated my GPA,” Kumar said. “My advice for underclassmen is to maintain grades by trying to give your best on every assignment. Especially when you get to the end of junior and senior year, it can be easy to do your assignments just to get them done, but try to give your best on each assignment, even though you may not want to,” Kumar said.

“I think that was important in maintaining good grades. I don’t think it works to study for your teacher or someone else. You have to study for yourself if you want to make it easier on you to have good grades. If you don’t stay on top of school work for yourself, then you will be doing it under someone else’s pressure, and that never feels good. I think having the right perspective to studying and education is important!” Kumar said. “Marian’s teachers are the most amazing and dedicated, and that truly benefited me in my education,” Kumar said. “Marian has also been very supportive in my education, especially the counseling department. I have to give a shout-out to Mrs. Gelecki— she is incredibly important to me and my education, and I am blessed to have had a counselor like her!”

Valedictorian Shruthi Kumar • Kumar plans to study psychology or political science at Harvard University. She was involved in speech, led yoga club, was part of the National Honor Society, and spent time volunteering outside of school.

Salutatorian: Tayla McWilliams

expecting it since junior year,” McWilcWilliams plans to study comliams said. puter science or economics with “I don’t have any specific advice [for a minor in classical studies at Fordham University in New York. In her free time underclassmen]; it really comes down to Tayla volunteers at the public library and figuring out what works on an individual basis. I maintain a lot of study habits the zoo, and she “spends a decent chunk Thailand of time babysitting my sisters. As for my that counselors and teachers would interests, I enjoy writing, and I’m a huge probably consider bad, but it’s what works best for me,” McWilliams said. K-Pop fan, which is honestly more of a ww“Eventually, through trying out hobby than a taste in music. I also play a different methods of studying, planning, lot of video games — Animal Crossing, etc., you’ll know what that looks like for as of late.” you,” McWilliams said. “When it was announced I am “Marian has had a huge impact salutatorian, I felt proud, and it was on my confidence — in a good way, validating to be recognized for the Salutatorian Tayla McWilliams • hopefully. I’m still not very talkative, but work I’ve put in over the last four years. McWilliams plans to study computer science prior to Marian, I tended to hide behind On the other hand, it was also pretty or economics at Fordham University. She that much more than I do now. Being embarrassing. Coming in as a freshman, helped lead Math Club and National Honself-assured enough to ask questions I definitely didn’t expect it. However, ors Society and also spent time volunteering and interject when necessary has greatly around sophomore year, I realized it University HannahHeinert • Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University IshaKoutside of school. improved my experience with learning.” was possible, and I would say I’ve been ishore Villanova University EmmaMcClellan • South Carolina University of South Carolina IsabellaPantano • South Dakota Northern State University KatrinaPalmer South Dakota State University DelaneyBaumberger AnnaFeldman University of Sioux Falls MeganLawson University of South Dakota MargaretPallesen • Texas Texas A&M University AbigailFlott Texas Christian University ChiaraWallen MariaRing GabrielleWatton • Utah Southern Utah University AnnaHartley • Wisconsin Marquette University EmmaGarriott MargaretMartin HollyMcAbigail Lager 2016 How do you think Marian has changed you over Abigail Lager 2020 Cutcheon LucindaO’Brien MargaretTimmerman • Wyoming University of Wythe last four years? oming ErinWolf • International Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) Pattiya I think that Marian has definitely helped shape me into who Apiwattangsakul Siridhorn International Institute of Technology (Thailand) I am today. I came into high school a completely different SirimataSuthamma • Undecided AmayaBang-Hendon MariaCruz-Cerezo person, not just my outer appearance but my whole personalArianaGanson DaviaKing NayahMbilain GraceOlsen ity. There are all different types of girls here and for the most part it is a safe space to explore who you want to be.

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Alexa Blaine also has a dream job she is passionate about: an orthopedic surgeon. “I have developed a passion for medicine and more specifically orthopedics after having four knee surgeries on my meniscus. I have always been so intrigued by surgeries and medicine so it seems fitting that I would love to imagine myself in those shoes. The way my surgeon and physician assistant have impacted my life is beyond belief, and I would one day love to do the same,” Blaine said. “I imagine myself working in a large hospital or clinic setting with many other medical staff. I want to have tight bonds and friendships with other surgeons with also having an area that I could call my own. I would love to work with athletes specifically, or younger patients, because it means most to me as I was an athlete who had a special passion and love for the game,” Blaine said. “I have full belief in myself that I can conquer my dream job and my intended career. I am extremely passionate about things I love. I am sure that the passion stems from my past experiences by developing the connection I have between medicine and myself. I have no doubt that with

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hard work and determination, I can fulfill the hopes for my future. I love talking about my future with people I trust,” Blaine said. “I believe that there’s a sense of reassurance that comes from telling people who are close to you because it definitely feels more realistic to me. When I tell people about my goals, it helps remind others to keep pushing me even if I, myself, think it’s outside of my reach. One person in particular that I have been very honest with when it comes to goals and hopes is my physical therapist. She has been one to give me her complete and honest opinion while encouraging me in the most positive ways possible,” Blaine said. “My dream job of being an orthopedic surgeon, with a specialty in knees, matches up perfectly with my intended major. I plan to major in Biology at Wayne State College this fall. I know that it is highly likely that I will change my mind about my intended job within medicine, but I know that if I continue to follow my heart and my passion, I will be happy with whatever job that may be. As long as I am making a positive impact for our world one day, I will be satisfied with my work,” Blaine said.

1. Ben and Jerry Flavor Guru 2. Third Female National Park Service Director 3. National Geographic Photographer 4. Professional Baker 5. Music Producer

What advice would you give to underclassmen who haven’t quite figured out who they are yet?

From New Marian Girl... • Abigail Lager ’20 rocks her natural long blonde hair for her first high school picture.

Sophie Clark 2016

I would tell underclassmen to try everything. Stop worrying what people will think because no matter what, someone will dislike what you do. Try out different looks and activities until you find what you feel the best in. And don’t give up, it To Strong Independent Womtakes a long time, I’m still not there yet. an • Lager exudes confidence in this senior picture. Photo courtesy of Abigail Lager ‘20

How do you think Marian has changed you over the last four years?

Sophie Clark 2020

I think Marian, both directly and indirectly, changed me. The accepting and safe environment allowed me to explore every side of myself without feeling the need to adjust to others’ expectations. Over the course of high school, this change of mindset was probably the biggest factor in the changes in my personality.

What advice would you give to underclassmen who haven’t quite figured out who they are yet?

My biggest piece of advice is to be patient. This is a time for you to experiment with new hobbies, styles, friend groups and interests. However, it will take time. I didn’t figure out From Wide-eyed Freshman... who I am overnight. I had no idea until the end of junior • Sophie Clark ’20 smiles year. Trust the process, be patient and don’t settle for anybrightly for her first high school thing less than yourself. picture.

To Confident Future Leader • Clark is excited and ready to take on the world. Photo courtesy of Sophie Clark

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May crowning tradition takes new form online: gathering cancelled due to COVID-19 AlidaFarrens

eing chosen as the May Queen is one of the greatest honors a Marian Girl can receive. The May Crowning ceremony stresses the importance of living out the Marian Identity. Anna Kolterman, a Liturgical Minister and FIAT member at Marian, said, “Each young woman who is educated in the Servite Tradition at Marian is in formation to live Marian Identity as she goes forth into the world. The tradition of May Crowning at the conclusion of the year, highlights Marian Identity, as the selected May Queen speaks to the whole student body on the topic of living like Mary.” The senior class gets to choose one Marian girl who exhibits a strong connection with their faith along with being kind, strong and encouraging. This year the senior class chose Kate Jensen as their May Queen. Jensen is an EMHC and is involved in Servite Connections. “I think the sisters are the ultimate example of Mary and I really look up to them. I enjoy spending time with all of them,” Jensen said. This year the tradition took a different form. There was no all-school gathering or singing of the “Ave Maria” by the choir. Parents, faculty, staff and other guests instead heard the May Queen address the student body in a video shared online. “The speeches were done from Marian’s

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new chapel and then the group present (fewer than 10 people) processed outside to place the crown on the statue. The video was released to the Marian community on May 1,” Kolterman said. Although May Crowning was very different this year, the traditional elements still remained intact. The statue of Mary was crowned and the Servants of Mary got to watch the ceremony from their windows or outside. “I think this year’s event will be very special in that we are able to offer it in the midst of the pandemic, we honor Mary, we pray with the Marian community, and recognize our May Queen,” Kolterman said. COVID-19 has taken away yet another beloved tradition at Marian for the Class Crowning • Kate Jensen ’20 was this year’s May Queen. The ceremony took place on April 20 and of 2020. This is most frustrating for Kate the recorded video was released to the Marian community on May 1. Photo by Maya Reed. Jensen. “I was so sad when I found out that we weren’t going to be able to have grateful for receiving the May Queen that I am surrounded by all of these wonthe traditional ceremony, but, now I think title. She wants to address the Marian derful women. I am truly so honored.” I’m just happy that it happened,” she said. community by saying: “When I found out “We can lean on Mary as our loving Senior Emily Monzu, one of Jensen’s I was the May Queen, I was filled with and compassionate mother. I imagine closest friends, was able to be there for gratitude, disbelief and shock. I immediMary with a soft, sweet smile. The same Jensen on the day of the recorded ceremo- ately thought of the women who had won one I often see the Sisters in the Conny. “When I found out Kate was the May before: Sarah Anderson, Maria Determan, vent wearing. Her smile seems to say ‘I’m Queen, I could think of no other person Kaitlyn Baysa. I have always looked up to proud of you and I’m here for you.’ She is who deserved it more than she did. She is them. I feel that there are so many deserv- like our cheerleader in heaven supporting the epitome of who everyone should strive ing people in the Class of 2020 who could us in whatever way it is we need,” Jensen and want to be,” Monzu said. have been given this title. I am so grateful said. Jensen said she feels honored and

Online school switches up the classroom Taking gym behind a screen: virtual physical education

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nline classes have been the norm for students. Classes had to adjust to this new change, and some had more of a challenge than others; gym had to convert a very physical course. Marian’s two gym teachers Mrs. Beth Dye and Mr. B.J. Christiansen had to tackle the challenge of virtual physical education. “The transition wasn’t all that easy. I had to learn how to really use Canvas and create assignments on there since I normally don’t have girls submit on Canvas,” Dye said. Christiansen also had his ups and downs with the transition. “It seemed nerve-wracking at first, but now that we have done it a few weeks, things are running smoothly,” Christiansen said. Dye, who teaches Intro to Wellness, Dual Sports and Team Sports had to drastically change her lesson plans. “Team and Dual Sports have an exercise log they have to fill out and return to me in Canvas. A typical week requires them to complete three workouts. The girls can do anything from going outside to work out, youtube exercise videos, cleaning, doing yard work outside and cooking or baking and cleaning up after themselves,” Dye said. “Team and Dual Sports meet on Zoom the first class period of each week. Wellness has to do the same thing but we also meet on Zoom to keep covering our curriculum

we have left,” Dye said. “Weight training has been more of a challenge. This is obviously difficult as most students don’t have a full weight room at home! I have adjusted the content of the class to focus more on program development and different methods of building workouts. The girls then practice that method in a body weight workout at home,” Christiansen said. “The girls have been great! I have been truly impressed with how well they have handled it. Attendance is great in every class and I have not had any issues with girls getting work turned in on time. It goes to show how resilient and hard working Marian girls are,” Christiansen said. Online gym classes have had a positive effect on students. “For gym we just have to keep an exercise log which is a great way for me to keep myself accountable for being active,” sophomore Ashley Doehner said. “For online gym classes I usually always try to do something outside. Normally I just go on a walk with my dog or go on a bike ride on our trail. Sometimes I play volleyball outside with my neighbor,” freshman Courtney Long said. “I think that online workouts are harder because you have to take more time out of your day to do the workout but in school it was during class time and it wasn’t homework,” Long said.

Independent Research students wrap up research online ColleenSully

arian’s independent research class just became more independent than ever. With the pandemic causing schools to close, classes are forced to come up with creative ways to cope. The independent research students lost the opportunity to present their ideas publicly like classes have in the past. They have been working rigorously on gathering their research and compiling it into a complete project. Independent Research is taught by Dr. Sharon Genoways and Mr. Tom Baker. The elective is open to seniors and is a great way for girls to research a topic that interests them and present what they learned. Senior Jayden Rocha chose to enroll in the class in order to enhance her research, writing and speaking skills in order to be better prepared for college. “I am always up for a challenge!” Rocha said. Rocha researched the effects of grit on academic achievement, professional achievement and psychological well-being. Genoways suggested the class watch TED talks or listen to podcasts to form an idea for their research. “I ended up listening to a podcast featuring Angela Duckworth who is the

woman who defined grit in the context I used for my paper,” Rocha said. “I listened to some of her TED talks and I was fascinated by a question she posed, “What if doing well in school and in life depends on much more than your ability to learn quickly and easily?’ After hearing that question I was hooked, and I have loved learning and researching about grit this semester.” “If I had to guess, I probably spent over 116 hours working on this paper,” Rocha said. Senior Abby Reynolds decided to take the class to learn how to write a proper APA style research paper. “My paper is researching a psychedelic compound called N, N-Dimethyltryptamine and how it is used by different religions, how it affects the brain and where it is found in nature,” Reynolds said. “I had known about this compound before I took this class, and I just wanted to find out more about it.” Although the Independent Research class won’t have the opportunity to present their knowledge to their classmates in person, each student will record their presentation and share it with their class virtually.

Art class gets creative with online learning DiannaSledge

nline classes can be tough, but Marian’s art classes are finding fun ways to continue their learning experience. Senior Grace Olsen is in Art IV and is working on her still life project of a pair of boots at home. “I think it’s going well. I have more time to work on my project. We turn in art on Canvas and post pictures of our work,” Olsen said. Freshman Ally Ravnsborg is in Art I. “Going to online classes has been harder because we don’t get to communicate with our teachers as much as we used to, and we are having to teach ourselves a lot more,” Ravnsborg said. Art students picked up their projects and supplies during the first week of online classes. The art teachers set out art kits for them to take home. “I don’t think there’s anything really hard. I’m just a little worried I won’t have the right colored pencils,” Olsen said. Junior Mary Claire Daubendiek is taking Art III and is currently working on her self portrait.

“I’m finding it difficult to be motivated to work on my self portrait, but my class is very supportive of everyone. Mrs. Bauer is super flexible and is really rooting for our success,” Daubendiek said.

But First Let Me Draw a Selfie • Mary Claire Daubendiek ’21 is working on her self portrait. She has been utilizing her extra time at home to perfect her piece. Photo courtesy of Mary Claire Daubendiek.

Unfinished • Grace Olsen ’20 is in Honors Art IV. She chose a pair of red boots as the subject of her final art project. Photo courtesy of Grace Olsen.

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Athletes make most of quarantine EllaMeis & LibbySchimonitz

thletes across the world had their seasons cut short due to COVID-19. For Marian’s student athletes, their summer seasons are hopefully just around the corner. “I’m so disappointed about our soccer season being cut short,” sophomore Audrey Van Dyke said. “We didn’t even get to play our first game.” Van Dyke has been taking time to go on runs and work out. “Our coach isn’t making us do anything, but she has been strongly encouraging us to do the drills she sends out,” Van Dyke said. Van Dyke has remained positive despite the abrupt end to her soccer season. “I’m trying to plan a way for our team to get together over the summer once we’re out of quarantine,” she said. Van Dyke will also be participating in club soccer over the summer as long as it can be regulated according to CDC guidelines. For freshman Cecilia Urbanski, the end of her soccer season has taken a negative toll. “As a freshman, I was super excited to play on the team and join in on fun traditions. But, I understand that

these precautions were taken for the best,” Urbanski said. Urbanski receives training from two coaches: her school coach and her club soccer coach. “Our club coach is having us do daily conditioning and put that information in a spreadsheet. For school soccer, our coach has been sending our emails with training videos a few times a week,” Urbanski said. She said she is doing her best to stay on top of all the training. “I know that the NSAA has shut down soccer until June and my club has postponed soccer tryouts until July. If we do have a season, it will be weird, but I’ll still be practicing regardless,” Urbanski said. She has continued to look forward to the future. “I’ve tried to see this time as an opportunity, so when I do get back on the field, I can be ahead of the game.” Junior Abby Jacobsen is also hopeful for a summer soccer season. “I will take my dog with me while I practice soccer,” Jacobsen said. “She likes chasing the ball so trying to keep the ball from her is great for working on footskills.”

Free, online exercise for staying at home:

Three Network Staffers share opinions of Youtube workouts MadFit 20 min full body workout at home Review by ChloeHerbert

addie Lymburner’s 20-minute full body workout, found on her YouTube channel MADFIT, is the perfect study break (or a great way to get your heart rate up while you wait for your cookie dough to chill, in my case). This equipment-free sweat session leaves you feeling just the right amount of energized and sore. The background music

that plays throughout the duration of the workout is upbeat, but not annoyingly so. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars? I thought that Lymburner needed to explain proper form and technique more thoroughly for some of the tougher moves. It was almost time to move on to the next exercise when I finally fig-

ured out how to stand up coming out of a sit-up.

positions. Ting performs two different positions for 30 seconds each and then allows for a 10 second break between each section. When I did the entire workout for the first time, I found it difficult, but since you repeat the same routine each day, I found that it got easier with time. On a scale of 1 to 10, the overall difficulty of the workout is a 6 or 7. By the end of the two weeks, I felt stronger and more motivated throughout the day. I wouldn’t say that by the end of two weeks I had rock-solid abs,

but did notice that my core did feel stronger and more toned. I would completely recommend this routine to get active during this time of social distancing and self quarantining. It is definitely challenging at first, but if you stick with it, it’s worth your time.

MadFit 20 min Full Body Workout • https://youtu.be/Zv-v64uWimY

Top four sports moments of 2019 - 2020 Chloe Ting ab shredder 2 week workout Review by BellaSyslo

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Emotion in the Air at Volleyball Districts • Varsity members celebrate after scoring another point that could qualify them for the state tournament. The district game against Millard North lasted five sets and the girls ended their season with a total of 22 wins. Photo courtesy of Naomi Delkamiller. Softball Strikes Out at State • Maddia Groff ‘23 pitches to earn another strike on the field. The Crusaders were the District 3 champions and competed at State in October and finished in fifth place. Eight players received post-season honors by the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World Herald. Photo by Alida Farrens. Triumph Against Old Rivals • Tension builds as Aryannah Harrison ‘21 contemplates her next move against her Millard West opponent. Marian won the game, 60-56. Shout out to CeCe Hacker ’22, who led all of Class A in free throw shooting percentage this season, and shout out to Coach Kent Bray who announced his retirement in late April after coaching seven sports in 37 years. Photo by Alida Farrens.

midst a time where the whole world has been put on pause and many are searching for a way to keep busy, blogger Chloe Ting’s workout videos have seemed to emerge amongst the chaos. I had first heard about her Youtube workout videos through social media. It seemed like everyone was raving about just how effective her workouts were, especially her ab workouts. I decided to try her 2 week ab workout challenge entitled “Get Abs in 2 WEEKS | Abs Workout Challenge” on Youtube. The actual workout is close to 10 minutes long and consists of 21 different

Chloe Ting’s Get Abs in 2 WEEKS | Abs Workout Challenge • https://youtu.be/2pLT-olgUJs

Burn 600 calories in 60-minute workout Review by LydiaLarson

I Swimming and Diving Celebrate a State Win • The ladies of the swim and dive team embrace each other in a warm group hug as they celebrate their big win at State on Feb. 29. Jojo Randby ’21 set a state record in the 100-yard breaststroke out of 47 other swimmers. Randby and Bella Pantano ’20 broke four school records at the meet. Coach BJ Christiansen was named Swim Coach of the Year. Photo source @MarianSwimming.

Marian sports open gym hours Basketball • Head Coach: Peter Cunningham Open gyms and strength and conditioning begins June 1. Mon, Wed, Fri | 7-9:30 a.m. Cross Country • Head Coach: Roger Wright Strength and conditioning along with team runs begin June 1. Mon, Wed, Fri | 8-9:30 a.m. at Marian Saturday runs begin May 30 | 8-9 a.m. at Lake Zorinsky Dance • Head Coach: Chelsea Vorland Strength and conditioning begins June 2. Tues &

decided to do the free Burn 600 Calories in a 60-Minute Workout with Jeanette Jenkins on POPSUGAR Fitness on YouTube. She led the workout with three other girls, one doing a modified version of the workout. She explains the moves very well and demonstrates the moves before the time starts. This workout did not require any equipment and was a high intensity cardio workout with upbeat music. This workout kept me breathing heavy

Thurs| 6-7 a.m Golf • Head Coach: Robert Davis Strength and conditioning begins June 2. Tues & Thurs | 9-10 a.m Soccer • Head Coach: Teresa DeGeorge Strength and conditioning begins June 1. Mon & Wed | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Softball • Head Coach: Chad Perkins Open Field begins May 29. Fri | 8-10 a.m. Strength and conditioning begins June 2. Tues & Thurs | 8-9 a.m. Swimming & Diving • Head Coach: BJ Christiansen

throughout the entire time. I am used to intense cardio-based workouts so this one did not feel too hard. As far as after the workout goes, I was dripping with sweat. I felt great and glad I got my workout done in 60 minutes. However, I was sore, mainly in my legs and glutes, for three days after the workout. I really liked this workout because

it wasn’t too hard, but also made my body work. I would rate this workout a four out of five stars with a level of difficulty being a seven out of ten.

Burn 600 Calories in 60-minutes with Jeanette Jenkins • https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=s3F6R92s6_o

Strength and conditioning begins June 1. Mon & Wed | 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tennis • Head Coach: Trish Faust Strength and conditioning begins June 1. Mon & Wed | 6-7 a.m. Track • Head Coach: Greg Golka Strength and conditioning begins June 1. Mon, Wed, Fri | 8-8:30 a.m. Volleyball • Head Coach: Amy McLeay Open gym and strength and conditioning begins June 2. Tues & Thurs| East & West Gyms 7-10 a.m. | upperclassmen & 8-10 a.m. | freshmen

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Summer 2020 To-Do List

• Spend a day at the lake • Soak up some rays with some SPF 30 • Go to Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, Mo.) • Take a road trip to Nebraska City or Carhenge (Alliance, Neb.) • Drive through Wildlife Safari Park (Ashland, Neb.) • Picnic • Support local ice cream shops (Ted and Wally’s, Dairy Chef, eCreamery, Christy Creme) • Go exploring a new state park • Fly a kite at your neighborhood park • Pet the stingrays at the Henry Doorly Zoo

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Quarantine Quiz 1. What time did you get up? a. 7:30 a.m. b. 7:00 a.m.

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c. 7:59 a.m. d. I don’t sleep

2. What do you do during class?

a. Check Snapchat c. Sleep b. Homework for that d. Order toilet paper class for the family

a. Checked Snapchat b. Homework

c. Sleep d. More online shopping for toilet paper

4. Did you eat during class? a. Yes, a few bites every class b. Not really, just the class after “lunch”

5. Did you change up your hairstyle?

c. Yes, during most of my classes d. Yes, I popped vitamins and ate military rations on a schedule

a. Yes, I dyed my hair c. No, my hair has b. No, my hair looks not left the same bun the same, just cleaner since March 6 d. Yes, I shaved my head

6. What did you do “after school”? a. Work out/go for a walk b. Hang out with siblings

c. FaceTime friends d. Take a nap, I didn’t sleep at night

7. What time did you go to bed? a. 11:00 p.m. b. 10:00 p.m.

c. 1:00 a.m. d. I stayed up all night

Mostly As: A slightly disorganized desk in your room

Mostly Bs: A very organized area in an inhome office

Mostly Cs: In your bed

Mostly Ds: In a bunker getting ready for the peak of the curve

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Fireproof by One Direction sarah cronin Move to San Francisco by Circa Waves chloe herbert Send Me on My Way by Rusted Root maggie peklo You Are in Love by Taylor Swift olivia sullivan The Tide is High by Atomic Kitten libby schimonitz Paper Planes by MIA alida farrens Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa by Vampire Weekend ella meis Sunday Girl by Blondie ariana ganson Go Gina by SZA aker ajak

Magic in the Hamptons by Social House bella syslo Greek Tragedy by the Wombats lily wiendel Boy with Luv by BTS dianna sledge What Once Was by Her’s maggie mantini Blinding Lights by The Weeknd holly mccutcheon Alaska by Maggie Rogers jasmine buttler Yo Perreo Sola by Bad Bunny nora fitzsimmons Thru the Night by Jack Harlow nayah mbilain Dræm Girl by No Vacation lydia larson Perfect Color by SafetySuit chiara wallen

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