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2020 Y E A R B O O K
CLASS OF 2020 Aaliyana Abraham Abubakar Aden Adam Miller Adesotu Woghiren Adrian Calderon Aisha Mahamud Akaoluchukwu Ogbue Alejandro Chaparro Alejandro Samayoa Alexander ColĂłn Alexandra Alvarez Sepulveda Alvaro Amaya Amanda Chen Andy Desrosiers Angeannie Lefevre Anisa Pouriet Anthony Dubois Anthony Eng Arba Shkreli Arbri Leka Ashik Jaman Ashley DeLeon Bendu David Benjamin Morales Bill Osayuwame Odiase Brandon Chau Brianna Feliciano Brianna Wright Caitlin Nguyen Carmen Garay-Monteiro Caroline Sunuwar Cherissa Bertrand Christina Demard Cianna Pinto
Cindy Dinh Curtis Dessources Cyril Robinson Darian Ith-Elibox David Rincon Dawnesha Dwyer-Young Dayana Portillo Deannah Ryner Derek Chea Destiny Gabriel Dior Merino Emmanuella Udeh Evan Dao Evelin Higuita LondoĂąo Fatima Kebbous Felix Tan Genesis Hernandez Hasna Iqbal Helen Loc Irene Santos Marroquin Isabella Tran Isaiah Gomes Isaiah Monroig Jada Smith Jailyn Camilo Jamal Reed Jaylen Cardoso Jazleidy Soto Jefferson Veillard Jeffrey Alphonso Jennifer Jagba Jennifer Nguyen JennyFer Camacho Jessica Cao
Congratulations! Jhonaiquer Cruz JianYing Liu Jolean Ashman Jordan Wong Jordan Wu Jorge Lluberes Joshua Okafor Julissa Maldonado Karina Atiegha Karynna Acosta Katherine Hughes Kathleen Wei Kaysha Baez Kenia Marie Antoine Kensley Griner Kiandra Goss Kiara Patterson Kristian Rosario Kyla Allen Laila Hopkins Leonersy Guerrero Majesty Jackson Martina Albin Mei Hua Chen Mileina Noel Mycalea Lewis Nahommy Agosto Nariah Richardson Nashaylah Pierre-Louis Nasra Noor Natalie Mendez Nathaniel Shevlin-Gabriel Nattalie Gualdrón Onyewuchi Udokporo .
Peter Tran Phuong Nguyen Quanique Francis Raul Hernandez Reina Donis Richard Impert, Jr. Richie Tran Rubén Rodríguez Ryan Bradley Samantha Pierre Louis Samuel Poindexter Sarai Denis Sebastian Sanchez Shelstie Dastinot Sleither Valenzuela Stephen Moreno Jimenez Sumaya Ibrahim Taalib-Said DibingaRobinson Tatyana Feliciano Tatyana Vasquez Téyjhana Barton Neal Thamira Santana Thoselia Kuffour Tracy Uong Vivian Lu Wandarley Antunes Wilbert Martinez Yailin Gonzalez Yaliah Lezeau Yaovi Dablah Yorleny Bedoya Ysael Porro .
Scholars Are Graduating From...
Oh, the places American International College Arizona State University Assumption College Bentley University Boston University (4) Bowdoin College Brandeis University Bunker Hill Community College (4) City Year Colby College College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Eastern Connecticut State University Framingham State University (2) Gap Year Hampton University Harvard College (3) Howard University Kenyon College Northeastern University Lehigh University Lesley University (2) Marine Corps MassArt
you will go! Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mount Holyoke College Providence College Quincy College Regis College (3) Simmons University (4) Spelman College St. John’s University Stanford University Stonehill College Suffolk University (2) Syracuse University (2) The New School Tufts University (7) U.S. Navy UMass Amherst (5) UMass Boston (7) UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell (4) University of Hartford University of Maine University of Rhode Island University of Southern California Wentworth Institute of Technology (2) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Year Up
We're studying...
We dream of becoming a... Actress Architect Art Teacher for young students Biomedical engineering entrepreneur Business Analyst Business Owner CEO & Creative Director of a Fashion Label Computer Programmer Criminal Profiler Dermatologist Detective Director Doctor FBI Agent Film Director ICU Nurse Investment Banker Journalist at a magazine Judge Lawyer
Middle School Science Teacher Musician Neonatologist Neurosurgeon Nurse Owner of a health clinic Pediatric Nurse Pharmaceutics Philanthropist Photography Physician Physician's Assistant Pilot Policy Changer Politician Psychiatrist Screenwriter Social Worker STEAM Teacher Therapist UX Designer
Some are undecided but others want to... - Find a way to clean up the Earth from the pollution - Start a company which offers opportunities to impoverished communities - Work behind the tech that make advances on computing technology!
Senior Portraits
Aaliyana Abraham
Anisa Pouriet
Bendu David
Cherissa Bertrand
Christina Demard
Cindy Dinh
Derek Chea
Dior Merino
Isabella Tran
Jada Smith
Jhonaiquer Cruz
Mycalea Lewis
Nahommy Agosto
Nasra Noor
Nattalie Gualdron
Olly Ogbue
Phuong Nguyen
Quanique Francis
Ryan Bradley
Samantha Pierre-Louis
Sebastian Sanchez
Stephen Moreno
Throwback
FRIENDS MEMORIES
Years of hard work
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Well wishes from your Steppingstone peers! We did ittttt!!!! - Christina Demard
Do what you can and know your purpose!
Congrats everyone! Y'all are amazing!
Congratulations Class of 2020! WE FINALLY MADE IT! No matter how hard life is right now, there will be better plans for all of us in the future.
I've learned that it’s okay to fail. It’s okay if life disrupts your plans; you can’t control what happens. You can only control how you take care of yourself. In a time like this, prioritize taking care of yourself and your mental health. - Nasra Noor
We all worked extremely hard to get to where we’re at today and it just goes to show that greatness can only be achieved in the long term! No shortcuts!
I am so proud of everyone! - Anisa Pouriet
Don't look at others and think you're no good. Strive to be your best self. You'll see that all those "show-offs" are not all they're cracked up to be.
Congratulations to everyone in class of 2020!! We've all worked so hard over the years and we finally made it to the finish line. I wish everyone luck for their upcoming plans in the fall and anything afterwards!
You made it! You completed 4 years of high school and 12 years of schooling overall. Your hard work was not in vain, and the future is worth fighting for -Bendu David
We all made it, no matter what happened I am proud of us as a class. Lots of love to all of us and big wishes to a lifestyle o success and happiness. -Tatyana Vaquez
I'm so sorry it's all wrapping up like this! Know that these past months were only a fraction of our HS experience. Don't let them consume the rest :) - Sumaya Ibrahim
Congrats CO’20!!! We made it despite everything going on. We will forever be known in the history books.
Contratulations Scholars! CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARS!!!!! 2020 Graduates - even though I am sure that this is not how you imagined your senior year to end, it is still a milestone in your lives that you should be proud of accomplishing. All of us at Steppingstone are so incredibly proud of the effort, dedication, and tenacity that you have all shown throughout your academic journeys - and you should be too! I know that it might be difficult to see the light during these dark times, but I urge you to remember that you have the power to make change - and recognize your accomplishments along the way (and we will be here to remind you of them!). We are so incredibly proud! Congratulations, Scholars! Ms.Daniel Congratulations to the Class of 2020 Scholars! I'm wishing you all the best of luck in your future endeavors =) "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky -Michael Scott Ms.Watson Congratulations seniors! You should all be so proud of yourselves. We're so excited to see all the great things you'll do in the future. And a special congrats to CSA Class 2! :) You helped make CSA what it is and we're forever grateful! Ms.Ng Congratulations on all your hard work and effort! All of us at Steppingstone are excited to see what you do next out in the world! Ms. Wood
Congrats Class of 2020! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished. Steppingstone will always be home, so continue to stay in touch. I look forward to hearing about your future successes! Mr. Parris
Congratulations, you are entering a new chapter of life! You have worked hard and its payed off, no matter what you have chosen to do for 2020 know its the right decision for YOU! I wish you all the best !!! Mr. Lora Scholars congratulations for all the hard work and effort your have put in to reach these goals! We are very proud of all of you, and while you are not able to celebrate these accomplishments in they way you have envisioned know there is a whole community behind you cheering from afar. Celebrate these accomplishments because it is the good that helps lead us through these difficult times! Mr. Hulbert Class of 2020, Congratulations! I know this graduation is not what any of you anticipated but I hope you know that you have a community of people behind you– rooting for you the entire time. We are so proud of all of the hard work you've put in to get to this moment. A lot of things are uncertain right now but one thing's for sure: YOU MADE IT. You're about to enter a new period in life that will force you to be more independent, responsible, and adaptable than EVER... and we know you're prepared to face this time head on and succeed! You got this. ALL of Steppingstone is here for you! Ms. Cottrell
Congratulations, graduates! I'm so proud of you and looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead! Ms. Glew CONGRATULATIONS, Seniors! This is a HUGE milestone and all of the staff at Steppingstone and NPEA are so proud of you. Enjoy celebrating this accomplishment! Ms. Tate Scholars: this may not be what you had envisioned years ago for your graduation, but this moment of celebration is well deserved, and belongs to you and your family. You have all worked hard, made sacrifices and reached this point. Now it's time to take the lessons learned, and to look onward to the next journey. Whether we spoke a few months ago, or maybe years ago, know that each and every one of you is on my mind. CONGRATS, and keep shining!! Ms.Sicairos In spite of all the chaos these past few months, you've persevered and pulled through. Consider this a testament to your willingness to succeed. Use this momentum to propel you even further in this next chapter of your lives. Mr.Harris Hi Scholars! Congratulations to the class of 2020. All the hard work that you have put in over the years have lead you to this point in your educational journey. Reflect back with pride that you have made it with the support of your friends and families and other community members. We're excited about this milestone and accomplishment in your life and we look forward to supporting you further in your college journey. Mr. Nguyen
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Keep moving forward! I am hopeful that your generation will bring better changes to the world that we live in! Mr. Luong Congratulations and thank you in advance ,for dedicating yourselves to making this world a better place. I have been able to meet and learn so much from all of you. All the hard work, sweat, and tears you have put into this academic year does not go unnoticed. We know it's not easy but you all made it look effortless. Cheers to the class of 2020!!! Ms. Obiesie Dear Seniors, Congratulations on this incredible milestone! 2020 has been a memorable year for many reasons, but mostly because it's the year YOU are graduating from high school. No matter what your plans are after high school, we are proud of you and know that you will play a significant role in making change in the future. I cannot wait to continue supporting you after high school, and look forward to learning how you will make a difference in this world. We need you! With love and respect, Ms. Wu Congratulations to the class of 2020! You all have accomplished so much already, and the best is yet to come. I want to give a special shoutout to my Academy Six Scholars....you've come a long way since 5th grade! I couldn't be more proud of all of the graduating Scholars, and I can't wait to hear about all the great things your futures hold. Ms.Sullivan
Your support system is larger than you realize! Here are some messages from past staff! High School Graduates!!!! Incredible! I hope none of you downplay the amount of hard work, effort, determination, grit, and passion it took to get to where you all are today. You did it! I'll say it again, High School Graduates! You all earn a tremendous round of applause. Regardless of where you go next, we know you will be successful because you are and always will be part of the Steppingstone family. Never be afraid to reach out for support and lean on one another through life's journeys. With Admiration - Mr. Kuljancic (Mr. K, Coach K)
Dear Steppingstone Seniors, Wow, 2020 has turned out to be one heck of a year but you still managed to come out on top! Although you may not be able to celebrate in the way you imagined, I do hope you take some time to celebrate all of your hard work and accomplishments. You all truly deserve it. No matter what your next step is, do know you are destined for greatness and can do anything you put your mind to. I am so very grateful to have worked with many of you and look forward to hearing about what you continue to accomplish. Congratulations! Wishing you all the very best! :) Sincerely, Ms. Wade
Congratulations Steppingstone Senior Class of 2020! I see all the names and I am immediately overwhelmed with happiness and pride. During my four years at Steppingstone I had the privilege of hearing many of you talk about your dreams and goals for the future. This year you are accomplishing one of those feats: graduating from high school. In spite of the roller coaster of a year it’s been, you did not let it deter you from reaching the finish line. Be kind to yourself, celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones. Take time to reflect on what you want the next decade of your life to be like. And I do not mean that in a, "What do you want to be?" kind of way. Instead, use this time as an opportunity to assess what is important to you and what it will take to make that a reality. Maybe it’s hobbies like art, music, etc. Maybe it’s family and maximizing your time with them. Maybe recent events in Minneapolis are revealing to you activism is something that lights a fire inside of you. Whatever that passion may be, do not be afraid to explore it and give it the time it deserves. School and work will always be there, but never at the expense of learning about yourself. Once again, congratulations everyone! I am so thrilled to know the next class of Steppingstone Scholars is ready to take on the world by storm. All the best. - Mr. Robinson
Congratulations, Seniors! I hope you are taking time to celebrate and reflect on your hard work. I look forward to learning of your future successes and am excited about the contributions you will make to your communities and the world. Celebrate! All my best, Ms. Conrad
I am proud to be a Steppingstone Scholar. I commit to excellence today and tomorrow. I contribute positively to a safe and trusting community. I am always respectful and supportive of others. I am going to college !
Your journey with Steppingstone is not over! As you begin your new journey after high school, Steppingstone will continue to be here to support you!