A Reflection by Varun Subramanian ’24

Yash and I have been neighbours for eight years now, and I would say that he was by far the best neighbour I have ever had. When hearing of his passing, one of my first thoughts were of memories that I have made with him. I feel that the best place to start was when we first met.

When I moved in, I think Yash had been living there for about a couple months. For our house warming party, my parents invit ed the Varmas over, and my mom made me talk to Yash. I am very happy she did. I don’t recall every single detail, but I remember I that I did not catch his name on the first day, but he knew mine. 9-year-old me used to call him “dude” until my mom told me his name. This is where we clicked.

We began hanging out at his place often, because he had the better video game console, the Xbox 360. The day Neeti Aunty and

Yash asked me whether I would like to join them for dinner at Boston Pizza for his birthday was the day I realized how close our families truly were. Although we may have not met each other’s extended family, we would occasionally talk about them—and obviously say positive stuff. But when it came to school, we had only become classmates this year, despite having attended the same school just for two years. I joined St. Paul’s in grade 10, and he is class. To call him a great speaker would be an understatement— whether he was volunteering to speak a part in Shakespearian performances and skits, trying to answer a difficult question or debate a topic, he was always able to captivate the audience. somewhat the reason I decided to join.

There is not enough time in the day to go through all my memories of Yash, or to list everything he was great at, so I’ll try my best to summarize. He was the best speaker, the best leader, the best photographer, and most importantly the best friend to everyone. Yash, you were the light in every room you entered. All that I know, is that wherever you are just got a whole lot brighter with your presence. Rest easy, Yash.

So, Yash, wherever you are up there, I would like to thank you for all that you have done for me and thank you for all the memories that we got to share together.

Isaac Lavitt ’25 Copy Editor

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The 2022-2023 school year started with a bang. Cross country athletes won in provincials, Spirit and Mission weeks came and went, and Homecoming kicked off the year. Advent signaled hope for the school as the Spring Break trips to Europe were announced. TFR initiated new students into the brotherhood of St. Paul’s, welcoming newcomers to the rebuild St. Paul’s.