Senior Issue 2011

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 6560 Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA 22312

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25th Anniversary

Students and alumni reflect on valued Jefferson traditions

Anna Burke

Class of 2011

“When I think back on my four years of TJ, I’ll think of homecoming pep rallies, screaming at the top of my lungs and dancing to Thriller. I’ll think of JLC mornings spent cramming for tests, lattes in hand. I’ll remember the late nights, but also the kids on gchat who made them almost fun. I’ll think of sponge wars on J-Day and rushing to get the last samosa.

The unique traditions at TJ are what make this place so fun — J-Day, homecoming pep rallies, and even those JLC mornings. The little things, like the quizzes in the bathroom stalls and the paintings on the ceiling tile, make every day just a little bit brighter.” photo by Bart Bachman

Jackie Bello

Class of 2004

“The most memorable thing about Jefferson is the students — they are what make TJ so special. I graduated seven years ago, and even after meeting talented peers at Princeton and in Teach for America, I still consider the people I met in high school to be of the highest caliber, both of mind and heart.

I helped get Off-Campus Lunch passed as SGA president, so that was a memorable policy victory for me. So sad it got canceled, but I now understand the adults’ perspective on time and safety.

Even though it’s silly and superficial, I was really proud to be crowned “Mrs. Jefferson” at Homecoming my senior year. It felt more meaningful than just

being called Homecoming Queen — it felt like my peers had voted me to be the representative of all the best parts of TJ. TJ Drama will always hold a special place in my heart. From circle to disc to cast parties and performance nights, TJ drama was and hopefully still is rich with traditions. Keep the faith!

I played tennis all four years and was captain my senior year. Sports taught me resilience, leadership, hard work, and teamwork.”

Connor Barrett

Class of 2011 “The first thing I noticed about TJ was how much trust the students receive. The teachers really view us as mature young adults and with that we get more freephoto by Eugenia Yim dom like no bells and one school lunch period. I hope that never changes in the future.

Additionally we get to bond with not only our class through Lock-In, Sophmore Sizzle and Junior Campout but also the whole school through BigSibs, sports and Homecoming. I’m excited to see what the future holds for TJ but also hope that these treasured traditions survive the new renovations.”

Amy Luxenberg

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photo by Tahmina Achekzai

Mike Auerbach

Class of 1995 “Homecoming is so huge now.

It wasn’t nearly as big a deal as when I was a student.

We had Homecoming spirit days, but not a lot of kids participated, and there were a lot fewer photo by Tahmina Achekzai events. The change took place entirely between when I left as a student in 1995 and when I came back as a football coach in 2003. I would love to know how it happened, since there are many situations in life where it is desirable to change the culture of a large group of people, and the cultural change that happened here could be a great model.”

Class of 2001

“Homecoming week was a special time just as it is now. I think as students we put more time into the floats and less time into the musical extravaganzas, but the overall feeling of the week was very similar. One major difference was that there was a spirit hall competition, in which each class went all out decorating a hallway. The decorations stayed up all week, so the ambience at school was very festive. Also, the entire school crammed into the gym for one pep rally, rather than splitting it into two sessions.

When I was a freshman, we signed up for 8th period once a month in TA by bubbling in our activity choices on a scantron Front page design sheet. The Intranet came online around my junior year. I can say by senior Jeffrey Fu I know some of the people who invented the Intranet, which is kind of cool.”

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Lessons I’ve learned from my time at Jefferson

by Alla Herman Class of 2011 President When I first started writing this, I thought I would go through our four years at TJ or start out with a quote. This is probably what you expect from me. You are right. I will probably include a quote and mention something from each year in some way that seems like every one of the articles written in every senior issue. However, I will also tell you a story. A story of extreme courage, bravery, and cunning wits.

Not quite, but hopefully I will be able to sum up what TJ has taught us (or at least me)!

We learned a lot of things over the past four years. We learned how to speed read Sparknotes, finish problem sets right before class and use having no bells to our advantage.

The most valuable things we learned had nothing to do with academics.

I can still remember my first day at TJ. I thought I was the coolest thing to walk into this school. (Fact: all freshman girls think they are the best thing that has ever happened to TJ). I sat down in class next to one of the biggest nerds I had ever seen. I immediately judged my classmate for his looks and intelligence. It turns out this person became one of the absolute coolest, funniest and most influential people I have met in my life. This classmate has forever changed the way I treat people — I learned that everyone can bring something to the

table no matter how different from you they are. I was probably supposed to learn about biology freshman year. Instead I learned my first lesson: never disregard someone based on first impressions.

As I learned from a recent episode of Modern Family, “Everybody’s got their stuff.” It is safe to say we have a huge variety of people in our class. We have drama kids, musicians, mathematicians, and those who never come to class. But it is completely true. Everyone’s got their stuff. If you haven’t found your “stuff” yet, don’t worry. Whatever your thing is, own it. Be the best at it. Do everything you can to learn more about it. Don’t ever give up something because of what other people think. Your friends will support you no matter what.

I think sophomore year is the year of personal discovery at TJ. That year I found my “stuff,” and I am so glad my friends encouraged me to do something about it. Lesson two: Go for it! You will receive unconditional support.

Junior year was an experience. It was an experience everyone should go through to realize the best thing TJ taught me.

TJ students need to learn to be less perfect and make more mistakes. Make them now when you can learn from them.

Sleep the night before a test and don’t study for it. Drop an AP course to get a fine arts credit. You will feel so much better.

High school is not a race! It is a journey, and every time your car breaks down, you just want to hurry up and get to the

end. Don’t do this! Give yourself a break. Lesson three: you don’t have to be perfect. Life is less fun that way.

Since our freshman year, we have been told that TJ is number one. We were winners! But we didn’t do anything. I always tried to figure out why we were winners.

Standing with our class in the bleachers exploding when we won homecoming spirit week and the homecoming game this year, I felt like we were finally responsible for all the photo by Eugenia Yim wins we hear about at TJ. It really didn’t matter that we were winners before, because we never earned it until senior year. The last lesson I learned at TJ: Earning a win is more important than winning.

Yes, TJ was a learning experience. We are all ready for college, med school, law school, whatever. But we are ready for other things that take precedence over any education. We are ready to go out there and face LIFE. Congratulations TJHSST Class of 2011, and good luck!

by Michelle Gahagan SGA President I started my Monday morning by being told, “Sometimes I forget how weird you are.”

Exactly what a person wants to hear, right?

Well, no, but I can only help thinking about how I’ll be remembered once I’m starting my Monday mornings elsewhere.

Maybe that’s how people will remember me in ten years. And maybe photo by Bart Bachman I’m okay with being remembered that way.

I don’t think anyone wants to be forgotten and I personally don’t want to forget. But how could I? How can I forget the girl who ate Five Guys with me before countless basketball games?

The gym teacher that made me do a lap around the track on crutches? The guy that made pancakes with me during sophomore HUM? My freshman Spring Formal date? That guy that bought me my first lottery ticket? The girl who, after four years of getting to know me, is just now realizing how weird I can be?

I won’t forget these people and I can only hope that they will

never forget me. We could have these anecdotes and memories for the rest our lives. Some of them might be purposefully blocked out (please let me forget the amounts of Abercrombie & Fitch clothing I bought as a freshman). But some are special and I desperately want to keep a tight grip on them.

I never want to forget what it feels like to stand in the middle of the gym at a homecoming pep rally. It’s loud, the vuvuzelas are blaring, and about seven different freshmen hit me with backpacks. But it’s our school. It’s a huge group of kids dressed up like cowboys. It’s a swirl of numbers being chanted around me. And I’m standing in the middle with a microphone. I don’t want to forget that.

As it was so eloquently put by a former TJ senior, “TJ is breaking up with us!” After a four-year commitment to this school, it’s leaving us. The nerve. Next year, TJ will open its senior lounge doors to a new cast of boisterous foosball players.

But we knew it was coming. We’re one of thousands of TJ’s exflames. We should have known it would end the same for us.

But some of us still hoped. We told the juniors on our sports teams that we’d come back to see their Senior Night. We’ve vowed to visit for Homecoming in hopes that 2013 will crush 2012. Unfortunately we have to face the reality that we must say goodbye and that next year TJ will be with a new class.

So we move on. Four years here and it all culminates with a few wobbly high-heeled steps I’ll take across a stage. Not gonna lie, it’s pretty anticlimactic. I’m not saying that I expect confetti cannons and a cascade of doves but come on. Four years.

TJ truly did not value our relationship.

If there’s one thing I hope everyone takes from this school, it’s a love to excel in a humble manner and a remarkable generosity. Of course we’ve all seen and had moments of bragging but for the most part, we’ve celebrated eachother‘s accomplishments. As for generosity, it’s simple to see. We raised over $1000 for Reston Interfaith at I-Nite in under an hour. We collected a record amount of cans for Homecoming. We raised money for Japan, sent school supplies to Tuscaloosa, and collected a mass of Toys for Tots.

I’ll end this with a story. I never looked forward to physical fitness testing. I can’t do pushups, I wheeze like I have tuberculosis during the mile, and I always mess up my neck during the sit-ups. The only thing I can really do well is the trunk lift.

But freshman year, one specific test really messed me up – the flexed arm hang. The flexed arm hang is really more about how well you can grip a bar than actual physical endurance.

But I don’t have a good standing on either of those. I lasted for a good 15 seconds and then decided to just jump down from the bar. Genius. I broke my foot. About 2 weeks into school and I was the girl on crutches. There’s really no point to this story other than me addressing anyone that did physical fitness testing after my incident. You didn’t hang from your arms, did you? You’re welcome. That’s the mark I leave on this school and I cannot tell you how proud I am.

To the Class of 2011 – best of luck. To all other classes – try to be as cool as us.

Jefferson may be leaving us, but our mark will remain

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Letters from present and past principals Dear Class of 2011— You’ve worked so hard to get through TJ. Homecoming costumes, skits, musical X, Inight dance rehearsals, baked goods preparing, Facebook wall posts, signage for senior nights on the athletic fields, ping pong/videogame/foosball duels in the senior lounge, texting when you are not supposed to be texting, and the Philly Cheesesteak Challenge – these are serious hours of commitment!

I will always appreciate the fun you put into your life to balance the intense workload you have faced in your studies, as well as your extraordinary commitment to service.

I will remember the care and thoughtfulness you provided to Sebastian Hamilton and his family during his most difficult time.

Your memories of him will never be forgotten.

I’ll never forget performing with you in I-night as you embraced our many different cultures, and also launched service week to help the needy.

Your leadership was impressive as you discussed Brave New World with underclassman outside on our lawn. You paved the way to illustrate grades are not as important as meaningful dialogue.

You have contributed many new ideas towards our renovation plans for the benefit of future students. TJ will be greener and will provide more informal learning spaces, thanks to your recommendations.

Your compassion towards our Japanese

visitors from Chiben was extraordinary as they faced tragedy back home. You were able to provide comfort and started raising funds at a time when it was needed most.

Your care to elementary students has been exceptional, showing your passion for learning and patience to nurture their curiosity. Study buddies, special science expos, designing, mentoring, teaching, and more.

It is inspirational to watch how you have served as role models to inspire future TJ students.

Our Jefferson Society is strongest ever, welcoming visitors to our school and also extending involvement with other 8th period cultural groups. I have witnessed countless tours conducted in a different world language, showing your appreciation for global citizenship.

Your research gives me hope. Your willingness to explore new ideas while managing risk of failure will keep you ahead in the future. I have confidence you will offer unique solutions that address some very difficult challenges we face in humanity today.

TJ is better off as a result of your commitment, leadership, and compassion. I hope you will carry the TJ spirit with you on your next adventure, and also remember to bring back lessons learned to guide future TJ generations.

Go colonials!

Yours truly, Evan Glazer Principal, TJHSST

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To the TJ Class of 2011, It is an honor for me to congratulate you on the eve of your graduation from this magnificent high school. How special to be graduating during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology!

I am sure you have been reflecting on your four years at TJ --- remembering the thrill of acceptance, how old the seniors seemed when you arrived, and how hard you have worked. Now that you have made this journey, you probably regret there will be no more 8th periods, down time in the Aud Lob, or amazing Homecoming Week pep rallies. Most of all, you will miss your incredible friends and teachers.

In your new role as graduates you will convey to others what it means to be a TJ student. It is a brand that you can proudly claim for years to come. As you do so, you will be an ambassador for this school and for this special way of educating young people. May you wear this honor with grace and humility.

As I reflect on my six years as the principal of TJ, I feel great pride in the many accomplishments of both students

A night on Mount Olympus

photo courtesy of Elizabeth Lodal

and faculty. I celebrate the creativity of the faculty in forging interdisciplinary collaborations between the sciences and humanities. I celebrate the students’ triumphs in both the arts and the sciences.

But most of all I remember the collective pride of giving service to our community and to the wider world through the tutoring younger students, assisting the handicapped and the elderly, sending relief packages to the victims of natural disasters, and using science in service to others.

What better gift to the world than a school full of well-educated students with heart! How terrific to be a part of a school that for 25 years has demonstrated the possibilities of learning and human potential! We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and must expand TJ’s legacy of learning and service.

You have helped to create TJ’s legacy which will serve those who follow you.

May you use what you have learned to make this world a better place for all.

My congratulations and best wishes to each member of the Class of 2011, Elizabeth V. Lodal TJHSST Principal, 2000 - 2006

The class of 2011 attends senior prom at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

Clockwise from top left: seniors Allie Brouckman, John Sununu, Bart Bachman and Hailey Johnson share a moment before prom; seniors stand together before entering their limo; seniors ride in a limo to prom; seniors Allie Nelson, Kaylee Yocum, Janie Wilner, Abigail Xu and Jeremy McAndrew walk to their limo; seniors Ronit Malka, Margaret Coad and Caroline Crockett prepare for a magical time; snior Esha Maharishi pins a boutonniere on Elvin Lee.

photos courtesy of Laura Brouckman, Will Bunting, Manna Fujiu, Sarah Khan and Abigail Xu

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Kevin Lim and Alla Herman

Mircea Cernev and Hailey Johnson

John Sununu and Kate Kingsbury

Cutest

Biggest Gossip

Best Dancer

Most Likely to Succeed

SamBurke Surrette Anna and and Ivy Choi Michelle Gahagan

Franklin Zheng and Danett Song Candice Kaplan

Katya Davydova and Albert Khim

Nathan Hamal and Nora Riesenberg Casey Huang and Nihaar Sinha

Allergic to Cotton

Allergic to Pants

Best Body

Class Clown

Anna Burke and Tim Tran

Brianna Buch and Andrew Koons

Nicole Boyd and Lucia Melgarejo and Jack Sullivan Chinmay Patwardhan

Nader Vivian LuAl-Naji and Andy and Celeste Yang Chong

Best to Bring Home to Parents

Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

The Next Jim and Pam

Biggest Troll

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Nazila Shafagati and Zach Brunt

Best Dressed

Margaret Coad and Tim Tran

Talks Least, Says Most

Zach Brunt and Daniella Miller

Life of the Party

Anna Burke and Alex Harasty

If You Could Date Anyone

Julia Truelove and Jeremy Weller

Most Liberal

Kittie Helmick and Andrew Wastson

Most Conservative

John Pulice and Elena Lagon

Talks Most, Says Least

Miles Le and Jamie Kim

Most Accident Prone

Kate Kingsbury and John Sununu

Most Likely to be President

Michael Wu and Gloria Duan

Next Picasso

Kathy Shi and Alex Harasty

Hottest

Sanjeet Das and Allie Nelson

Best Backside

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Steven Godofsky and Tvissha Goel

Joowon Choi and Calvin Hartanto

Teacher’s Worst Nightmare

Best Car

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Rachel Marzen and John Pulice

Worst Driver Other Superlative Winners:

Andrea Lorico and Jad Tabbara

Art Kulatti and Anna Burke

Highest on Life

Most Likely to Be a Movie Star

Most Changed Since Freshman Year: Albert Tholen and Katie McAtamney Friendliest: Andrew Koons and Nadine Skaff Best Smile: Aaron Williams and Gaby Trigo Most Likely to Nominate Themselves for Every Superlative: Kishore Rao and Candice Kaplan Most Spirited: Benedict Nguyen and Alla Herman Best Eyes: Aman Kansal and Esha Maharishi Worst Case of Senioritis: Jordan Bundy and Divya Garg Most Likely to Get a Record Deal: Jonathan Hahn and Michelle Gahagan Most Likely to Be a Millionaire: John Sununu and Kate Kingsbury Most Athletic: Shannon Eriksson and Daniel Barnes photos by Tahmina Achekzai, Bart Bachman, Lio Kang, Thrisha Potluri, Akshay Seth, Denise Taylor, Abigail Xu and Eugenia Yim

Aphorisms: seniors say their last goodbyes to Jefferson

Omar Abed Virginia Tech Live for the moments you can’t put into words.

Meghan Anand Georgetown University Captain, Men’s Golf Team (12) NPR Listener of the Year (912) LSW3 (life) “Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” -Joseph Stalin. Use it well 2011.

Ian Anderson Eckerd College Manliest Man (9-12) King Anime (12) Biggest Boss (9-12) In my dream, I am the star. It’s me. WHAT IS that guys even his PROBLEM? is like he got BROAD SIDE SCHOOL FED up the BONE BULGE. Thalia Aoki Cornell University Threshold (10-12) Quizbowl Co-Tournament Director (11-12) Field Hockey Manager (1012) Never eat muffins in an agitated manner. The butter might get on your cuffs.

Kathleen Atkatsh Columbia University

Vice President, Environmental Impact Club (11-12) Co-President Biology Society (11-12) National Merit Finalist (12) “Life’s real failure is when you do not realize how close you were to success when you gave up.” ~Anonymous Christopher Au Massachusetts Institute of Technology National Merit Finalist (12) Scholastic Writing Gold Key (12) Eli Auerhan University of Virginia National Merit Finalist (12) Scholastic Writing Gold Key (12) Always have a plan B. Sometimes, it’s better than plan A.

Nicholas Babyak Georgetown University Soccer district champions (10) Varsity basketball (11-12) Freshman pickleball champion (9) Life is like a box of chocolates: you’ll get sick if you eat it all in one sitting.

Bart Bachman Georgetown University Newspaper (9-12) SADD (9-10, 12) Pleiades Plus One (12) Salope de FHS (12)

“Why can’t we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn’t work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. I hate goodbyes. I know what I need. I need more hellos.”-Snoopy.

Thanks for the hellos TJ 2011 — whether it be the first day of gym class freshman year, Froshfest rehearsal, our end of year Computer Science party in between Mamma Mia renditions, or the first day of Topics. Have a great time in college, keep in touch, and promise not to forget about me, alright?

Scott Badgett George Mason University So-Hyun Baik Harvard University Katherine Bailey University of Virginia Well, it’s been one heck of a ride. Here’s to the next chapter...don’t forget to enjoy yourself!

Jacob Baldwin University of Virginia Natasha Bandopadhay University of Virginia Andrew Barlow

College of William & Mary Best (9-12) Hit Single “Chris Choi is So Black” ft. Saman & Jamie (12) Can’t think of a third..... Most Forgetful?

“What is the feeling when you’re driving away from people, and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? -it’s the too huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” -Kerouac.

Daniel Barnes Auburn University National Achievement Scholarship TJ Men’s Varsity Basketball All Time leader in career steals and rebounds I loved my four years at TJ with a burning passion even though it didn’t really prepare me for college. I will never regret the times I had here.

Peace love hearts lol smiley face swag biscuit.

Connor Barrett College of William & Mary Crew (9-12) SGA/ Class Government stuff (9-12) Odyssey of the Mind (9, 1112) “I was perfect...” -Natalie Portman

Jordan Basl University of South Carolina Connoisseur of the Arts Knight of the Round Pizza Lover of Life High School is over? That’s chill. I am off to college. Go Gamecocks. peace.

Maxwell Beckhard University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Winter Drumline (9-12) Drum Captain (12) Marching Colonials (9-12) Improv Team (11-12) Multi-time gold medalist Being happy is a choice, and it’s one I actively make every day.

Sarah Beisler Wake Forest University Blonde (9-12) Best Sarah Bun (9-12) Biggest Flirt (12) Can’t believe its over but excited to see what’s in store.

William Bergan College of William & Mary Witchdoctor of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Nesquik (10-12) 3 first places on CAV Latin Exam (10-12) Swallowed Burmese python whole with sour Krouts (11) Matthew Bloom University of Virginia

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George Bocchetti Carnegie Mellon University Investment Club (10-12) Hilarious Shenanigans (912) Colonial (9-Forever) Thank to all the teachers and classmates who helped me enjoy TJ so much, and sorry to all the teachers and classmates I may have offended in the process. Good luck, class of 2011.

May your next four years be as fun as my last four.

Kevin Boehm Yale University Stephen Boris University of Virginia Don’t worry about it.

John Borsi Case Western Reserve University TJMC (9-12) Drum Major (11-12) TJSD (9-12) Captain (12) Greatness is not something you do, it’s something you are. No matter what happens, choose to be great. You deserve it. You’re too good not to be great.

Luis Bourgeois Stanford University As we look forward to independence, we must remember our place in this world. Never forget where you come from.

Always strive to make the world better, not just for yourself but for the rest of humanity.

Jacob Brooks Indiana University Field Hockey (9-12) Softball (9-12) Keyettes Service Club (912) Procrastination Association (Lifer) Four years - a gentle stroll, a roller coaster ride, a treacherous rock climb, and a wild sky dive. Thanks to the friends, teammates, and teachers who have guided me on this eclectic journey. Protect this house and let the good times roll!

Allison Brouckman Dartmouth College Lacrosse Captain (12) National Merit Semifinalist Numero Uno Supreme Member of the Species Bearus Jewus Knife beats a gun within 20 feet, buffalo and bison are two different things, and cookie cake is a cake not a cookie...

The point is, don’t lose your dinosaur.

PS, Drew Hayes your hair looks alright.

Eran Brown Penn State University Most time spent in Alegbra II/Trig (9-10) 33 Kill Streak in CoD: MW2 (11) 41 8th Period Absences (12) Jacqueline Browning University of California Berkeley Odyssey of the Mind (9-12) LSW3 (life) “I’m glad we had the times together just to laugh and sing a song, seems like we just got started and then before you know it, the times we had together were gone” - Dr. Seuss

Zach Brunt Yale University Track Co-Captain (12) Classy Yet Seductive (6-12) Member of the Donner Party (12) This school is the turtle upon which (with the questionable physics of all creation stories) the foundation for the rest of my life has been laid. Holleratchee.

William Bundy University of Miami Football (9-12) The Yungest The Gr8est “Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything.

If you`re a man, you take it” -Malcolm X... Swagger.

William Bunting California Institute of Technology Physics Team Captain (12) Intel Semifalist (12) Mitre Corporation employee (10-12) Malum quo communis eo peius. Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. (Latin: The more common an evil is, the worse it is. Do not give in to evil but proceed ever more boldly against it.)

Anna Burke University of Virginia Drama/Troupe (9-12) The Imaginary Friends (1012) NHS (11-12) I can’t imagine my four years of high school anywhere else.

It hasn’t always been perfect, but it’s always been worth it.

Thank you.

Sung Won Byun University of Southern California Lacrosse (9-12) Football (9-12) ANKor (9-12) “Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.” - William Shakespeare.

Robby Carlson Carnegie Mellon University Some German thing, once or twice.

Some other German thing Robert Carlson is a duplicitous snake. Don’t trust him.

Taylor Carter Brigham Young University GEMS (10-12) TJ Orchestra (9-12) Pleiades Sistahood(12) “And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count.

It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln.

CHEEKY CHEEKY. Natalie Cauley Virginia Tech “It’s not enough to be numbered with the grains of sand on the beach and the stars in the sky.” -Chuck Palahniuk Mircea Cirnev University of Virginia 2009 Latin Ballroom World Champion—Youth and Adult category (10) U.S.A. National Ballroom Championships Finalist (10) Published author with Scholastic (12)

It’s hard to keep your head up when the world weighs you down. We all make mistakes, but take care of the future, and the past’ll take care of itself.

Some advice: if you ever must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before.

Nimesh Chakravarthi University of California Berkeley Model UN (10-12) Internship with NASA Namaste (9-12) Time flies by fast and life is best with no regrets. Live your life to the fullest. Take every opportunity you can get and draw all the happiness you can in the time you have.

Shekhar Chalasani Virginia Tech Odyssey of the Mind World Finalist Friendship with Nolen Ramminger Got a turkey in Wii upside down bowling Let’s make a tree and get the hell out of here.

Krishnan Chander California Institute of Technology SEAP (11) USAPhO Semifinalist (11) Four NLE gold medals, three perfects (9-11) Make the best of every day of your life.

Benjamin Chao Virginia Tech TJ Botball (10-12) Surivived Osborne Multivar (12) I’d like to thank everybody that made my second semester of senior yea...err four years at TJ an incredible experience.

Students and faculty, continue being the smooth and classy folks you are.

Aditi Chaudhry University of Virginia WISE (11-12) Optimists (9-12) Namaste (9-12) You can do anything if you put your mind it. Remember, everything is possible, the impossible just takes a little longer.

Arjun Chavern Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Varsity Basketball (11-12) Variety is the spice of life.

Evan Cheng Virginia Tech Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

(Mark 12:30)

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tar Hit Single “Chris Choi is So Black” ft. Saman and Janie Innate Disability Don’t regret your mistakes, celebrate your success. Don’t be bitter because you’ll see better days.

TJHSST Basketball (9-10) TJ really taught me invaluable lessons about studying, procrastination, and work ethic.

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” -Abraham Lincoln.

Joowon Choi Williams College Crew (9-12) Swim & Dive (9-11) Cheer (9-11) “This is too harmonious, grand and overwhelming of a universe for it to all be an accident.” - Tuesdays With Morrie, Mitch Albom. Thanks to my family, my girls, and my boat for making these four years unforgettable.

Brendan Corbett College of William and Mary Liberty district champions men’s soccer (10) Being the best I could be! (912) Winning the first inaugural foosball tournament (12) An error is not a mistake until you refuse to correct it... booyah.

Daniel Choo Brown University Crew (9-12) Football (9-12) Dancing (Life) Live, laugh, love.

Chao-cheng (Jason) Chou Virginia Tech Attending TJ (9) Surviving Freshman Year (10) Surviving AP Physics (11) Man who stand on toilet, high on pot.

Margaret Coad Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cross Country (9-12) Indoor Track (9-12) Outdoor Track (9-12) All-District Choir (10-12) National Merit Finalist (12) Always be the best that you can be. Give your all. Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, For the Greater Glory of God. Stephanie Colen University of Virginia Yearbook (10-12) Optimists Club (9-12) Figure Skating (9-12) “Now Woody, he’s been my pal for as long as I can remember. He’s brave, like a cowboy should be. And kind, and smart. But the thing that makes Woody special, is he’ll never give up on you...ever.

He’ll be there for you, no matter what.” -Andy, Toy Story 3. 2011, thanks for being my Woody.

Bethany Connor University of Virginia SGA Charlie’s Angel (12) TJ Softball (9-11) Greatest moment of TJ: learning the true meaning of why the chicken crossed the road.

Myles Cook University of Virginia David Hume in “I Kant Get a Girl” I’m Myles F*****’ Cook Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.

Amanda Cordray College of William and Mary Best Panda (9-12) Most Likely To Be At A Concert (9-12) BSU Step (12) We made it. I want to thank all my friends and family for everything they’ve done. I love you all. We’ve laughed together, cried together, grown together. Now we’re graduating together. This isn’t a “goodbye”, it’s more of a “see you later.”

Erin Corey University of Virginia Field Hockey Second Team All Region (12) Varsity Soccer (9-12) National Honors Society Tutoring Committee Chair (12) Thanks everyone for a great four years!

Jonathan Corzo Massachusetts Institute of Technology Botball Global Conference Finalist (10) AP Scholar Award All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure.

Keegan Cotton Duke University The School Board (12) King of The Swing Dance Team (12) Lord of The Morning Announcements (12) What’s black and white and read all over?

This aphorism.

GooOOOoooOOO Colonials!

Matthew Craddock University of Toronto Most Likely to be Caught Knitting (9) Medieval Peasant (10) Wall-E #1 Fan (11-12) Best pickup lines #6560: I have a gun, get in the car.

Connor Cheong University of Virginia

Claire Cooper Columbia University “You need something to open up a new door, to show you something you seen before but overlooked a hundred times or more” -Bob Dylan.

Liana Cramer University of Notre Dame Senior Class Senator Dance Team Co-Captain (912) Life is too short to regret, so love those who treat you right and forget those that don’t.

Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it’d be worth it.

Love my SRTGKK.

Christopher Choi New York University Hit Single “VuvuvuVenison” ft. Andrew Barlow on gui-

Ariel Copeland College of William and Mary BSU Historian (12) NHS Member (12)

Caroline Crockett University of Virginia Leadership Award for Amateur Radio Club (11-12)

Andrew Cheong Princeton University Varsity Math Team (9-12) Senior Computer Team (1012) Ultimate Frisbee (10-12) Rather than working for 3 hours at 100%, work for 1 hour at 300% and enjoy those remaining two hours.

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Amateur Radio Scholarship (12) I’m glad I came to TJ and I am more glad I’m leaving.

Emily Crowe Vanderbilt University

Andy Crump Principia College Eagle Scout (12) It’s not witty, but the most important thing I learned about time management was to simply write all assignments down. A senior told me this a few years ago, and it has helped me stay on top of things.

Michael Crumplar College of William and Mary Philomath Society Founder (12) Model United Nations Delegate (9-12) Class President (10) “The lawyers of a criminal are rarely artists enough to turn the beautiful terribleness of the crime to the advantage of the offender.” - Nietzsche William Dalton Princeton University 4th Place Stotesbury (11) Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.

Brenna Darroch University of Virginia TJ Crew 2007-2011 (Freshmen 8, JV, 2V) National Honor Society Thanks for adventure. Now go have a new one! -Ellie Fredricksen.

Sanjeet Das Northwestern University Katya Davydova University of Virginia Varsity Gymnastics (9-12) Captain (11-12) Columbia Elementary Tutor (10-12) Pleiades Sistahood (12) Here’s to the wonderful friends, unforgettable memories, late, late nights, and the rollercoaster ride that TJ has been. Thank you for every single moment. Better thank your lucky stars; and keep smiling.

P.S. HIGH FIVE! Alexander DeLuca Carnegie Mellon University Quantitative Social Science Scholars We’ve had enough dreaming and scheming. It’s time to start doing.

Elizabeth Denning Cornell University National Merit Scholar (12) LD Debate (9-12) Biology Olympiad (10-12) Life is too short to wonder “what if.” Close your eyes, take a deep breath and jump.

From here on out, life is just beginning. Thank you to everyone who made my high school experience amazing, meaningful and above all else, unforgettable.

Hari Devanathan University of Virginia “Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion.

You must set yourself on fire.“ -Arnold H. Glasow

“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails. “ -Author Unknown Akshay Devorakonda College of William and Mary Policy Debate (9-12) Eagle Scout (12) Teknos/Threshold (9-12) “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” “You musn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.”

Mithun Dhinakaran College of William and Mary Julian Do University of Maryland, College Park In my last year of high school, I learned that we can always want who we can’t have, have what we don’t want, and still never forget what really matters.

Connor Docherty College of William and Mary Model United Nations (11-12) Crew (9-10) Schoolwork (9-11) Alas, 4 years is far too short a time to be part of such an excellent and admirable class..

I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

Thanks for everything. Godspeed, 2011.

Tiffany Dong Duke University “The swallows have gone, but there is a time when they will return...the peach blossoms have fallen, but there is a time when they will re-bloom.

Now tell me, O wise one, why should our days leave us, never to return” -Zhu Zi Qing Rachel Dorn Vassar College Authenticity is the window to the self.

Gloria Duan Rhode Island School of Design ”What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Thanks to everyone who’s been with me theses four years. You guys have grown on me. ;) Ritu Dwivedy George Mason University AP Scholar (10-11) Speaker’s Outreach VP (11) WISE (11-12) These were easily the four best and worst years of my life, but I made the right choice coming here. I’ve met so many amazing people and friends (my UNIT!), and learned a lot of things (school-related or not).

So thanks, TJ, for an eventful ride.

Catherine Dworak University of Virginia TJSD (9-12) FCA (10-12) CSA (11-12) Dearest TJSD: I LOVE YOU Keep the spirit, visit the floor of fudds often, beware of Fairfax City, and if a teammate drops you in snow, just get back up! Love, your captain TJSDibles: love live PLUMBE

aphorisms FCA & CSA: You are my inspiration WIGIYL Jer 29:11 Rola Elamin College of William and Mary Token Black Girl (9-12) Best Death Glare (9-12) Thank you for a bittersweet 4 years, but mostly sweet.

Toodles!

Stephen Eltinge Massachusetts Institue of Technology “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” -William Shakespeare, All’s Well That Ends Well Taylor Enders University of Virginia Varsity Field Hockey Captain (12) Varsity Basketball (10 - 12) Blonde (9-12) I will miss all of the friends I’ve made over the last four years. Thanks for helping me through all the tough times, but mostly for all the laughs and unforgettable moments. I love you all so much.

Shoutout to all the juniors (A.I. - thanks for being there for three years), sophomores, and the trifecta. Keep the legacy alive.

Roman Enson University of Virginia TJSD (9-Forever) Science Olympiad (11-12) Mock Trial Club (11-12) “All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day and put the pieces back together my way.” Aesop Rock, “Daylight” Hamed Eramian Georgetown University

Shannon Eriksson Davidson College Full Athletic Scholarship AP Scholar with Distinction NHS You hear horror stories of life at TJ, but in reality, living through it wasn’t that tough at all with the support of my wonderful friends and family

ESC (10-12) Veteran Library Researcher (10-12) “Still round the corner there may wait / A new road or a secret gate, / And though I oft have passed them by, / A day will come at last when I / Shall take the hidden paths that run / West of the Moon, East of the Sun.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Xavier Ferrier Virginia Tech French Canadian (Birth-Now) FBLA Publicist (12) J’ai toujours vu que pour réussir dans le monde, il fallait avoir l’air fou et être sage; to succeed in life, it is necessary to appear to be mad and to act wisely.

Jeffrey Fu University of San Diego RD, AB, CC, AO, Monty and Co., thanks for the best group of friends I’ve had. VM, JC, TE, CD, gamer kids, good luck my bros! Sra. W, they called you a witch, but they’re jealous of your magic. And KY; I’ll do as you said, and live with no regrets :)

First Team All-Practice Jefferson Lacrosse “I’ll keep it short and sweet -Family. Religion. Friendship.

These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business.”

-C.M. Burns Alisha Geldert University of Virginia TWIST (9-12) Elementary School Tutoring (10-12) Flute (6-12) My college search was bittersweet--while I am excited to move on, it has also made me realize how much I will miss about TJ. Thanks for everything.

Diana Gerr Wellesley College Sweep me up.

Christopher Gibson Washington University in St. Louis 2011 Grad Chair and Class Council Sinfonia—Principal Viola & Bravo Squad Leader FIRST Team 3455 - Carpe Robotum!

Manna Fujiu University of Pennsylvania TWIST member/leader (9-12) Guitar (9-12) Playing Smash (9-12) “The great man is he who does not lose his child’s-heart“ -Mencius As we enter a stressful world of taxes, bills, and office politics, please never lose that twinkle in your eyes. I will forever live on in your smile, as you will in mine.

Peter Godofsky Carnegie Mellon University Student Sysadmin (9-12) Sysadmin Understudy Lead (10-12) TJHSST has provided me with more than I possibly could have imagined. We’ve all done a lot in our four years. We should be proud! Look at what we can and have achieved in high school alone--I can’t wait to see what our futures look like.

Aditi Gadre College of William and Mary Getting to meet some of the coolest people ever (9-12) Let the good times roll.

Thanks everybody for making these last 4 years the best in my life. It has been one big ball of sunshine. Love you all.

Stephen Godofsky Rochester Institute of Technology Student Sysadmin (10-12) Senior Sysadmin (12) God of the Syslab (12) It was good. I learned a lot.

There were no pregnancies.

Michelle Gahagan Virginia Tech Teresa Esman Student Government AssoUniversity of Virginia ciation (10-12) TWIST member/leader (9-12) Cheerleading (9-12) Guitar (9-12) Sirens (10-12) Playing Smash (9-12) “You know I don’t care if the “It must have been your tiny world thinks I’m smart or dance that made me laugh out not.” -Joan Jett. loud. Must have been your an- I may not have much acagel dust that put me on your demic triumph to count but I cloud. You’re the reason why... do have experiences to live by.

You’re the reason I... It must Glad I could share them with have been your love.” you, 2011.

Emilio Jose Esteban University of Virginia TJMC Trumpet (10-12) Eagle Scout (10-12) National Honor Society (1112) Huh. I get 10/7 of a twitter post to sum up my TJ experience. That is pretty short, so I’m just going to say thanks to all my teachers and friends for putting up with me for these past 4 years. Good luck to all of you!

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Divya Garg Stanford University lsw3 (life) Friendship is like peeing yourself; everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth it brings.

Charels Eubanks Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Caelan Garrett Massachusetts Institute of Technology Siemens National 6th place (12) All State Chorus (11) International Botball Tournament 4th place (11) If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.

Ziyi (Jennifer) Fan University of Virginia FPS Statesbowler (11-12)

Richard Garrett University of Virginia Co-President of DJ Club

Ashutosh Goel University of Pennsylvania Crew (9-12) MUN (9-12) “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.”

-Douglas Adams Tvissha Goel College of William and Mary Sara Gokturk Virginia Tech UNICEF president (12) Varsity Track and Field (9-12) Varsity Volleyball Outside Hitter (11-12) Being at this school for fours years has taught me a lot about one thing: BS. But all the friends that I made and experiences that I had are real. I am going to miss you all but I am definitely ready to leave.

In the words of the great Omar Abed, “Deuces.”

Emily Goldfein College of William and Mary Leah Gonzalez University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FIRST Robotics (6-12), World Finalist (11) Varsity Swim Team (9-12) TJ Runway Co-President

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(12) “The person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.” -William J. Wilson At TJ, I discovered my creativity and consequently I discovered myself. Good riddance, science and tech.

Blair Graham Virginia Tech Anna Green College of William & Mary Swim Team (9-12), Captain (12) German Honor Society (1012), Vice President (12) “F is for friends who do stuff together! U is for you and me!

N is for anywhere and anytime at all- down here in the deep blue sea!” - Spongebob Squarepants William Greer Virginia Tech God of Gods (0-infinity) Chancellor (appointed for life) Awesome tree (10-12) Be careful when sailing in case you sea anemone. _ /;:`. ______ _,-’._,’ _,--’’’ `’-._,’_,-’ `’ ,’ ` - .,_ __,-’ ),-’ ( __-`’ . _,’/ `--...’___,..--’ / / _/,-’_,-’ (`---’’ _,-’ _,- `----’’_,--’ -’ _,-’ Akaash Gupta University of Virginia

Captain, Lincoln Douglas Debate (11-12) Cancer research, Georgetown University Medical Center (10-12) LSW3 (life) “Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach… The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.”

- Ayn Rand And now we start over again.

Salil Gupta Northwestern University Michael Gurlitz University of Virginia Defeated an earthworm with my fire-breathing fists Queen of England 2004-Present Michael Gurlitz (10) Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Michael Gurlitz Jonathan Hahn University of Virginia Nathan Hamal Carnegie Mellon University Class Clown Holiday Citrus Spectacular Graduation Speaker “If candy grew on trees, Willy Wonka would be pissed.”-Eleanor Roosevelt

Cindy Han University of Virginia The best.

The second best.

Every single episode of America’s Next Top Model “It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore.

“However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.”

I’ll miss you guys!!

(DD <3) Sang Min Han Cornell University Intel STS Semifinalist (12) TJHSST Chemistry Society President (12) Threshold Art and Design Editor (12) Please be nice to your peers.

Don’t forget to consider Chemical Analysis Research for your tech-lab! It’s chem-sational and chem-tastic!

Seong Jin (John) Han University of Virginia Canegie Mellon Scholarship (12) Qualification to Teach Olympic Super G (11) I’m walking down the same path where others have walked before me; I am on the same road as all those yet to graduate from TJ, only a little bit farther ahead.

Laura Handley Virginia Tech Perennially Almost Varsity in

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It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction. Jefferson Science (and Tech), we do what we must because we can for the good of all of us (except the ones who are dead). But there’s no sense crying over every mistake, we just keep on trying till we run out of cake. And the science gets done, and the degree is won for the students who are still alive.

Peter Hansen College of William and Mary Varsity Letter in Basketball (11-12) Varsity Letter in Baseball (1112) Peoples Champion (9-12) F*** the Haters. Get money, get paid Alexander Harasty University of Viginia All Liberty District Second Team Linebacker (12) Chipotle Three Burrito Challenge When it comes to eating, full is just a state of mind.

Siddharth Hariharan University of Virginia Quizbowl Personnel Officer and It’s Academic personality (9-12) Teknos Staff Editor (9-12) Thug Life (ages 2-5; 9-12)

“I will meet my new challenges head-on and I will succeed. It has been a pleasure working with some of you and I will not forget those of you soon but remember, while today it is me, we all shall fall.” -Dwight Schrute Jacquelyn Harris Carnegie Mellon University Christophorus Hartanto Georgetown University Being Calvin (K-12) Class of 2011 Vice President (11-12) Student of Sensei Yoo (10-12) Experience is not what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you.

Stay hopeful and always be thankful, for success is not measured in scores or accolades, but rather in friendship, love, and happiness.

Alishan Hassan TJ CubeSat (10-12) Excelsior Aerospace Club (912) Legion of Awesomeness (Eternity) Darn, it’s over. Now I’m supposed to say something serious. How about, don’t take things too seriously. So long as you don’t find yourself tied to a railroad track like a 1960s cartoon, you’re probably doing OK. Bwahaha, keep on trolling.

Andrew Hayes University of Georgia Varsity Lacrosse (10-12)

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Redneck Academic Acheevement Award (12) Cares Most; Complains Least (life) High school has been 5 of the best years of my life. I am going to miss all of you (except Jake Brooks, I won’t miss him).

P.S. I’m sorry I broke your collarbone Hal.

Katherine (Kittie) Helmick Hillsdale College Tae Kwon Do 3rd Dan Black Belt (2010-11) Public Forum Varsity Debater (2008-2011) Virginia’s Spanish Foreign Language Academy (2009) Praise be to the Lord, Jesus Christ, Who has blessed me beyond measure! May I, while “doing what should be done,” always recognize that, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) Kelsey Henderson Princeton University Japanese National Honor Society (9-12) Varsity Softball (9-11) Model United Nations (9-12) “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

- Albert Einstein Elizabeth Herbst University of Virginia Elizabething (Life) Bronwyning (Life)

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the pleasure of directing my musical expression, I will miss you more than you could ever know, and I wish you the best.

Alessandra Herman College of William and Mary Class President (11-12) Japanese (1-12) Sirens and singing with Michelle Gahagan (11-12) Thank you to everyone who has been part of my life for the past four years. You have truly made my time at TJ unforgettable. I am so blessed to have been part of this community, and I wouldn’t trade this experience and these amazing people for anything. Congratulations and good luck TJ Class of 2011! Always remember to keep it positive :)

Alexander Hoffman College of William and Mary Crew (9-12) TJSD (9-12) Sleep (9-10,12)

Richie Hernandez California Institute of Technology Questbridge Scholarship (12) Danced in three acts in I-Nite (10-12) Staying Mexican (9-12) Adios.

James Heron Duke University Principal Violist of National Symphony Summer Music Institute (11) Principal Violist of All-Virginia Orchestra (10, 12) Eagle Scout (12) “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent.” -Victor Hugo.

For those of you to whom I had

Adam Hood Massachusetts Institue of Technology I do wish we could chat longer, but ... I’m having an old friend for dinner.

Garrett Hoppin George Washington University Model United Nation (9-12) Crew (9-12) Being Chill (All day, errday) “I can see the morning creeping up on us. It’s like the world’s in my hands now.” -Lupe Fiasco Chill. Brah. Rad. Astin Housley Colorado School of Mines Third Quarter Perfect Attendance Award Recipient (K) Warrenton Middle School Record for Most Accelerated Reader Points (8) Qualified National Merit Semifinalist in 44 other states (11) “It takes millions of years for the pressure of a mountain to form a single diamond, but it only takes four years for the pressure of a high school to form a group of socially inept teenagers who can’t talk their

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way out of a box.” -Thomas Jefferson

Kelly Ivins-O’Keefe Princeton University

Jane Hu Brown University Chinese Connection President (12) Varsity Cheerleading “We are all stardust.” -Lawrence Krauss

Venkat Iyer University of Virginia Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Finalist (12) Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist (12) Squash Scholar Athlete (11) “You have to give something to get something.”

With friendship, hard work, education, and guidance, we have become a part of TJ, and TJ will remain a part of us.

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”

-Gilbert K. Chesterton

Casey Huang University of Virginia An A on a physics test (11) Everything else... ...pales in comparison.

“Apparently the answer isn’t always C. Especially on free response.”

Olivia Hurley Haven’t got any of these...

Virginia Tech Haven’t got any of these...

April Hyon University of Virginia TJFH (9-12) National Spanish Exam Gold Award (10-11) Keyettes (9-12) Thanks to my mom and dad for all their love and support.

TJFH, thanks for four great seasons and for being the best team at TJ. To my teachers and friends, you’re awesome and made my time here fun, even when it sucked. Thanks for a one of a kind high school experience. Bye, TJ! Jahangir Iqbal Hampden-Sydney College

Joubin Izadi University of Virginia Section Leader - TJMC (11-12) Afro Master (11-12) Science is the poetry of reality.

Holly Jachowski Stanford University Cross Country (9-12) Hula (9-12) The Pleiades Sistahood (12) Don’t worry, be happy!

Steven Jackson Virginia Commonwealth University All of the seniors deserve a lot of recognition for all they’ve done over the past four years, but I equally want to acknowledge all of the wonderful teachers who’ve helped us get there.

Thanks for everything.

We’re graduating too!

Parting words: Cathy Colglazier Fall in love -- with ideas, with people, with nature, with politics, with a career, with a dog or cat.

A passionate life is worth living!

Larry Helm More, better, faster.

Jay Lamb Believe it or not, the unexamined life is really not worth living. So be mindful, inquire, learn, love and always cut the deck.

Ed Montgomery Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with

the faith God has distributed to each of you.

St. Paul –Romans 12:3 Mary O’Brien From this hour, freedom!

From this hour I ordain myself loos’d of limits and imaginary lines, Going where I list, my own master, total and absolute, Listening to others, and considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.

Linda Phillips Try one new thing each day. Walk a new route across campus. Attend a

concert. Try a new salad dressing. It doesn’t have to be something big. Just look for new perspectives.

Anne Vaden Use your mind and your education to make the world a better place. Visit that world, and learn how other people live.

Be good, be kind, enjoy your lives. I’ll always count my years at TJ a special part of my life.

Richard Washer I have reached that point in my career where I am paid NOT to work. I assume that’s a reflection of how good I am at not working.

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Ashneil Jain Dartmouth College Alison Jarmas Cornell University National Honor Society Vice President (11-12) Operation Communication Mentoring (9-12) EXCUSED ABSENCE (always) TJ was never going to be a walk in the park but it is a walk I’m glad I took. It really wasn’t about the destination after all. It was always about the journey. Thank you to everyone who has walked this journey with me. Walk on, TJ. Alvina Jiao Princeton University “It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.”

Clint Johnson Brigham Young University Prose and Copy Editor, Threshold Literary Magazine (11) Managing Editor, Threshold Literary Magazine (12) Tinfoil Sculptor (9-12) Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun the frumious Bandersnatch!

Hailey Johnson Duke University Kyleigh Johnson New York University Kittie - Watermelon Boats, Dream Fairy - Musical the Musical (12)

Ms. Furnival - Black Comedy xoxo (11-12) Co-President of Active Minds (12) “k thru. I went to kindergarden then I was thru!

Deuteronomy 33:12 Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him for He shields him all day long and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.”

Lisa Junta United States Military Academy Ninth in 3200m run at Track States (12) Planet Connect Grant for Reusable Tray Initiative (11-12) Girl Scout Gold Award (11) Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus Phil. 4:6-7 Saman Kamgar-Parsi Barnard College Optimists Club (9-12) TJ Choir (10-12) Having Unrealistic Expectations (12+) “If the bathroom toilets ever don’t flush, try pushing the lever upwards. I’m serious. It took me years to figure this out.

“Know what’s weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change.

But pretty soon, everything’s different.” -Bill Watterson If your life was a series of snapshots, what would it look

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gonna get.” -Mrs. Gump

Daniel (Danny) Kang University of California, Berkeley International Botball Competition (11-12) Some words of wisdom. The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. As we grow older, it’s not the things we did that we often regret, but the things we didn’t do. Cry now, Laugh later. Always be thankful. So thanks!

Aman Kansal Duke University

Daniel Kang Massachusetts Institute of Technology Google Code-In Grand Prize Winner (12)

“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.”

Thanks to the people at TJ who let me realize this and made TJ great for me.

Doohyung (Lio) Kang George Washington University Newspaper (9-12) Robotics (10-12) Teaching at Middle School (11-12) I would like to thank my friends for all their support.

HaeMee Kang College of William and Mary Brunch Breakfast Club (9-12) Field Hockey (9-12) Keyettes (10-12) “Life is like a box of chocolates.

You never know what you’re

Candice Kaplan Massachusetts Institute of Technology Naval Research Laboratory, 2nd Place Award, Space Systems TJHSST Science Fair, 2nd Place, Astronomy and Physics 7 Varsity Letters in 5 Sports and 4 Academic Letters Dear TJ, this is the hardest letter I’ve ever had to write.

We’ve had fun. There have been dramabombs, corsages, sports bruises & a pants allergy. But I’m tired of eating lunch on the floor. It’s not me, it’s you. kthxbai, Candice Kaplan :) Ankit Kapoor Columbia University Odyssey of the Mind World Champion (9-12) Model United Nations (1012) Summer Research/Science Fair (10-12) “There’s nothing shooting wise that I focus on. I just try to take what I’m given. As many threes as I’ve taken, I don’t think there’s a three I’ve taken that I didn’t think I could make.” -Ray Allen Madhu Karamsetty University of Maryland, Baltimore County Siemens Semifinalist (12) Thank you mom, dad, friends, and teachers for making the last four years absolutely un-

forgettable. I will treasure every experience in the journey that brought me to where I am today.

Stefani Karp Princeton University Varsity Tennis Team (9-12) Book Buddies & Operation Communication (9-12) Parklawn Tutoring (1012) They say college is the best time of your life, but, TJ, you set the bar pretty high. To my wonderful teachers, friends, and tennis team family, thanks for an amazing four years!

Kelli Keith Cornell Univeristy Field Hockey (9-12) Keyettes (10-12) NHS (11-12) Efficiency is intelligent laziness, that is how I have managed to go to sleep early and protect this house! Thank you for a wonderful 4 years!!

Andre Kessler Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA Computing Olympiad, Gold (10-12) Camp (10) NCFL Grand National Tournament: Octofinalist in Policy Debate (11) SCT: Captain / VMT: Co-Captain (12) “The only true voyage of discovery...would be not to visit strange lands but to posses other eyes...to behold the hundred universes that each of them beholds...“ Marcel Proust

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The McFaden, LaFever, Lewis IBET poses during their IBET field trip.

Divya Garg, Amanda Cordray, Marta Moore, Abigail Xu, Jenny Tobat and Ramya Kollu pose at Greensprings Park during their IBET field trip.

Timonthy Yuan, Sungmin Sohn, Chris Gibson and Hareesh Nagaraj carry out their IBET project.

Jordan Basl, Ian Plunk, Connor O’Sullivan and Hareesh Nagaraj play at Lock-In. Wood, Orser, Lewis Ikimono IBET pose outside Emily Orser’s learning cottage.

freshman year Sarah Khan College of William and Mary FCA (9-12) WISE (9-12) RAD (10-12) “You have to go through the valleys to stand on the mountain tops.”

“Sir, I have not yet begun to fight.” -John Paul Johns Albert Khim University of Virginia Had a great experience these four years juicing on protein shakes, wrecking in football, and chilling with my friends (both asian group and football brothers) Hey good luck to everyone wherever you’re going.

Bianca Kim Yale University “Prepare for trouble. And make it double...Surrender now or prepare to fight.” Team Rocket We won this fight, Class of 2011.

Brianna Kim University of Virginia Class Treasurer (11-12) TJSD/Varsity Soccer (9-12) Captain (11-12) Jefferson Society (10-12) Co-Head Chair (12) Hopefully I’ll be able to remember some of the million things I’ve learned while at TJ and be able to put that knowledge to good use at college.

But if I walk away from this school with only one thing, it will be all of the memories and experiences I’ve had these past four years. All of the classes I’ve had, 2011’s

good clean fun, the love that is TJSD, my soccer girls, the faculty I’ve learned to appreciate, and all of the people I’ve had the opportunity to meet. I will miss you all but it’s not the end; I know we will all stay very close with one another and have each other’s backs even when we’re miles apart.

I’m excited to start anew, but also excited to visit and see all of my old friends. Thanks for a fantastic four years TJ, and gooooooooooooo Colonials!!!

Jamie Kim University of Virginia Class Secretary (11-12) TJXC (9-10, 12) National Merit Finalist (12) “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” -Dr. Seuss Jin Kyung Kim University of Virginia Crew (9-12); Women’s 2nd Varsity eight Bronze medal at State Championships 2011 (12); Stotesbury Cup Finalist (12) 2nd place at TJ Science & Engineering Fair 2011 under chemistry (12); 1st place at Regionals (12); 2nd at States (12) Team America Rocketry Challenge National Finalist (10); TARC 8th Alternate National Finalist (11); Co-President tjTARC (12) “Two words to describe my years at TJ: Chemsational

and crewtastic! One phrase to describe it: sehr lecker! GO Thomas Jefferson CREW!!!!! row like champions. eat, sleep, hydrate, and pee like champions.

“Life is a party” -Dr. Woodwell Johnny Kim Duke University Policy Debate District Champion (11) ISEF Finalist (9) Orchestra (9-12) “May the dreams of your past be the reality of your future.”

That quote got me through TJ leaving me with priceless memories. Never hesitate to dream big and always appreciate what you have now.

Jun Hyuck Kim University of Notre Dame Keon Woo Kim Carnegie Mellon University 100 APM Protoss (9-12) SA God (11-12) Bear (12) Too easy? Challenge accepted.

Kyu Tae (Kevin) Kim University of Virginia Rowing(9-12) Just because I can doesn’t mean that I should.

Rachel Kim George Mason University Scholastic Writing and Arts National Silver Medal for Poetry Thank you to Ms. MacLean, and Mrs. Waterfall for editing my poetry and short stories.

Thank you also to my friends who put up with me :) I’ll miss you guys SO MUCH. I thank my parents for helping me through my four years. Also, anybody else who ever helped me. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho helped me out too.

Goodbye TJ! A lot went on in 4 years. God bless.

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”

ents, teachers, and friends for most unforgettable 4 years of my life! I love you all!

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

-Henry David Thoreau

Sin Kim Massachusetts Institute of Technology Varsity Math Team (10-12) Senior Computer Team (1012) Physics Team (10-12) What I learned from TJ: I am special because I know that only fools think they are special.

Strategic procrastination.

It’s ok to be crazy.

Always move on; do something.

Teachers can be awesome.

Derp.

All I know is that I know nothing.

Kathryn Kingsbury University of Virginia Model United Nations (9-12) Varsity Track and Field (1012) Governor’s Schol for Math, Science, and Technology Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember. -Oscar Levant

Ye Na Kim College of William and Mary TJ Orchestra President TJ Science Olympiad CoCaptain TJ Representative for Fairfax Youth Leadership Program I would like to thank my par-

Young Ji Kim College of William and Mary Elizabeth King Vanderbilt University “Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten.”-G.K. Chesterton.

Jared Klein Virginia Tech Take the time to pursue something that you truly enjoy.

Congratulations class of 2011: we’re done. To the rest of you: good night, and good luck.

Anna Knight Duke University United States Presidential Scholar 2011 (12) Girl Scout Gold Award (12) Chinese Bridge International Language Proficiency Competition (11) “I used to be disgusted, and

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Rebecca Kolkmeyer University of Virginia TJ Volleyball (9-12) TJ Crew (9-12), Captain (12) Prince William County Youth Salute Award (11) “You know what I think we should do? I think we should just save the goodbyes for tomorrow. At lunch.” (The Office) Sleep deprivation aside, I actually like it here. Thanks to my friends, family, and teachers for making TJ worth the journey.

Ramya Kollu Penn State Kennedy Center dance performance (9-10) Building a Better Community officer (12) Paper published in scientific journal (11-12) Education makes the wise slightly wiser, but it makes the fool vastly more dangerous Andrew Koons William and Mary TJSD (10-12), Coaches Award (12) TJMC (9-12), Low Reeds Section Leader (12) Relay for Life (9-12), Team Captain (10-11), Registration Committee Chair (12) First to TJMC, I’ve never been

in a group with more pride and dedication. And to TJSD, I don’t think I could have found a cooler bunch of kids to spend my Friday nights with. Finally to TJ, keep it classy and don’t lose your shining personality.

Vaishnavi Kosuri Washington University in St. Louis 1st place winner at Brain Bee Nationals Mentorship and two summers at the National Institutes of Health “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

-Anonymous Thanks to my family and friends for an outstanding four years at TJ. Karthik Krishnan Washington University in St. Louis Kaitlin Kressin College of William and Mary Crew (10-12), Varsity (11-12).

Volleyball (9-11) National Council on Youth Leadership; School, County, and State Rep. (12) After stuffing our heads full of AP bio facts and memorizing physics equations, we were surprised to find that we survived the fight. You don’t want to know what a solid four years feels like; I don’t want to forget it.

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Thinking about it is fun, doing it is funny, and you wear a cape and gown; but the consequences will never be the same.

Georgia Institute of Technology TJ Investment Club (9-12), President (11-12) Siemens Science Competition Semifinalist (12) Intel Science and Engineering Fair 1st Place (Biochemistry) (11-12) “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” -Michael Jordan

Amber Kuo University of Virginia Field Hockey (10-12) Governor’s School for Humanities and VPA (11) Miss. Dance Most Talented Non-Finalist, Chapter 17 (12) Class of 2011, we fina11yyy made it. Good luck to everybody next year!

To my girls- You guys are the best! Love!

To the field hockey girlsThanks for making every season a blast. You better KILL IT in the fall, especially against Fairfax! ;)

Kwoen, Soon Hyok College of William and Mary

Rachel Kuprenas United States Military Academy Everything’s okay in the end.

If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.

Wesley Kurowski Virginia Tech The Armory (11-12) Unlucky Number 13 (12) SHE SAID YES (12) You can get straight A’s but still flunk life.

Sundeep Kutumbaka

Dylan Ladwig University of Maryland, College Park Senior Computer Systems Administrator (12) Internship at MITRE Corporation (12) USACO Gold Division (1112) The crafting of a devious machine is not comparable to unleashing one upon the world.

The first provides all its art and beauty, yet the second gives all its meaning.

Elena Lagon Duke University Drama (9-12) and Gov School!

Shakespeare Troupe (9-12) FCA (9-12) “Be cheerful, wipe thine eyes, some falls are means the happier to arise.” Find joy where you can :) Please stop checking yourself in the mirror, stop trying to be cool. “Be who you are and say what you feel--those who

matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.” TJ taught me that much.

Nayan Lamba University of Virginia Intern at Center for Neuroscience Research, Children’s National Medical Center (Grade 12) Medical Society (Grade 9-12) Scholastic Writing Awards (Grades 9, 10, 12) Work hard, have fun, and leave the rest to fate.

Barbara Lantz College of William and Mary Varsity Softball (9-12) National Honor Society (1112) Virginia Governor’s French Academy (11) To quote is to live, I think.

Keep moving forward. Suck the marrow out of life. Fly a kite. Explore. Make one word sentences. I’m glad we had our time together. And don’t worry; you will succeed (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed). You will move mountains.

Robin Lashof-Regas University of California at Santa Barbara Internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (12) First place at TJ science fair in Astronomy and Physics (12) 2011 All-State Ultimate team (12) “There was a lot about the Dude that didn’t make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about

Congratulations, Class of 2011 Orchestra Seniors!

From top left: Suyeon Son, Brian Shin, John Han, Ritchie Yein, Chris Choi, James Heron, Blair Graham, Jillian Wen, Connor O’Sullivan, Evan Cheng, Elizabeth Herbst, Quan Phan, Ben Chao, Jason Yang, Miles Le, Aram Tramblian, Dean Shute, Richie Hernandez, Chris Gibson, Trami Pham, Andrew Barlow, Annie Lin, Haemee Kang, Sara Gokturk, Kaylee Yocum, Yena Kim, Rachel Kuprenas, Taylor Carter, Candice Kaplan, Kevin Stahl, Quasar Wei.

tjTODAY where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that’s why I found the place so darned interestin’.” Everyone at Tj is different, that’s why it’s so great.

Ivy Le University of Virginia “Don’t cry because it’s over.

Smile because it happened.”

-Dr. Seuss Miles Le Virginia Tech Vietnamese Student Association VP (12) TJ Orchestra (10-12) Honorable Mention-Dupont Essay Contest (10) “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever” Thanks to everyone who’s been with me through thick and thin these four rad years. You guys are the best friends a dude could ever have.

Amber Lee Harvard University

Christopher Lee Grinnell College Co-Captain, Thomas Jefferson Policy Debate - 12 1st Place Varsity Speaker, WACFL Metrofinals 2010 11 Executive Director, Champion Debate - 10-12 Evolution and change are inevitable. Their direction is not.

Elvin Lee University of Virginia Piano stuff (9-12) Wushu (9-12) Clubs: CHS, EIC, MUN (1012) TJ came and went. It has certainly been an experience to embrace, remember, and cherish. But as we depart from our beloved home, let us all approach the future with an open mind for the new world we will soon encounter. SHTLFM Ho Jae Lee University of California, Berkeley USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist (10-12) Biology Merit Exam First Honorable Mention (10-11) Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That’s Joo Ah (Jay) Lee TJWG (9-12) Grateful to be Alive (ALWAYS) Dreamer (Always) “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” Only one part of the journey is over; keep chasing your dreams. Good luck, 2011!

Virginia (Ginny) Lehman Duke University Biotechnology Mentorship (12) Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Manager (12) AP Scholar with Distinction (11)

year in review “Hitch your wagon to a star.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson Maren Leibowitz College of William and Mary Haina (Hannah) Li University of Virginia Thanks for all the memories.

Janiel Li Columbia University National Ocean Science Bowl (9-12) Siemens Semifinalist (12) “Q: Should I go to TJ? A: As the dying tailor said, suit yourself...but yes, yes you should.”

Halden Libby Yale University This is why we can’t have nice things.

Hyung Gyu (Kevin) Lim Lake Forest College Biggest Gossip (12) Party Supplier (9-12) Perfect Attendance (12) I felt it.. I was ~*perfect*~ Ji Young Lim Cornell University It’s all good.

Annie Lin University of Virginia JNHS <3 FPS Statesbowler (11-12) Sinfonia (9-12) There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you 5.125” x 7.5”

seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you. - Winnie the Pooh Katherine Lin Carnegie Mellon University Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (10-12) Latin Honor Society (10-12) Policy Debate (9-11) Thank you, TJ, for a great 4 years. I can’t believe I’m done.

Everyone, cherish the time you had here. There will never be a place as unique or amazing as TJ. Just remember, you have the rest of your life to live elsewhere. Enjoy today. Enjoy TJ. Evan Liu Carnegie Mellon University Latin (9-12) Rubik’s Cubes (9-12) Physics Team (11-12) Faber est suae quisque fortunae.

Monica Liu University of Virginia Biology Olympiad Teaching Coordinator (11) DC to Beijing Treasurer (10) Don’t overheat your brain.

Graham Lobel Haverford College Quizbowl (9-12) Political Junkies (11-12) Survived TJ (9-12) When I look back on my time here, the only things I regret are the things I didn’t do.

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Sean Long University of Notre Dame Varsity Track and Field (1112) Weyanoke Elementary Mentor (9-12) Scholar (K-12) “I want to put a pair of shoes on each foot in this country.

Why? Because I want to be the soul of America“ Apoorva Lonkar University of Virginia Andrea Lorico Washington University in St. Louis Filipino Culture Club (10-11), President & Founder JV/Varsity Track & Field (912), Hurdler Operation Communication (9-11), Leadership Board (1011) From summer Chem through junior year I kept telling myself that I’d be out of here soon, but now that our time at TJ is almost over I’ve come to realize how much I’ll actually miss it. Thank you for all the good memories & amazing friends! :) Alexa Lowman University of Virginia TJMC (9-12) Au revoir.

Alice Lu Georgetown University Founder and President of the Little Sunshine Project (11-

You Rock Baby Girl!!!

Congratulations Jacq!

We are SO proud of you.

<3 Daddy, Mommy and Katie

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Amherst College (2) Abigail Xu Timothy Yuan Barnard College (2) Saman Kamgar-Parsi Aria Sharma Boston University (2) Divya Madhusudhan Moira Poje Brigham Young University (3) Taylor Carter Clint Johnson Joshua Olson Brown University (3) Daniel Choo Jane Hu Richard Nguyen California Institute of Technology (4) William Bunting Krishnan Chander Richie Hernandez Max Wang Carnegie Mellon University (14) George Bocchetti Robert Carlson Alexander DeLuca Peter Godofsky Nathan Hamal Jacquelyn Harris Keon Kim Amanda Ko Katherine Lin Evan Liu Siddhant Sethi Kevin Shu Roberto Valle Jason Yang Case Western Reserve University (2) John Borsi Swetha Rao College of William and Mary (56) Andrew Barlow Connor Barrett William Bergan Brianna Buch Ariel Copeland Brendan Corbett Amanda Cordray Michael Crumplar

Akshay Deverakonda Mithun Dhinakaran Connor Docherty Rola Elamin Aditi Gadre Tvissha Goel Emily Goldfein Anna Green Peter Hansen Alessandra Herman Alexander Hoffman HaeMee Kang Sarah Khan Ye Na Kim Young Ji Kim Andrew Koons Kaitlin Kressin Soon Hyok Kwoen Barbara Lantz Maren Leibowitz Shreyas Mahapatra Nicholas Mathis Evan McMurray Jeffrey Menzin Hareesh Nagaraj Allister Nelson Zachary Perconti Ian Plunk Christina Popps William Qu Jacqueline Romero Serena Saffarini Nazila Shafagati Kathy Shi Katherine Shipman Amanuel Shitaye Adithya Simha James Skehan Stephen Spears Sara Suarez Sitara Sundar Gaby Trigo Valdez Olivia Walton Crystal Yi Eugenia Yim Daniel Yoo Choong-Seoup Youn Deborah Yu Colorado School of Mines (1) Astin Housley Colorado State University (1) Nolen Ramminger Columbia University (7) Kathleen Atkatsh Claire Cooper Ankit Kapoor

Janiel Li Esha Maharishi Samantha Schipani Fifi Zhang Connecticut College (1) Winona Mantelli Cornell University (13) Thalia Aoki Elizabeth Denning Sang Min Han Alison Jarmas Kelli Keith Ji Young Lim Vivian Lu Yunan Nie Jeremy Owen Jonathan Phillips Will Richhart Jenny Tobat Julian Whitman Dartmouth College (2) Allison Brouckman Ashneil Jain Davidson College (1) Shannon Eriksson Duke University (12) Keegan Cotton Tiffany Dong James Heron Hailey Johnson Aman Kansal Jun Hong Kim Anna Knight Elena Lagon Virginia Lehman Chinmay Patwardhan Sungmin Sohn Jennifer Zhao Eckerd College (1) Ian Anderson George Mason University (4) Scott Badgett Ritu Dwivedy Rachel Kim Christopher Reffett Georgetown University (8) Meghan Anand Nicholas Babyak Bartholomew Bachman Hamed Eramian Calvin Hartanto

Alice Lu Jad Tabbara Deki Tsering Georgia Institute of Technology (3) Nathaniel Skolnik Allison Smedberg Marc Wechsler Grinnell College (2) Christopher Lee Sarah McManis Hampden-Sydney College (1) Jahangir Iqbal Harvard University (6) So-Hyun Baik Amber Lee Ronit Malka Sabrina Mohamed Johnny Pulice Kevin Sun Haverford College (1) Graham Lobel Hillsdale College (1) Katherine Helmick Indiana University, Bloomington (2) Jacob Brooks Pallavi Ravada James Madison University (2) Steven Olin Ciara Prencipe

Michigan State University (1) Martin Scherr Middlebury College (1) Kyle Slugg Mount Holyoke College (1) Ester Yang New York University (2) Christopher Choi Kyleigh Johnson Northwestern University (3) Sanjeet Das Salil Gupta Andrew Rowberg Pennsylvania State University (2) Eran Brown Ramya Kollu Princeton University (10) Andrew Cheong William Dalton Kelsey Henderson Kelly Ivins-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Alvina Jiao Stefani Karp Janet Schirm Andrew James Swoboda Timothy Tran Rebecca Zhang Principia College (1) Andrew Crump Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1) Arjun Chavern

Lake Forest College (1) Hyung Gyu Lim

Rhode Island School of Design (1) Gloria Duan

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (13) Margaret Coad Jonathan Corzo Stephen Eltinge Caelan Garrett Adam Hood Daniel Kang Candice Kaplan Andre Kessler Sin Kim Stephanie Marzen Olivia Murton Karinna Vivanco Victor Youk

Rice University (3) Rachel Marzen Elizabeth Pina Kaylee Yocum Rochester Institute of Technology (2] Steven Godofsky Matthew Spain Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2) Charles Eubanks Alex Weissenfels Stanford University (7)

Luis Bourgeois Divya Garg Holly Jachowski Lucia Melgarejo Darcey Pancoast Roneil Rumburg Aaron Williams The George Washington University (2) Garrett Hoppin Doohyung (Lio) Kang The Ohio State University (1) Nicole Pangilinan The University of Arizona (2) Daniella Miller Dean Shute United States Military Academy (2) Lisa Junta Rachel Kuprenas United States Naval Academy (1) Philip Song University of California, Berkeley (4) Jacqueline Browning Nimesh Chakravarthi Daniel Kang Ho Jae Lee University of California, Santa Barbara (1] Robin Lashof-Regas University of Cambridge (1) Craig Saperstein University of Chicago (1) Jeremy Weller University of Georgia (1) Andrew Hayes University of Maryland , Baltimore County (1) Madhu Karamsetty University of Maryland , College Park (5) Julian Do Dylan Ladwig Alexander Oshiro Kathryn Russ Su Yeon Son

University of Miami (1) Jordan Bundy University of Michigan (4) Maxwell Beckhard Yasodakishore Rao Kyle Roney Akshay Seth University of Notre Dame (5) Liana Cramer Jun Hyuck Kim Sean Long Bradley Stalcup Lisa Yang University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2) Leah Gonzalez Manhas Narra University of Pennsylvania (4) Manna Fujiu Ashutosh Goel Mitchell Stern Katherine Wang University of Pittsburgh (3) Sundeep Kutumbaka Hannah Tam Jackline Yim University of San Diego (1) Jeffrey Fu University of South Carolina (1) Jordan Basl University of Southern California (2) Sung Won Byun Kathleen Roche University of Toronto (1) Matthew Craddock University of Virginia (106) Eli Auerhan Katherine Bailey Jacob Baldwin Natasha Bandopadhay Matthew Bloom Stephen Bori Anna Burke Mircea Cernev Aditi Chaudhry Connor Cheong Stephanie Colen Bethany Connor

Myles Cook Erin Corey Caroline Crockett Brenna Darroch Yekaterina Davydova Hari Devanathan Catherine Dworak Taylor Enders Roman Enson Teresa Esman Emilio Esteban Ziyi Fan Richard Garrett Alisha Geldert Akaash Gupta Michael Gurlitz Jonathan Hahn Cindy Han Seong Jin Han Alexander Harasty Siddharth Hariharan Elizabeth Herbst Daniel Hothem Casey Huang April Hyon Venkat Iyer Joubin Izadi Albert Khim Brianna Kim Jamie Kim Jin Kim Kyu Tae Kim Kathryn Kingsbury Rebecca Kolkmeyer Art Kulatti Amber Kuo Nayan Lamba Ivy Le Elvin Lee Haina Li Anthony Lim Annie Lin Monica Liu Apoorva Lonkar Alexa Lowman Kailin Lu Kathleen Lutton Lydia Luu Marshall Main Jeremy McAndrew Kathryn McAtamney Hunter Merrill Jason Miller Michael Monte Marta Moore Derek Morris Venkateswaran Muruganandam Sapir Nachum Michael Nguyen

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Dan Park Janice Park Quan Phan Matthew Pregozen Siyuan Qian Richard Qin Eugenie Quan John Reiter Andrew Rice Kelly Rogers Zachary Seid Brian Shin Byung Joo Shin Jasleen Singh Nadine Skaff Mitchell Smith Kevin Stahl Patrick Still Subeer Talapatra Denise Taylor Nina Thomas Vy Ton Aram Tramblian Julia Truelove Cassidy Walsh Kainan Wang Jillian Wen Jane Willner Thomas Woodruff Tiffany Wu Andrew Yang Ritchie Yein Kelly Yoo Jonathan Yun Catherine Zucker Vanderbilt University (2) Emily Crowe Elizabeth King Vassar College (2) Rachel Dorn Benedict Nguyen Virginia Commonwealth University (3) Steven Jackson Gireesh Reddy Quasar Wei Virginia Polytechnic Institute (31) Omar Abed Natalie Cauley Shekhar Chalasani Benjamin Chao Evan Cheng Chao-cheng Chou Xavier Ferrier

Michelle Gahagan Sara Gokturk Blair Graham William Greer Laura Handley Olivia Hurley Jared Klein Wesley Kurowski Miles Le Katrina Loncar Brett Mclean Timothy Meyer David Murillas Rachel Nissen Connor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Kwamina Orleans-Pobee Suhas Patel Trami Pham William Pyrak Jason Schwartz Rhitwika Sensharma Rachel Song Jonathan Spitz Willis Wendler Wake Forest University (1) Sarah Beisler Washington and Lee University (1) Andrew Watson Washington University, St. Louis (5) Christopher Gibson Vaishnavi Kosuri Karthik Krishnan Andrea Lorico Xiaodi Sun Wellesley College (1) Diana Gerr Wesleyan University (1) Albert Tholen Williams College (1) Joowon Choi Yale University (7) Kevin Boehm Zachary Brunt Bianca Kim Halden Libby John Sununu Michael Wu Kevin Zhou Other Plans (1) Limor Steinberg

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“Happiness can be found in even the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light.” -Albus Dumbledore Kailin Lu University of Virginia

Vivian Lu Cornell University Soloist (11) Low Brass Section Leader (12) Smoothie Lover (12) Steve Holt!

Kathleen Lutton University of Virginia Lydia Luu University of Virginia Biotechnology Club (9-12) Medical Society (9-12) National Merit Scholarship Winner (12) Don’t cry because it’s over.

Smile because it happened.

Dr. Seuss. Many thanks to my parents, teachers, and friends who made these four years such a wonderful journey!

Shreyas Mahapatra College of William and Mary Ayesha Maharishi Columbia University Yearbook (10-12) WISE (10-12) Look down for a second. See those two things fidgeting around, playing with a rubber band? The left hand, sore from pressing down on frets, and the right hand, typing into the air. Just don’t let yourself forget--they’re both yours.

Marshall Main University of Virginia Ronit Malka Harvard University Participant in World Inducted into the Presigious Weezo Family (11) Varsity Bus Riding Co-Captain (11-12) TJ in 3 main points: 1. Met the best friends I have yet and probably ever will.

2. Finally realized it is hard enough to stick out, so why would we ever spend so much energy trying to blend in?

3. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

Winona Mantelli Connecticut College Japanese Honor Society (9-12) Cliffhanger Media Project (10-12) “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.” -Albus Dumbledore Don’t Forget To Be Awesome!

Rachel Marzen Rice University Greenhouse Club Co-President (12) Intel STS Semifinalist (12) Go for the Cheese!

Stephanie Marzen Massachusetts Institute of Technology All-MET Cross Country 2nd Team (12)

aphorisms All State Orchestra (12) AP Siemens Sci/Tech Scholarship (12) If you have a tendency to believe everything people say, don’t worry, you’re not gullible. You’re just trusting.

Grinnell College Equestrian SEAP (10, 11) TJMC (9, 10)

Nicholas Mathis College of William and Mary A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. - John Steinbeck Good luck on all your journeys.

Lucia Melgarejo Salvaterra Stanford University Hispanic Alliance Co-President (12) Varsity Cheerleading (1112) In a relationship with Chinmay (9-Forever) It’s been a roller coaster ride.

After four years of ups and downs, I’m greatful for the friends I’ve made, the opportunities I’ve had, and the memories I will take away(: Thank you TJ for a bittersweet experience; you’re one of a kind.

Jeremy McAndrew University of Virginia UNICEF Medical Society Amateur Foosballer Scrub at Basketball Professional Slacker “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” -Omar Abed 2011 Kathyrn McAtamney University of Virginia Volleyball Manager (10-12) Varsity Letter Shotput (11) National Merit Finalist (12) Huzzah! Dancing in the streets!

Brett Mclean Virginia Tech National Merit Finalist (12) DotA Master Level 10 (Always) Live free or try hard. I serve only the frozen throne.

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Jeffrey Menzin College of William and Mary All State Band member (12) TJMC Trumpet Soloist (1112) National Merit Finalist (12) Somehow, I’ve managed to survive 4 years at TJ and now I’m off to college, but I know I’ll never forget my time at TJ or the people I’ve met along the way. Special thanks to TJMC and the TJ Band program. With Pride! Thanks for 4 incredible years TJ! Christopher (Hunter) Merrill University of Virginia Optimist Club (9-12) Eagle Scout (9) Model UN (10-12)

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When you don’t have it, you want it. When you have it, you get sick. Afterwards you are full of knowledge. Yes, chocolate makes you smarter.

Thanks TJ, I had a sweet time.

Timothy Meyer Virginia Tech Daniella Miller University of Arizona Class Co-Historian (12) Varsity Cheerleading CoCaptain 13 Senior Superlative Nomiations It’s been an honor, 2011.

Jason Miller University of Virginia “It’s either the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”

-Coach Tim Puvogel But remember, sometimes doing nothing is doing something.

Sabrina Mohamed Harvard University Relay for Life (9-12) TJ Lacrosse (9-12) From Babbitt, Baber, and Brandt buddies in IBET to everyone at the overflowing lunch table... I love you guys.

Thanks for the memories, 2011.

Michael Monte University of Virginia For as long as I live, I will never forget the bull**** that is Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, or the friends that I made there.

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Derek Morris University of Virginia Starfleet Medal of Commendation Blingmaster Top Bling Award David Murillas Virginia Polytechnic Institute Don’t do bad things.

Olivia Murton Massachusettes Institute of Technology Venkat Muruganan University of Virginia Awesome (9-12) Fricking Awesome (10-12) Bestest Ever (12) Best bathroom in the school is the one above the aud lob. CD was here! :D Sapir Nachum University of Virginia Threshold (9-12) Crew (9-11) The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Hareesh Nagaraj College of William and Mary Manhas Narra University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Investment Club (9-12) SEAP (11) Sam Walton Community Scholar (12) “Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.” - Albert Ein-

Allister Nelson College of William and Mary Benedict Nguyen Vassar College 2011 Class Co-Historia (912) Ballet (11-12) French Honor Society (1012) French Honor Society CoPresident (12) “Oh, beginning of the beginning, let them always walk to the muted sound of horns, slowly, shy, but winning.” It’s been a beautiful four years. TJ may’ve been tough, but what a glorious adventure! To all my friends and 2011: I love you.

Ho11a!

Michael Nguyen University of Virginia Champion Froshmore (10) That’s what she said.

Richard Nguyen Brown University Yunan Nie Cornell University 3rd Place in Arlington Diocese at WACFL LD Metrofinals (11) 2nd Place at Future Problem Solvers State Bowl (12) 2nd Place in LD WACFL Novice Tournament (10) When life gives you lemons and you don’t like lemonade (although I certainly do), sell the lemons and buy something you like, such as apple juice! No matter how hard the

times (or homework), there is always something positive in the situation!

Rachel Nissen Virginia Tech Basketball (9-12) Lacrosse (10-12) Tutoring (11-12) Let’s get real, TJ was not the worst, calm down. To the trifecta, cripples, and glax: don’t be stupid. To my wonderful friends and family, (especially Brother), thank you for making these past four years worthwhile, you rock.

Danny Olin James Madison University Joshua Olson Brigham Young University Robert (Kwamina) OrleansPobee Virginia Tech Varsity Track and Field. #4 Pole Vaulter in District Naval Research Laboratory Paid Intern Jedi Knight “If you can’t dazzle them with dexterity, baffle them with bull****.” - Professor H Hill.

Alexander Oshiro University of Maryland, College Park Was, at some point, the best like no one ever was.

I did things. It was awesome.

You should’ve been there.

Connor O’Sullivan Virginia Tech

TAKE A BOW!

KAYLEE YOCUM TJHSST CLASS of 2011

Good Luck at Rice!

Go Owls!

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations on your accomplishments at TJ and the lifetime of memories you have amassed as a “TJ Colonial” Love, Mom & Dad

Jeremy Owen Cornell University “The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but blind pitiless indifference.” -Richard Dawkins

Darcey Pancoast Stanford University TJ Drama (10-12) Black Student Union Tresaurer (11) Black Student Union Senior Advisor (12) To all those who have helped me become who I am today, thank you. It’s been quite a ride 2011.

The curtain may be closing, but it’s only the end of the first act. KTF. Dream big. Carpe Diem. And most important: remember me when you’re famous.

Nicole Pangilinan The Ohio State University Cheerleading (9-12) Gymnastics (10, 12) National Merit Scholar (12) “Don’t you ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.” - H. Caulfield Dan Park University of Virginia Varsity Soccer (11-12) Asian Awareness President (12) Live the life you love.

Janice Park

University of Virginia TJ Crew Coxswain (9-11) Nicknames: Giggles, Smiley, Happy (9-12) Top 200 Characters of Harry Potter on Sporcle (12) If you see someone without a smile, give them yours. :) Suhas Patel Virginia Tech FIRST Robotics Competition 21st in the DC Regional (12) Science Olympiad Leader (10-11) Ultimate Frisbee Layout Sticker (11) As long as the Has is around, the question will always remain Doat or Noat?

Chinmay Patwardhan Duke University Greatest Accomplishment: Lucia (9-Forever) Homecoming King (12) Varsity Soccer Co-Captain (12) Would like to give a shout out to Lucia, Salil, Sanjeet, Kailin, and Richie for being the best friends I could have ever hoped to find. It’s been fun, but without you, I would probably be graduating from a base school.

Zachary (Zack) Perconti College of William and Mary Eagle Scout (11) TJMC Low Brass Section Leader (12) Colonial Chapter Chief, Order of the Arrow (11-12) Adventure. That one word sums up TJ better than any other I could ever use. Now,

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Andrea Lorico, Sara Gokturk, Elizabeth Pina, Kate Shipman and Darcey Pancoast dress in identical outfits for Homecoming.

Lydia Luu, Alicia Geldert, Swetha Rao, Apoorva Lonkar, Rachel Kim, Divya Madhusudhan, and Vaishnavi Kosuri eat lunch outside during JDay.

Paul Cammerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AP Biology class takes a class photo.

Aria Sharma, Sarah Morrell, John Sununu, Candice Kaplan and Bart Bachman dress up for the Homecoming Dance.

Craig Saperstein, Richard Garrett, Allison Smedburg, Bethany Connor, Abigail Xu, Benedict Nguyen, John Pulice, Connor Barrett and Nate Skolnik pose with the class float they built.

Barbara Lance, Ritu Dwivedy, Elizabeth Denning, Darcey Pancoast, Yena Kim, Brenna Barroch and Karinna Vivanco show their spirit before the school bonfire.

Swetha Rao, Lydia Luu, Abigail Xu, Trami Pham, Katie McAtamney, Rachel Marzen, Debbie Yu and Olivia Walton dress up for the homecoming theme, Out West.

Allie Brouckman, Stephanie Lockhart, Taylor Enders, Brittany Chinn, Amber Kuo, April Hyon and Erin Corey gather after lacrosse practice.

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and to your TJ Basketball & Soccer Teammates

We loved watching all of you these four years. Judy and Bill Corbett

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I’m onto the next one. Here’s hoping it’s just as good.

Trami Pham Virginia Tech Joubin’s Friend (12) I know it may seem like I’ve become a b****, but that’s only because I was acting like a b****.

Quan Phan University of Virginia Ladies’ Man (Always) Being Quan Anh Phan (Timeless) “Be a Man. Do the Right Thing.” - Chinese Man Selling Bag for $34.50.

Stay classy. Keep it real.

We’ve only got one shot/This is our chance to blow.

And I know what we’re doing when it’s time to go. ...Duh! Winning!

Thank you to my friends and family who made the last few years the best it could be, actually.

Keep being my Phans. I love you all. You guys are Phantastic!

Rice University All State, Cross Coutnry (12) District Champion, Cross Country/ Track (11-12) Hosted Marrow Drive (12) It’s been a great four years.

Thanks to everyone who helped along the way for making TJ unforgettable, and good luck with whatever you pursue in life!

Ian Plunk College of William and Mary Gold Medalist in Russian Olympiada (10) Best Band in the School; Take No Prisoners (9-10) Semi-Perfect Attendance (12) Duck fat.

Moira Poje Boston University Track and Field (9-12) ASL (10-12) WISE (11-12) AMIGOS (11-12) UU (life) Champion clementine thrower (12) “You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; In the noisy conJonathan Phillips fusion of life keep peace with Cornell University your soul. With all its sham, All State, Cross Coutnry (12) drudgery and broken dreams, District Champion, Cross it’s still a beautiful world.”

Country/ Track (11-12) -Max Ehrmann. ¡Vaya pues, Hosted Marrow Drive (12) class of 2011!

It’s been a great four years.

Thanks to everyone who Christina Popps helped along the way for mak- College of William and Mary ing TJ unforgettable, and good Varsity Soccer (9-12) luck with whatever you pur- Text Twist Master of the Universe (12) sue in life!

Hiking Boots Enthusiast (12) Friends, thank you for a fanElizabeth Pina

aphorisms tastic 4 years. I love you guys even though I got voted to be Grumpy. Captain Cool, you’ll always be my favorite.

BB4eva...4 more years. P.S. Kelly: Good Always Triumphs Over Evil.

Matthew Pregozen University of Virginia Investment Club (11-12) Track and Field (9-10) NHS Senior Committee (1112) “I’ll keep it short and sweet: Family. Religion. Friendship.

These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed [at TJ]” –Mr. Burns.

Just joking, TJ isn’t that brutal.

Ciara Prencipe James Madison University I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. And an inspirational quote: “If you have a dream, have it in your heart... face.” Thank you, MDK. Johnny Pulice Harvard University Model United Nations (9-12) Drama (11-12) TJ Track and Field - Pole Vault (9-10) “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” –Emerson. Never let anything get in your way, and always shoot for the stars. It has been a great four years, best of luck as you step into the future.

William Pyrak Virginia Tech Wrestling Team Captain (12) National Merit Finalist (12) AP Scholar with Distinction (11) Happiness is in pride towards your past and in hope towards your future but a little present now and then never hurt.

Steve Qian University of Virginia EMT-B (11-12) Model UN (10-12) Future Problem Solving (1012) Live solid, work solid, do solid. Go out there and have a quality life in college. And go get that free money.

Richard (Quin) Qin University of Virginia Toastmasters International Competent Communicators Award (12) Model UN (10-12) Ganon (12) Making it look easy, since 2011. You jelly?

William Qu College of William and Mary Tennis team (9-12) TJIC (10-12) Eating bagels (9-12) Tennis - the best part of TJ College. “How hard can it be.”

-Jeremy Clarkson.

Eugenie Quan University of Virginia Life (0-12) “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

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-Albus Dumbledore.

Nolen Ramminger Colorado State University Line Leader Friendship with Shekhar Chalasani Magnets “Thus far in history, the greatest of all influences upon the practice of using quotations in writing has been the discovery of time travel.” -Sacagawea, 2040.

Swetha Rao Case Western Reserve University NIH Internship (10-12) State Science Fair 2nd Place (11) Co-President of Neuroscience Society (12) Choo choo! I think I can! I think I can! I thought I could and I did. Thank you to my parents, friends, and teachers for everything. :D Yasodakishore (Kishore) Rao University of Michigan TJHSST Science and Engineering Fair 2nd Place (10) National Honors Society (1112) Pallavi Ravada Indiana University at Bloomington Gireesh Reddy Virginia Commonwealth University Singapore International Conference (SISPAT) Poster Presentation (11) National Merit Finalist (12)

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Medical Society (9-12) The road to success defines that success. If life gives you lemons, make a battery, hook it up to a light bulb, and have an idea. And, finally, when the sun shines brightly in your eyes, put on some shades (Seriously guys: It was the glare).

See you in not a fun place TJ! Just kidding, thanks for the memories!

Christopher Reffett George Mason University George Mason University Scholar (12) National Merit Finalist (12) I did not cause any explosions while I was at TJ. John Reiter University of Virginia Andrew Rice University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Marching Colonials (9-12) National Merit Scholarship Finalist (12) DotA Master Level 9 (Forever) Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

“I like shorts. They’re comfy and easy to wear.”

-Youngster, Pokemon Red Live free or tryhard.

Will Richhart Cornell University Work (9-11) Rowing (9-12) Todooloo, motherf*****s.

Kathleen Roche University of Southern California Varsity Volleyball (9-12); CoCaptain (11-12); MVP (12) Book Buddies Co-President (11-12) French Honor Society Secretary (12) Lots of love and gratitude to my parents for showing me the world (literally), my family for their endless support, TJVB for four amazing seasons, and all my friends for teaching me much more than I ever expected to learn.

“You have no idea how high I can fly.” -Michael G. Scott Kelly Rogers University of Virginia National Merit Scholar (12) All-District & All-Region in Cross Country and Track (1112) Gold Award Recipient TJ, it’s been swell. To my wonderful distance kids, I’ll miss you like no other - never stop going at 8 minute pace, and when I come visit I expect to do hour abs with every single one of you. And friendly friends, I’m a big fan of you all - too bad we’re going to school so far away! :) Jacqueline Romero College of William and Mary WISE Secretary Apple Federal Credit Union Employee SHS Member

I am here against my will. I will also leave against my will.

Kyle Roney University of Michigan Tennis Team Captain Bell Scholar Tucker Scholar “More than any time in history mankind faces a crossroads.

One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness, the other to total extinction. Let us pray that we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”

-Woody Allen Andrew Rowberg Northwestern University TJMC Trumpets (9-life) Leadership (11-12) Tpt Newsletter chief editor (11-12) All-District Band (9, 11-12) German Honor Society (and NHS) (11-12) Bridge Club regular (9-12) Tpts: Miles Davis once said, “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there. Make it so, #1. TJ: Remember, the tallest blade of grass is the first one cut by the lawnmower.

Live long and prosper, happy trails, good luck and God bless. lawnmower. Live long and prosper, happy trails, good luck and God bless.

Roneil Rumburg Stanford University Do what you love and love what you do. Everything else will fall into place on its own.

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Serena Saffarini College of William and Mary TJSTAR President (11-12) MUN Treasurer (12) Gender Balance--Lunch Group (12) “If you die, will TJSTAR be cancelled?”

-Most of 2011 “Do you mind if I kill you?”

-Barlow “Education is an admirable thing, time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.”

-Oscar Wilde Craig Saperstein Cambridge University State science fair qualifier with partner (11-12) Co-Captain of the chess team (11-12) Co-President of Russian Honor Society (12) Thought provoking and perfectly safe.

Martin Scherr Michigan State University Samantha Schipani Columbia University Being a Drama Kid (9-12) Keeping Up with Current Events (12) Surviving AP Physics (12) “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.”

- Tracy Morgan

Janet Schirm Princeton University Blonde (‘93-present) Leadership Award for Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (11-12) I have loved all of my TJ experiences and getting to know so many different people. I wish everyone the best in college and the future.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi Jason Schwartz VIrginia Tech Football (9-12) Baseball (9-12) National Honor Society (1112) “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.“ -John Wooden This is Big Meat checking out.

Zachary Seid University of Virginia Latin Honor Society Consul Rex Certaminis Scholar of Latin “Perhaps one day it will please you to remember these things: Through various troubles, through so many hardships, we stretch forth towards college, where the future promises restful peace. Endure, and save yourself for better things.” -Aeneid, Book I

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Meghan Anand, Jackie Browning, Akash Gupta, Jonathan Phillips, Matt Pregozen, Taylor Carter and Chris Gibson sit ouside surrounded by tents during junior campout.

junior year

Moira Poje and other volunteers paint the banner for Homecoming.

Jeremy McAndrew, Holly Jachowski, Hunter Merrill, Scott Badgett, Stephanie Colen, Sapir Nachum and Moira Poje at the class trip Kings Dominion Trip.

Rhitwika Sensharma Virginia Tech

Nazila Shafagati College of William and Mary

Jee In Seo Boston College Siemens Semi-Finalist (12) School Science Fair First Place in Chemistry (11-12) Regionals (11) States (11) VJAS First Place in Animal Behavior & Chemistry (10-11) “You can’t always sit in your corner of the forest and wait for people to come to you...you have to go to them sometimes & The hardest part is what to leave behind, ... It’s time to let go!” - Winnie the Pooh Sunday night procrastination, “Go Colonials!” physics cramming, and pickleball shall all be missed. I just want to thank all my teachers and friends for making TJ a memorable place during my four years!

Aria Sharma Barnard College SGA Executive Committee (11-12) TJ Drama (10-12) Here’s to two minute cram sessions, too much physics, not enough SGA, and the endless baked goods and Starbucks I relied on. To TJ, for shaping who I am. But most of all, to the class of 2011, for being my family for the past four years.

Akshay Seth University of Michigan Ann Arbor Done.

Siddhant Sethi Carnegie Mellon University TJ Bhangra (10-12) Model United Nations (10-12) I came into TJ for the academics, but I leave with memories of the friendships I made here and all the amazing times I had. It’s been tough for sure, but I cannot describe how much this entire experience means to me. I’ve changed incredibly over my four years with you all, and I want to thank you for making me the person that I am today.

Thank you, TJ. Thank you for everything.

Kathy Shi College of William and Mary don’t worry, be happy.

Brian Shin University of Virginia Byung Joo Shin University of Virginia “Who cares? The world’s a playground. You know that when you’re a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.” -from a movie.

“Destiny is not a matter of chance-it is a matter of choice.

It is not a thing to be waited for-it is a thing to be achieved.”

-W.J. Bryan I learned and also had a lot of fun here. Thanks everyone.

Katherine Shipman College of William and Mary Yearbook (11-12), Bussiness Manager (12) Track (9-12) “Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson And what the heck: “To infin-

ity and beyond!”

Amanuel Shitaye College of William and Mary Kevin Shu Carnegie Mellon University Piano (eternally) “It does not matter whether it is a black cat or white cat; as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.” -Deng Xiaoping Dean Shute University of Arizona Eagle Scout (12) President of Teenage Republicans tjSTAR Co-Chair A great man once said, “Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation.

You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever known.” Thank you and farewell, TJ. Adithya Simha College of William and Mary TJ Choir (11-12) TJ Drama (12) Columbia Tutoring (10-12) Just a few quotes to live by: Education is what remains after one has forgotten what he has learned in school; forget the times of your distress, but never forget what they taught you. A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.

Every person you meet is a new door to a different world.

Get out there, and be the change you want to see in the world.

Jasleen Singh University of Virginia

4 years, 4 homecomings, 4 I-Nites, and many sleepless nights later, many of us are headed on separate paths.

We’ll always have some places, though, to revel in high school memories: Bubble Spinner, Sporcle, and Facebook Scrabble. P.S. HIGH FIVE! Nadine Skaff University of Virginia Environmental Impact Club (10-12) Women in Science and Engineering (9-12) Band (9, 11) “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss Life is what YOU make it. Be positive, keep smiling, and the world will smile back atcha!

Thank you, TJ, for the most challenging yet rewarding four years of my life. Thank you to my family and friends for making this an unforgettable journey. You’ve helped shape me into the person I am today and I am forever grateful.

Remember, the best is yet to come.

James (Jim) Skehan William and Mary Being Knighted Nobel Prize asdfasdjfnasljdgf It’s better to be pissed off than pissed on.

Nathaniel Skolnik Georgia Tech Class Council (9-12) Latin Club/Latin Honor Society (9-12)

Graduation Chair (1112) “Perhaps one day this too will be pleasant to remember.”

-Vergil, Aenied I.203 Kyle Slugg Middlebury College Japanese Honor Society (1012); Treasurer (11-12) Chiben Exchange Program Student Coordinator (11-12) Band Council TriHistorian (11-12) Well, TJ, it’s been quite a four years. While I can’t say that I’m not excited to be heading off to new places, I do have to say that, all in all, I am... so pleased. I wish you all seniors and otherwise - immense success in your future endeavors.

Allison Smedberg Georgia Tech I’m so happy to be graduating with such talented, driven people. Best of luck to everyone-- you had all better be successful, because I plan on bragging about my graduating class later in my life. Shoutout to my teammates on TJFH. Looking back, it has truly been the highlight of my last four years. I love you guys!

Mitchell Smith University of Virginia Academic Honors (10-12) National Honors Society (1112) Worst Submarine (912) “In the immortal words of Mitchell Smith, ‘I am the best, because it is true.’” - Mitchell Smith

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Vy Ton University of Virginia Parkinson’s Disease research: Georgetown University Medical Center “I told you to be patient I told you to be fine I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind In the morning I’ll be with you But it will be a different kind.”

-Bon Iver Aram Tramblian University of Virginia Timothy Tran Princeton University Varsity Spring and Winter Track (912), Captain (12) Virginia Governor’s School for Visual & Performing Arts (Piano) (11) Intern at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Department of Molecular Pathology (11-12) It’s not about where you go -- it’s about what you plan to do when you get there.

Claudia (Gabby) Trigo Valdez William and Mary Token Hispanic (9-12) Hispanic Alliance (10-12) Boom headshot, snitches!

Thanks for a great 4 years, everyone. I’ll never forget them,

you guys are the best.

Julia Truelove University of Virginia Winning medals (good) Racing (better) Loving the sport (best) The course of Truelove never did run smooth. To my friends and family: Thank you for everything. To my boat: Love me.

Always.

Deki Tsering Georgetown University The truth is, its all of your memories, the joyful ones and the heartbreaking ones, that make up who you are as a person. JD, Scrubs. To the greatest family and friends in the history of ever: thank you for the piggyback rides (the attempts, at least), the hilarious fake accents, the good music, the fits of uncontrollable laughter, the pathetically late nights, the unwavering support, and, above all else, the love.

Here’s to the past four years, but also the many great ones yet to come!

Roberto Valle Carnegie Mellon University Karinna Vivanco Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ballroom Club (10-12) French Honor Society (10-12) To my homeskillets: I’ve been a shy person my whole life, but you guys have always made it really easy to let loose and have fun. My friends have taught me how to be myself, which is probably the most important lesson of my life. I love all of you.

Katarina (Cassidy) Walsh University of Virginia Dance (K-12), MetroTap (12) German Honor Society (10-12), President (12) Relay for Life (9-12) Love to the FRIENDS that made this experience special. Ladies, go out there and make her story!

Olivia Walton College of William and Mary TJ Crew (9-12) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (9-12) High school is where you figure out who you are, and college is where you figure out what to do with who you are. Over the past four years, I have changed for the better through the influence of everyone I encountered at TJ. For that, I thank you more than you will ever know.

Kainan (James) Wang University of Virginia 425 squat 225 hang clean 220 pounds My friends (you know who you are)- Thank you for helping me get through these years.

Wouldn’t have made it without you.

Katherine Wang University of Pennsylvania Aspire Debate, Inc. (11-12) WILD (10-12) THinK (10-12) Mom, Dad, and Michelle: I love you more than anything. Thank you for always believing in me... and cooking for me. Friends: Here’s to laughing at lame jokes,

being crazy, and eating until our pants got tight. TJ: I’ll miss you.

Live your life, 2011!

Max Wang California Institute of Technology Go BIG or go home.

Andrew Watson Washington & Lee University Vice-President-in-Exile, TJ Teenage Republicans Sysadmin-in-Exile Troubadour-in-Exile Without education, we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously. -GKC Marc Wechsler Georgia Institute of Technology Quasar Wei Virginia Commonwealth University Alex Weissenfels Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Philosopher Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Club Co-leader (11-12) Comedian and Observational Humorist Never accept thats just the way things are. Never say unimaginable. Respect your instincts and others reasons, but question them and all assumptions. The right whys can make one wise.

Jeremy Weller University of Chicago Varsity Wrestling (11-12) Bridge Club (9-12) Super Jew (9-12)

Andrew

Love, Mom, Dad, Amanda and Zach

These have been the best four years of my life thanks to my classmates. As much as I am excited for the next part of my life, I won.

Jillian Wen University of Virginia USA Biology Olympiad semifinalist (10,11) Superior plus ranking in National Piano Guild (11) TJ Symphonic Orchestra (9-12) “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” -Dr. Seuss To my teachers, thank you for the inspiration. To my friends, thank you for the smiles and the tears and everything in between.

And to my family, I love you and thank you for always being there for me. I couldn’t have made it without you.

Willis Wendler Virginia Tech Julian Whitman Cornell University Thomas Jefferson Marching Colonials (9-12) Wrestling (9-12) Bridge Club and Jewish Culture Club (9-12) I wish everyone could go to a school this amazing. It’s time to move on. Let’s do this thing, let’s make this work. We’re doing it, man, we’re making this happen.

Aaron Williams Stanford University Jane Willner University of Virginia

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Girl Scout Gold Award (10) Volunteer Fairfax! Youth Volunteer of the Year (12) Congressional Award (11) You guys, it has been awesome. I will miss TJ so much.

Class of 2011, there has never been a more spirited, brilliant, and fun group of kids; I love you! Shout out to TJ Choir-between the freshman year Orlando trip and senior spring show, you guys became my family. Also, TJ ASL! Keep up the good work, and don’t play toooo much tic-tac-toe. Finally, everybody remember what Tommy J once said: “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”

Thomas Woodruff University of Virginia Varsity Baseball Captain (1112) Latin Honor Society Vice President (12) Princeton Rejectee (12) “Sometimes you’re the hammer, sometimes you’re the nail” -Coach Dubbs MG, R.I.P. The Armory Michael Wu Yale University State Science Fair 2011 Federal Junior Duck Stamp VA Honorable Mention Sith Lord “One in four, maybe more.

One in three, maybe me.

One in two, maybe you.

One in one, no more legacy. “ Tiffany Wu University of Virginia Student Council (9-12)

FBLA (9-12) Cheer (10-12) If you’re going to be able to look back on something and laugh about it, you might as well laugh about it now! Stay classy, TJ. Abigail Xu Amherst College Student Government Association (11-12) 2011 Co-Historian (9-10) Newspaper Policy Debate “Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.”

Thank you to my amazing parents for supporting me always, my friends for all the jolly good times, my counselor and teachers for all the tutelage and advice, and the Class of 2011 for all the good, clean fun! :) It truly has been four unforgettable years of amazing memories. Mil Gracias!

Andrew Yang University of Virginia Meh. Ester Yang Mount Holyoke College “If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.”

-Bill Gates’ 11 Rules of Life Jason Yang Carnegie Mellon University Lisa Yang University of Notre Dame PF Debate Co-Captain (12) NCFL Grand Nationals (11) Science Olympiad Team

Leader (12) Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like it’s heaven on earth. I’ll miss you guys!

Ritchie Yein University of Virginia All Virginia Orchestra (9-12) TJ has the good, the bad, and the ugly. The sense of community and faculty are good. The academic stresses and pressures are bad. The morning after pulling an all-nighter playing games? Ugly.

Crystal Yi College of William and Mary Eugenia Yim College of William and Mary St. Paul Korean Catholic Church Liturgy (9-12) tjTODAY (9-12) WISE (9-12) “I’m going to miss this place... maybe...(:” Jackline Yim University of Pittsburgh Four years of the best and worst moments of my short life. Thanks for all the good times and ... you for all the bad times. But I’ve met some amazing people (you know who you are and you know how much I love you) and I have no regrets.

Kaylee Yocum Rice University TWIST Vice-President (12) National Honor Society (1112) tjSTAR Planning Committee

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Kelly Yoo University of Virginia “You have the power to make happiness a way of life instead of an occasional experience -- a simple wisdom calendar “ Victor Youk Massacusetts Institute of Technology Choong-Seoup Youn College of William and Mary Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers who made these the greatest four years of my life.

Deborah Yu College of William and Mary Leewood Friends Chinese Honor Society Timothy Yuan Amherst College Drama (9-12) Shakespeare Troupe (9-12) Gay-Straight Alliance (9-12) All I did was memorise the names of some books and dead people, and for some reason people started thinking I was smart.

Jonathan Yun University of Virginia Fifi Zhang Columbia University Rebecca Zhang

Princeton University Piano (1-12) Debate (9-12) WILD (10-12) Do not waste time wishing that things were different. That is not for you to decide. All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you. Life moves pretty fast, so carpe diem.

Jennifer (Jenny) Zhao Duke University NIH (12) Science Fair (11-12) Food (9-12) “Always and forever, may you do what you are afraid to do.

Thanks for four wonderful years.“ Kevin Zhou Yale University Physics (11) and Biology (10) Olympiad Semifinalist 1st place at TJ/Regional/State Science Fair (12) 1st place in CAV Latin Essay Contest (10) to be done Catherine Zucker University of Virginia Latin Club/Latin Honor Society (9-12) Youth for Understanding (1112) Fox News Anchor (February 28th, 2011) ei de ti echoi kalos to paignion, kroton dote kai pantes hemas meta charas propempsateSince well I’ve played my part, all clap your hands and from the stage dismiss me with applause -Augustus

In Memory of Sebastian

Thomas Jefferson affords all of its students amazing opportunities. For academics there is nowhere better and for clubs and activities nowhere is more diverse. But what has affected me most during my time at TJ is the community. I will never forget walking into Gym 1 on September 29, 2009. While everyone else was dressed up for the Homecoming spirit day the entire junior section was dressed in black. At that moment, I couldn’t think of a better way to immortalize the life of one of the class of 2011’s own. Sebastian Hamilton had passed away on September 26 after a long fight against cancer.

Sebastian Hamilton was most frequently described as heroic in the weeks following his passing and it is truly a fitting word. Strong, steadfast, humble, courageous, and honorable, Sebastian possessed all of these. For the one year I was privileged to know him I never heard him complain once about his situation; when we talked, I’m pretty sure I complained more than he did.

Whenever I needed a hand, or someone to listen, or even if I had needed a shoulder to cry on I know Sebastian would have been there. Sebastian’s selflessness extended to every area of his life. One time, my brother and I were taking down a dead tree in our yard. Sebastian was waiting for his mother to pick him up after we had finished filming an English project. Without even being asked he stepped in and helped us lower it safely to the ground.

As the Thomas Jefferson class of 2011 goes our separate ways, let us not forget what we leave behind. Let us carry Sebastian’s legacy with us, that we might all become better people for it. This is not goodbye, this is until we meet again.

Photo courtesy of Trish Hamilton

- Charles Eubanks

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Denise Castaldo and Rebecca Glatter’s Senior Seminar class dresses up in togas on Friday of Homecoming week.

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Namaste girls dance during I-Night.

Benedict Nguyen, Aria Sharma, Bethany Connor, Hannah Tam, Michelle Gahaghan, Abigail Xu and Jamie Kim pose with their college t-shirts in Student Covernment Association during eight period.

Varsity football player Myles Cook hugs teammate Sungwon Byun.

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Jee In Seo, Ji Young Lim, Eugenia Yim and Becky Baik hang out during Jday.

Seniors attending University of Virginia gather at the millenium courtyard.

Matt Craddock asks Kate Lutton to prom by dressing up as Russell from the movie “Up.”

Keegan Cotton, Anna Burke and Art Kulatti play around in the Millenium Courtyard.

April Hyon is surprised

by Kevin Stahl dressed in a gorilla suit.

Elena Lagon cheers during the Homecoming Pep Rally.

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