Class of 2026

Name of high school you plan to attend:

To be decided.

How have you grown as a learner during your time at Marylhurst, and what is something you can do now that you couldn’t do before?

I think that during my time at Marylhurst, I have learned a lot. I think that my ability to work in a group, such as listening to others and incorporating everybody’s ideas has definitely improved, as I did not have much experience with this prior to coming here. I also think that my ability to interact with problems creatively and abstractly has grown, allowing me to think more outside the box and apply my knowledge to new problems. Most of all, I think that my ability to interact in a community is the thing that has most changed, in that I have learned more about how to collaborate and interact with both younger and older people.

Tell us about your Leadership & Legacy Project. What did you learn through the process?

For my Leadership and Legacy project, I designed and programmed a book reviewing website for our school library. It was very hard, but I learned SO MUCH from my project! I know that I definitely learned a lot of programming skills. I also learned a ton of time management and planning skills. I feel very prepared for whatever comes next because of this project.

When have you felt most confident sharing your ideas or voice at Marylhurst, and how has that experience prepared you for what comes next?

A time when I felt confident sharing my ideas and voice at Marylhurst was when I was in Social Studies studying for the role of Thomas Henry Huxley. We did a role-play, and we had a big debate. It was super fun! I loved practicing stepping into a role and fully embracing my role as “Charles Darwin’s Bulldog”. I love practicing improv, so I loved it.

What is a favorite Marylhurst experience that really represents what your time here has been like?

I think that my favorite Marylhurst memory - ooh, it’s so hard to choose! I always love the day of the Science Fair, especially my sixth or seventh grade year. We piled into the eighth grade room and did our clothes and makeup, talking about this and that. I also love the play, and the week before always feels a little crazy, but so fun! We all kind of have a common goal: to get through the play and make it the best as possible.

What advice would you give younger students about how to make the most of their time at Marylhurst?

Hey guys! I know you’re reading this

Okay, number one: getting into the habit of doing or at least starting your homework on the first day that you get it makes life SO much easier! Trust me. Number two: Save your homework excuse for late in the year when there are six million projects to work on unless you absolutely have to. Number three: For the love of everything, please respect your teachers and peers. Always give people the benefit of the doubt, stop when people ask you to, be mindful of the space and the people around you, and just respect people’s boundaries and basic human guidelines.