Senior Wills

Sydnie Atilano:

I, Sydnie Atilano, of ambitious mind and freest body, leave immense gratitude to any and all who have left impressions on my heart that have changed me to be who I am now. I am nothing short of entirely blessed to have such enriching experiences with many. To Aubrey Herring, I pass my torch of being NHS Secretary. Believe in yourself. You are capable of a multitude of incredible things. Getting to know you is a joy I will take with me! P.S. Share some of your cookies with Morris; he has a sweet tooth too! To Stephanie Johnson, I leave all of our late-night Bible talks and leadership laughs. Your deeply rooted love for others is awe-inspiring to me, and I pray you hold this closely. Please never become a stranger. You are loved so dearly.
To the magnet program and the lovely women behind it, Mrs. Armona and Mrs. Bryson, I leave all of my seemingly endless rants and painted cardboard. You both and the program you have built are the heart of my high school years. Thank you for all the new experiences and lasting memories I will carry with me through my years. I leave the dearest Mr. Busse my poorly labeled graphs and our shared love for Hershey’s kisses. Your genuine care for others is intertwined within your class, and I am so blessed to have experienced it. Thank you for pushing us to be great economists and incredible people of the world. Mr. Morris, I leave you the great pleasure of being your NHS secretary and all of the ridiculousness you have endured! Your heart illuminates the lives of so many, including myself. I will miss your silly little waves and smiles exceedingly. By the way, you were right! I guess it really was pretty simple, huh? To Mr. Willingham, I leave my chock-full AP statistics binder and mutual love for fun socks. Your class was one of my grandest mountains to climb, but you never lost faith in me, and for that, I am beyond thankful. You are the best handlebar-mustached cheerleader one could ever ask for.
I leave rooms 2.108 through 2.111 to be the safe havens of another witty yet clueless, forlorn but hopeful student attempting to navigate the world. More so, to the endearing English teachers who nurtured these rooms to be full of love, I leave my utmost gratitude. You all mirror the best qualities Cass has to offer. Your kindest words and selfless deeds are entirely etched into the walls of my heart. Above all, I leave the remarkable Mr. Pyle with all of the pumped-up fist bumps, “sensational” papers, and the raggedy, tear-soaked sleeves of a student who you forever change. Truly, truly I say to you, sitting in your class has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life, a true testament of God’s grace. Forty minutes is not enough time to write an essay, but an eternity’s time and wisdom would never allow me to articulate the exceptional honor it is to know you. May a Martin’s biscuit never paint you a fool ever again, but if it may, please remember that it is never foolish to spread love.
Finally, I leave a four-year extended thanks to Cass High School– thank you for fostering some of the best memories and friendships one can ask for. To the students of Cass High School, I leave my final pieces of advice. Ask for help. Know a grade does not define you. Love people as loudly as you can. Though it can feel eternally long, I promise it is not, so soak it all in.

With love always,
Sydnie A.

Lorgia Benitez:

I, Lorgia Benitez, leave my laughs and happy moments to Abigail Vences. I hope that your high school years are filled with many blessings and i hope your days are bright no matter what comes your way. May you always move forward with a smile on your face. With or without me there with you, i want you to promise that you will continue to be the smiley girl you are now. I leave my grades and school involvement to Satiel (Alejandro) Reyes. I hope you keep giving it your all. You will go very far in life Ale, I have no doubt about it. I leave my peace and ability to stay out of trouble to Christian Reyes. May your high school days be enjoyable and stress-free (trust you need that). Finally, I want to leave my most favorite memories with the sweetest and funniest kid i know, Kole Stevens. Te quiero mucho Kole!! I leave with you all our memories walking up and down the school doing things for the yeabrook and HoPe. All of our tea spilling moments and all those stomach hurting laughs. I’m going to miss you so much. I hope the very best for you. May your high school years be filled with tons more enjoyable moments!

Evan Brophy:

I, Evan Brophy with sass, pizazz, and some class have met so many amazing people here at Cass. To Brandy I leave all of the times we have ranted wither it was in the theater’s costume shop or even in your car. To Nataile I leave all of our adventures around the school that we had and all of the times we shared on stage. To Amarillys I leave the funniest memories we had during method 8 and our duo monologue. To Robbi I leave all of the silly times we had on and off stage. To Miss Jackson I leave the memories we have made for 4 years in the library, I also leave all of those water bottles. To Mcgill I leave the times we have worked on sets together. Lastly to my Thespians I leave all of the passion and dedication that I had, and I know y’all have for theater. Bye queenies!

Jocelyne Cruz:

I, Jocelyne Cruz, of an overthinking mind and loving heart leave the title of best little cheer sister to Zoe Bailey. I am so thankful to have gotten to be your big sister this season, I love you sweet girl! I leave dancing on the sidelines and bringing the good energy on FNL’S to Anaya Allen. I had so much fun with you, even when we were supposed to be standing still. To Brooklyn West, I leave filling the cheer team with positive energy- you have a heart of gold Brookie, ILY. I leave my sarcasm and nonchalant attitude to Olive Hale. You are one of the funniest people I know; I cannot wait to see everything you accomplish. To Brionna Quick, I leave the ability to overcome tough times and grow from them. I wish you the very best always Bri. I leave my Senior Vice President position to Isabelle Morris. Have a great senior year and really make the most of it! To Natalie Tucker, I leave my Cass pride and school spirit. You are destined for great things Nat; I hope your senior year is the best! Keep being fun. And to everyone at Cass High, I leave my gratitude. Enjoy the time you have left of high school & take it all in.

Jaida Coxall:

I, Jaida Coxall, with a heart brimming with memories, leave fragments of my high school journey to those who have shared in its joys and challenges.

To Anthony Williams, I leave you the responsibility of being Saxophone Section Leader. Your dedication and perseverance has brought you to where you stand today, and I have no doubts that you will guide the section towards greatness and joy. In moments of stress, never forget that you are cherished and supported by those around you. While there may be challenges along the way, never forget that the people you surrounded yourself with will always be there to lift your spirits and brighten your day, especially when you’re feeling down.

To Kai Banks, though you may deem it as unfit, I leave you my bari sax and my place in wind ensemble. You’ve always been a talented musician and I know you’ll enjoy rehearsing challenging pieces with Anthony and Judy while being careful to not damage the bari again. I hope you continue to put smiles on peoples faces and never stop trying to show off your impressive cartwheels and back flips. Your presence always brightens up every room, and I hope your infectious laughter never disappears.

To Judy Cisneros, Carleigh Higgins, and Madison Frias, I leave our chaotic conversations and games we played at lunch. Keep supporting each other and remember to take care of Anthony to make sure he doesn’t overwork himself. I’ll always be impressed with how fast you guys leave your classes to come back to the band room before 2:10

To Yerik Lopez and Giselle Salazar, I leave you the memories of high school and our friendships with the crew. While many of us will graduate, I trust that you will continue to create new connections and make everlasting memories with others, just as you did with us. I hope you go on many more mall trips, random adventures in the park, and have many pool parties that make you laugh so hard your stomach hurts. May you forever discover joy and never cease to find reasons to laugh.

Finally to Macey Gipson, I leave you my strength. High School can often be challenging, testing your mental health and forcing you to preform your best under stress and pressure. However, don’t allow it to consume you. Your friends will stand by your side, and be by your side on this remarkable journey, so cherish their presence. Christian and I will forever be here to lend a helping hand whenever you need it, regardless of the distance that separates us. Never cease to embrace your true self and always remain faithful to your heart.

Morgan Cassidy:

I, Morgan Cassidy, being of caffeinated mind and passionate heart, do hereby leave the following items:

To Connor New, Anthony Williams, Leslie Alvarado, Josue Granados, Cindy Muniz, and Jenny Reynoso I leave you The Magnet Program, and the place that made me call Cass my home. I leave you the windowed room to make all of your lunch break memories, I leave you the honor of being called a maggot and the dedication that may go unnoticed but will inevitably pay off. But most of all I leave you Mrs. Bryson and Mrs. Armona, never forget how blessed you are to have such an incredible support system.

To Teagan Leckwold I leave you my absolute adoration for the Literature department at Cass High School. I leave you AP Lit and the humanizing lessons with which you will learn. I leave you the hobby of watching Pyle and Lindley Bicker and the laughs when Mrs. Agan breaks out her pink microphone. I give you the gift of knowing that they are a special group of educators with an unbreakable bond and they will never lead you astray.

To Priscila Lara and Judy Cisneros, more than what I have to leave you, I would like to thank you for allowing me celebrate your beautiful community, and for leaving the heart of Hope with me. I leave you with endless pizza and a plethora of black and yellow hearts. I leave you with the memory of a person who’s been deeply impacted by your culture, and the love she will forever have for the both of you.

To Diane Vo, I leave you the band room. From its messed up ceiling tiles and endless couches to the floor i’ve spilled my coffee on many of times. Be sure to fill it with laughter and polaroid pictures. You’ll never find a place quite like it.

To Shantavia Coats, Kaitlyn Teate, Sam Gonzalez, Anniston Shultz, Ceanna Herfurth, and Payton Cook, I leave you the art of color guard. From the bruises and the silly arm workouts to the memories it creates, the friendships you’ll never be able to replace, and the incredible people you will become.

To Aaliyah Gardner, Jayme Womack and Jillian Offut, I leave you my legacy & the Cass High School Color Guard. I leave you the front row of FNL stands and my super hero pose. I couldn’t think of anyone better to fill mine and Gab’s shoes. Keep Nick & Aleyna sane for me, and make sure to leave this place better than you found it.

To Isabell Morris, I leave you every grand and small thing that comes with the Cass Bands Organization. I leave you football fields and gym floors, I leave you the weapon lines and the leadership team. But I also leave you salt and vinegar chips and silly accents, I leave you stadium sunsets and bowling trips. I leave you the MacKenzie Arena, and the hope that one day you get to pass on not only the Lucas Oil Stadium but the University of Dayton Arena. Last but not least, I leave you Iddings and all of his conversations. Make sure he drinks enough cold brews & remember it’s okay to keep him on his toes. Live up your senior season for me, I love you with my whole heart and I am so proud of you.

To the Cass High School Marching Band, you will forever and always be legendary. Do me a favor and keep proving to people how fantastic you can be. You have created the best parts of me, and in return I leave you with the best spinners, musicians and educators with whom to continue your journey. Thank you for all the incredible occasions. I am eternally grateful for you.

I love you, Cass. Thank you for teaching me what it means to love blue and live gold.

Hayley Dillow:

I, Hayley Dillow, of scattered mind and sound body, leave behind all the teachers I had the chance to have a flourishing relationship with. To Mrs. Agan, I leave behind all my freshman year pep- talks. Thank you for helping my freshman self-navigate Cass High School and becoming the first teacher I could have a relationship with. To Mr. Busse, I leave behind my “hate” for AP Macro. No matter how many times I said I “can’t do it” or “I’m gonna fail” he was always there to encourage me and tell me I could. I would always walk up to Mr. Busse’s desk, and he was eager to help me understand. (ps. pray I pass your exam) To Mr. Pyle, I leave behind a good thesis. I never want to write a thesis ever again, but when I have to again one day, I know I will be able to because of him. Your emotion for your students and the passion you have for what you teach is something I will never forget, and something I will never be able to find in another teacher. I was never the best writer, but Mr. Pyle always reminded me how smart I was and never let me forget it. To Mrs. Armona, I leave behind the Magnet Program. This program has changed my life and has given me a high school experience I will never forget. Your hard work and dedication is admirable, and you do so much for us magnet kids, so thank you endlessly. To Mr. Griffin, I leave behind all my questions. Thank you for always having the right answer for me, and never letting me feel alone in my post-graduation journey. And finally, I leave behind my love for Mrs. Bryson. Ever since I met her that random day during sophomore year, my high school experience has been so much more fun and brighter. Thank you for letting me talk to you about anything, thank you for listening to my drama and hard times, thank you for hugging me while I cried and telling me everything would be okay, and most importantly, thank you for taking me under your wing, and never letting me feel alone. I now apologize for any time I wouldn’t let you do your work because I came running into your office, but you’ll never know how much I appreciate you and I love you dearly. To Cass High School, thank you for hiring teachers and staff members like these people who have truly impacted my life forever. I will never forget any of you, and I will carry your traits of love and kindness into my next journey of life.

Mattie davis:

As I am leaving highschool there are a few things I’d like to leave behind. First to my dear sister Riley Davis, I love to leave my outgoing personality and my care free attitude because you need it lol as well as my Captain position your senior year, I love you. Next is Zoe Bailey, my favorite, sweetest freshman I leave my locker and my love for cheer but let’s face it you already have it. Next is Brooklyn D, I leave my hairstylist skills because I won’t be able to do your hair anymore. And finally Brooklyn West I leave my weight training skills and love for dance, always be your goofy self sweet girl. If your not in here I’m sorry, but I love you all!!!

Gavin Davis:

To whoever decides to take 12+ Ap classes, I leave the art of not studying but managing to pass the Ap exams or tests in each class. I wish everyone the best. Also please remember to enjoy yourself, school is important but not everything, do have fun.

Andrea Davis:

I hate writing so this is gonna be short, sweet and simple. After these 4 years at Cass High the number one thing I’m grateful for is the friendships I have created with my peers not only in my grade but the grades below me! Y’all have been such an inspiration to me and everyone around y’all!! Escarlet, you are by far one of the best people I have ever met the way you not only saved me in Mr Cunningham’s class but also gave me a friendship that I will deeply miss when I move on to the next chapter of my life, you’ll forever be prettiest most genuine person I have ever talked to, please never change for anyone ( honestly e just come to West Georgia with me!!) Connor New I don’t even know where to start your dedication to school and working hard is mind blowing!! Keep pushing the way you do and one day I wouldn’t be surprised seeing you on the tv doing something crazy important!! I would say president but idk if I want you to be president lol, but you are one of the most hard working people I have ever seen and I will forever try and live up to that!! Cayce Brown, you don’t even understand how badly I wish we could go back to being in Mrs Adam’s class with Fonso and build a house out of popsicle sticks…. You are such an all around amazing person it scares me. Your ability to smile in every situation will forever be something I’m jealous of. You bring such a big light to where ever you go, so I know that whatever happens this next year when I leave you’ll out shine everyone! But like I said this is gonna be short, and I’m getting tired of typing so let me just wrap this up you guys have been the biggest blessing in my life and thinking about leaving y’all makes my stomach hurt but I know that all three of y’all will shine and be the amazing people you are no matter what, so I leave you these words as a reminder that when the school year gets hard that I’m here and you will make it, trust me you will, even if it feels like you won’t! I love every single one of you so much and will forever be the luckiest person on earth to have created friendships with you guys!

Britania Gallegos:

I, Britania Gallegos, of open mind and achy body, leave Summerlyn Smith with the gasp for air from every math we’ve had together for the past 3 years.
Eduardo Ortiz and Ángel Díaz, I leave you both with all the joy and laugher from our French class. Cindy Muniz, my very best friend in the world, you and I have been through a lot, but every memory with you always brings warmth to my heart and a smile to my face, I leave you with most important thing, our unforgettable experiences, and a friendship like no other. I love you all very much, you have made my high school experience so much better than I could ever imagined. You were all the reason I looked forward to going to school each day. I will miss you next year, I’m sure you will accomplish great things after high school but for now enjoy these memories while you still can. <3

Lex Gilbert:

I, Lex Gilbert of teary eyes and shakey hands, leave Olivia Hawkins with all of my good memories from the theatre. There are so many friends to meet, and roles to be played, and I will be there to see every single show you participate in.

Steven Gonzalez:

If you don’t fail
you’re not even trying.

Josmil Gomez:

I, Josmil Gomez, leave the sol ti do’s to my pookums Mackenzie Cornett, leave the bombastic side eyes to my twin Terri and the pingguo greatness to Jackson Armona.

Lia Glass:

I, Lia Glass, of anxious mind and worn-out body leave Friday night lights and cannon smoke after Colonel touchdowns to Chloe Jensen; may you forever love the feeling of football games and all that is Colonel Cheer. Keep being the amazing athlete, teammate, and person that you are. You are inspiring to watch, enjoy your last season, it will go by faster than you could ever imagine. To Atticus Finton I leave the pre-comp handshakes and sweaty palm prayers. May this upcoming season be everything you want it to be. Live It up. To Isla Owens I leave pre tumble pass deep breaths and the fight to keep your stunts in the air. To Troy Glass I leave everything that is Cass High, may you enjoy spirit weeks and football games with Mom and Dad. May you enjoy the next few years of no early morning comp days and having to deal with my attitude on Saturdays. Also, to Troy Glass I leave car rides to school, spend the next three years not being forced to listen to Taylor Swift; although, I will miss hearing you make fun of her, but don’t wish these years away like I know you so badly want too. Finally, to Ms. Jackson, I leave you my love and admiration for everything that is the Cass High library. Thank you for giving me a space to be myself and thank you for making me look forward to coming to school. I will forever miss working with you every day; however, I cannot wait to see the impact you have on the life of the Colonel student body.

Scarlett Hale:

I, Scarlett Hale, of scattered mind and sound body, leave my empty bank account and love of McDonald’s breakfast to my sister, Olive Hale. Thank you for starting my car every morning. Here is to you, finally arriving at school before 8:20, and to me, tasked with the impossible search for a better passenger princess. I wish for nothing more than for you to flourish, to laugh, and to stay passionate as you grow into a stunning young woman. I love you sis. To Caidence Woolridge, I leave you our party spirit. Make up for all the parties we never went to together. To Bridget Galloway, I leave you all the looks of disgust that we give anytime we pass each other in the hallway. I also leave you my seat in church Thank you for making me laugh. Go far B! To Hunter Barrett, I leave Chick-Fil-A, for without it I would’ve never met your silly personality, sweet soul, and full heart. Thank you for snitching on me at the fateful Christmas party one year ago.

As for the influential teachers and admin I have had the privilege of maintaining a close relationship with, I leave Mr. Griffin my endless questions and upmost appreciation for your involvement as I tackle life after graduation. Mrs. Armona, I leave you “all the things.” I admire the way you balance a full plate gracefully. It has been marveling to see you handle it all, and I hope you know that I notice and am in awe. To Mrs. Bryson I leave our girl talks. Thank you for listening to my rambles and dramatic storytelling. Finally, I leave all my “hate” for AP Lit to Mr. Pyle. May you one day understand the impact you made on my life. Good luck with that sweet baby boy, not that you need it. (P.S. this also counts as my apology in advance if I didn’t pass your test.)

George Kardoulias:

Dean McManus, I leave you my ability to somehow be late every day. Lauryn Mills, I leave you with my crippling caffeine dependency, trust me you’ll need it. Chaunsey Royal, I am passing my procrastination abilities to you, though, I believe these things comes naturally with senior year. Connor New, I leave you with my tendency to cry over a 98, good luck with that… Amaryllis Trimm, I leave you my habit of refilling my water bottle at-least 2 times per class period, i guess you have stay hydrated to sing in theater. Best of luck to all of you as you progress through high school. Im rooting for you!

David Kelley:

“ I David Kelley, leave my incredible kind hearted soul and my great skills to my little sister, Carly Kelley. Hopefully you make it.” You are and will be way smarter than me and that’s a fact, enjoy your wonderful time here at cass high school because it will end fast so enjoy your time and have fun! Love Your Big brother, David

Vy Lam:

I’m very thankful for everything that this school had done for me. From teaching a million lesson to helping me transition into this new world. As an immigrant from Viet Nam i’m very fortunate than anyone else in my country to be a part of this school. To all the underclassmen: know that everything is possible when you put a little effort into it you may not know how I am but if you’re reading this line please note that I believe in you so achieve great dreams out there!

Joseph Loh:

To Logan Carr, I leave my supreme wisdom and baffling humility. With our combined powers, we can finally show Olsen, Lindley, and Pyle who’s boss.

Hayden Mize:

I leave all my sarcastic comments to Brandon Denmark. I also leave my courage, skill and memories of Chorus to Danny Jones. May these attributes allow you to keep Mr. Jarred Summey happy. Lastly, I leave my diligence to Payton Mize, may the rest of your High School years be indulging to you.

Kaitlyn Overby:

Caydi Hyde, i hope you the best for your senior year! You will do amazing things in life, keep being you and being yourself! you got this !!

Max Odendahl:

I, Max Odendahl, of fickle aspirations and anxious thought leave Mrs. McGill with the promise to do for the world what you did for me. You were a constant support to me in all of my endeavors and you are a huge inspiration for my desire to want to help people. You’ve helped me so much, and I am eternally grateful for that. I leave Mrs. Smith with a handful of brain cells and random deep conversations. You’ve helped me realize so much about how I want to live my life and I will forever miss the fun conversations, the life lessons, the juggling lessons, and the support you brought to my life. I leave Ms. Jackson with a push and a shimmy. You’ve helped me push through so much. I doubt you realize the impact you’ve had on my life. I hope that next year’s interns can shimmy their way into fun chaos like Sam and I were able to. I leave Ms. Nabulsi with my love for cats and with the promise to let you know when I succeed. You’ve done so much for me and you dealt with me so much. I very much enjoyed spending time talking to you even when it was about things that weren’t too happy. I leave Mrs. Agan with my wish on a star for your future classes to not be as chaotic as ours. I loved going to your class every day, and I will miss the random conversations about things that are probably regarded as unimportant. You made those conversations feel important. I leave Mrs. Sutton with an open B facing in at my chin and coming forward and a bit down. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to show up to many ASL Honor Society meetings. You showed me how to value every moment in life and to be inclusive to everyone. I leave Mr. Pyle with the ability to talk to anyone and some whipped cream in your eyes and your ears. It is incredible just how big of an imprint you made on my high school days without even being a teacher of mine. I think that shows just how much impact you have on those in the school. I leave Mrs. Lindley with a copy of any future books I publish and with my gratitude. You’re an amazing teacher. When you read the play I wrote and gave me feedback, I learned more than I had ever learned from a teacher ever. I’m so glad I’m not your enemy #12 anymore. I leave Mrs. Sprayberry, Mr. Skutka, and Ms. Jewell with unending thanks. You all were such a monument of joy and love for everyone to look up to, and your support has built up to become something amazing. You’ve made such an incredible impact on so many people’s lives. I leave my underclassmen in theatre who have supported me and done so much for the program with the promise to continue to watch you shine and to support you into your futures. You all are incredible at what you do and each of you play a very important role not only in the performances we put on but also in the community of thespians as a whole. I leave my underclassmen in Mrs. Smith’s newspaper class with a thank you. You were consistently the highlight of my day for reasons that need not be explained. Being a part of the newspaper class is an experience that cannot be adequately described and that I will forever cherish. I’ll miss all of the fun memories, the life lessons, the chaos, the feedback, and the feeling of belonging I felt. I’ll miss my journalism family.

 Alex Pacheco:

I, Alex Pacheco, of determined mind and worn-out body leave Natalie Tucker my love for blue and life of gold. It truly takes a whole lot of love for your school and a great deal of passion to keep the spirit of Cass afloat. I have no doubt in mind that you will continue to be a great leader and radiate positivity and school pride throughout Cass. I leave Cindy Muniz my most prized possession, the Cass High HoPe chapter. I will warn you that our members are extreme chatterboxes and are always (I mean ALWAYS) hungry but without question they are the best kids in the school. I trust that you will lead them eloquently and love them just as much as I do. I leave Mackenzie Cornett my role as the Beta Club President in addition to the Cass High TV account. I trust that you will continue to lead our betas with pride and ensure that all students stay up to date and well informed through our Instagram account. I leave Jayden Veliz our nightly phone calls and car rides full of chisme. I love you kid, and I hope that you know that I am just a phone call away. While we are here, I also leave you my 4.0 GPA cause junior year really does hit you like a train. I leave Demarco Ventura daily debriefs after school and a plethora of “good” days. I hope you continue to do great things for HoPe and SGA and remember that Rey and I are always proud of you! We are excited to see where life takes you but seriously you really need to invest in a can of deodorant and bottle of cologne cause yeesh YOU STINK. I leave Roberto Betancourt my undying love for Rey Ventura. SIKE my boyfriend is ALWAYS off limits. Instead, I leave you countless more trips to Shofner’s car and my hallway privileges of never being stopped by teachers. I hope you continue to roam the school during first period even if I’m not by your side. I leave Priscilla Lara-Castro my role of being the biggest hater. Make sure that the next group of freshmen know that they aren’t truly loved if an upperclassman isn’t constantly teasing them or starting banter. I leave Kole Stevens safe travels to and from school. That’s if you ever decide to show up again. That being said I’m sure you’ll hit less curves and end up in less ditches than I ever did. I also leave you our constant love for Bad Bunny and dance breaks in the parking lot. I’ll miss you a ton Koleee. I leave Marian Sanches, Leslie Alvardo, and Josue Granados field trips to Emerson and White Elementary. Please ensure that the ESOL kids are always taken care of. I leave Diane Vo daily greetings in the hallway and friendly remarks after every soccer game. I hope these next two years treat you well. I leave my sweet sweet mini me and favorite little, Shania Hernandez, what was once left to me. I leave to you the future of Cass High. I am certain that with your natural born leadership skills and tremendous heart you will continue to make Cass a home. You truly are a Colonel through and through and the love you pour into your extracurriculars `is so apparent in everything you do. You remind me so much of myself, yet you continue to teach me lessons about kindness and goodwill every day. The school is in your hands now, queen, and I can’t wait to see where you will take it. I love you always. I leave my Jimenita all our cherished memories we have made through our excessive involvement. From vlogs before swim practice to overnight trips for Beta and HoPe I have loved every moment I’ve spent growing alongside you. While we have yet to have a class together our willingness to do it all and join every club in the school has always brought us together. I hope you continue to stay involved and do your absolute best for Cass. Above all I leave you to be the heart of Cass High School<3 And finally, I leave the members of the Cass High HoPe Chapter the ability to change someone’s entire world. You guys have most certainly changed mine and I will never cease to be grateful.

Lin Piepmeier:

With Cass High school, I leave crying over my math homework in freshman year. With Brandy Jordan, I leave Failure: A Love Story. With Riley Huskins, I leave out of pocket conversations in french class. With Lenora Jones, I leave the group chat we’ve shared answers on. With Savannah Plumley, I leave You Can’t Take It With You. With Xavier Rector, I leave being tackled to the ground and breakdowns before shows. With Makenna Wynn, I leave going over lines and laughs on opening nights. With Max Odendahl, I leave Wizard of Oz and hand puppets. With Evan Brophy, I leave broadway songs and deep talks at thescon. With Mrs. Fleming, I leave heartwarming conversations and check-ins. With Mrs. Lindley, I leave amazing projects and encouraging notes. With Mr. Willingham, I leave standing ovations and dad jokes.

Mallory Rose:

I Mallory Rose, leave my “crown” to one of my favorite freshies, Payton. Don’t let me down, you got this Payton!! I would also like to pass the aux to Katie Sue, y’all better play ooga chacka on Colonel Way next year! To Ruthie, I would like to pass down my responsibilities of calendar updater. I’m passing luck and strength to Diane; you’re going to need it once you’re dealing with all these underclassmen next year. To Teaguan, Katie Sue, and Double A, I’m passing down all the hype for y’all’s final season in the Cass High School Marching Band. To the rest of the percussion section, I’d like to give y’all the best vibes imaginable going into your next marching season! I’m going to miss y’all so much. Don’t worry though, I’ll come to support y’all whenever I can!! Finally, to my class of 2024 percussionists, I give y’all the best of luck for entering the real world and starting new chapters of life!!

Mae Remke:

I, Mae Remke, of wavering mind and crippled body, leave my 34,979 weight training credits to Layla Allgood, may you continue to get the gains and be as big as me one day. Start paying attention. Best of luck crushing that deadlift record again though. I leave my inability to pay attention at practice to Zoe Bailey (I sincerely apologize Coach Picc – best of luck the next three years).To Malorie Rogers, I leave behind a big deep breath before the whistle blows. At the end of the day, God’s got you in His hands. I leave my ring pop to Atticus Finton, May 1st, 2030 maybe? To the soccer team, I leave the bottoms of my cleats, use them only in the dire situation of rainy bear crawls. As for room 2.108 in between the hours of 11:20 am – 1:55 pm, I leave my swimming capabilities and the ability to swipe right. Use at Jamiah Reed’s discretion only.

As for my authority figures, Mr. Busse I leave my phone and watch, thank you for challenging my learning capabilities and holding me to a higher standard than I believed for myself. For Coach Sims, I leave my apologies for my attendance record. Mrs. Agan, I leave my strong opinion on the round table arguments everyday. You have admirable strength to deal with the last leg of the seniors, and I couldn’t name another that does it as well as you. To Mr. Pyle, Mrs. Lindley, and Mrs. White, I leave Layla to be as raggedy as I everytime you entered 2.108 and inevitably saw me. Oh, and my lacrosse stick to Mr. Pyle.

Last but far from least, I leave Coach Carrese my literacy rate; hopefully this won’t negatively affect next year’s statistics. Though I’ve only had the privilege of knowing you for a year now, if I had the opportunity to spend the rest of my life thanking you for the impact you’ve made on me, it would never measure up. Thank you for making my last bowl of cereal so sweet.

Alejandra Solorzano:

I leave my senior will to Fatima Lopez and Erin Clinard. Fatimaaa my bestie I hope you spend the rest of your high school fly’s byyy And give it your all at soccer I love spending this soccer season with you. you are an amazing girl with a good personality and I hope you are happy in the rest of your school years to come. Erinnnn I am so happy that we become friends this year. I think abt that gym class a lot and how it was so fun to be in, I miss playing sport with you and your humor. You really became one of my best friends rq and I miss you alottt. I am glad we work together that why i am able to see you a lot and stuff. I hope the rest of your years fly by and I will be back to see you play soft ball and any other sports you join. 🙂

Kaitlyn Smith:

I, Kaitlyn Smith, of tired mind and full heart, leave my memories to all those who come after me. To Sommer Allen and Riley Davis, I leave my love for the beautiful language of ASL. Don’t bother Sutton too much, but make sure she doesn’t forget me;) To Malorie Rogers, I leave the bumpy bus rides to stadiums two hours away on Friday nights. I also leave the football team, take care of them and continue on the legacy that Ms. Diana started. To Mackenzie Cornett, I leave you good luck. Being senior class secretary isn’t for the faint of heart, but I know you’ll do great. You have so much going for you, and I’m so excited to see you thrive. To Ava Harris, I leave my immense love for the football team and my perfect parking skills. To Carlee Wilson, Malorie Rogers, and Connor New, I leave the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and all the early Wednesday and Friday mornings. To Bailey Berry, I leave all my time management skills. Trust me, senioritis exists. Don’t be late to school and make sure you keep your priorities straight. And Connor New, don’t think I forgot about you that easily. To you, I leave the legacy I have built at Cass High School. I pass down to you my position as Beta Vice President. You’ve become my mini-me, and I hope I’ve taught you just enough so you can thrive your final two years. And to the class of 2025, I leave you senior year. It goes by in the blink of an eye, so enjoy it while it lasts!

Lillian Taylor

I, Lillian Taylor, of cloudy mind and caffeine-fueled body, hereby leave the following items and ideas within the walls of Cass High School.

To Damaya Norwood, I leave my part of the Mellophone Section. I ask that you handle it with care, but I know you will, because without you, our section would not have made half the memories we have made.

To Jp Heater, I leave the role of Brass Captain. I know you will be more fun than I was. So many people look up to you. Don’t take that for granted. I know you’ll do great.

To Isabelle Morris, Caellin Griffis, Caydi Hyde, Aubrey Herring, Katie Armstead, Teagan Leckwold, Giselle Salazar, Damaya Norwood, and Brianna Zimmerman, I leave the wonder that is your senior band season. You will go through a few thousand emotions, spanning from immense joy to deep sadness, but I hope that you never feel regret. Give Senior year everything you have, and you will be rewarded tenfold.

To Hannah Whatley I leave strength and love, there is nothing in this world you can’t accomplish, and I know you will use your leadership to encourage others to be the best version of themselves.

To Giselle Salazar, I leave the scooter in the locker room.

To Diane Vo, I leave the intense want to not go to first period. I can’t say getting up is going to get any easier, but I know you can do it. Probably.

I leave idiotic goodreads reviews to Jackson Armona, Nola Brown, and Emma Brown.

To Hailey Sullins, Lindsay Ziemer, Damaya Norwood, and Nola Brown, I leave free gerbils and jokes that you will only get if you were there.

To Anthony Williams, Josue Granados, Diane Vo, and Leslie Alvarado, I leave my thanks for being a shining light in every day I walked into. I’m so glad I got to get to know you and can’t wait to see what amazing things y’all do (maybe the uniform room will stay clean this year…).

To Aubrey Herring I leave the role of president of American Sign Language Honor Society. Talking with you over the last few months makes me feel sure that ASLHS is in good hands. Keep doing all the things—I know that everything you want is waiting for you. Keep Mrs. Sutton in line for me 🙂

As I leave the Cass Horn Choir— Brandon Santana, Damaya Norwood, and Nola Brown, playing with you three over the last year has been the absolute worst time of my life. Jokes. I feel very blessed to have been able to play with such a talented section. Me and Brandon will be waiting at UGA for THE BRASSY BUNCH: WORLD TOUR.

To Angie Brown, Emma Brown, and Nola Brown, I leave the voracious need to always get better. Your drive is admirable and astonishing, and I know that you will do amazing things with your talent and intelligence, but also try to remember that where you are is enough.

To Nola Brown, I leave courage and all my love. I am honored to know that I impacted your experience in band. Watching you grow into the musician and amazing person you are has been an honor, and I take pride in the knowledge that I got to witness and be a part of your journey into who you are today.

To Cass High School, I leave my immense gratitude for the invaluable memories and relationships I have formed during my time here.

Samantha Thum:

I want to start this off with the most sincere gratitude I can show, and so to Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Griffin, I leave my combined college loan debt and full responsibility over it’s obtainment.

To Mrs. Nabulsi, I leave little notes on your calendar and hopes that you will write some for yourself.

To Miss Jackson, I leave you with the beautiful windows of the media center and the knowledge that next year you will not have to worry about inventory. I leave you with coffee in the mornings and peaceful drives to work, with a wave as you drive by my bus stop.

To Mrs. Gwen, I leave you with smiles and confidence that you drive the best bus ever (go 298!).

To Miss Annie, I leave you with our shared love of theater and the hope of many blessed days to come.

To Miss Turner, I leave you a “Hello!”

To Mr. Leo and Mr. Frank, I leave you both with genuine conversations and happy, happy days.

To Mrs. McGill, I leave you the next class of theater students, knowing that you will become just as important to them as you did to me, in just as unfairly short of a time. I also leave you with the lights board, my favorite place when I shared it with you.

To Mr. Olsen, I leave beauty, which is not mine to give but is yours to see.

To Mrs. Lindley, I leave unproblematic poetry with passion that is done only periodically but is perpetually purposeful.

To Mr. Rawlins, a thumbs up and a ThesCon t-shirt.

To Mr. Morris, I leave you patience with your future classes and love of your funky ties.

To Mr. Atkins, I leave no more computer problems of my design (and hopefully many fewer next year than this one).

To Mr. Willingham, I leave you with far too many memes and the warning that I know you’re secretly a superhero (because how can someone can make math fun?).

To Mr. Busse, I leave you my success in the fake stock market and my parent’s appreciation that I understand the economy.

To Mr. Pyle, I leave the blame for every time our readings made me cry and for my love of literature, after your class I’m sure I’ll never lose it. I also leave you with the blame for my crying while writing this.

To Mrs. Smith, I leave you many waves in the hallway (and also partial blame for my tears right now).

And, to Max Odendahl, I leave a fist bump and a clothespin.

Now, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Pyle, and Mr. Olsen, I have one further thing to say but nothing left to leave. Instead, I take from you a deeper trust in people, that some people are made of something truly good. I take with me the belief that some people are worth getting to know and worth having in my life. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t met you. Thank you.

Cesia Vasquez:

Levantate si tropiezas que el camino no te espera, no te rindas ni te agüites Dios ayuda al que supera.

Rey Ventura-Velasquez:

I, Rey Ventura-Velasquez, being of sound mind and body leave Cass High School this year, however, this does not mean that I leave behind nothing. To Kole Stevens, I leave you the addiction to feen on a Redbull any chance you get. No matter if it’s 8 in the morning or almost midnight, always remember that it is never the wrong time to crack open a Redbull, especially when you are editing photos for hours (#notsponsored). To Roberto Betancourt, I leave you my heart for I hope you cherish it as you have been since I met you, always fighting through the battles of Alex’s wrath, you have stayed strong, expressing your love, support, and friendship for me throughout the years. As I reflect on our time, I realize how lucky I am to have had all of you in it. To Leslie Alvarado, Josue Granados, and Marian Sanchez, I leave to you guys the opportunity to keep on impacting and educating the ESOL kiddos of White and Emerson Elementary, for I know their outrageous comments can be shocking at times, but I know you guys have the patience and love for them to teach them the valuable lessons of our beautiful culture. To Jimena Perez, I leave to you the advice to use deodorant. I do not know if you have heard of it before by the way you smell, but I can tell you with confidence that it will change your life. For real though, I leave to you the ability to engage everyone in the HoPe chapter and to continue pushing for our family to be even more connected and loving. Your personality and character within the club is truly inspiring and I can tell that you really do “Breathe It! Live It! Love It!” To Shania Hernandez, I leave to you the burden of Demarco. I know he can be a real handful sometimes, but I know that no one cares for him and loves him more than you do, for I have seen firsthand. Y’all are truly an amazing duo that no one can stop. I also leave to you my position as VP of Service for our HoPe chapter. I have seen firsthand how hardworking you are for this club, always saying sorry for asking so many questions, but that just shows me that you do care for this club and that you will put your all into each service event. I know that you will never give up on our members and that you always give them countless opportunities to truly make a difference in our community. For that, I have to thank you so much, and I can’t wait to see the person you become over the next three years. Lastly, I leave Demarco Ventura the last name we both share, Ventura, not Velasquez because you might be adopted I guess, but I know that you will carry our surname throughout the three years to greater heights than I will have ever reached. I know how determined you are to succeed, and I just wish that I had carved a great enough path so you could build bridges and highways. I am grateful for the memories we have created together, whether it was the silly moments of making fun of Alex and Shania or the conversations we had going back to eat our mom’s food. Thank you for the best little brother I could have ever asked for. As I write this will, I want you all to know that you have a special place in my heart, and I HoPe all of you continue to hold onto the memories we created together. Please know that even though I may not be physically present, I will always be with you guys, wishing you all the love and happiness in the world. With all my love, Rey Arturo Ventura-Velasquez

Ashley Walker:

I, Ashley Walker, of a tired mind but ready to thrive, leave all my hard work in the hands of my soccer girls. Sam Bradford, I leave you all my energy and excitement. Don’t let anyone put you down EVER! Gisselle, I leave you all my jokes and laughter. You are going to do amazing things. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me. You are my biggest supporter. You’re doing amazing. To Haley Skilba, I leave all my attitude and random commentator jokes to you. Keep the back line in check for me. As of for the rest of the team, I give you all my love and respect for these amazing 4 years. You all deserve the world. To Mrs. Piccirilli and Mrs. Carrese/Smith, I thank you both for all the support and encouragement yall gave me. Yall were the best coaches anyone could ask for. Thank you for believing in me. I want to thank Mrs. Shofner for being the best Beta Sponsor ever. You have made Beta so fun for me and made me feel so loved. To Anna Carroll and Audrey Knight, I leave my duties as Secretary of Beta in y’all’s hands. I leave all my organization and responsibilities to you two. Yall got this! I also want to recognize one of the best teachers I have ever had, Mr. Pyle. You have made learning so fun, and I cannot thank you enough for all the funny jokes you have made. I will miss this class with all my heart. Thank you for always caring about your students, even if you call them “raggedy.” Hint hint, me! And lastly, I want to thank Mrs. Bryson and Mrs. Armona for being amazing Magnet Sponsors. The Magnet experience would not be the same without yall. Thank you for everything.

Makenna Wynn:

I, Makenna Wynn, have the pleasure of leaving behind some of my favorite underclassmen with some special traits. To Brandy Jordan, I leave behind going to the vending machines to get a snack before every theater rehearsal. That was our ritual and I want you to stick to it. To Savannah Plumley, I leave behind the title of dressing room DJ in the girls dressing room. Don’t let me down! To Robbi Valdez-Porter, I leave behind my motherliness since you are literally my child. To Zalen Lambert, I leave behind my makeup skills in hopes that you can do your own makeup for a show one day. To Jackson Armona, I leave behind taking horrible .5s of every cast and crew member during a show. And last but not least, to Natalie Tucker, I leave behind our inside jokes and hope that you still remember them after I graduate. (I had to save the best for last remember? Like during You Can’t Take it With You). To all of these wonderful people, I love you all so much, and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future!