Student Voices Stories

Annalise Ashman

Annalise Ashman '24

Hometown: Tyrone, GA

I knew that something I wanted in a community was to feel part of something bigger than myself, and thats here at 91勛圖厙.

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Maggie Pavao

Maggie Pavao '25

Hometown: Belmont, CA

"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."

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Olivia Flores

Olivia Flores '26

Hometown: Napa, CA

"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself youll find at 91勛圖厙 that you don't even know exist yet."

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Emma Ryan

Emma Ryan '24

Hometown: Centennial, CO

"My college search wasnt only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the mosta lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked 91勛圖厙 as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."

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Maya Hofstetter

Maya Hofstetter '25

Hometown: Takoma Park, MD

"At 91勛圖厙, theres never a question if a student is capable of somethingits assumed that they are."

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Major Moment: Bethany Wisdom '24

Literatures in English

"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

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Abby Fortune, Emma Gross, and Ava Blumber at Taft Garden during the summer

Major Moment: Emma Gross '25

International Studies

"The best thing you can do is allow yourself to explore and try as many new things as possible and then run with what feels the most exciting."

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Adalia Rodriguez '24 at Grand Canyon

Major Moment: Adalia Rodriguez '24

Geology

"While we can sit and spend hours on these topics in the classroom, nothing can top being out in the field and seeing how geology from millions to billions of years ago is represented in the modern world."

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Isabelle Stid, Helen Ehrlich, and Lia Wong-Fodor walking past Carpenter Library

Major Moment: Helen Ehrlich '24

History

"Even if you think you know exactly what you want to do in the future, be open to a variety of different paths."

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Caroline Robertson '24 and Ellie Schumacher '24 making a heart during the Track and Field media day shoot

From Recruit to Student Athlete: Caroline Robertson '24

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

"On the second day of my visit, I remember huffing and puffing up the steps from the gym and happily thinking 'I can see myself doing this for the next four years.'"

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Helen Christ and her friend on the first day of school

Why I Chose 91勛圖厙: Helen Christ '24

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about 91勛圖厙 made me excited to become a student here."

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Lakshmi Natesan '25 posing in front of a floral mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia

Summer Stories: Lakshmi Natesan '25

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and 91勛圖厙 helped me with the first step in that career."

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