Vol. LXXXXVIIII Jonathan Dayton High School June 2021
Senior Edition
Class of 2021
EDITORIAL BOARD
Brielle & Nicole Ramundo Ms. Rooney-Kuhn Sarah Zarember Editors in Chief Advisor Opinions Editor
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021! THE DAWG
PRINT WISHES EVERYONE THE BEST OF LUCK IN THEIR
FUTURE AND WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE
ACCOMPLISHES. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
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CLASS OF 2021 Compiled by Brielle Ramundo, 2021 and Sarah Zarember, 2021 Ali Abouzeid Kai Cobbs- Rutgers University
Zach Abramovitz- The Ohio State University Ethan Coelho
Isabella Ahrens- Cosmetology School Elsie Cohen- Gap Year in Israel, The New School
Babatunde Ajayi- Cornell University Rose Coleman- Union County College
Anaziah Alexander Ciara Corbett- The College of New Jersey
Anthony Apicella- Gettysburg University Anthony Corigliano- Kean University
Zoe Araw Ana Craciun- Rutgers University
David Ares- Penn State University Makhi Cromartie
David Arias- Army Juan Cruz
Marios Aristodemou- Seton Hall University John Cunha
AJ Armah- Montclair State University Mark Cunningham- University of Tampa
Maiya Barnhardt- Howard University Joey Czepurko- Gap Year
Emma Barone- Marywood University Kolby Dagner- Iona College
Sarivelle Bento- Rutgers University Jeremy Dash- Syracuse University
Jordan Berkowitz- University of Delaware Laila Davis- Allegheny College
Ava Bertolotti- Northeastern University Luigi Del Mauro- Monmouth University
Timothy Burns Ryan Disko- University of Delaware
Gina Carrera- New Jersey Institute of Technology Jenna Dordoni- Aspiring Computer Tech
Pablo Carvajal- Rutgers University Brandon Doren- Rutgers University
Will Carver- Rutgers University Gavin Dzikowski- Lycoming College
Sebastian Castano Bellamy Eckhardt- University of Rhode Island
Nicole Cataldo- Montclair State University Aaliyah Ellison- James Madison University
Chelsea Catullo- Rowan University Julia Endress- High Point University
Brianna Chinchilla- Kean University Sami Engel- Elon University
Alex Choi Chris Engelbart- Stevens Institute of Technology
Kaden Cobbs- New York University Melissa Evers- Saint Elizabeth University The Dawg Print Class of 2021 4
Sebastian Fabiani- Purdue University Deni Jansons- Montclair State University
Tamille Filler- Seton Hall University Amanda Jimenez
Giancarlo Finis Mike Kanarek- Seton Hall University
Nikki Fiore- Penn State University Kaila Kane- University of Tampa
Aiden Forys- Lehigh University Nate Kapleau- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Siona Fowlkes Alisa Kapo- University of Delaware
Sara Franiak- Rutgers University Aaron Katalbas- Montclair State University
Jordy Frei- The Ohio State University Evan Kay- Tulane University
Julia Friedman- Rutgers University Dexter Kennedy- Lafayette College
Maya Gallagher- Rowan University Shannon Kennedy- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cyra Gandhi- Rutgers University Emily Kessel- NC State University
Alex Gary- University of Maryland Victoria Khan- Caldwell University
Matt Gomes- Fairleigh Dickinson University Juliana Kusic- Quinnipiac University
David Greenman- University of Pittsburgh Polina Lastovskaya- University of Miami
Jeremy Greiss- School of Visual Arts NYC Rena Lerner- Seton Hall University
Joe Gryzbowski- Rowan University Amanda Levy- The College of New Jersey
Albi Hanoli Atan Levy- Rutgers University
Jordan Harms- Penn State University Chad Lohier
Cayla Harris- Clemson University Christina Lumas- Union County College
Julissa Hernandez Kaya Mahy- Muhlenberg College
Luke Hernandez- Monmouth University Abby Malino- The Ohio State University
Abbey Hochreiner- Tulane University Cynthia Martinez- Montclair State University
Anthony Horishny Ashley Mathew- Seton Hall University
Katherine Iellimo- Monmouth University Mutazz Maxwell
Kaily Iglesias- Loyola University Maryland Cristina McFadden- Johnson & Wales University
Josh Jackson- Aspiring Exchange Trader Eliana McNamee- Caldwell University
Tierra Jackson- Howard University Cole McTernan The Dawg Print Class of 2021 5
Gianna Melegh- Rowan University Eren Reece- Boston University
Ashley Mestanza Lauren Reiher- William Paterson University
Gary Mignone- The College of New Jersey Jorge Rivera- Seton Hall University
Emma Mohabir- Princeton University Nicole Rocha- Stevens Institute of Technology
Nicole Monaco- Seton Hall University Rachel Rodrick- Rutgers University
Ally Monguso- Monmouth University Daniella Rosero- Fairleigh Dickinson University
Juliana Monticello- University of Delaware Nikita Saha- Northeastern University
Daniel Munoz- University of Alabama Julissa Salermo- Seton Hall University
Charles Myers- Rutgers University Didier Salinas- Union County College, Rutgers University
Antonio Nacci- Union County College Nelson Santamaria- College in Costa Rica
Victoria Nacci- University of Alabama Frankie Sarracino- Rutgers University
Paola Navarro- Muhlenberg College Laura Schubert- Union County College
Irene Nguyen- Rutgers University Stephen Schulte- Gap Year in Arizona/Utah
D-Ahni Noble Ryan Sickinger- Fairleigh Dickinson University
Mia Olavarria- Union County College Sofia Sieminski- New York University
Olivia Pagnillo- The College of New Jersey Carolina Silva- Kean University
David Paiva Vallon Sims
Stephanie Parente- Rutgers University Januaria Singleton
Dia Patel- Rutgers University Jordan Smith- East Carolina University
Morvin Patel- Rutgers University Brisa Solis- Rutgers University
Jhonny Peralta Sara Spinner- University of California: Berkeley
Patrick Phillips- Franklin and Marshall College Nick Stampoulos
Adelina Pinho- Lehigh University Shelby Stoffers
Ali Pinho- Penn State University Jose Suncion
Kaitlyn Pizuto- Majoring in Media Walter Sweeney- Drexel University
Owen Ramirez- Seton Hall University Samantha Tempkin- Muhlenberg College
Brielle Ramundo- Bucknell University Justine Ternier- Drew University The Dawg Print Class of 2021 6
Jesse Thompson- Rowan University Tim Ware- Seton Hall University
Roman Tsaritsa Jonathan Williams
Harrison Turner- Montclair State University Abby Wilson- Florida State University
Andrea Valladares Jack Wolcott- Villanova University
Olivia Vendas- University of Rhode Island Aiyona Wood- Rutgers University
Emily Viela- Rutgers University Marc Yanto- Army
Zach Vilensky- Kean University Zahir Youmans
Thais Villarevia- Seton Hall University Sarah Zarember- Binghamton University
Katrina Vitug- Rutgers University Kanzy Zayan- Seton Hall University
Sam Viveiros- Work
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Compiled by Brielle Ramundo, 2021 and Sarah Zarember, 2021
September: Sara Spinner February: Ryan Disko
October: Christopher Engelbart March: Maiya Barnhardt
November: Ana-Maria Craciun April: Abigail Wilson
December: Babatunde (Patrick) Ajayi May: Emma Mohabir
January: Abigail Malino June: David Greenman FAVORITE MEMORY Compiled by Victoria Perez-Palacious, 2023 and Brielle Ramundo, 2021 Abby Wilson: “My favorite moment was going to prom where I was able to see everyone in my grade that I haven’t seen in a while and being able to dance the whole night.”
Dexter Kennedy: “My favorite memory was coming into school for the first time for a full year and being able to talk to friends that I hadn't had the chance to talk to since the pandemic.” The Dawg Print Class of 2021 7
Polina Lastovskaya: “For me personally, I loved prom because it was the first event where our entire grade was really together. It was finally something we got in our senior year and could celebrate…even all just dancing together.”
Jeremy Dash: “Beating New Providence in baseball at home for the first time in 4 years because it was the most fun I ever had in a high school sport.”
Melissa Evers: “Definitely prom, honestly.”
Olivia Vendas: “My favorite memory this year was our AP European History birthday celebrations. For every birthday so far, Mr. Van Deursen would draw a fake cupcake and a candle on Zoom and the person would "blow" it out.”
Kaily Iglesias: “Prom, because it felt like things were back to normal again. Everyone was having fun and everyone had dressed up and we were living life.”
Aaliyah Ellison: “Being able to do the musical.”
Gavin Dzikowski: “The boys lacrosse team winning the conference championship.”
Olivia Pagnillo: “My favorite memory was being able to finally experience a prom. I got the privilege to see mostly everyone in my class dressed up nice and having a good time.”
Alex Gary: “My favorite memories were prom and playing soccer for one last time.”
Carolina Silva: “Definitely coming back during the fall to play tennis. I was just so happy to see people I knew.”
Aiden Forys: “My favorite memory was prom because it was so nice to finally see so many people again. It was also the perfect night after a lot of planning by the student council.”
Anthony Apicella: “Winning conference in lacrosse and celebrating it.”
Juliana Monticello: “Getting to have a normal prom!”
Ryan Disko: “My favorite moment was the first day the district allowed teachers and students back in the building and I got to see my teachers face-to-face as well as a bunch of my classmates.”
Kanzy Zayan, Abby Malino, Eliana McNamee, Dia Patel: “Prom!”
Mia Olavarria: “Watching Dayton baseball games.”
Jack Wolcott: “Prom because it was great to see almost everyone in the grade and have a good time with all of them to make up for the whole year where the majority of us did not see each other.”