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Brunssum, Netherlands AFNORTH International School

Ezgi Akyel William Leonard Sara Amella Chelsey Luijkx This year, the graduating class of 2020 all over the world had is hard to say what life after graduation will bring us, but one main goal: to make their senior year the best year yet. the graduating class of AFNORTH International School will Jeanna Barrick Jvid Matos Aviles AFNORTH International School’s seniors are no different. always have each other’s backs going forward. Our senior Jacob Buckner Sidney Maurer We played sports, participated in Creative Connections, class motto could not be more fitting than in the moment Madison Closs Brendan Meade were involved with debate, rose through the ranks in JROTC, we finally turn our tassels: “Vision without action is merely Emely Ehmann Graciela Melendez-Ca- acted as mentors for younger students, and we had fun. The a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision Abigail Ellis pellan school’s community and student body truly allowed us to with action can change the world.” We will continue into Beatrice Esposito Israel Perez make the most of our last year of high school. Our four na- the world beyond high school with our heads held high. Jaren Evans Damian Roberto tional sections house a number of different nationalities, ten Maybe we did not have the senior year we imagined, but it Ben Garman Daniel Roth of which are also represented in the senior class. Through- definitely turned out memorable. For all of us at AFNORTH, Estrella Gonzalez de Cana- Johanne Sandal out our experiences here, we have been able to meet peers it was even more so. les de Echanove Alexander Schmidt from all over Europe and North America that we likely never Kathrine Holmsgaard Cian Siedhoff would have met otherwise. Our high school experience — Abigail Ellis, AIS Senior Class President Connor Horton Faith Skariah has brought us not only lifelong friends, but opportunities Adrian Hudson Joseph Tudela we never would have had without coming to AFNORTH. It Madalyn Jones Katharina Waldmann Kiara Jungert Cayden Williams Ivaylo Kenarov Maxwell Zembower Emma Kryway

Alconbury, England

Although only a class of 31 students, the can rely on each other for support. Alconbury High School Alconbury Middle High School class of 2020 is truly a resilient group of young Unfortunately, just like many other leaders. At Alco, we have learned that seniors, we have had our last quarter of we, the students, make the most of our high school taken from us; we have had experiences. We may not be able to drive, to say good-bye to spring sports, prom, and our school dances only needed a and the “normal” graduation we had been small dance floor, but we had each other waiting for since freshman year. However, and the determination to make the most this class has come together and sup- of high school. We have had the oppor- ported each other through this challeng- tunity to travel long hours throughout ing time. We are so thankful for the op- Europe for varsity sports, Creative Con- portunities, committed teachers, parents, nections, Honors band/choir, culinary and community that have shaped us all competitions, robotics, leadership semi- into the passionate, caring, and strong nars, and Modeled United Nations. Also, Dragons we have become. Thank you for we finally got a football team after four all of your support! years - just in time for senior year! When our seniors weren’t travelling, they were It has been a busy, yet rewarding last four participating in student council, national years, and I am very excited to see what honor society, fundraising for clubs, and our class accomplishes after high school. supporting our teams while maintaining Teigan Benoit Sawyer Getschman Rebekah Lind Murray their grades! Because we have a small “ALCO, YOU KNOW!” Avery Bishop Emiko Groder Sienna Potter class, we have all grown close over the Gustavo Blanchard Natalie Hayosh Cameron Rowley past four years between clubs, travelling, — Natalie Hayosh, Alconbury Middle High Christian Boone Elenia Henry Alexis Sanchez and just chatting in the hallway or at the School Senior Class of 2020 President Camilla Boyett Reese Hosack Spencer Swapp Grind Coffee Shop; in other words, this Zachary Brosnan Tobias Jones-Worth Alexandra Szukala class has become a close-knit family that Samantha Burns Alanna Markarian Margaret Szukala Derick Caples Shane Mattox Daniel Wolski Terrica Davis Dylan Moose Andre Workeman Anna Downing Josefus Moyd Marissa Geise Xyon Moyd Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 3

Ankara, Turkey Ansbach, Germany Ankara High School Ansbach High School

This year definitely took a turn, but no student council, NHS, S2S, after school jobs, matter what, our Ansbach class of 2020 managers, and athletics. We took advantage graduates will finish with a bang! Although of being in a small school and having the my class of 2020 didn’t get to finish our last opportunity to be leaders and develop these year like we would have wanted, that does life-long skills which will help us pave our not stop us from being the hardworking, paths to success. As a class we want to thank diligent, dedicated students we are. Almost our teachers, administration, and faculty for half of the Ansbach class of 2020 will earn doing the best they can to help us succeed. a DoDEA Honors Diploma. Furthermore, WE MAY BE SMALL BUT WE ARE MIGHTY! we were also engaged in various school and community activities. All ranging from —Cheska Caranto, theatre, Model UN, ROTC, Educators Rising, AMHS Senior Class President

Binti Abdul Halim, Nur Alya Eddy, Lauren Louise Swart Roberts Cason Elisa Gaziyeva, Nigar Verma, Diya Bouakaze-Khan, Anouk Marie Ha, Jiwoo Weinhold, Aiden Bray Suneyra Lee, Yoonkyum Durmuş, Mehmet Emre Miftari, Arim

The road to our graduation seems to rene sense of sadness persists as we say us like it’s been a long one. Many of us farewell to our friends and teachers, and have imagined our journey to this rite yet we are proud of the milestone that of passage in a million different ways, we are passing and are excited for our fu- but none of us could have predicted our tures. We are grateful and indebted to our current circumstances. Instead of being parents for providing tremendous oppor- something that we read about in novels tunities for us, to our teachers for guiding of wars and adventures, lockdowns have us academically, to countless mentors for become a way of life for us here in Turkey. their inspiration and spiritual guidance, Truly, hindsight is 2020 as we look back and to the many unsung heroes such as and yearn for the freedom that only bus monitors and janitors for providing months ago we took for granted. Indeed, us with safe, clean, organized places to these measures have been a test of our study. Our time spent together has been, own creativity and resilience. is, and will remain unforgettable. Alina Morecraft Cameron Rodriguez Jasmine Rivera Anjelina Lopez-Turrey Celine Liptrot Madeline Liverar Still with mixed emotions, we stand on — Mehmet Emre Durmuş, Annika Daniels-Matthews Cheska Caranto Pearl Reyes the precipice of this rite of passage. A se- Senior Class President Austin Couch Cooper Robertson Pryce O’Connor Caison Duplessie Dustin Martin Tiera Young

Aviano, Italy Aviano High School

Alvarado, Kailie Herrera, Ethan Robinson, Donavin Blechinger-Wu, Sara Hodgson, Gabriel Sarmiento, Joyselle Brooks, Malachai Kahalekomo, Kanalu Sauceda, Jocelyn Broome, Benjamin Kandle, Danielle Smith, Nicholas Capehart, Rayana Kindrick, Baylee Solheim, Iliana Christal, Aniya Leyva, Jeremiah Stephens, Donato Cottingham, Cayden McClay-Couffer, Robert Suttle, Gabriel Estrera, Angela Moyano, Martin Vasquez, Jasmine Fortier, Makayla Newman, Mackensie Vaughns, Dametrique Francois, Javari Resch, Alyssa Woodruff, Alison Francois, Javon Richbourg, Alissa Woodruff, Ashley Garst, Kenzie Rivera, Connie Harris, Mackenzie Rivera, Corina Hauser, Michael Robertson, Colby

The Class of 2020 at Aviano High School has had a memorable year, and we will definitely the most out of an unfortunate situation.The seniors have learned to adapt by doing some remember this for many years to come. As we started the year, we thought it was going to be team bonding activities through video calls. During Spring Break we had a Scavenger Hunt, a normal year, filled with all the joys of being a high school senior. We began the year by win- Trivia Night, Amazing Race, and a Movie Night to keep us close and to have some fun while ning the D-II Football Championship for the second year in a row and continued our success stuck at home. As a class we would like to thank our amazing sponsors for doing everything in the winter during the wrestling and basketball seasons; then we learned that life isn’t al- they can to keep us happy and to make us feel loved this entire school year. Mr. and Ms. Lehde ways a straight path. Our entire school was excited for Spring Sports, as we were the defend- have treated us like we are a part of their family, and have continued to try and make this the ing D-II Baseball and Boys and Girls Track champions; we were ready to win those titles again. graduation we always dreamed of having. The Aviano community has also been exceedingly We were ready to win more banners for our school. Then life threw us a nasty curveball called supportive, and we could not be more thankful for all of their love. COVID-19 and we had to adapt to the new game. Things may not have turned out the way we — Ashley Woodruff, had envisioned them, but this pandemic has taught us to embrace what we have and make Aviano High School Senior Class President Page 4 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Manama, Bahrain Bahrain Elementary High School

The coronavirus tragically brought our class’s time in school to an abrupt end, and many of us are suffer- ing from its far-reaching effects, whether directly or indirectly. Regardless, the Bahrain Middle High School’s Senior Class of 2020 are staying optimistic and are looking forward to the future rather than lamenting on the uncertainty of the present. This year’s senior class has faced some unique challenges. We didn’t have a homecoming, prom or a senior dinner. In addition, sev- eral sports seasons and trips were canceled as a result of the virus. However, despite these constant setbacks, we still managed to persevere and are now ready to go out into the world and face new challenges. For some, their next challenge will be university. For others, joining the military. Some students may even take a gap year in order to find themselves. Regardless of what the future holds for us, we are positive that all of us will be successful in our endeavors. Congratulations to the Bahrain Middle High School Class of 2020!

— Salim Salu, Class of 2020 President

Tasneem Abd Khair Najdat Anwar Mahari Fussell Griffin Lasear Lotson Ernesto Rivera Lily Smith Ganna Abdallah Faisal Audah Natsumi Gibo Jude Lynch Joe Robertson Tofunmi Sodeinde Ahmad Abed Jackie Bartholomew Lucas Gunn Ryan Mcleod Haley Rowe Ali Tehranie Hania Salman Ahmed Kara Booker Imane Hamani Morgan Meder Meilan Russell Alec Weerasundara Jad Akkad Charlee’ Reese Kimberlee Meryem Hamani Aema Mustafa Amena Saif Jessica Wei Ahmed Mansoor AlAali Davids Afraz Hammad Kaitlyn Muth Salim Salu Carmen Wells Fahad Waleed AlAlawi Johan de Greef Alliyah Hughes Maya Nabulsi Mark Sanschargrin Jr. Alejandro Wittrock-Fernández Siddiq Ghaleb Almahmood Salman Dewani Makayla Jones Jasmine Osman Mohamed Satra Kamryn Young Khalid Thamer Al Shater Mark El Khoury Noor Khoury Jun Pang Kinnedy Ra’nee Sawyer Iman Zulkiflie Kacie Nicole Alvarez Zead Mahmoud Elzayat Cooper Lawrence Tucker Pullen Chase Smith Hatem Amin Nicole Froneman-Gerber Tianii Lawrence Tallon Ridling Grace Smith

Baumholder, Germany As we approach the end of our high school career, we would like to thank the Baumholder community for all Baumholder Middle High School their love and support. We have been through many challenging obstacles throughout our life, but we have overcome these obstacles with the support and guidance from our educators, family members, and friends. As military children, we have learned to adapt to change frequently due to our parents’ jobs. It has not always been easy, but we have met many great people along the way to help us through these hardships. One of the hardest challenges we have faced today is finishing our senior year through digital learning. We never would have imagined spending the end of our high school year without the typical high school traditions, such as walking the stage or even attending prom. Even though this year did not go as we planned, this will make us stronger in the end. We wish the class of 2020 the best of luck in their future endeavors. As the class president I would like to say that we finally made it. We are strong and we are the Bucs, Class of 2020.

— Danyel Valdez, Baumholder Senior Class President

Assa, Tresor Emmanuella Garcia, Tyler King, Noel Rivera-deleon, Yareliss Baldevia, Gavin Christopher Huxtable, Laurence Murphy, Quentin Serrato, Alexandra Collins, Alandis Jackson, Makayla Pierce, Skye Sweeney, I’Yana Daep, Isaiah Jacobsen, Jasmine Ramos, Juan Valdez, Danyel Dorsey, Mia James, Hylen Ridling, Calissa Wittig, Michele Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 5

Sterrebeek, Belgium Brussels American School Senior Class seniors get to show off the skills they have of 2020. We did it! This seemingly end- honed over the years. Many of them have Brussels less year has finally come to an end. The received awards such as All-Tournament countless hours spent studying, sleepless and All-Conference. Sadly, our seniors did nights spent doing homework, and the not have the chance to finish off their last American School vast amount of time spent looking at the spring sports season due to circumstances clock have come to an end… for now. The beyond our control. One of the most spe- Class of 2020 is a very special class. We cial things to me about our class, outside are academically driven with most of our of academics and athletics, remains the students taking anywhere from one to six cultural diversity at BAS. With students AP classes in their senior year! Our seniors from all over the globe, we are given have shown us that slacking off is never an such great exposures to different ways of option, not even when senoritis hits. Our thought and beliefs. In a world as diverse seniors make up a majority of the National as the one we all live in, this ability to Honors Society here at Brussels American remain open-minded and understanding School. We also have seniors who play differences is an important takeaway. an active role in the Army Teen Panel and The BAS 2020 senior class has grit, perse- volunteer in their community. verance and dedication; all values that will We are always working towards the future, greatly help us as we begin to navigate even if that means spreading our time this new chapter in our lives. While the across many different avenues. Some have last few months of senior year have been even taken the extra step and participated different than we all envisioned, I am in NYLF Advanced Medicine to gain expo- extremely proud of my senior classmates. sure to the field of healthcare throughout As I sit here and reflect, I am proud of the high school. Not only are our seniors adaptability and sense of community pushing past their limits in academics, my classmates have shown, as well as they are also pushing past their limits gratitude for all our experiences these in athletics. Most, if not all, of the senior last 4 years. I am sure Zoom graduation class participated in DODEA sports. From ceremonies will be one for the books, Amirkhan Bazeken Houston Hutchison Radina Purkovic waking up before the crack of dawn for but I am forever grateful for the experi- Volkan Ceylan Anastasiia Kaiuk David Sic morning practices to getting ready to hop ences and exposures we have been given Skylar Condon Ilana Lybarger Michael Stephenson on the bus at 3 A.M. for an 8-hour long bus through DODEA, Belgium and BAS. I am so Paulo Fernandes Mary Noe Kalani Villa ride, the countless hours spent putting excited for what is in store for all of us in Shoshana Goldfein Zafer Ozkeroglu Savannah Vitale our sweat and hard work on the court and the future! GO BRIGANDS!!!! Collin Hebner Ognjen Pavlovic field will not be forgotten. — Savannah Vitale, William Hernandez Jalen Pollard Europe will remain a time where our President of Class 2020

Hohenfels is an interesting place. For starters, it’s pretty Hohenfels, Germany small. I remember my first day of school walking into a class that only had four students. Shocked, I thought Hohenfels Middle High School that maybe a global pandemic happened and everyone was asked to stay home. Little did I know that is how we would actually end our high school career here at Hohenfels. This modest number of students meant that everyone knew each other fairly well. Sport teams started to feel like family by the end of each season, and everyone would have great memories to take with them. A personal favorite is singing the National Anthem on the bus with my volleyball team while trav- eling to the Netherlands. Like most military schools, classmates come and go at a more frequent rate, but anytime there was a new kid, a week later it would feel like they had always been a part of our school. Hohen- fels has an astonishing ability to make everyone feel accepted, which is quite impressive considering the diversity amongst our small community. For the three years that I have been here it has changed me for the better, pushing me to try new things and revealing my true potential. It is where I met my closest friends that now feel like family. I know that this is not how everyone envisioned graduating, but I wish the best for my fellow graduates, that we may all do good in this world and be able to achieve our dreams. Farewell Hohenfels.

— Elyse Doyle, Hohenfels Class of 2020 Graduate Alokoa, Clara Elekes, Eliza King, Sydney Ngiraibai, Ellechel Brewer, Paul Ford, Charles Kitt, Matthew Nicoreanu, Marina Clay, Maximilian Gamez, Angelie Lankford, Liam Peterson, Zachary Darby, Mitchell Gutierrez, Arith Love, Caleb Remy, Cameron Davis, Jackson Gutierrez, David Maricle, Maicie Ritchey, Jasmine Doyle, Elyse Jones, Christopher Martinez, Esmeralda Page 6 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Kaiserslautern, Germany Kaiserslautern High School

Karen Acosta Madison Baller Marianna Bifulco Raechyll Foster Michael Mitchell Esteban Rodriguez Angel Aguilar Rebecca Barnoski Daniel Black Mahina Gales Emma Moak Nathaniel Rodriguez Iva Ahlstrom Lorelei Bearss Ian Blankenbeker Michael Galvez Randy Moon Noel Rodriguez Carter Allen Kierstynn Beasley Evan Bridges Gabriel Garcia Brandon Morris Cassandra Ross Natalia Allen Alexander Begin Gianna Broccoli Ainsley Gibson Hunter Murphy Anatolia Russo Kelsey Armistead Chloe Begin Audrey Broome Sierra Goode Samuel Newberry Elizabeth Ryktarsyk Genorace Armstrong Matthew Bender Parker Broome Michael Grange John Newby Catherine San Miguel Ezekiel Aruwah Alisha Benoit Jacob Brown Christopher Gray Mason Nolen Tamarea Santiago Reyes Lyric Brown Mason Green Andrew Obermiller Aiden Shivers Kabryni Bruening Ryan Haddock Isaak Pacheco Erin Soledispa Jeremiah Bush Jerrome Hamilton Isabella Pacheco Mackenzie Stone Wow, what an amazing and sometimes crazy four Darius Camp Korin Harris Lia-Sophie Palata Jalen Tate years it has been getting to spend my time at Faith Carey Mallory Harris Tejan Parnell Mercedes Taylor Kaiserslautern High School. The class of 2020 is prob- Tyler Carpenter Maya Henderson Kaylia Penafiel Avoy Tejada ably one of the most resilient classes yet. Christopher Christensen Nicholas Henry Caleb Penaflor Joan Teuber Martinez Alexis Cochran Stephan Hernandez-Cooley Mathias Perin Jordan Thompson Our sophomore year was spent trying to navigate the Ethan Cooper Dylan Hilton Dovan Pierre-Louis Juan Toledo old school when the roof caved in and all Fiona Daniel Devon Holly-Mason Isabelle Ploechinger Kristopher Urbina of the classes were moved around. Junior year we Desiree Daniels Juliana Hosey Darren Plotnick Jacob Velasquez-Gil moved into the new school having to figure Virginia Dene Josefine Ille Michael Plueger Ryan Ward out how things would change from the old building. Gaelan Dipaola Corie James Suvanna Ponjun S’Ade Warren Then senior year came and what we had Giannis Dones Bryce Jersey Angelina Popovic Michiel Watkiins Jillian Donmoyer Jackson Kane Olaitan Powdar Megan Whitley anticipated to be the best year of high school filled Tre’vorious Dotson Alexandre Kelly Brannoc Pugsley Adrianna Williams with getting to spend our final moments here with Derek Dubon Abigail Kirby Evelynn Quesada Asia Williams our friends and walking the stage at graduation was Adin Dubose Justin Kress Gabriela M. Ramirez Azora Williams quickly changed when COVID-19 Brianna Duncan Alexis Lampley Gabriela Ramirez Ethan Williams continued to spread. Now, we can no longer experi- Kayla Dyer Ashley Little Ethan Rangel Louisa Wine ence a normal graduation ceremony that we Lily Ekern Allison Lowe Elyssiah Register Noah Wolfe have all been dreaming about for the last 12 years. It’s Katerina Evans Shannon Luoma Philipp Rimmler Jessica Wood hard to believe that in less than a month Rocio Fernandez Amin Mais Ramon Rivera-Cordero Ana Zayas-Taylor Jasmine Ferrell Jermaine Maisonet Alexis Robertson Makenna Zielske we will all be graduating and moving on to do great Star Flannigan Elisabeta Manning David Robinson Erika Zimmermann things. I have come to know most of my Xavien Folkes Kandice McTaggart Jace Robinson Paola Zorrilla classmates very well and it’s crazy to me that four years ago, we were all incoming freshmen nervous about what high school would bring. For me, high school has brought resiliency, Over the course of a lifetime, a person can expect to experi- ments, virtual conversations with differing opinions flying ence a significant amount of change. Military life is full of left and right. People brought their cats to join in the fun, ambition, imagination, determination, empowerment, these changes and taught us to be flexible and resilient. family members popped in and out of the frames, and the and reliability. I will never forget the Adjusting to change can be difficult, as even positive controlled chaos felt incredible. Practicing positive attitude lessons I have learned and the friends I have made life transitions tend to cause some stress. As high school will set the appropriate tone resulting in bringing out the while being here in Kaiserslautern. I’m so seniors, this quarantine has seemed to just chop off the fun best in all of us, not only now, but for our bright futures. proud to be in the class of 2020 and a Raider. “Once a part of our senior year. We had made it so far and we were This is not all about losing precious high school memo- Raider, Always a Raider” so close to getting to experience all the exciting events and ries, this is applauding performances that will live long in traditions set aside for seniors. This includes our graduation memory and history. ceremony, senior picnic, prom, theme weeks, and much — Giannis Dones, — Korin Harris, more. Our days have blurred into indoor activity seeking, Senior Class Vice President, Kaiserslautern High School Senior Class President, Kaiserslautern High School aimless searching on Netflix, Google Classroom assign- Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 7

Lakenheath, England This definitely is not how I thought I’d be giving my graduation speech, but here I am: talking to you virtu- ally. I hope you all have stayed safe and healthy. First, Lakenheath High School I’d like to thank our teachers and staff from both this school and all of the schools we have each attended. This moment would not be possible without their support. I’d also like to thank each of our parents and mentors. They’ve shaped who we are and given us more than we could have asked for. The military has led most of us across the globe to multiple different schools, countries, and bases. We’ve dealt with immense change that most adults never experience. Some of us watched as family members deployed to serve our country. Some of us have been here our entire lives. But the one thing the military has taught all of us is that making the most of where you are in every moment is the key to truly living. Certainty and structure has never been a part of our lives. There is always another move, another PCS season, another goodbye, and now, apparently, a pandemic on a scale that hasn’t happened in a little over a century. Most people don’t come to this realization until much later in life and this pandemic amplifies the fact even more: Live in the moment! This was paraphrased best by Jennifer Garner: “At Nichilah Akerele Soloman Chishti Shaykyra Hopkins Alexys Otten some point, you will realize that there is no finish line Meagan Akers Jocelyn Choi Madeline Horton Madisyn Peterson to cross. There is no moment when you’re just sup- Rayna Alexander Brendan Conklin LaSean Jackson Jaiden Roa posed to be happy. While you wait for those moments Mali Allen Tyler Crews Hannah Jenkins Malaya Roberts your life is happening. Isn’t it enough?” William Arenibar Collin Croly Jayden Johnson Anthony Scifo Morgan Bent Kylee Davis Amourai Keller Philip Severance, Jr. As we move on, and hopefully move out, I hope we all Max Blake Jasmine Delao Ethan King Nadja Shumpert choose to seek joy in every moment. Time is always Kiera Bonner Destiny Fullington Devin Laroya Liam Smart moving and circumstances always change. So don’t Joanna Bradford Victoria Garcia Tatyanna Leach Emma Spotanski get caught up in the “what’s next” mentality. Enjoy ev- Karlee Brennan Gabriella Garnica Caroline Leemaster Eliana Tapia ery moment that life gives you, because that is what Brenna Broussard Daidriana Giles Mykela Leemaster Leila-Jane Tercero really counts. Kaleigh Brown Joseph Glenk James Long Wyatt Twining I know this year will be memorable for reasons we Nicholas Brown Courtney Goodman Conrad Matteson Samantha Valentin hadn’t hoped. A lot of the future remains uncertain Anissa Bryant Lydia Graham Keagan Mayes Payton Watkins for us. But, as DoDDS kids, we thrive on uncertainty. Aspen Caldwell Theodore Gravlin Michael McGhee Samuel Weme In every struggle, there is growth and appreciation Jonas Castillo Isaac Haffner Caleb McIntosh Charlotte White for the good in the world. I am proud to be part of the Prasila Castro Brigitta Hedstrom Piper Moad Hannah Wint class of 2020. This is only the beginning. Matthew Cavanaugh Miranda Hinz Christopher Murray Chris Woolston — Rayna Alexander, President, Class of 2020 Robert Chacón Aaliyah Holden Aiden Ochoa Carissa Chae Caitlin Holtzlander Agustina Olguin

Naples, Italy We’ve had an interesting year, to say all likelihood, a little worse for wear. continue on our journey out of High Naples High the least. A senior Year unlike any oth- But though things might seem grim I’d school and into the real world. er, one where we spent a good part of like to get you to see it differently. I see So wherever you are heading after it away from school and stuck in our this changing world as an opportunity high school, whether it be college, homes. With all that has happened we for all of us to change along with it, an Burleson, Kyle Kidd, Jeremy university, or directly into the work- missed out on a lot of the “senior expe- opportunity to take that leap into the Caimares, Melannie Krieger, Jaden force or military, we will be able to rience”, but in exchange, we received unknown and emerge better than we Calumpang, Antonio Laird, Vanessa bring the world back up from where it a different kind of experience. We’ve were before. Carreon, Gabriel Larrivee, Gabriel fell, and if we do it right we can bring seen how fragile the world is and how Cassity, Cassie Lashmann, Zofia For the past 18 years, we have been it back better than before. We, all of us, easy it is for it to be disrupted. What Cassity, Charlotte Linderman, Robert imbued knowledge into by everyone graduating seniors in this room, have will you do with that experience? Well, Cherry, Diamond Logsdon, Ashleigh around us, The people around us the potential to leave our mark on the that’s up to you to decide. Clark, Kellan Luminarias, Nicholas have prepared us for this moment world and change it for the best. It’s Coronado, Nicole Maclin, Daniel I don’t think I can stand here and right here were we step out of school up to you to grab onto that potential Cumagun, Nicholas Manning, Tatiana pretend to be who I am not and give and into the real world. An important and climb it to success. We are the Desilets, Tristan McDonough, Monique all of you advice about the future or part of our education came from our future; we are the ones that can make Diaz, Roman Mihalik, Nikolas life lessons and I’m certainly not here teachers who guided us throughout a change and I know that you will all Farinas, Makaela Noelani Milius, Megan to give everyone the save the environ- school life and to who we should owe go out there and do your part to make Feldmeyer, Hannah Miller, Chloe’ ment speech we’ve all heard a hun- so much gratitude.To many of us, me the world a better place. Fischer, Alexander Mitchell, Robert dred times. I’m a graduating senior. I included, the true heroes that made — Gabriel Larrivee Fletcher, Griffin Naylor, Freyja know next to nothing about how the the past 18 years amazing, and that Forero, Giancarlo North, Isabelle real-world works. It’s not my place to helped us grow not only as students Foshee, Gabriel Padilla, Drew teach anyone anything about it. What but as people are our parents. They Frymire, Zahra Quinton, Mikaila I’m here to tell everyone is a more have shown us how the world works Garcia, Alexandro Rawlins, Mia objective look at us and the world and helped us grow to be good Grant, Aimee Reid, Daphne we’re heading into. We, the graduating people that can have a positive impact Gumabon, Ethan Salas, Xzavyer class of 2020, stand at the door of a on the world and for that, we should Hairston, Marcus Schoff, Rosalynn world plagued by an unprecedented be infinitely grateful for everything Hanford-Garcia, Matthew Scott, Taneesha pandemic that will surely leave the they do for us. They have passed onto Holland, Tyrell Snyder, Eleonora world considerably changed, and in skills and morals that will lead us as we Houseworth, Abigail Stefanos, Jewet Houseworth, Adah Sullivan, April Jean-Louis, Tricia Villanueva Cruz, Abdielomar Johnson, Sydney Woods, Alexander Joseph, Kelly Yubonmun, Sirichai Page 8 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

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AVIANO HIGH HOHENFELS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations, CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 Matthew! GRADUATES! GRADUATES! You've always done your best and we are really proud of you! We love you!

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KAISERSLAUTERN HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations, CLASS OF 2020 Mason! GRADUATES! We are proud of who you are and excited for what you will become!

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Bryce! Congratulations, Congratulations, be BOLD, Logan! Jason Jones Jr.! be COURAGEOUS, Covid-19 may have ended an be YOU! epic year early, but you can We are incredibly We are so proud of you! look to the future with your proud of you! love you. head held high!! Mom & Dad We love you Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 9

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Chenoa! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Remember, go after what you want, achieve greatness, and stay humble! Congrats, Mom & Dad.

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WIESBADEN HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations! CLASS OF 2020 He made it! Tariq Zangana, GRADUATES! is graduating from Wiesbaden High School! Class of 2020 #Quarantined!

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY Congratulations, James! CLASS OF 2020 Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you GRADUATES! must keep moving. - Einstein Page 10 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Ramstein, Germany Ramstein High School

Coddington, Isabella Hickman, Catherine Monahan, Marley Seelig, Oliver Colon, Diego Hill, Caleb Montiel, Marissa Self, Egypt This year, Ramstein High School has one of the stron- Cooper, Michael Hogan, Sean Mooney, Nicholas Sellers, Jessica gest classes to ever graduate from it’s shabby building. Corgan, Emma Holmes, Tamar Morgan, Syrena Shannon, Asiah With this powerful class, we were able to become D1 Crane, Natalia Hood, Kelty Morris, Elijah Shiver, Corey Dodea European Champions in Wrestling, Baseball, Crosley, Vernal Hunsinger, Lelise Morton, Skye Short, Megan and Girls Volleyball; all within this year. We also have D’Ippolito, Gabrielle Ireland, Hannah Munis, Makayla Smith, Joe over 50 NHS members, a Green Boot Certificate from Dallara, Christina Jantz, Jonathan Naglack, Linda Smith, Sydney Environmental Club, and a win from Educators Rising Dallara, Kasey Jenssen, Claudio Nelson, Oleksandra Sonka, Samantha Competitions. With everything going as planned for DeJean, Annika Jimenez, Megan-Elizabeth Norman, Carl Srey, Katiya senior year, we got cut short. We lost many opportu- Delanoy, Gabriel Johnson, Annabel Ochoa, Zachary StCyr, Aidan nities and chances to become even greater. We also Dial, Dylan Johnson, Benjamin Oddo, Michaela Stuart, Emily might even lose our chance to attend our Graduation Dickinson, Hannah Jones, Jason Odom, John Stubbs, Isaac and have our breath before adulthood. With a group Dube’, Owen Karnes, Siera Olivares, Daniel Surran, Alicia of over 200 students, our drive is overlooked. In a dull Dudley, Isabelle Kaufman, Jaedyn Olson, Justice Szczygiel, Jacob building with absurdly small hallways, our school con- Easterling, Alexandria Kent, Rachel Oreskovich, Matthew Taylor, Mykal tains individuals that accepted this bad news and will Edwards, Trinity Kisch, Thomas Pak, Sophia Taylor, Tesa head strongly out to become the future role models. Emery, Ashleigh Knack, Clara Parsons, Gavin Temple, Saydie We can’t be beat. Go Royals! Famularcano, Jacob Kohl, Briana Partington, Jayla Thomas, Brodie — Sophia Pak, Figueroa-Santiago, Luis Kyler, Diamonique Patton, Isaac Thomas, Bryce Ramstein High School Class of 2020 President Fiore, Sophia LaMothe, Nathan Peacock, Michael Thomas, Jayson Foster, Caitlin Lassiter, Tamar Peterson, Blake Thompson, Daniel Galindo, Jaelynn Lavis, Elliot Peterson, Grace Thompson, Justice Gallo, Maia Lavis, Myles Thomas Purtee, Delaney Tittel, John Garcia, Bryana Lebakken, Caleb Randall, Renee Tomas, Aerriane Trisha Abell, Anna Baxter, William Garcia, Owen Leibl, Emily Rawcliffe, Jane Tri, Alexis Adams, Jacob Biddington, Hunter Garner, Zane Leitz, Enrique Raymer, Alanis Tucker, Tiara Aguilar, Gabriel Bingham, Alex Gary, Marcus Leon Guerrero, Patricia Re, Erick Veloz, Daniel Alcon, Nathaniel Bogeman, Heather Gedeon, Keiana Lingens, Sean Reismann, Matthew Victoria, Sage Aleem, Tashayla Bradford, Emily Gillispie, Tyler Linza, Joseph Reyes, Ethen Watson, Dakota Aljandali, Ramzy Breton-Hall, Christion Golden, Jacob Little, Jerod Richardson, Natalya White, Benjamin Allen, Katelyn Brevard, Jerrell Goode, Caprinia Lopez, Elijah Ridenbaugh, Logan White, Conner Allred, Leslie Brink, Michael Goods, TeCori Lopez, Kayla Rietz, Emma Wildgoose, Juliana Alusha, Noah Bruce, Tamiya Gresham, Chloe Lowe, Christian Ritter, Christopher Williams, Patience Angeles, Chris Buitrago, Sofia Grimes, Austin Mackie, Conner Rivera, Abraham Williams, Samuel Arabe, Kai-Logan Campbell, Logan Grogean, Christopher Maez, Isaiah Rivera, Antonio Winbourn, Bryce Arizpe, Dominique Campos, Holden Gruber-Walters, Natascha Markus, Connor Robbins, Jenna Winfrey, Lyndon Arroyo-Guzman, Yianna Cantarero George, Estes Hall, Lynia May, Christopher Robinson, Michael Woodard, Danelle Arruda, Devon Carreno, David Hall, Zain McCrady, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Jason Woodfork, Lydia August, Casey Castro, Alexis Hansen, Kyle McCray, Shannon Romleski, Bryce Workcuff, Cross Austria, Kalee Cedeno, Aailani Hargis II, Lance McKinley, Brian Romleski, Kaden Worley, Tayler Balidio, Trinity Cirello, Isabella Harris, Jillian McMillan, Gavin Rosado Chardon, Joselyn Wyatt, Marcia Barksdale-Tarver, Devin Cirello, Zachary Harrison, Michela McReynolds, Cole Rutlege, Sabreena Young, Abigail Barney, Grace Clark, Tyler Heath, Jacob Medina Perez, Thais Savage, Alexandria Young, Tyler Batista, Juan-Manuel Cobb, Alexus Hernandez, Kaiya Miller, Matthew Scrudder, Anja Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 11

Rota, Spain Rota Middle High School

Matteson, Savannah McDevitt, Gavin McShea, Justin Miller, Samantha Mitchell, Devon Nesmith, Silvia Contrary to traditional senior years, the class of 2020 will have to their college of choice, enlisted in the military, or earned Barton, Andrea Penta, James persevered through unprecedented challenges. Stepping appointments to service academies. Though nobody does Blake, Kara Pérez, Alondra out from the safety of our parents’ homes into society may it by themselves. We have our families, the Rota community, Bond, Emma Rattanaxay, Summer already seem like a challenge in of itself, we now must also administration, and teachers to thank for our tremendous Bozwell, Alexander Rawles, Arianna embrace the additional challenges of a “new norm.” But still, accomplishments. The Class of 2020 is thankful for the Rota Carroll, Sydney Reyes, Ygnacio 36 of us will meet each hurdle with enthusiasm and readi- Base leadership, both current and previous, for their motiva- Chambergo, Kaitlin Rivera, Philip James ness. It starts now. This is the beginning of our lives. All of tion and unwavering support. Affording us access to facilities, Colvin, Brenon Rodriguez, Julia the hard work and focus each of us has maintained through providing direction, and the Coastline to commemorate it Cookerly, Jordan Sachs, Dylan 12 years of school finally paid off. We have graduated and all. On top of that, we are grateful for the administration and Dannels, Andrew Salazar, Kendall will be dispersed across the entire globe. Embarking on our teachers who have taken a personal and profound interest Dunbar, Connor Semancik, Hali new endeavors in college, careers in the military, and joining in every single one of us. Their vested interest in our success Hartley, Christopher Swafford, Shelby the workforce. However, with such an unfortunate ending, it has been above and beyond our wildest expectations. Most Helvey, Kaleb Tate, Alicia may be easy to overlook all the good times. To the Rota Class importantly, our families, with their sacrifices, support, and Hennington, Ariel Tice, Judge of 2020—we are amazing. We have achieved great success, continued guidance which have made us prepared to achieve Inman, Kevin Valentin-Cruz, Edwin taking home championships, representing our school both anything, favorable to our bold beginning. Jones, Joseph Wall, Blake OCONUS and CONUS, the majority of us have been accepted — Brenon Colvin, 2020 Class President Luna, Ryan White, Julia

Casteau, Belgium I have come to know the SHAPE Class of 2020 as one of the most determined, amusing, and wonderful group of people I’ve had the pleasure to spend time SHAPE American High School with. From throwing our hands up on the rides at SHAPE Fest to anxiously waiting for that final grade in class, the seemingly universal coming of age high school experiences were transformed into something completely unique for us. The international streaks in our class roster have made us cultured and tolerant. The rotational, military lifestyle of many have made us patient and mature. The expectation and motto of our school, “Excellence in All We Do,” has made us perseverant and hardworking. This Class of 2020 has faced many individual and shared challenges, and it’s almost fitting (albeit ironically) that life threw one last challenge at us before we part ways and step into our futures. The forced context in which we are living is unprecedented, and I think I speak for all of us when I say it’s been hard. However, our community and way of life has prepared us for this, even if we never saw it coming. As with any of our obstacles, we recognize and step up to the challenge, and use the skills taught to us to tackle it. Even now, it’s difficult for me to understand that I’ll never walk the halls with my classmates, friends, and in some cases, family, again. But, the lessons and memories we made together are something that I’ll carry with me forever. We’ve transformed into versions of ourselves that dwarf ourselves from four years in the past. Our laughs are heartier, our brains more knowledgeable, Rodrigo Corbacho Ariah Heckman Gabriele Matijosaityte Andrea Ruiz Ridaura and our hearts bigger. Our time in high school may be Lucia Corbi Martin Samuel Hennig Robert McCreary Delia Sanchez Palacio coming to an end, but our time as the resilient Class of Kaylyn Cox Samantha Herrejon 2020 is something which will never end. Archie McVicar Seanna Scott Kendraya Davis Tristan Jacobs Camilla Menefee Lara Senturk — Sophia Marro, Borja De Meer Bernal Jakub Kaminski David Molina Gabrielle Shultz SHAPE High School Class of 2020 Class President Gaja Larisa Delopst Mihkel Kokka Cash Monroe Lindsey Simmons Albert Disla Joseph Kraemer Onasis Mora Emma Smith Miguel Duran Morenilla Jean Luc Kronshorst Cristina Moreno Zas Timas Stankevicius Matyas Adam Garrett Bridges Panagiota Efstratiou Clara Lage Perez Liam Nicholson Ivana Stefanovska Cagla Akcay Charlotte Bugg Berk Erarslan Emily Larimore Farah Noeman Elif Uskudar Kpatcha Bakai Jasmyn Carew Blanca Esteban Lopez Abigail Layton Isabella Ortez Luc van Kampen Toi Bakai Rhianna Carey Dylan Fairbank Maria Lopez Valverde Matthew Owen Cecilia Vanderveen Trinity Barnes Joseph Cates-Beier Leonardo Ferrari Samantha Macalintal Kacper Popiolek Keenen Wyatt Amelia Bettencourt Natalia Chalatsi Emma Friend Oliwia Marcinkowska Nolan Procknal Nailah Bills William Chang Paula Garrido Sara Marcinkowska Emma Jane Querat Caden Blanke Jaren Coe Tessia Grimmage Sophia Marro Keilly Rios Ramos Page 12 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Sicily, Italy Sigonella Middle High School

As Senior Class President, it is an honor to speak for you dur- truly unforgettable. Barton, Jolenna Montalvo, Anthony ing this time. I’d like to thank the school staff and students Playing three seasons of soccer was a true privilege. Partici- Basarowich, Teagan Murraine, Kyman for their continuous hard work and positivity for making se- Becker,Nils Nagle, Madison pating, making new friends, scoring goals as a team, and nior year the best experience. Sigonella Middle High School taking trips all over Italy, Spain, and Germany was incred- Cassar, Anthony Nielsen, Oliver has done a monumental job paving the way preparing us ible. I gained valuable insight learning how to communicate Cetrano, lzabella Norwood, Abigail for our future upon graduation by relentlessly helping us and work with others as a team, through the efforts of our Criger, Cailee Pyatt, Amari pursue excellence within our academic performance. Not phenomenal coaches. These are important factors not only Diaz, Jessenia Sahinoglu, Elmira only did they make sure we focused on academics, but they to the game, but life. Duran-Lowe, Dominic Shelton, Kylee also provided new, creative ways to learn, giving us fun memories that will live in our hearts forever. The memories accumulated over the years will be fondly Elvaker, Marina Shoda, Hailey remembered wherever life’s journey takes us. Class of 2020, Taking part in the Model United Nations program was an Fall, Kylee Sloan, Danyel we made it, congratulations. Thank you. Fletcher, Maria Solano, Sean amazing experience for me and my classmates. The pro- Harris, Jocelyn Spencer, David gram created an opportunity to learn about something new — Izabella Cetrano, and to meet students from all over the world, and to use Senior Class President 2020 Havard, Emily Turner, Aurora academic tools to present, communicate and to learn. It was Leejay, Jalissa Zarum, Hannah Lewis, Jacob

Spangdahlem, Germany We speak on behalf of the entire senior class at Spangda- hlem when we say that this year has not gone the way we expected. We started off our year constantly awaiting our Spangdahlem High School move into a true school building. Finally, after multiple post- ponements, we were able to move at the end of January. Sadly, we only got to spend six weeks in our building. However, the time we did spend together as a class and the events that unfolded through the year were great. Our student-athletes had incredible sports seasons and our new building allowed for many new opportunities inside and outside the classroom. We are, of course, saddened by what all didn’t happen this year. We lost our senior prom, our chance to suffer through senioritis together, and for most, our final sports season. Nevertheless, we believe that the things to come are bigger than the things we have lost. We are all moving towards college or careers and beginning the newest chapter of our lives. The people we have become can be attributed to the constant support of our families, friends, teachers, and school staff. Without them we would not be the great class we are today. Although we wish we would have gotten the chance to continue the school year together, we know that, despite this obstacle, we will only grow stronger and more prepared for everything the world has in store for us.

— Jennifer Oppliger, Student Council President and Rebecca Frazier, Senior Class Vice President

Abernathy, Ashton Fadden, Dominick Hook, Austin Montgomery, Deon Smith, Chloe Bisarra, Zachary Frazier, Rebecca Hyler, Destiny Mower, Tahlia Smith, Isabelle Dawley, Larayne Haney, Cadin Lawrence, Robert Ohl, Mike Teahon, Keena Dawley, Mark Haney, Delcie Menlove, Kileah Oppliger, Jennifer Vargo, Haleigh Dealy, Daniel Hicks, Kylie Mercado, Andrea Price, Chloe Weyland, Dallin Eisert, Alyssa Hilliard, Tyler Mercado, Andres Ransom, Gabriel Wiley, Chartez Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 13

Stuttgart, Germany Stuttgart High School

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Allington, John Folkers, Ashley MacDonough, Madeline Rodriguez Torres, Esmerlyn Stuttgart High School is a senior Powder Puff football Anderson, Julia Fortin, Georgia Maher, Johnna Rodriguez-De Lao, Danny home away from home for games, the epic Homecom- Anderson, Sarah Fowler, Sophia Mata, Sebastian Romig, Timothy the class of 2020; an institu- ing in a Galaxy Far Far Away, or an average day at school Andrea, Daniella Fox, Abigail Matvey, Jordan Rosales, Sergio tion encouraging greatness in academics, sports teams, now leaves us with heavy Ansley, Heather Fox, Quentin Maxwell, David Rueb, Ruth and artistic disciplines that hearts and mixed emo- Antoine, Victoria Garfias, Eddie McCullough, Gabrielle Rushton, October help us thrive. As an athlete, tions. No one could have Aquita, Danielle Gavina, Kaesha McCullough, Micah Salomaa, Apryl the school has acted as the predicted that March 13, Ashley, Sabriel Gill, Regan McGrady, Tyler Sanders, Mia twelfth man, always having 2020, would be our final day Atherton, Sarai Givler, Zoe McGurk, Madison Savage, Tyler Panther Spirit by keeping to stroll, high-five, or dash Baker, Meredith Gnain, Galia Meads, Scarlett Scherra, Lauren classes and sports entertain- through the halls of SHS. Baker, Rachel Haag, Alejandro Metcalf, Oscar Schlecht, April ing and productive as well Good or bad, each grade, Bauer, Keeghan Hallgarth, Clara Miller, Aaliyah Schmidt, Ryan as promoting friendship and point scored, scar, or tear, teamwork. The class of 2020 made the class of 2020 the Berg-Patton, Alexandra Hanes, Carter Mitchell, Erin Schudel, Samuel molded into a legendary resilient and unforgettable Berry, Lily Hanes, Maci Montoya, Jack Self, Michael group - never a day without group they have become. Bjerke, Emily Harrell, Tyler Morris, Geoffrey Sheffield, Charles laughter and never a foot- The historic Coronavirus Boeck, Jason Harris, John Moten, Cardy Sheffield, Clayton ball game without a win. COVID-19 pandemic tragi- Bond, Noelani Harrison, Shelby Mulhern, Sarah Sheffield, Garrett The teamwork and family cally and unexpectedly cut Boudreaux, Kayla Hawkins, Grace Murphy, Itsuki Sieb, Isaiah created by the tireless ef- short the most traditional Brock, Mykkah Hein, Felicity Nelson, Shyann Siegrist, Isabella forts of our favorite teachers, events of our senior year, Brown, I’yanna Helt, Ally Norris, Jackson Silio, Alexandra the unwavering commit- and although that is disap- Brown, Madison Hemphill, Logan O’Connell, Kaelyn Simpson, Hannah ment of the administration, pointing, the class of 2020 and the genuine love and is impressively prepared Buchheit, Isabella Hensley, Shelby Oldmixon, Aidan Sims, Justine dedication from Matthew to take the leap into the Burch, Brenna Hernandez, Nelson Olive, Joshua Smith, Haley and Amanda Burkman, our real world. When we left Butler, MaKayla Hixon, Jasper Oliver, Daniel Smith, Ronda senior class advisors, is truly America, we found our way Buxkemper, Peter Housel, Joseph Padilla, Kinyaaaanii Soto, Eliana special. Teachers similar to through German forests and Cabe, Marc Howell, Kimberly Page, Jaelyn Spoon, Kaiya parents and classmates con- European cities, exploring Carges, Noah Hudnell, Emma Palm, Stefania Stacy, Sammy nected like siblings, shaped the unknown. Now the Centeno, Ivan Jansa, Breana Parden, Nicholas Stempniak, Nicholas our incredible community. unknown is the familiar, cre- Clemons, Sierra Jarvis, Aaron Parsons, William Strode, Paige As the year continued and ating an unexpected home, the bonds created grew and family that has raised us Coffey, Kimberly Jensvold, Alaina Patt, Samuel Tahirovic, Melina stronger, whether you par- to become the world’s next Cook, Emily Jimenez, Elisia Paulin, David Talcott, Nathan ticipated in Model United CEOs, training to become Cope, Dylan Johnson, Ahmir Pelletier, Eric Taylor, Erin Nations, a Sitzmarkers ski the next best athletes, or Craige, Isabel Johnson, Rachel Perez, Sabina Taylor, Savannah trip, or a Culinary Arts class maybe even finding the Dahlke, Joseph Johnson, Vivienne Perez-Nieves, Aliette Thompson, Avery masterpiece, the collabo- cure for a disease like the De Andrade, Gabriela Kalobius, Victoria Pirkle, Benjamin Triesch, Alexis ration made us all better. one we face today. Panther Deal, Cedric Keathley, Jonathan Port, Aiden Triesch, Bailey Priceless memories of our Pride! Senior Sunrise Breakfast, a Deluca-Frerking, Shoshanna Kiel, Natalie Price, Kaitlyn Vercauteren, Ariana — Garrett Sheffield, visit to Fest, the junior versus Dolby, Justin King, Tyler Purtell, Colin Vidaurri, Owen 2020 Senior Class President Douglas, Peyton Kisby, Gavin Raddatz, Jack Waara, Kira Duchene, MiaConstance Kitchin, Sara Reeves, Klaudia Wahl, Shaun Duran, Samantha Kosinski, Karen Renninger, Samuel Williamson, Jefferson Evensen, Cody Kutra, Sarah Reyes-Rodriguez, Edwin Wilson, Tyler Fager, Eric Lavender, Kaitlin Ribota, Jillian Winkels, Lily Fauth, Cardin Lease, Scout Richey, Shannon Yesunas, Celia Fields, Alicia Lee, Patrick Rivera, Victoria Figueroa, Gabriella Lee, Thomas Roark, Teresa Fix, Joel Lepine, Jarrett Robertson, Markell Page 14 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Vicenza, Italy The 2020 graduating class of Vicenza motivated us with their words of wisdom High School is a class filled with impas- and encouragement and their outpouring sioned, ambitious, and caring individu- of love towards our class. The graduates Vicenza High School als. During this dire time, we have found of Vicenza are going on to achieve great the strength in hope to persevere. While things. Some graduates are going on to our senior year may not have ended the attend schools such as William & Mary, way we expected, it was a year filled with Howard, and The University of Kansas, laughter, joy, and community. The chal- while others are joining the military or lenges we have faced have proved how taking a gap year; the possibilities are strong we are in the midst of adversity. truly endless for us. We are leaving behind From adapting to virtual learning, coming our beloved Vicenza, ready to take on the to terms with the school year’s ending world and confidently embark on the new and dealing with uncertainty, this year adventures that await us. With that said… has been far from an easy feat. We seniors Veni. Vidi. Vici. are beyond grateful for our parents, teachers, and staff for constantly mak- VHS class of ‘20 out. ing efforts to reinforce optimism and the drive within us, as well as their immense — I’Ziae Frazier impact on both our education and lives. Senior Class President Thank you to everyone who pushed and

Allin, Luke Dunbar, Kacie Hunter, Kate Martinez, Jonathan Ridgley, Lucas Sweatman, Sophie Ard, Vincenzo DuPree, Ella Hutchinson, Genesis Mateo, David Rudy, Nicholas Tipton, Nicholas Bello, Hope Elam, Marquez Jordan, Edward Mcknight, Taylor Santhiyakul, Natchanon Torres, Abigail Brewington, Nina Elliott, Cora Karman, Angela McNevin, Madeline Seifert, Gavin Williams, Zoe Byassee, Kendra Frazier, I’Ziae Kearns, Emily Menon, Kylee Shinners, Kelly Winterton, Sage Campbell, Jasmine Glover, Anastasia Keller, Alexander Michelson, Joey Simpson, Emiley Zaehler, Abigail Cates, Connor Gragg, Chenoa Lammers, Sebastian Moore, Erik Smith, Caleb Craig, Bridget Groth, Sabrina Larsen, Ryan Moren, Isabella Smith, Eva Culpepper, Benjamin Gukeisen, Benjamin Lombardi, Julia Moren, Mattia Smith, Jonathan Daniel, Jaddyn Hartenberg, Natalie Lopez, Carolina Myrick, Madeeyah Smith, Kaley Darland, Nicole Hester, Zachary Love, Jack Pastino, Gabrielle Stansbury, Kelli Del Valle, Monica Holt, Christine Madison, Luke Ramey, Nicole Strong, Samuel Delagarza, Xavier Hormann, Calvin Maldonado, Honestee Ramirez-Figueroa, Geraldine Suber, Treyone DeLuca, Ryan Houghton, Tessa Martin, Faith Rhoden, Tatiana Swanson, Hayden

Vilseck, Germany Vilseck High School Joseph Morales Maleah Morey Giulia Natale Zachary Nipper Cody Olsen Julian Olsen Grace Pedersen Malakai Reyes Kiyah Reynolds Melissa Ricketts Adan Rodriguez Alexander Rosalino Damir Rosemond Alia Rudolph Matthew Russo Hannah Sauls Niklas Schaefer Stefan Shatlan Kayla Silva Ethan Skains Jaylin Spencer Devon Stojak Austin Storie Megan Strickland James Sturgeon Angela Grace Suarez Samuel Thompson Antony Troxtell Courtney Agee Sean Bergosh David Cordier Alayne Frith Cooper Lazo Melody Troxtell Johnathan Alvarado Skyler Berry Robert Cunningham Jael Gant Andrew Lee Toby Vidaurri Colton Aquino Brandon Briggs Kiare Davis Michael George Jordan Leighty Erin Walden Aaron Argueta Akira Brown Michael Davis Lucas Goehlich Dashane Lettley Jermain Washington Analie Jane Avelino Victoria Calderon Sanchez Thatcher Deese Rebekah Heckert Lillie Mashburn Alexis White Kellen Avritt Leah Carpenter Naithan Derosby Jahnessa Hill Jonas Matthews Benjamin Williams Hassanatou Balde Steven Carville Mackenzie Dillenbeck Hailey Huber Joshua McDonald Caleb Wright Kylie Barker Tia Chaderton Xhyere Dobbins Zoe Kinzie Matthew McNair Francisco Ysaguirre Isaiah Barriga Mia Chon Reyne Drasny Micky Lacap Vaughne Medenilla Eva Bender Cameron Comeaux Mercedes Durden Jada Lake Michael Meeks Jonahr Benn Annissa Conway Anniston Fees Zakkary Lauzon Brian Mills Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 15

Johnathan Alvarado Neuroscience major. I want to thank my mom and dad, to keep with you as we start this journey called life.” “I’m thankful for my friends, family, and the staff of siblings, Ms. VanDe, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Krebsbach, and all Vilseck high school for shaping me into the person I my amazing friends!” am today. I’m looking forward to whatever my future Hailey Huber throws my way.” Mia Chon “Thanks to VHS which allowed me to further my skill “Thank you to all my teachers from elementary to and grow as a student, to friends who stayed by my Colton Aquino high school; to Kelsie, Tia, Autumn, Zoe, and my soccer side, and my family for supporting me.” “High school has taught me many life lessons and the teammates; and to my entire family. I cherish you all.” most important one was taking initiative. I would like Zoe Kinzie to thank my family and school for supporting me.” Cameron Comeaux “Thank you to everyone who has helped and encour- “To my loving family that always believed in me, thank aged me over the years. I am looking forward to Aaron Argueta you for everything leading to today, and guiding me in attending the University of North Georgia on a 4 year “I’ve been to many countries, many of which don’t the right direction. keeping me safe, having my back, ROTC scholarship this fall.” offer quality education. I’m grateful to my country I’ll make you all proud “ for supplying my education and to my teachers and Micky Lacap parents for guiding me.” Annissa Conway “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, “To my wonderful parents, grandparents, and loving learning, and sacrificing.Grateful for my family, friends, Analie Jane Avelino best friends for always believing in me, thank you. faculty and teachers who’ve helped me succeed. 2020 “I would like to thank my parents, friends, teachers, You guys mean the world to me. Vilseck, you’ll always said HElium HElium “ and my amazing boyfriend for helping me get to complete me. Much love. “ where I am today. I’m incredibly grateful for all of your Zakkary Lauzon support. “ Robert Cunningham “ In life I’ve received the best family, girlfriend, senior “People may say I have done very little but, little do class, and experiences. I need to let everyone know it Hassanatou Balde they know what I’ve done. “ means the world to me. God bless, I love you all.” “Thank you to my parents who sacrificed everything for my brothers and I; Ms. Vande and Mr. Ritter for Thatcher Deese Jordan Leighty challenging me intellectually; Senior Council; and Mrs. “I am excited to graduate and start the next chapter in “I would like to thank my parents, friends, and coaches Stuart for everything. “ my life. Thank you to the family for support, a special who helped develop me as a young man. Shout out to thanks to my friends who made high school more my mom, you will always be my best friend.” Kylie Barker interesting.” “High school was crazy, challenging, fun, stressful, Dashane Lettley and becoming. Because of my parents, educators, and Naithan Derosby “This accomplishment does not only go to me, but to experience, I found myself. So thank you high school. “Is it really a new day or just another day after yesterday?” my family and friends. They continuously pushed me Now it’s time to move on. “ through high school which many of us took as a joke Mackenzie Dillenbeck but now we can never relive it.” Eva Bender “As the world walks uncertain, I walk today confident “We had a good run, even I have to admit. Thanks mom my exceptional educators, from Mr. Loe to Mrs. VanDe, Lillie Mashburn and dad. If he were still here today, he’d be proud. and phenomenal mom, sister, and family outweigh any “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power Peace out, Vilseck. I’ll miss you.” graduation ceremony. Thank you all.” and of love and of a sound mind.” I’ll always remember these times. Thanks, you guys.” Jonahr Benn Xhyere Dobbins “To my family in heaven and to my family on earth “Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family. Michael Meeks thank you for always watching and guiding me in the Thank you to my family who loves and supports me. “Always remember to keep your horizons open, work right direction, I will make you all proud.” Shoutout to my friends, love y’all, and my mom she’s hard, and dream big. Good luck to the succeeding the G.O.A.T.” classes and thanks to my friends, family, and teachers Sean Bergosh for getting me here.“ “Thank you to Manu, Steve, and Matthew, for always Reyne Drasny believing in me, I will never forget the time with the “Thank you Mom, Dad, Junior, and Cassie for always Joseph Morales boys or the crew. I will never forget you.” sticking by my side and believing in me, and thank you “As we go on we remember all the times we spent to- Vilseck for giving me memories that I will never forget.“ gether, as our lives change from whatever we will still Skyler Berry be friends forever... thank you to everyone, XO.” “I want to say thank you to those people who were al- Mercedes Durden ways there to help. Friends, Teachers, classmates. They “I would like to thank my mom and dad for helping Maleah Morey all were there for each other whenever asked.” me through my journey and I want to dedicate this “I’ve had a good time here in a year and a half making accomplishment and future ones to Logan and Connor new friends and running long distance for the falcons, Brandon Briggs LL12 and LL16.” but my next goal is to go into nursing. happy gradua- “I’d like to thank my parents and siblings for always tion to everyone!” supporting me. I love y’all. I’d also like to thank all my Anniston Fees friends for the fun times and memories.” “Everyone likes to think they’re special, however, the Cody Olsen class of 2020 truly is special. We were born during 9/11 “After my high school career, I will be attending the Akira Brown and graduate during a pandemic. Adventure is simply University of Georgia in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree “My name is Akira Trinity Brown, I would like to thank adversity with a smile.” in Computer Engineering through Air Force ROTC. my family members for joining me on this journey , I Thank you Vilseck High.” can’t wait for the next chapter with you guys.” Alayne Frith “I would like to thank God, my parents, teachers and Julian Olsen Victoria Calderon Sanchez coaches for encouraging and pushing me to do my “ Thank you, to my family, my friends, and the staff at “I will be attending OLLU & Majoring In biology.Thank best. To VHS, keep striving never stop. Falcon Forever, Vilseck High School. I wouldn’t be here without any of you to my family for always supporting me through I’m out.“ you. You’ve changed my life in the best way possible.” this crazy journey and for making my life happy. Los quiero mucho.” Jael Gant Malakai Reyes ‘ “I just want to thank my friends, teachers, and fam- “To my family, thank you for always pushing me. I Leah Carpenter ily for helping me through this year and making my know you all and Grammy are proud. To my friends, “I’d like to thank mom and dad, Mr.Rodman, Mrs.Stuart, senior year in Germany interesting.” thank you for keeping me sane. Till next time.” Mrs. Vande and Mr. Ritter. Thank you Hassana, Sean, Paul, Marsh, Julian, Alina, and Annissa. You all made Rebekah Heckert Kiyah Reynolds these years unforgettable.” “I like to say thanks to my family for always supporting “Sometimes you will never know the value of a mo- me in everything I do. Graduating is just another step ment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr.Suess” Steven Carville to a new journey ahead of us. Thanks Vilseck for the “I would like to thank my family for their support. This last 3 years!” Alexander Rosalino would have been impossible without them.” “Thanks Mom and Dad for supporting me even though Jahnessa Hill I was difficult. Thanks Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs.Wolf for Tia Chaderton “If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know never giving me a dull moment during my classes.” “I will be attending Northeastern as a Behavioral how amazing you can be - Maya Angelou. Some words Page 16 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Damir Rosemond “I’m very grateful to be back here in Germany, as I started kin- dergarten in Grafenwoehr and now finishing my senior year in Vilseck. I’m thankful for my loved ones, and god bless. Hvala.”

Hannah Sauls “Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Niklas Schaefer “I would like to thank my family and friends for making these past 4 years amazing; and I would like to thank VHS for making them special.”

Stefan Shatlan “VHS was truly unique. It felt like living in Europe and America simultaneously. VHS is diverse yet welcoming—I’ve formed global friendships with incredible students, teachers and staff.”

Kayla Silva “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” —Thomas Jefferson”

Ethan Skains “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” — Christopher Reeve

Devon Stojak “I know this is short, but I want to thank my dad who was always there to guide me through my academic struggles. Being a graduate is a great honor.”

Megan Strickland “This is it. Thank you to my family for always being there for me. Thanks to the class of 2020 and Ms. Stuart for making this year interesting. Thanks Vilseck. We did it.“

James Sturgeon “These are the years when a man changes into the man he’s gonna become for the rest of his life- Cliff Robertson (2002)”

Angela Grace Suarez “Thank you to my family for all the love and support throughout the years and to Ms. Lance and Ms. Stuart for encouraging me to persevere. Thank you for everything.”

Samuel Thompson “When they’ve tortured and scared you for twenty-odd years, then they expect you to pick a career; when you can’t really function you’re so full of fear.” — Marilyn Manson

Antony Troxtell “I would like to say thank you to my family for helping me and encouraging me, and to my teachers for making my school year fun and exciting. I thank you, peace out.“

Melody Troxtell “Thank you mom and dad for helping me out with school. Shout out to my friends and the rest of my family, and to the teachers that I have met along the way.”

Erin Walden “That wasn’t like High School Musical at all! Thanks to Mr. Loe for always being encouraging, and my family for letting me sing in my room for hours without complaint.”

Jermain Washington “I want to thank my friends and especially my family for helping me through this journey. The time flew by so fast but a lot of memories were made. Chamain out.”

Caleb Wright “Thank you all for everything “

Francisco Ysaguirre “Thank you to my family for always supporting me. Also thank you to my friends who were always there for me, I couldn’t imagine high school without them.” Thursday, June 4, 2020 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Page 17

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Wiesbaden, Germany

Wiesbaden High School On behalf of Wiesbaden High School’s Class of 2020, we would like to express our gratitude to our families, friends, and teachers for their constant love, Becca Marie Adams Amaya Marie Harvey Erin Paul Nicolaisen support, motivation, and guidance. Upon reflection Atreyu Layne Allen Sianna Nicole Harvey Sage Storm Nicolaisen of our time in Germany, we are incredibly thankful Kaesha Veronica Sharon Allen McKayla Jolin Hill Andrea Nieves-Acevedo for this amazing opportunity we’ve been given. We D’Andre Jin Anderson Alexa Monique Hopping Nsangou Njifutie Ayodele Njikam feel so fortunate to have had the experience of living Aidan Kathleen Ashton Averi Lynn Houck Justin Fernando Pap in Europe and having been exposed to people from Mya Rose September Baird Allaina Elizabeth Houk Madilyn Trula Pereira all walks of life. It has made us more accepting and Malea Dawn Banks Colton Winder Huntanar Benjamin Petrik tolerant of those around us, which can only make us Lindsey Amber Barker Torryean Jacarus Ingram Janjai Tonia-Faith Powell better equipped to address the issues our generation Jakob Andrew Baumgartner Noelle Celeste Jones D’ionia Jessica Ramirez will face. Although our senior year isn’t concluding as Jordan Lexis Bennett Isaiah Jamil Jordan Juliany Enis Rivera Sánchez we had planned, and due to cancellations of sports, Ruby Deliana Berlioz Morel Bryanna Renee King Madelyn Rose Robertson drama, and all other activities, it has had its fair share Catianna Lena Collette Binyard-Turner Joshua Thomas King Thomas John Rodriguez of disappointments. We hope that we’ve all taken Dayani Lechelle Brown Zachary Nelson Kirk Lillian Elizabeth Sarsok advantage of this time to reconnect with our families Deja Jonell Brown Cassie Rae Laliberte Zion Tariq Shaw and close friends with a new focus and perspective Michael Daniel Buchheit, Jr. Joseph Ethan Langevin Emily Katharine Shields on the things that are important to us. In many ways, Owen Lewis Buffington Tristan Chase Lauer Lauren Elisabeth Shoemaker this experience has made us feel grateful to those Xavier Allen Carder Benjamin Youngsoo Lee Deacon Marlin Skinner around us who, despite obstacles, have planned Raymond Andre Castro Laura Vieira Lee Hayden Mallie Smith Prom and Graduation ceremonies that are differ- Natalia Yvanna Cohen Anastasia Lerner Dominic Gene Snyder ent, yes, but celebratory as well. The outpouring of Xavier Damier Cohen Toni Amarie Lewis Ronan Thompson Stackpole support and concern from our community has been Fernando Jose Collado Oscar Rafael Lopez Herbert Steven-Paul Tanner constant, generous, and at times, overwhelming. We Collin Daly Conde Dimael Jaciel Lopez-Malave Aiden Gary Tompkins will never adequately express our appreciation. As Anja Katerina Montealegre Cortez Stephon Shawnon Ray Lott Elmo Williams Tumaliuan, III we close this chapter in our lives, it is with confidence James Andra Creech Kaleigh Marie Mackey Jonah Lee Tyler and hope that we face our future. We will always Jessica Yamilet D’Agostino Brooklyn Taylor Martinez Dennis Carter Vallery remember our time here fondly. Brandon Joshua David Darby Taylor Elisabeth Mason Zion Jude Velez Austin John Deckinga Bryce Lee McEwen Payton Michael Vetter Chloe Simone Diehl Robert Vincent McLeod Michaela Esther Viers Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Jerrod Scott Drake Mia Lauriann McMullen Ethan Makana Vigue Carolina Grace Fairel Alec Christopher Meno Isabelle Alexandra Villela-Hodges Tobias Patrick Faltynski Rhiannon Nicole Merkel Erinn Cathrine Voth — Wiesbaden High School Levi John Ferguson Asa Maurice Moncivais Jacob Andrew Wahman Senior Class Officers Alexander Rylan Fernandez Darnell Ashley Moran, Jr. Lorenza Conte Waldron Kaylee Ranell Frederiksen Marc Adam Moser Kailey Reese Walker Ivan Paolo Friel Sean Patrick Moss Thomas George Wieland Juliana Isabelle Fulghum Ean Maxmilian Munshower Neumann Nevaeh Starr York Nicolas Salvatore Giandalia Hannah Katherine Munshower Neu- Gabriel Alexander Yossick George Frederick Goetz mann Emily Frances Young Amy Marie Gonzalez Harrison Forrest Munshower Neumann Tariq Senan Zangana Erin Bailey Goodman Aidan Michael Newell Monique Jerine Zimmermann Alexandra Katrine Grayson Aidan Hart Nicholson Benjamin Christopher Harbach Dominic Mook Nicolaisen Page 18 • 2020 Europe Graduation Tab • Thursday, June 4, 2020