KALENA YEARWOOD GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORTS: Basketball and Track/Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…Currently, I am a sophomore at Ithaca College (IC) studying politics and sociology, and minoring in Education Studies. Since leaving IHS, I have pursued other community and leadership opportunities at IC. I am a thrower on the IC Women's Track and Field team, a Martin Luther King Scholar, the Civic Engagement Liaison in the IC Ujima Black Student Union, and an Orientation Leader. Currently, I am serving as the Student Trustee on the Ithaca College Board of Trustee, Additionally, since IHS, I have volunteered as a tutor for students in middle and high school. In my free time, I work as a cosmetologist at a local salon (I got my cosmetology degree/certification during high school). ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: I would strongly encourage Ithaca Little Red student-athletes to always strive to envision success in your respective sports, within the classroom, and any other extracurricular activities. Remember your "why," the passions that first inspired you to pursue becoming athletes in your sports. Most importantly, always dream big, and strive for unimaginable goals, because although you might not be able to see the path ahead, just know that you are capable of doing anything and everything you set your mind to. Never underestimate yourselves because it always important to remember that each and every one of you has the power to achieve the goals you set for yourselves. Remember to take time to appreciate, cherish, and reflect on the moments you have with your loved ones, friends, coaches, mentors, teammates, and others who serve as influential people within your lives. These people make up your "village," and may help you discover opportunities, lessons, or potential interests that you may have never been aware of before. Lastly, high school is only ONE chapter of your life. Whether your high school experience (so far) has been memorable, disappointing, exciting or upsetting, just remember that there is always life after high school. This chapter will teach you lessons about yourself, but it does not have to determine your entire future. It is simply one piece of your puzzle. REED BAKER GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORT: Lacrosse SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…attend Nazareth College and play lacrosse. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Soak in every moment and do what you can for the community KIELY HOWE GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORTS: Hockey and Lacrosse SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…have played division one lacrosse at university of Louisville, made many friends, set up a lot of park clean ups around the Louisville community and like to read and hang with friends for fun. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Enjoy the little things and make sure you balance your life! KARIMAH JONES GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORTS: Volleyball and Track/Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…started attending Buffalo State College as a political science student. I don’t play sports anymore, but I still take my fitness seriously by consistently going to the gym! I love running, but I do it more as a stress reliever now, and it’s the same thing with writing music and singing. My main focus now is immigration, so most of my research is towards that. Aside from that, I’ve been working and going to school to work on my degree. Going to school during this pandemic has been really challenging, but I keep pushing! ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Stay consistent, listen to your coaches, but don’t forget to have some fun! It’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them, so don’t be so hard on yourself :) you only get your high school experience once so make sure you find ways to enjoy it! Remember to breath, take breaks when you need to and most importantly, trust yourself and your instincts. You’re amazing, don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise!! LOUIS WEBSTER GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORTS: Football, Hockey, Lacrosse SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…played football at St. John Fisher College, started kickboxing, and doing competitive jiu jitsu, explored my own spirituality and learned to organize my mind in the ways it needs to live the happiest life, most successful life, full of knowledge and smiles. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Explore techniques beyond those practiced on the field and in the weight room, there are so many tricks I’ve learned that I wish I knew while I was in high school and before stepping on the field. IRENA ROSENBERG GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORT: Basketball SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…attend Ithaca College as a Physical Therapy major (Honors and International Business minors)! I have joined multiple clubs on campus including the IC Unbound Dance Company, Pulse Hip Hop Team, Ithaca College PT Student Association, Ithaca College PT Students of Color, and Asian American Alliance. I have continued to teach dance at Armstrong School of Dance, as well as I have become a President’s Host Tour Guide for prospective students in the Ithaca College Office of Admissions. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: If you think you can’t do it all, take a deep breath, figure out what works and what doesn’t, and then keep going! You have always got this! DERRICK TOMBERELLI GRADUATION YEAR: 2019 SPORTS: Football, Hockey, Baseball SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…have worked on my bachelors in aerospace engineering with a minor in applied mathematics. Joined D2 hockey team, joined a fraternity Beta Theta Pi ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Academics comes first. Make sure studying is your main priority. TIMOTHY HECTOR GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Swimming and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…Swam and coached swimming at Ithaca College. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Make a plan. You should try to have an idea of what you want to do for the next 5-10 years. You can get lost if you don't. EJ ONAH GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORT: Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…have gone to college at University of Albany, was on a USA team, interned for a company and an organization, lived and currently am still living through a pandemic ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: You can’t fail if you don’t try MATT FUNICELLI GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Football and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…went to RIT for electrical engineering, broke RIT discus record. Started internship at Hillrom/Welch-Allyn. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: You will never regret time spent bettering yourself. CALLIE ANDOLINA GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Volleyball and Lacrosse SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I…am currently enrolled at Cazenovia College, playing Div III Lacrosse ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Work hard, play hard, respect your coaches! AIDAN TIERNEY GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Cross Country, Football, and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I… I am currently a junior at Cornell studying industrial and labor relations. I am also on the Cornell Sprint Football team. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Work hard, surround yourself with people who believe in you, and have the mentality that you can do anything you set your mind to, because you can. Do not let anyone outwork you. Your four years at IHS will fly by. Cherish every moment. LIZZY RAYLE GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Cross Country and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I… have been running XC/Track for Stony Brook University and studying Health Science with the goal of becoming an athletic trainer. Worked in athletics marketing and fan engagement at Stony Brook. Member of SAAC, PACK mentor for incoming student-athletes, ACE mentor for incoming students with the student accessibility and support center. Enjoy listening to music, cooking for myself, and doing yoga. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: There is a whole lot of uncertainty, right now especially. Take a step back and focus on the simple things that are most important to you in life. Use your passion for your sport to ground you and keep you motivated. Let your mind be flexible as you set goals and move forward. Accept challenges and changes and find the opportunity within them for something better. There is so much opportunity for you beyond Ithaca High School, but be sure to embrace each and every moment as a Little Red athlete because there is truly nothing like it. High school is short, but your Ithaca athletics family will ALWAYS be there for you with love and support. Finally, remember to use your power as an athlete to make a positive impact on someone’s life. And don’t forget to to take care of yourself too!! RICHIE KUHAR GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORT: Baseball SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I… have started college at LeMoyne, been exercising, hitting the books, and playing baseball. ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Appreciate small things like every practice, game and at bat. It doesn’t last forever and it will all be part of your favorite memories looking back! ZOE WILKIE TOMASIK GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Cross Country and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I… went to Geneseo for one year then to Cornell University and continued running Cross Country and Track ADVICE FOR CURRENT LITTLE RED: Cherish the time and memories with your teammates and give your best at practice. Don’t quit sports!! SILAS DERFEL GRADUATION YEAR: 2018 SPORTS: Cross Country and Track and Field SINCE MY TIME AT IHS, I… am currently running Cross Country and Track and Field for Syracuse University as I complete my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science.