In the week of 10/17, students gave shoutouts to the people and things they are grateful for.

Cary Davis, ‘28 – I am grateful for all of my teachers for all of the hard work they put in to ensure that their students can thrive and succeed!

Ish Kitchloo, ‘28 – I’m really grateful for my mom and dad, and I can’t imagine what my life would be like without them. They are everything to me.

Joshua Strayhorn, ‘29 – derivatives and integrals

Daniel Subelsky, ‘28 – I am grateful for Moises Caicedo

Nico Garza, ‘26 – My brother

Liam Foley, ‘26 – I once read a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization which estimated that around 25% of the current population are subsistence farmers. That sounds pretty miserable, so I’m very glad to be in the 75%.

Samir Jimenez, ‘27 – I am grateful for just being alive, for having a chance to live, for having a home, a family and food at home. I am grateful that God gives me great opportunities to learn, show love, understand others, and especially grateful for love.

Asish Chhetri, ‘26 – My friends, College is stressful but a couple Zombie method nights and seeing my friends makes it all worth it.

Dean Davis, ‘28 – I’m deeply grateful for God and the constant presence of faith in my life. Even in moments of uncertainty, I’ve felt His guidance and peace leading me forward. I’m thankful for the strength He gives me to face challenges, and the blessings, big and small, that remind me I’m never alone.

Owen Ryscavage, ‘28 – My parents.

Nicholas Mendoza, ‘29 – I am grateful for most of the things in my life. I’m grateful for my parents and my family, and I’m grateful for my friends and this school. I’m grateful for all the great food I can eat, and all the places I’ve been to. I’m grateful for a lot.

Harper Sylvan, ‘27 – The nurse staff, my parents, nice teachers

Emma Bailey, ‘26 – I am grateful for my friend Lara Hams because she always makes me smile even when I’m stressed or not feeling my best.