2019 SENIOR WILLINGS & ADVICE
Each year, Visitation seniors entrust their favorite traditions, possessions, and inside jokes to their underclass sisters for safekeeping. Here are the memories that the class of 2019 wishes to share with you.
Kayla O’Keefe, College of St. Benedict
As you go through high school, I hope that you don't take a single moment for granted because as often as you are told this, it truly does go so much faster than you can imagine. Do not stress over the little things because as Mr. B and Mrs. Patterson always say, "You are all going to college!" If there is anything that I have learned from high school, it is the importance of balance; therefore, work...
Lauren Wohlberg
Don't take everything too seriously. Spend as much time with friends and family as you can. To Faith Geis, I will the STA Clay Target Team To Maggie Doran, I will Junior Assistant to the Dance Captains. To Erin McQuillan, I will my heart. To Fae Katras, I will the Vista Band french horn section To the Class of 2020, I will the new curtains (rip)...
Hannah Norman, Georgetown University
To Isa Kenkel ~ I will you my rather symbolic math-team captainship: may you lead math team to victory next year and actually make some math-team merch To Kate Norman ~ I will you the Edina bus because someone (hmmm, I wonder who?) will not have me to drive them to school next year: may you embrace the same early mornings, blinding sunrises, and happy attitudes intrinsic to bus #3 at ...
Elise Pearson, Boston College
To Izzy G. And Clare Pryor, I will the question of the day in choir. To Ava Thaler, I will the last cookie WITH frosting hahaha. To Margot Kern, I will you my phone number—keep in touch, girlie! To Helaina Sislo, Meghan Quinlan, and Kate Sabre, I will an amazing senior year! To Taleah, I will you an incredible senior year and fun times in Crime and Justice *wink wink*.” ...
Maddie Maas, St. Norbert College
To Emilie Tinnes, co-mom of lane 1 family To Madelyn McGrath, Getting in trouble all the time To Isa Kenkel, co-mom of lane 1 family To Penelope Casper, my attitude and sass To the Class of 2020, the senior room curtain :)...
Zoe Fasching, University of Winnipeg
Be yourself and don’t let anyone change you. If they don’t love you as you are they aren’t worth your time. To Grace Richardson, willpower to stay who you are, no matter what people say To Lizzie Dudley, peace... finally To Stephanie Meisterling, --all my love and affection To Ellie Cloutier, Robo photos To Annie Hostetler, Finals baker- find me for recipes To Annabelle Midden, Endless happ...
Isa Baca, St. Louis University
Live love dr3am. To Adele Varley, —A floreo To Isa Kenkel, — My name To Claire Jakubowicz, — Jaquise's earring
Flannery Brown, University of Southern California
Work hard, play hard. To Kali Fischer, my parking skills To Sadie Grunau, my sarcasm and Team Mutomo To Mary Burke, Slippery by Migos...
Natalie Simmons, University of Denver
Everything happens for a reason. To Olivia Simmons, Whop To Clare Kubes, Maggie Nozel, Olivia Simmons-- Diego To Kate Sabre, Flyhighfalc Instagram...
Sophia LaManna, Creighton University
Branch out and try and get to know all your classmates! To Hannah Allen, my guardian angel medallion To Eleanor Winges, my fav cowgirl boots and my ”country lovin'" playlist To Kate Sabre, my endless stock of hot cheetos and snapstreak with JH To Kate Sabre & Meredith Killian, my precious truck so you can drive down and visit me at college. To Katie Barry, all my dance dresses To Mol...
Macy Mingo, University of Minnesota
Take in every moment. People aren't lying when they say time flies by. Make sure you go to everything Vis offers because you will look back and miss those days. To Holly Mingo, I will you mom and dad and my parking spot. Take care of 'em while I'm gone. <3 To Emma Traeger, Holly. Keep her in check ;). To Kate Happe, I will you the traffic to Larkin ;) I will miss our car rides. To...
Lily Peterson, College of Saint Benedict
Spend time with your parents, as your time with them is limited. Thank your parents, as they are your biggest supporters. Always remember that the quality of your friends is much more important than quantity! To Sadie Grunau, Ella Hinkemeyer, & Lauren Kern, I will you the Visitation Basketball Team...
Ashley Rascher, University of Minnesota
Work hard but always find time for yourself and to have some fun! Life is a lot more enjoyable when you don't take things too seriously! Find joy and laughter in everyday with your classmates. In the end, it is the strong relationships and memories with your sisters that you remember most from your time at Vis!
Anna Grace Wolff, College of St. Benedict
Don't be afraid to branch out to different people. To Molly Silberhorn, I will John Herzog.
Abigail Krummen, College of St. Benedict
My advice to the younger grades: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 To Kaileigh Vennewitz, all the laughs, woahs, and Olga spanglish of a lifetime.
Madison Shuman, Butler University
Go out on school nights. Don't stress over stupid drama, apologize and move on you will be so much happier. Also, tell your parents you love them often. You will miss them when you leave. To Eleanor Winges, I will all the Tea in the world. To Jenna Hoops, my stall at historic drake arena. To Bridget Emerson and Meredith Killian, I will John Cole to take care of him while I’m away. To...
Nina Reamer, University of San Diego
One of the biggest lessons I have learned from Vis is to "Be who you are and be that well." Take the risk and step up to be leaders in what you are passionate about! Try and be dedicated to your clubs, sports, activities, and studies. Also, in the past four years, I have learned that you just have to roll with life. Take life as it comes, live in the present, and get excited about your futures! You...
Hannah Gorden, University of Minnesota
Work hard, but also have fun! Enjoy high school as much as you can because it goes faster than you would believe! To Marissa Gorden, I will you my empty closet and my clean car (after September 1). To Maggie Nozel, I will you my sister. To Meredith Killian, the pregame soccer bus dance to hips swing. To Ella Hinkemeyer, my pink soccer key to the soccer shed. ...
Sadie Richardson, University of Notre Dame
Take risks. Don’t be afraid to fail - you’ll never know if you don’t try. Do the things that scare you. Push yourself to take the class that might not really be your forte, or invite someone in your grade to coffee that you don’t know that well. Most importantly, be kind. To Grace Richardson: the keys to the Beemer To Jones, Laird, Emma, Cristina, Caroline, and Jacqueline: the Mock team. Tell Judge to remain calm....
Maria Mattaini, University of South Dakota
Don't forget to have fun, and spend all the time you can with your friends because it goes by fast! To Sophia Mattaini, I will the back parking spot and Scout To Mary Burke, Lucy Berg, and B Burke, I will Sophia Mattaini To Kali Fischer, I will the Saint Thomas swim team To Meghan Gerend, I will my yellow sunglasses To Marta Pursley, I will The Daily Distance vlogs To Mary Burke, I will all the episodes of My Strange Addiction...
Grace McGill, University of St. Thomas
Don't count the days, make every day count (also hide your snacks well). To Paris O'Reilly, I will the best seats at STA hockey games and my math notes to study there. To Lindsay Iverson, I will my life knowledge, Vis knowledge, and the knowledge that Nate is more attractive than Chuck. To Ella Sukup, I will my laces for your soccer cleats. To the entire Lower School (especially thos...
Kira Johansen, University of Wisconsin Madison
Enjoy your high school experience and have fun! You'll be graduating before you know it. To Meredith Killian, I will you my signature sleeve roll. ...
Jane Gustafson, Loyola University Chicago
Don't let anyone undermine your dreams or ambitions. To Wini Bettenburg & Sarah Gimpl, resident fashion expert To Kate Gustafson, - The corner spot in the last row of the parking lot...
Aalishba Ahmad, University of Illinois
It'll all come together: your role, your calling, your strengths. Give it time and have patience. Appreciate every teacher you have as they all impact you in a way that will change your life. Don't waste any moment and take every opportunity that comes your way. There is nowhere better to be yourself and to step out of your comfort zone than here. Everyone is behind you, cheering you on (including...
Megan King, Gustavus Adolphus College
Enjoy your time at this amazing school with your friends!! It goes by fast, but make sure to stop and take it in sometimes. Keep building strong relationships with your classmates and teachers because they will make your final experiences even better! Smile, laugh, and have a great time everyday with everything you do :) To Sammie Sabin, I will the speaker duties, make sure to play some hype tunes ;) To Katherine Jones, I will the legendary soccer helmet, score some sick header g...
Anna Leitner, Bowdoin College
Spend quality time with your friends and family because they're what matter most in life! To Bella, Grace, and Laura, I will the first soprano section. To Katherine Jones, I will the ability to inspire fear in the hearts of opposing council. To Grace Conroy, I will our music stand. ...
Sophie Kishish, St. Louis University
Take your time at lunch and laugh and talk with your friends for as long as possible. To Mary Burke,- “E..B..” :) To Kali Fischer, - my snapchat streaks To Annika Engelbert, - awkwardness To Kathryn Thurlow, - BDS ...
Louise Koenig, Creighton University
To Kiley Mcgrath, Isa Kenkel, Molly Silberhorn, -- debeer (lacrosse stick) To Claire Jakubowicz, -- jaquise To Bridget Emerson, -- babymode...
Sarah Cunniff, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
To Colibri Lopez: Alum mentors tea source To Rory Jones-White: Making bad electrical jokes and losing voice at competition To Addie Cooper: Problem child of the team To Ollie Thompson: Drive team poet To Maggie: Super Secret Spy Girl forever
Ynez Arriondo, University of St. Thomas
Time flies faster than you think; love every day you spend with your classmates. Be nice to everyone; your high school experience will be so much richer. Be open to new friendships. Cherish those who are close to you. They make your high school experience what it is. Go to Dunkin Donuts instead of Starbucks. Your bank account will thank me. To my Sister, Elena: I will you my parking spot in the...
Chloe Dobbs, Miami University
Respect the Quack rules in the Senior commons. To Georgia Dobbs, I will the car & my volleyball number #11. To Claire Jakubowicz, I will Whiny Steiny. To Cate Sobocinski, I will Georgia Dobbs as your new big sister. To the Class of 2024, I will Luke Dobbs....
Bella Mascia, University of St. Thomas
Balance your studies and social life, because time will fly by and you are really going to want to make as many memories with your friends as possible. To Lilly Howard - my cap that I never used. To Nicole Baumann - my pocket rosary book...
Taylor Reim, University of Minnesota
Join theater! Even if you aren’t an actor, a dancer, or a singer, join set crew because it is so much fun! VISTA Productions has been my family for the last 4 years and I’ve heard over and over again from new members that they wish they would have joined sooner. It’s also granted me a ton of amazing opportunities and taught me to be more confident. Always take time to be with your friends....
Maria Franks, North Dakota State University
Form good relationships with your teachers. Know when it's time to go to bed. Take a study break if needed. To Caitlin O'Neill, Georgetown dodgeball; gotta keep the hype! To Laura Breyen, heart of theater. To Edie Weinstein, best lighting companion. To Bella Aries-Benton, eternal cuddle buddy.
Maddie Mork, Marquette University
If you want seconds... go get seconds. To Helaina Sislo, the Vis tennis insta To Ella Hinkemeyer and Mary Burke Somerset, pride and of course the legendary gator pinata To Sophia Rahn and Clare Cronin, drives from Edina to Vis and back a million times... and the famous tennis playlist To Holly Mingo and Kate Happe, the little sisters I never had
Kate Dietz, Clemson University
Cherish every moment and don't take life too seriously! To Meredith Killian, my prized Publicity Chair and soccer juice. To Ella Dinkledots, Aye Ladies. To all Aurora Falcons, a legacy of greatness and dodgeball championships....
Anna Seitz, Santa Clara University
Stay weird. To Izzy Brooks, all the plain shmearfuls in the world and Peter To Adele Varley, Declan's dad To Claire Jakubowicz, an airplane ticket to Australia To Sadie Grunau, all my silver rings...
Janae Lorick, St. Olaf College
Ignore the hypocrites and haters and continue to be who you want to be and do what makes you happy (as long as it isn't drugs. Just, like, take care of yourselves, man). It may be hard sometimes to get out of bed to get to school on time, but it's still worth it at the end of the day. To my three remaining senior clarinet females (sorry Claire, seniority rules): Lauren Kern - the Cool Clarinet, Grace Michel - the Kind Clarinet, and Cristina Suarez-Lo...
Paige O’Reilly, College of St. Benedict
Always be open to new friendships especially with people who are outside of your normal friend group. Those friendships can be really rewarding. To Paris, I will my volleyball jersey. To Claire J, this crazy town
Bridget Logeais, United States Naval Academy
Be yourself; value sleep; remember that the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today To Colibri & Rory: vegetarian purse meat. To Maisie: a stellar British accent. To Ollie & Maggie: dark chocolate. To all Robettes: a fantastical bow-making machine.
Vanessa O’Keefe, Marquette University
Put yourself out there to make the best of short high school years. To Jaclyn (Jackie) Young, Jeff's track workouts and your selfies on my phone. To Lauren Kern, Triple Jump :). To Maddie Schlehuber, Black Beauty Baton. To Bee Burke, "It's Wednesdayyyyy" Dance. To Meghan Gerend, to improve "The Meghan" (I expect updates on it)
Zuva Zimbwa, University of San Diego
"Good luck Charlie" To Kate Sabre & Jenna Hoops, Kate Dietz & Zuva Zimbwa will the Aurora Captainship To Emily Wollan, I will you my locker when you are a senior. To Kiley McGrath, I will you muscle man and all the Jeremiah volunteer hours I have (40+). To Sadie Grunau, I will you my position as Team Mutomo Coordinator. To Meghan Quinlan, I will you my sister, Yeukai. To Ana Flynn, I will you John King...
Anna Middleton, College of Saint Benedict
Get to know as many people as you can as early in high school as you can. You may find a friend in an unlikely place. To Sophia Mattaini, Joe Middleton. To Mary Burke, my carpool (B Burke, Olivia Johanns, and Libby Fischer). To Anna Tucci, the Power House and my sweaters. To Amelia Grady and Eleanor Winges, all of my love & the responsibility of taking care of my brothers. To B Burke,...
Maddy Halberstadt, University of Minnesota
If I can tell you anything about high school, enjoy it while it lasts. Make strong friendships you know will remain even years after you leave Vis. Staying caught up in your classes is important but so is having fun with your friends. Don't let school stress you out too much, and don't try to be someone you're not. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk. To Kate Happe, I will you all my luck that helped...
Kiran Sjoberg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
To Mary Burke and Ella Hinkemeyer, Somerset's reign. To Libby Fischer and Ellen Slawin, all of the Starbucks runs. To Katherine Jones, Mr. T's favoritism. To Sophia Mattaini, all of the yoga sculpt classes at the Highland CorePower.
Sarah Pagnotta, University of Minnesota
Create balance, work hard, and have fun. High school goes by too fast, so don't rush it - live in the moment! To Isabel Costello, the NUGS group message. To Bridget Emerson, aux!! To Elizabeth Allen, gummy worms for more pranks ;) #mack. To Alecia Fitzgerald, the yearbook. To Kate Sabre, love of hockey. To Emma Newcome & Maddie Schlehuber, all the math skills you will ever need...
Abi Rohy, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Challenge yourself to go outside of your comfort zone so that you can go on trips to far places and show yourself the full capabilities of your mind. You can do so much more than what you believe. To Isabelle Geroux, - the title of Alpha Alto To Maggie Wussow, - the Programming laptop To Siobhan Dobie, - my collection of Tom Holland stickers to gift you a smile in a dark time ...
Savannah Rivers, North Dakota State University
Forgive. But remember you know what you've gone through. Trust yourself. To Laura Breyen, - The best underclassmen I know! Thank you for all the hugs, advice, and love. To 1st Sopranos, - Thank you for the laughs and fun! I will miss you greatly! To the Senior Class, - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To Belle Cox, Grace Conroy, and Laura Breyen, the Soprano Section To Bella Arias...
Riley Winkler, Texas Christian University
Enjoy every moment; the memories you make at Vis are priceless. Meet as many people as possible and appreciate your friends--they become your sisters over these four years. To Sammie Sabin: my British accent To Kate Sabre and Bridget Emerson: tape tiger To Hannah and Elizabeth Allen: bus seat To Claire Jakubowicz: my boat...
Anna Larson, University of Minnesota
Friends don't leave their friend for others and come back when it's convenient for them. To Anna Tucci, the VisGolfSqaud Instagram....
Mary Horttor, University of Kansas
Time really does fly, so enjoy the small moments you share in these four years of high school. To Summer Kaeppe, I will you my two pumpkins and the tea, sis. To Claire Laurey, I will you the James Charles Palette. To Cristina Suarez Lopez, I will you the the heart fingers.
Claire Michel, University of Wisconsin Madison
TIME REALLY FLIES!! Always be open to new friends and awesome relationships! To Grace Michel, the keys to the wagon To Julia Finn, my running shoes :) To Kathryn Laird, - the LOVE of STUCO....
Amanda Russomanno, University of St. Thomas
Don't obsess over homework and grades! Work hard but don't over pressure yourself. Be open to new friendships. I know it can be scary to branch out and go out of your comfort zone but making new friends even my senior year has been such an amazing experience and I have become closer with so many new people I was never close with before! I challenge you to try your hardest to put yourself out there,...
Abby Thompson, College of St. Benedict
Be the type of friend that you would want to have, and be open to making new friends each year. Keep a positive attitude even when things are stressful. Hype yourself up and hype up your classmates! Enjoy high school, and be sure to take lots of pictures (seriously. you'll thank me in a few years). To Laura Breyen, Jane McMahon, Julia Litecky, Reece Bergeron, and Grace Michel: endless love, sister...
Emily Rascher, University of Minnesota
Don't be afraid to say no to things that are not good for you, but also allow yourself to say yes to every opportunity you come across. To Isabelle Geroux: Take care of Poets' Society for me. Also, keep taking care of Sutton's Second Homeroom for me. To Ollie Thompson and Addie Cooper: I will you each other. Stick together, and carry on the spirit of SAIL. Ollie: I will you my parking spot (both...
Catherine Kerin, Princeton University
To Meredith Killian, I will the age old United shelves. To Bridget Emerson, I will you the STL cougar legacy; we may be small but we are MIGHTY! To Norris, I couldn't leave Vis without willing you and an endless supply of chobani yogurt.
Jordan Cummings, University of Miami
Make the most of these four years. Go out on school nights with friends. Have family dinners even when you have a lot of homework. It goes by fast so make the time that you have meaningful. You won't regret it! To Anna Tucci, I will my martini golf tees. To Paris O'Reilly, I will the candy in Susan's room.
Guadalupe Rodriguez Arellano, College of Saint Benedict
Get out of your comfort zone! Take classes and join clubs that you might not normally be interested in. Do not be afraid to talk to people and develop new friendships. To Marta Pursley, I will our wonderful sisterhood. To Liv Abrahamson, I will our daily talks, especially the ones at noon :) To all of the band girls, I will the ambition to be outstanding flight attendants, to be 1% better...
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