Class of 2025 Senior Tributes (Keil - Thorpe)

Upper School

CA Communications

June 5, 2025

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Jake Philip Keil

As CC Co-President, you built community, elevating others while pushing yourself to new heights. In class, you are the engine of discussion and extend friendship widely. Whether tackling a complex piano piece (earning you a Music Award), scaling a climbing route, or championing sustainability, you learn for the sake of learning. Genuine, passionate, inspirational.

Noah Perel Keil

A true scholar, you love the natural world and are driven to understand it. Biology researcher, Pat Hogan Science Award recipient, avid reader, actor, and expert debater, you devoured your ASR classes, discussions with teachers, and countless theater productions. Your integrity and loyalty make people feel seen and supported. Bright, genuine, with a dry wit we love.

Rajan Livingston Keithley

With the soul of a philosopher-engineer, you push us to the cutting edge of innovation and speed through Calculus like it’s a qualifying F1 race. We love how you geek out: over cars, aerospace, and even spreadsheets. In REDI Lab, you pondered life’s purpose. And on the cello and Tennis courts, you shine. DJ, creative mind, friend, you powered CA through curiosity.

Eshan V. Khemka

Teachers say that you “throw math at everything!” A true scholar, you’ve blazed through nearly all our STEM classes in just two years. We love when you light up with ideas and new ways to coach Robots or code Wordle. JV tennis Captain, trusted collaborator, teacher, and friend, you draw others into the fold and make learning more fun for all.

Simone Kalea Leech

Wise, kind, and quietly powerful, you carry yourself with deep emotional intelligence. You hit the ground running at CA: founding our first Black student affinity group, helping shape Ethics Bowl and CCSL conversations, becoming a beloved camp counselor, and earning a Visual Arts Award. Your strength as a writer, videographer, storyteller, and community advocate inspires us.

Avery Rose Lent

Community Council stalwart, Golf team Captain, and State Champion, your presence on campus is electric. A bold voice in Ethics Bowl and Mock Trial, a powerful singer in Chanteurs, and a French macaron-baking maven—your talents and passions are limitless. You show up with charisma and conviction, making everything feel lighter when you’re around.

Joaquin Joseph LeWand

Passionate world traveler, never afraid to chart your own course, you bring fire and joy to everything: from ski instructing to Lacrosse, and Ultimate Frisbee to Speech & Debate. In theater improv and on CLT, you’re a natural mentor, raising every voice that might otherwise go unheard and always showing up for others.

Noah Walter Lindner

A true Chicagoan with the gift of gab, you’ve skated into the hearts of many—on and off the Hockey ice—with your infectious energy. From the pizza parlor to the golf green and beyond, you juggle more jobs than any teenager we know, sharing positive energy far and wide. Loving older brother, outgoing friend, you bring fun and warmth to everything you do.

Gianna Maria Lish

Multi-talented phenom: You’ve lit up countless stages—through violin, choir, and your gift for storytelling as a NaNoWriMo novelist. We followed you down the rabbit hole in Alice by Heart and saw you raise the bar as Elle in Legally Blonde. Award winner in French and Theater, your intellectual passion, voice, and artistry have left an unforgettable legacy at CA.

Grace Dorothy Lohr

You're the kind of person who makes everything better. From Chanteurs to Mock Trial to Horizons and HOPE, you bring wit, warmth, and wisdom. Excellence in Spanish Award recipient, Geneva Glen Krew member, and ASR standout, you’re as hardworking as you are humble. Empathetic, but full of grit, you truly live up to your name.

Quinn Hayley London

Scholar, supportive classmate, you relish each moment. In Iceland, you discovered your passion for climate science. Your thoughtful contributions make you a graceful GSA Co-President, go-to lifeguard, and worthy recipient of the English Excellence Award. Whether working on your Portfolio, practicing Chinese calligraphy, or coding up a storm, your creativity is boundless.

Clyde Jacob Love

Your legacy at CA is one of grit, empathy, and quiet strength. As Basketball Captain and MVP, fearless Soccer goalie, committed volunteer, and go-to homework helper, you inspire with humility and a smile that motivates everyone around you. Smart, steady, spreading good—even when no one’s watching—you’ve left a lasting mark on our community.

Carteret Edward Maloy

An artist, a mathematician, a Soccer star—you’re a triple threat. You’ve connected with your Kindergartner, just as you did with your Senior Buddy. You give your all without ever needing the spotlight. On the Soccer pitch, you cover the defense from end to end like a cheetah. We’ve watched you outwork and outlast—always with humility and a kind spirit.

Kyle Charles Manzo

You have a unique style that is witty, confident, and funny when we least expect it. Whether you're serving on the Tennis court, volunteering with HOPE, or designing an impressive yearbook, you always bring creativity and originality. You are a loyal friend, a great sport, and you show us that you don’t have to be loud to make an impact.

Charles Ruvel May

Scholar-athlete, you bring your A-game to our courts and classrooms. Tennis Varsity Co-Captain, humble intellectual, you balance enthusiasm with focus. In social studies, your ASR research is grounded in curiosity. At the Rose Youth Foundation, you found your voice. We have seen you battle through match points and know that you’ll ace the challenges ahead.

Cash Fleming McCoy

Your good-natured energy set the tone as a CLT, and as a Hockey and Lacrosse Captain, earning the Simms Alumni Award. Stepping out of your comfort zone, you made an impact on the yearbook staff this year. You’re committed to being a good human to everyone in our community—students and teachers alike. You carry the CA spirit with you everywhere you go.

Loghan Elizabeth Meisner

Teachers call you a “true rock star.” In math, cryptography, and even philosophy, you code and decode with smarts and substance. Computer Science Award winner, Mathnasium mentor, and Robotics royalty, you ask big questions. In Field Hockey, Soccer, and Philanthropy Board, as an Admissions Ambassador, and trusted Co-President of Community Council, in all ways, you are CA.

Christian Anthony Mendez

You’re the glue that holds people together—even in far-off places like Iceland. Whether climbing peaks, playing piano, or speeding across the finish line to victory on Giant Relay Day, you give it your all. A Math Achievement Award winner, teachers say they wish they had a whole classroom of you. Thoughtful, curious, and grounded, you reflect deeply and act with purpose.

Baraquiel Carmona Mendoza

Thoughtful, disciplined, and genuine, you bring quiet strength to our community. Whether contributing to class discussions, training with your boxing team, or lighting up the stage with your guitar and voice at the Senior Recital, your care and commitment are unmistakable. You lift conversations by listening first, then adding insight that makes us all think deeper.

Isabelle Paige Merwin Olk

With your boundless energy and deep gratitude, you thrive on challenges. As HOPE Co-President, REDI Lab scholar, and committed student, you give your all to everything and everyone. Whether immersing yourself in Chinese, earning you the Griggs Dayton Excellence Award, or in conversation with teachers and peers, you encompass sincerity and curiosity, ready to take on the world.

Fletcher Joseph Miller

You shoot high yet remain grounded. Scholar and Math Award winner, you deepen discussions and challenge your own thinking. With your host family in Colombia, among friends, or on any Basketball court, you forge true bonds. As an economist, you dream of a world with clean energy, and as a photographer, you celebrate the natural landscapes you love. Beloved CLT mentor, doting big brother.

Gabriel Omar Miranda-Ogaz

A friend everyone turns to, you take pride in your relationships with teachers, peers, and your family. You thrived in your STEM classes, stepped into leadership through CLT and CCSL, and gave your all on the Soccer field. Your deep contributions earned you the Chris Babbs Leadership Award. It’s no wonder the Horizons first graders light up when you’re around. CA’s mission personified.

Lukas Kristian Mize

Kind and collaborative, you empower others. From directing films in ASR Videography to your big role on the Hockey team, you show up with creativity and commitment. You bring joy to your peers, never shy away from a challenge, and always root for the common good. A proud big brother, loyal teammate, and the kind of person we’re all better for knowing.

Henry Thomas Montgomery

Gritty, level-headed, you speed across the swimming pool, slicing through early mornings with determination. In Portfolio ASR, on the Basketball court, playing guitar, or while speaking Spanish in Honduras, you express yourself in paint, positivity, and connection. Whether touring visitors as an Admission Ambassador or rolling up your sleeves at HOPE each year, you go the distance for CA.

Jessica Lauren Morrow

A total spark plug, you brighten every room with humor and high energy. Rooted in Michigan pride, with a heart for Colorado, you’re always ready to give back—HOPE, Special Olympics, food banks, you name it. Fierce friend, you light up the Golf team. Your determination and charisma make you unforgettable.

Gabriella Sophia Myers

You have stretched the boundaries of what it means to be an scholar-athlete-artist: You shine on the stage in theater, paint faraway scenes, tackle Vivaldi on your violin, and carry harmonies in Chanteurs. The spotlight doesn’t stop there: You’ve vaulted through life and gymnastics, and held down the court in Volleyball, too. You do it all, with a spring in your step.

Lucy Isobella Nadolink

Adventurous and creative, your teachers adored having you in their classes, as showcased by your Peggycita-Hill Award in French. You beautifully balance your creative side with your analytical math and science brain. We loved the bright colors, energy, and vision of your Portfolio show. Committed CLT, debater, Jennifer Wu Memorial fellow, and climber, you help others rise with you.

Joshua Maximus Newcomb

Your enthusiasm for learning and life is contagious. Whether diving deep into a film project, speeding across the Lacrosse field, or reigning as the Knockout champion, you bring positivity and thoughtfulness to everything you do. Your strong sense of identity—rooted in faith, family, and culture—guides you with integrity and warmth. Connector, creative thinker, and full of light.

Quoc Vuong Vo Nguyen

A community-builder, you brought your advisory together, and not just by baking macarons. In REDI Lab and HOPE, you passed on your love for engineering and aerospace to local children. Drummer in the Rock Band, Soccer player, Aerospace Club project lead, you bring positive energy and drive to everything you do. And you never miss a beat.

Oliver Thompson Oertel

A creative and generous soul with a spark, your talent shines. Your skills speak volumes, from the darkroom to the putting green, from guitar performances to a jaw-dropping ASR Photography show mixing art with family memories. With camera in one hand, guitar in the other, and kindness all around, you will be missed.

Xiandong Ou

A passionate chess player and gifted coder, you bring sharp focus to everything you do. Your teachers remark on your confidence and willingness to engage in classroom discussion. A steady presence on the Tennis team, you model teamwork and dedication. Your cousins and friends lean on you, and you’ve shown your dedication to family and community here and beyond our walls.

Mattias Alonso Pereira

Tenacious and hardworking, you never back down from a challenge. A two-time State Champion, you’ve represented CA with pride on the Soccer pitch, earning a spot on the Metro League Second Team. As a CCSL team member, you’ve helped make our community more welcoming and inclusive. You’ve grown up right before our eyes.

Ellie Hudson Perkins

You’ve been a rock in our community—stylish, steady, and always ready to help others, whether volunteering in the ER at Swedish or shining on the Golf course. You learned to sew and developed your own style of fashion, creating runway-ready art from scratch in Portfolio. You’ve found your creative spark and never stopped impressing us.

Charles David Rakowski

You are a true Mustang: steady, empathetic, and team-first. To the pitcher’s mound, you bring poise and power. And at bat or as Tennis Doubles State Champ, you knocked it out of the park, literally. In REDI Lab, as a CLT, or while rocking out on guitar and drums, you give fully to each moment. From Kindergarten to Senior year, you showed up and made it count.

Laura Jean Reidy

Easygoing, kind, you are open to the world, love a challenge, and can hype any team—even the dish crew at The Island School—with your signature spark. In class, teachers say that your vulnerability helps others take risks, too. On the Field Hockey pitch as State Champion, as a CLT, or after a Tennis match, you celebrate others. We admire your adventurous spirit.

Jordan Joseph Reiter

You bring dedication, empathy, and your signature work ethic to everything you do. On the Baseball diamond, you’re an incredible supporter of your teammates—always leading by example and treating others with respect, earning you a Captains Award. St. Francis Center volunteer, REDI Lab scholar, two-sport athlete, your kindness and authenticity add to the CA community.

Andrew Knight Schaper

You show up with high character and emotional intelligence. Whether you’re contributing to one of your many athletic teams, in the kitchen whipping up guacamole for your advisory, or being a standout Senior Buddy to your Kindergartner, you go the extra mile. You’re the kind of teammate who notices when someone needs help and steps in without hesitation.

Clark Baxter Seaton

A quiet force with fierce determination, you’ve anchored the defense on the Soccer pitch, earning All-State honors. Whether in Oregon with Outward Bound or spending time with your family, nature is your happy place. A dedicated Horizons tutor and HOPE volunteer, you’ve grown into a thoughtful, driven presence in our community.

Audrey Megan Shia

Talented student, violinist, and volunteer, your Senior speech blew us away and highlighted your grit and independence. Whether doing research, playing in orchestras and bands, or volunteering with Horizons, you are a force for good. Powerful, vulnerable, authentic, you stand up for yourself and others. We can’t wait to see what you compose next.

Addison Mae Smith

As Captain of the Lacrosse team, you inspire younger players with your care and confidence. Three-time State Champion, you scored 100 goals with a can-do attitude. Off the field, your advocacy through Morgan’s Message has made a meaningful impact. It’s easy to see why you’ve thrived: You bring passion, humor, and curiosity to all you do.

Sora Quinn Sohn

Whether giving your Penumbra speech at Town Hall, or harnessing the healing power of horses, you’re never afraid to be vulnerable. Friends turn to you for thoughtful advice, knowing they’ll be heard. In Studio Art, you transformed the classroom into a space for creative play. Your voice on CCSL has left an impact. Authentic and true to yourself.

Margaret Jane Stanitski

When you speak, others listen. Whether captaining your Field Hockey team, raising the bar in Mock Trial, setting the tone in class, or mentoring as a CLT, you show up with confidence and kindness, earning you Social Studies and Captains Awards. You’re as intellectually sharp as they come—always inclusive, always uplifting. Thank you for your speech today.

Benjamin Guthrie Strong

Kind, steady, and full of grit, you’ve become the person everyone can count on—whether solving physics problems in class or calmly lending a hand in high-stakes situations. Your drive to learn and give back shines as a Denver Health volunteer, a certified EMT, a scholar and Tennis player. You take charge with quiet strength and deep care.

Noah Augustus Stull

You tackle challenges with passion and purpose and bring others along with you. Your curiosity and initiative shine in the classroom and as a Horizons volunteer. As Captain for Lacrosse and Hockey, and Senior Athlete of the Year, your vision and energy are undeniable—but so is your humility and the way you empower your teammates. Driven, grounded, and full of integrity.

Sadie Mae Stull

Independent, resilient, and kind to the core, you bring a work ethic of steel to everything you take on. Whether running a half marathon, volunteering for HOPE, on the Lacrosse field, or digging into your REDI Lab project, you meet challenges head-on. Your compassion shines through your work teaching children with Horizons. Ever inclusive, steady, and thoughtful.

Avery Grace Thorpe

Selfless, reliable, you are the glue that holds us together. You seek out new challenges: in the classroom (earning you a Math Award), as an exceptional Field Hockey goalie, and as a beloved camp counselor. Traveler and outdoor adventurer, HMI pushed your limits, and you thrived. For these reasons and so many more, teachers call you “a ray of sunshine.”

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