Horizon staff writers collected quotes from Sidwell seniors about the friendships and memories that shaped their time at Sidwell. In this senior spotlight, members of the Class of 2026 reflect on the bonds that made their journey more meaningful, behind every class, club, and milestone. Together, their voices highlight the uniquely close-knit community fostered at Sidwell, where lasting connections were formed and became an integral part of the experience.  

“My favorite memory with my friends during high school was probably Chinatown.” – Andrew Gorman 

 “My favorite memory is exploring D.C. with my friends during my freshman year. My friend almost died at the Lincoln memorial and it’s something my friends and I will remember forever.” – Nathan Aguiar

 “I think one of my favorite times with my friends was this year’s musical: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.’” – Naiah Weetjens 

 “I think definitely Sidwell Swim and Dive is a favorite memory that I have with my friends in high school, and I also really enjoy being able to hang outside with my friends at break or at lunch.”- Areg Devoyans

“Senior sunrise was so fun and something I will always remember because it was so much fun to be with my friends.” – Elisa Tsao 

“I loved Junior Prom with my friends.” – Madeline Blizzard

“I think one of my good memories has been playing volleyball outside with my friends during free periods or breaks.” – Okan Holmes

“I love going to the senior center after class or during break or free periods and seeing all of my friends.” – Hedy Hao  

“My traumatizing first day of 9th grade. I first woke up at 8am and I arrived 30 minutes late to school…Then at lunch I was going to put my plate away and I dropped my lemonade which spilled all over the floor, which was already super embarrassing, but then I slipped on it and fell on the floor. And when I fell, I hit the radiator that’s on the wall of the lunch room and it made a very loud noise and everyone turned and stared at me. And for the rest of the day everyone kept coming up to me and was asking me if I was ok. It was so embarrassing. It’s one of my favorite memories because it’s something me and my friends look back on and laugh about even though I definitely didn’t think it was funny then. My friends and I feel like no experience can get worse than that.”  – Vivian Morris 

“One of my memories from my time at Sidwell with my friends is probably spending time outside during free periods or lunch.” – William Panner 

 “I love spending time outside with my friends and being able to socialize outside of class.” – Patrick Jiminez

“Being outside with friends.” – Parker Medlin

 “A good memory with my friends is I like taking a picture with Andrew Gorman everyday.” – Elie Fisher 

“I have loved doing the musicals and plays with my friends throughout my time at Sidwell, hanging out and seeing my friends during free periods or lunch, and just talking and having fun.” – Luca Kountoupes 

“One of my favorite memories with my friends is probably the team dinners before regattas during crew season because it really brings the team together and we get to hang out outside of practice.” – Lara Asch