We are beginning our countdown to the end of the 2022-2023 school year! It is a particularly bittersweet time for our 8th grade students as they prepare to graduate. To help celebrate and recognize our ILS Class of 2023, we have again launched our “Meet Us Monday” blog series to introduce you to the members of this year’s graduating class.
Each week, we will share interviews with each of our 8th grade students, in which they share more about their favorite ILS memories and traditions, words of wisdom they’ve received over the years, and other reflections from their years here with us at ILS. We hope that you will enjoy these reflections, and join with us in congratulating and celebrating these students!
Meet Us Monday: Eden, ILS Class of 2023
1. How long have you attended ILS?
“I have been at ILS since 4th grade.”
2. What house are you in and was your favorite House competition?
“I’m in Ambrose and my favorite competition is probably the foot race during Field Day. I mean, I did win it, so that helps. George claims he won it, but he didn’t!”
3. What is your favorite ILS memory? (Or, which ILS tradition will you remember the most?)
“That’s a hard one. I think it might be the evening services, because it’s nice to see the campus at night, and the service is beautiful. Actually, I might have to say the movie night 8th grade had to watch Return of the King; that was one of my favorite nights of the year. ”
4. What will you miss the most about ILS?
“I will miss my friends, especially Brandon and George and Ian Crowley (may he rest in peace... since he moved). I’ll also miss Ms. Dinku, who is always so friendly and loving. ”
5. How has a teacher impacted your life personally in a way you will never forget?
“Ms. Curcio - she taught us to never give up. ”
6. Do you have a favorite Hymn of the Year or Verse for Memorizing?
“My favorite piece of music we sing at ILS is the Magnificat.”