We are in 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: Marino, ILS Class of 2023

1. How long have you attended ILS?

“I have been at ILS since 1st grade. ”

2. What house are you in and was your favorite House competition?

“I’m in Ambrose. My favorite competition was Ultimate Frisbee because I got the winning point. I dove, on the blacktop, and everyone was cheering. It was amazing, and I was a hero that day. ”

3. What is your favorite ILS memory? (Or, which ILS tradition will you remember the most?)

“In 6th grade, me, Gavin, Ian, Eyosias and my brother Alexander, had the best times in our house meetings. I miss having my brother at school. ”

4. What will you miss the most about ILS?

“I think I will really miss knowing everyone at school and my friends. ”

5. How has a teacher impacted your life personally in a way you will never forget?

“It’s probably been Mr. Barnett. He’s very smart and interesting to talk to and listen to. I’ll never forget when we talked about being apex predators. ”