Sophomore Maddy Smith was cranking out published writing at an early age. Back in third grade, Smith had her picture and a story published in American Girl magazine.

Senior Bennett Marano will graduate in May with much more than just a degree in business administration – he will move forward with lifelong friends, enriching experiences and a job lined up at an Ivy League university the day after graduation.

One might say junior Jak Creatlach, a theater major with a studio art minor, has many identities, among them student, artist, magician and actor.

Clichés remind us to “take the bull by its horns” and to “live life to the fullest.” Freshman Courtney Cataudella doesn’t need to listen to these dry idioms. Instead – through hard work and self-confidence – she lives them.