I’ve known Tia since she was 8 years old, and have witnessed her grow into a remarkable young woman – poised and self-assured, smart and beautiful, sweet and funny. She has a wide range of talents, including music and science, as well as a passion for macro photography and anime. It is with a nostalgic tug on the heart that her parents send her off to college next year, deeply proud of who she is and who she is yet to become. Congratulations on your senior year, Tia, and I wish you all the best as you forge your path ahead!