Maya C.

Graduation year: 2025
Hometown: Oakland
Previous School: Athenian Middle School

What is your favorite Athenian tradition?
My favorite tradition is Run In. When I first went to Run In it was for my brother and it was during COVID. It was very strange feeling, but still felt like a big community event. I remember watching all of the 11th graders run through the gates and I hugged my brother and was so happy for him. Even people who didn’t have friends or family running in went to support and everyone made signs. This year I went again, and we drove around before to cheer on the runners along their route. We went back to campus for the actual running in. It was such a wonderful thing to witness.

What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place is the picnic tables by the library. Ever since freshman year, my friends and I have met up there to do work and hang out. It has become a meeting place for us, and is so core to us and Athenian.
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