Marissa

PARENT QUOTE

FROM THE GRADUATE

When I was young, being adopted used to be a subject I avoided discussing with my friends due to the possibility of receiving questions about where my “real parents” were. As I matured and grew older, I realized that I have always been wanted and loved, and I have always felt wanted and loved, despite others’ comments. Now that I have fully embraced this aspect of my identity, I feel prepared to enter college with a unique perspective. I hope to someday impact the world through studies of the environment and to ultimately create a healthier home for all living beings.

ABOUT MARISSA

Marissa was a three-season varsity athlete during each of her four years of high school at The Spence School in New York City. She played on the school's varsity soccer, basketball, track and lacrosse teams and was named captain of the soccer and basketball teams during her senior year. The sport at which Marissa excels the most, however, is surfing. She plans to attend college in either Washington, D.C. or California and is interested in studying environmental policy and liberal arts.

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