TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019
In the spirit of the season of thanks, The Central Trend staff will be continuing the tradition they began two years ago with the series, "TCT's The Countless Thanks," in which staff members thank those that impact their lives every day.
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Grace Pennington
Avery Jordan: For being my other half There are very few memories that make me smile from the past year that don’t include you. I spend more time with you than I do with anyone else, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. As our friendship has grown over the year, I have learned to laugh a little more and stress a little less. Thank you for always being there. I don’t say it enough, but I ...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Kelsey Dantuma
Lexi — for hyping me up Thank you for always staying so positive. You pick me up when I’m down, and you laugh with me when I’m on top of the world. Whenever I am with you, my smile appears boundless, and my stomach aches from giggling. I know you are always going to be here for me; we have gone through so much together already, and I know nothing can ever ruin our friendship. Adara �...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Sarah Buchanan
Meredith VanSkiver - for being my best friend Thank you for always being there for me through literally anything. One paragraph could never sum up how much you mean to me and how much you have done for me. Thank you for the late-night playground runs and for appreciating the night sky as much as I do. Thank you for always providing some comic relief in any situation. You understand me like no on...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Natalie Mix
Katarina Lalic and Kennedy Mikel - for being my loves, my life, my everything In all their infinite power, there are not enough words in the world for you two. I have tried to tell you over and over again just how much you mean to me, but I don’t know what could ever be powerful enough to express the love in my heart for your absolutely beautiful souls. From the first time we were ever all together—pic...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Ken George
To my second hour Honors English 10 Class: Thanks to Sunny for your positivity, Jess W, for your deep comments, Thomas for your consistency and daily greeting, Lexi for setting the standard for everyone else, Ella for always telling me to have a good day, Gabby for smiling and working so hard, Brenden for giving me your very best, Sam for rising up when you need to, Avery for writing and writing ...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks: Ashlyn Korpak
Aspen Strauss - for waiting We’ve known each other for a while. I’m so upset this is the first year I’ve really realized how insanely amazing you are. As I spent the first part of the year so completely lost, you were there. You have been a constant when that was all I really needed. You have been a friend when I wasn’t sure I had many of those. When the walls started to crumble, I realized tha...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Molly Dixon
My mom and dad—for being the most contrasting, yet harmonious duo I am so thankful to have such a great pair of people to guide me through life. When you work together, you are always able to make me feel better, and I greatly appreciate the fact that you are both there whenever I need you. Mom, you can always tell when I’ve had an off day and never refrain from asking me about it. I may n...
TCT The Countless Thanks 2019: Lexi Puffer
Isabel Oppenhuizen - Thank you for always being there for me at my worst and loving me at my best! I’m so thankful for our time together every day, and I couldn’t imagine a day without your black lipstick and e-girl aesthetic dress. You are my best friend in the entire world, and I’m so proud of you for winning the battle against cancer.
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Allie Beaumont
Ashlyn Korpak - for making my day ten times better Thank you for talking to me and entertaining me with your enthusiastic attitude after school almost every day—even though I was some random freshman sitting in your classroom. Even before I knew who you were, I would go to you with my many questions, and you would respond with the most helpful and encouraging answers. I feel so lucky that I had...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Courtney Collar
Aunt Tracy- for always supporting me My first real memory of you is from all those times we got lost. I don’t remember where we were going — maybe it was one of the countless times we went to Jersey Junction and the playground—but I remember we made up a system: “this way” was code for left, and “that way” was code for right. Thank you for always making time for me, even when I was ...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Morgan Mittlestadt
Molly Vonk and Delaney Michalski-for listening Molly and Delaney, you two are people whom I trust with my life. You have modeled your undivided loyalty to my secrets and problems time and time again, and you both always have a laugh and effective advice to provide. I am so glad that I met you both freshman year because my high school experience would not be the same—or half as fun—without...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Lauren Batterbee
Ballet and everyone there Thank you for everything you do. You give me something to look forward to during the tough, stressful days of school. You help me improve on one of the things I love most: ballet. You make me who I am. You understand my pains and aches, and we complain together. You inspire me and give me pep talks whenever I need them. Thank you for being there for me for almost all ...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks: Meredith VanSkiver
Susan Toppen My wonderful Sus, my homecoming queen. You’re a lightning bug. You’re a bright beacon of bliss at this school. You shine your light unabashedly, warming others to you. You’ve left a profound impact on all those you’ve crossed paths with, and I count myself so lucky to be among those people. And as if your truly good nature isn’t enough, you’re marvelously talented as w...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Abby Wright
Abigail Cool and Amelia Pointer — for our hot chocolate talks My golden gals. There’s just something about you two. We all are so different, yet our contrasting personalities somehow blend so well when we’re together, whether that be in our booth at Leo’s, on the field during too hot or too rainy practices, or on the cold floor of the crappy dorms at WMU eating way too many Oreos way...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Remmie Gavle
My siblings Sometimes I wonder what my life would look like without the four of you: most likely very calm, and definitely less annoying—but also extremely dull. Hudson, even though you are still learning to read, you teach me lessons every day. At just six years old, you constantly remind me to be playful and joyous in all situations. And Jhett, I truly couldn’t ask for a better big brot...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Tananya Prankprakma
Lauren Batterbee - for making the world a little less lonely The day that I took my fateful first steps into my MC-2 6th hour, I think my life actually changed. Maybe it was because of how painfully we suffered together as all those weirdos came in to bother us, but since then, your spirit has been alive in my life every day. I love the way you eat your daily peanut butter sandwiches and the wa...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Lynlee Derrick
The Graduate Girls for loving It hurt so much, so deeply, when every one of you left. Honestly, it felt like a piece of me left; a piece of me left Grand Rapids—practically abandoning me—and moved on, leaving me in the doomed dust with nothing. But I realized that no matter the distance or issue, you all will always be there. After last year, a year filled with laughter and just as many tears, I’...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Avery Jordan
Grace Pennington - for always being my shoulder to cry on Grace, you are a blessing. When I first met you at 2018 dance team tryouts, I never thought we would become this close of friends. I have so much appreciation for you and what you do for me; you constantly put others before yourself. Your spunkiness, generosity, and kindness shines through in anything and everything you do, and whenever I’m ups...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Linus Kaechele
Abbey Calderwood - for being my ‘grughfriend.’ I could have never expected a more peculiar start to a friendship, but I can’t say I’m surprised because the very things I love most about you are what set you apart from the rest. Thank you for always exuding an aura of warmth no matter how heavy the situation is; you have the innate ability to make any moment feel tranquil and serene, no ma...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Jordan Helmbrecht
My four best friends - for sticking by my side forever and always Since day one of high school, and even before then, you guys have been there to make me smile, laugh, and just make my days—and my life—better. Spending nearly every day of the last four years together has made me realize how incredibly blessed I really am. You guys are there to build me up when I’m broken, to give me the h...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Amanda Bartolovic
AP Art- for being the best third hour The amount of talent and dedication that every one of you has amazes me, and I’m grateful to be able to witness it this entire year. However, I’m even more grateful that I’ve gotten to know you guys a little better, and I wouldn’t want to draw apple cores, talk about Law and Order SVS, or listen to ten-minute long songs with anyone else. Rachel, thank you for the random conversa...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Olivia Luplow
Abby Wright To Abby, for being my gentle reminder each and every day that life is beautiful. Thank you for practicing yoga on concrete sidewalks with me, for letting music completely engulf you and letting us share that feeling, for always wearing olive green and not minding when I wear it too. Thank you for your, in the purest form of the word, energy. Your energy is special; I have not found a...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Dylan Wilson
My Chem Squad Rachel, John, Maggie, Lindsey, and Meredith—I don’t think I will ever be able to express how thankful I am for our study groups last year. AP Chemistry— easily my favorite class— was rough at times. Your help really got me through. Rachel, your constant positivity and encouragement, and also your mnemonic devices, saved me on many tests as well as my morale after said tests...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Dana Kistler
Elle Ohlman My fellow ambassador, I’m so thankful that you came back this year. I remember not knowing you too well in earlier years of high school, and that was an obvious mistake. You’re a big ball of sunshine, and I couldn’t be happier getting to know you this year. I look forward to sitting next to you in digital media and making a joke out of anything. I hope we can continue to be good frie...
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Emma Hansen
Ellie Field The gratitude and love I have for you is simply too much to express within a few words. From before we were born, you have been my soul sister. Since day one of your life and day three of my own, you have been my go-to-girl and my right-hand-man. My favorite childhood memories all include you. Our endless sleepovers, dance performances, and late-night puppet shows at the cottage are t...
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