Since 1998, seniors get personalized jerseys with their grade’s graduation year on them. It is a fun way to celebrate their final year, and show a tidbit of each student’s personality. They are worn on the day of the month that corresponds to their graduation year. For example, the class of 2025 will wear their jerseys on the 25th of each month.
Each year the students of the graduating class get to decide what to put on the back of Landy’s jersey. Last year, the class of 2024 decided to dub her “Rizz Landy,” a play on her nickname (Roz) and the internet’s obsession with Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year for 2023, ‘rizz.’
As well as getting to wear their jerseys to school, seniors dress up in themed outfits to count down to their final day of school. Some notable themes from last year include rhyme without reason and neon. On the last day of school, the entire senior class wears their jerseys, adding a special flair to their final moments as high school students.
Beginning of the end
September 5, 2024
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Lindsey Shapiro, In-Depth Editor
Lindsey is a member of the class of 2027 and is serving as the In-Depth Editor for 2026. She joined The Lion’s Tale as a freshman and previously served as an opinion editor. Her favorite article that she has written is “Opinion: The cancellation of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ is a threat to First Amendment rights.” Outside of The Lion’s Tale, Lindsey is Editor-In-Chief of the Melting Pot world languages literary magazine, a member of Model UN and is in Shir Madness. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys attending BBYO programs and baking.
Sadaf Zadeh, In-Depth Editor
Sadaf is thrilled to continue working on The Lion’s Tale as In-Depth Editor after previously serving as an Arts and entertainment Editor. She is eager to cover critical topics and write captivating articles. In addition to her work on the Lion’s Tale, Sadaf is the president of the STEMinism club, a member of the Bohr Franklin Science Journal, and a volunteer at the Sunflower Bakery. She looks forward to working alongside her peers to produce engaging content and having another amazing year on staff.
Fun Fact: She is an aunt.
Abby Chesman, Multimedia Editor
Abby is ecstatic to officially join the Lion’s Tale as Multimedia editor. She has been doing photography for the CESJDS publications for the past three years and is an Editor-in-Chief on the Bohr Franklin Science Journal, as well as a Student Admissions Representative. She is an aspiring cinematographer and her debut short The Window has won several filmmaking awards in the DC area. For fun, she enjoys listening to music, doing the NYT mini crossword, rock climbing, and the Oxford comma.
Julia Rich, Reporter