Meet a Sophomore: Izzy J.

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Meet a Sophomore: Izzy J.
Emilia Ifrim '21

I am writing about a student randomly chosen from each class, appreciating them for who they are, and this week I will be showcasing a very prominent sophomore in our Bear Creek community. She has a smile that can be spotted from a mile away and could be mistaken as being related to Indiana Jones. That’s right, this week’s sophomore is the one and only, Izzy Jones. Izzy is a sweet, hardworking, and talented individual. Mackenzie Martin, a sophomore, says, “Izzy is just one of those people you can go hang out with and be around whenever you’re having a bad day because you know you'll have fun and laugh. She is easy to talk to about anything really, whether it is something silly or something you are struggling with.”

Izzy is clearly a memorable person who is easy to make valuable memories with. Mackenzie says, “my favorite memories with her are going on little road trips and vacations, dancing around her house, the locker room, really anywhere, and simply hanging out and being able to genuinely laugh.” Such kind words from Mackenzie that truly capture Izzy as a person. She is a fun person to be around and there is a lot to admire about her. The thing that Mackenzie admires most about Izzy is, “her ability to be so welcoming and friendly to people she has never met.” This is a statement I could not have said better myself.

Izzy Reading to Kindergarten Student

Izzy is a person I haven’t spent a lot of time with personally, but every time I interact with her, it feels like we talk every single day. She has this skill where she can lead conversations smoothly as if she has known the person all her life. I was in a JanTerm course with Izzy, and she brightened the entire class. She was insightful in our discussions, powerful with her words, and brought smiles and laughter to the class. Sophia Kosted, also a sophomore, has this to say about Izzy: “Izzy is passionate, hilarious, and outgoing. On my first day at Bear Creek she talked to me so much to make me feel welcome, and I'm still friends with her so many years later! Her laugh is contagious, and I love it so much, she will always do everything she can to make you smile!” Izzy, as Sophia mentioned, is a person that will have a lasting impact in your life. She is so easy to get along with and fun to be around.

Not only is she a great friend, but also a great teammate. Izzy is very involved in Bear Creek sports, excelling in many sports and representing The Bear Creek School. This only further shows how well she adapts to different environments. She is a great friend in the classroom and a great teammate on the field. Izzy is a very encouraging and positive person who strives to not only be successful but to also have fun. For me, that is a great balance in a teammate, a mixture between competitiveness but also general enjoyment.

Izzy J. Soccer

I could never put a person like Izzy on paper, but this is the closest I will get. To sum it up here is a very kind personal message from another one of our sophomores, Miya Shimada: “Izzy, thank you so much for being you. I love that you don’t compromise yourself for anyone and stay strong in what you believe. You are amazing and so reliable, thank you for being a great leader, friend, teammate, and so much more.”

Izzy, we recognize you, we praise you, and we love you.