PAW partnered with the Class of 2009 to ask seniors to capture the last four years in “six-word memoirs,” a feature pioneered by Smith Magazine. A sampling appeared in the July 15, 2009, issue; below is a more extensive list.
We invite alumni to create and share six-word memoirs of their own experiences at Princeton for publication at a future time. Send yours, along with your University affiliation, by e-mail to paw@princeton.edu or write to PAW, 194 Nassau St., Suite 38, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Lost my accent, found my voice. Nancy Edwards
Now serving in orange and black. Candace Chow
Cherished memories squirreled away until reunions. Candace Chow
Broken identity, reflection – centering, vision, creation Zvi Smith
Definitely a Princeton out of ten! Jose Olivares Valerio
Purpose, Faith, Family, Rockets, Music, Overcoming Ephraim Chen
Orange. Spirited. Inspiring. Humbling. Cosmopolitan. Kaleidoscopic Katie Ko
Black Squirrels, Capricious Climate, Phat Ladies Daniel Watford
Colorful leaves falling on Cannon Green Holly McGarvie
I dared to disturb the universe Jade Faugno
Best eleven years of my life Dan Korn
Learned more from friends than classes Denali Barron
Unique interactions with various different cultures Davion Chism
It’s been all about the people Steve Pearson
Learning via new faces and interactions Ankur Patel
Tiger, Tiger, burning bright – yay Princeton Michael Shapiro
Gaining mastery of totally new things Lucy Guarnera
Four seasons, four years for forming Tracy Vu
Incredible sleepless memorable exhilarating Princetonian times! Anonymous
Inspiration Learn Earn Return Public Policy Anonymous
Time isn’t wasted when you’re getting … Anonymous
House Parties on the Street Kenton Murray
I had a pretty good time. Doorey Chung
Seeing old ideas from new perspectives. Nick Morgan
Inspiring orange black pride integrity gateway Anonymous
growth change friendship challenge faith fun Anonymous
Definitely go to Panama with EEB! Anthony S. Rossetti
“Integrated Science” “International Center” dense people Anonymous
Pi Tiger Inn Friends Squash Love Anonymous
Life is fun. Laugh! Do it. Anonymous
Something I hope to soon forget. Anonymous
Smile Relax Sleep friendships fun enjoy Bianca Love
Above all be true to yourself Anonymous
Faith Family Rockets Music Trials Purpose Ephraim Chen
Nothing replaces hard work and commitment. Ken Ewell
Process Growth Fun Friendship Diligence Commitment Chris Heane
Life-changing unforgettable fast meaningful special wonderful. Anonymous
Transfer as soon as possible, seriously Anonymous
Friends Become Family Love y’all forever Adrian Diaz
Eternity is just made of todays. Christian Millian
Weirder than I thought it was. Nadya Soto Fernandez
Horizons friends Knowledge fun Heights Phuong-Nam Giung
Fr-i-e-n-d-s Paul Jacobs
Enjoy every minute at this place! Jessalynn Adam
Opportunity abounds, but have fun too! Anonymous
True to colors gold and blue! Anonymous
home friends tears love determination success Anonymous
Booming Bonfire endless evenings Twinkling Tigers Anonymous
Friends and Learning Memories live forever Paul Moskavitz
We had fun while it lasted. George Thalheim
Stop, look and embrace beautiful campus Mariesa Mason
In the service of all nations. Anonymous
Finishing at the Blue Light Arch Anonymous
Did never have so much fun. Juan Alvarez
An unexpected turn of events occurred! Anonymous
BodyHype Dancing Writing Reading 2009 Terrace. Anonymous
I can’t believe I got out. Anonymous
eclectic challenging fun crazy drama nurturing Anonymous
I came I saw I learned Anonymous
Energy Change Perspective Heart Fast Smile Anonymous
Came, saw, conquered – Thesis, at least. Anonymous
Could have been worse, I suppose. Anonymous
Fast friends brilliant professors Princeton family Anonymous
Amazing intellectually stimulating Fun memorable exciting Anonymous
growth development and friends for life Anonymous
Experience adventures abroad and orange bubble Anonymous
Explore squirrels abroad! adventure thesis pride Anonymous
yes yay whoopee hurray yeah awesome Anonymous
challenging exciting stimulating fun opportunity eatingclubs! Anonymous
Tiggerlilies, Colonial, Reunions, Anthropology, Firestone, Graduation Anonymous
Incredible challenging motivating lasting friendships inspirational Anonymous
Challenging fun inspiring comforting diverse terrific Rebecca Rodriguez
Back to school back to cool Anonymous
Never Ever Ever Ever Give Up Anonymous
Loyalty Perseverance Family Promise Maturity Opportunity Anonymous
Challenging Stimulating Refreshing Fun Relaxing Peaceful Anonymous
Grade deflation is the devil Bye Anonymous
Don’t Forget To See The Possibilities Anonymous
inspiring challenging emotional fantastic relaxing transforming Anonymous
Don’t wait to make things happen Anonymous
Bodyhype Creativity Culture Dance Connection Chinese Anonymous
Welcome to the family, have fun Anonymous
Work hard, play hard, be nice. Chloe Angyal
Oh! The places you will go! Fan (Helen) Yu
Rule one: Finish your thesis, son. Caitlin Ludwigsen
Go To Class For Pete’s Sake! Anonymous
enlightening, challenging, flexible, ever-changing, international, exciting Anonymous
shock awe reduction expansion definition transformation Anonymous
Study Dance Sleep Study Dance Sleep Gabrielle Wilson
growth challenge love laughter inspiration memories Joyce Hwang
New Friends Brain Booze Training Farewell Suneil Vallabh
Unexpected stimulating intellectual and social experience James Marvel
Remember to live not just work. Ugochi Madubatc
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. Anonymous
Get Active and Involved Early On Anonymous
Make The Most of Your Time Anonymous
An experience I won’t ever forget Aly Lopez-Aguilar
Turn and run very very fast Anonymous
Do not be afraid to change Anonymous
Twice a year we had sangria. Logan Scherer
Be true to yourself. Enjoy life. Megan Brandeland
Go Beyond What You Already Know Anonymous
I never knew one could overthink. Anonymous
Do What You Want To Do Anonymous
Stop and enjoy everything around you. Anonymous
Do not be afraid to drink. Anonymous
cherish opportunity life greatest soccer laughs Jennifer Om
work hard and enjoy it too Anonymous
Live for all the little moments. Marissa Smith
Enjoy this, your time is fleeting William Watts
Play rugby if you are tight Anonymous
Challenge yourself with your course selection Anonymous
Work hard; play hard. Go tigers! Eric Nalbone
Enriching Challenging Invaluable Terrific Remarkable Intensive Anonymous
Find God be good to yourself Anonymous
Thank God for the Eating Clubs Barry Caro
Tried new things, met great people Anonymous
The hay is in the barn. Daniel Eckel
Career Services says I am “pending” Katharine Gilman
Can someone find me a job? Anonymous
Can I please do it again? Fiona Miller
Beautiful Snowy Gothic: Dean’s Date Awaits! Matthew Isakowitz
Overall thoroughly exhausting but completely worthwhile Beverly Nwanna
Have fun while you still can. Katie Hua
Walk around and enjoy the trees Anonymous
Work hard play hard bro some Anonymous
growth exploration study happiness development spirit Anonymous
Intriguing Challenging Intellectual Fun Diverse Awesome. Anonymous
All-nighters. Tears. Laughter. Failure. Success. Friends. Anonymous
Giving it all that you have Anonymous
provocative stimulating challenging rewarding inspiring fun. Anonymous
enriching full overwhelming difficult worth-it friends Anonymous
Challenging Difficult Stressful Friendship Experience Library Anonymous
Katrina Perseverance Service Courage Support Pride Anonymous
Fun Ridiculous Strenuous Dodo Bodo Dumb Anonymous
Firestone carrel, Blair Tower, and dogwoods. Matthew Halgren
Exhilarating Hazy Boss Loyalty Tradition Belonging. Robert Finley
Terrace Food Love Music Late Nights Katherine Cherry
pride germ doors dance sleep carità Pancho Mulongeni
Integrity Pride Hope Motivation Strength Goodwill Yiqiao Tang
James Coan likes to milk goats Jon Will
sentimental celebratory contemplative growing structured relaxing Sarah Brown
Challenging Forgiving Caring Sensitive Multidimensional Intellectually-Diverse Rei Thompson
Awesome diversity learning friends food poop Anonymous
Time isn’t wasted when you’re getting … Anonymous
Senior year was my best year Anonymous
rewarding challenging learning refining growth wisdom Anonymous
Friendship that will last a lifetime. Anonymous
Eating Clubs. Fraternity. Moses Taylor Pyne. Anonymous
Don’t Think Too Hard. It Hurts. John Adams
Once in a lifetime crazy experience Sharon Goswami
Prayer works and God is faithful Anonymous
Don’t let it rain on houseparties Anonymous
Enlightening experience that I’ll treasure forever. Anonymous
challenging fruitful widening fellowship plurality socially-opening Anonymous
The Club the Group the Experiences Anonymous
Live it up while you can. Anonymous
Princeton helped me broaden my horizons. Anonymous
Still processing the events at hand. Sam Zetumer