Five students among them have been part of our community since kindergarten or earlier, and are now members of what we affectionately call our 13-Year Club: Mia Abramson, Lilliana Dellin, Tabitha Hill, Lucien Kearsley, and Fernanda Roblesgil. Mia, Lilliana, and Tabitha have been at Dwight since the preschool 2s program!

These “Dwight lifers” have shared a history as long-standing classmates, and before they embark down their own paths, we asked them a few questions to catch a glimpse of their unique interests and Dwight experiences. Here’s what some of them had to say:

Mia Abramson

What is your spark of genius?

My sparks of genius are psychology and sports.

How has Dwight fostered your spark?

Dwight has allowed me to explore my sparks in and out of the classroom. I chose to take an IB psychology class, knowing that it would be difficult, but not knowing that I would fall in love with the subject. My teacher and classmates have fueled my interest and passion for psychology. I am now excited to study it in college. 

In addition to psychology, Dwight has allowed me to further my passions for both soccer and basketball. I have participated in both Varsity Basketball and Soccer for three years, which I can confidently say have been the best years of school. Being on these teams allowed me to learn about leadership and commitment. My coaches and teammates are some of the greatest people I know, and I am so glad that I was able to have interacted with them at all levels.

What is your favorite Dwight memory or what have you enjoyed most? 

My favorite memory at Dwight has to be this year when the Girls Varsity Soccer team won the ISAL League Championship. The team, which I was lucky enough to have captained, worked so hard to earn this achievement, and I will never forget it.

What college will you attend next year?

Colgate University

What might you major in — and possibly consider as a career?

I plan to major in psychology, but am excited to explore other subjects in college.

Lilliana Dellin

What is your spark of genius?

Singing

How has Dwight fostered your spark?

I've been participating in Dwight’s Global Concerts since Middle School. This has helped me collaborate and perform with school peers while also having a chance to meet other students from other Dwight campuses (Dubai, London, Seoul, Shanghai, and Global Online).

What is your favorite Dwight memory or what have you enjoyed most? 

I’ve enjoyed taking Conservatory lessons for singing throughout high school — they’ve given me the opportunity to grow as a singer and performer.

What college will you attend next year?

Marist College

What might you major in — and possibly consider as a career?

Undecided

Lucien Kearsley

What is your spark of genius?

My spark of genius is understanding how things work.

How has Dwight fostered your spark?

Dwight has fostered my spark by allowing me to challenge myself, and in return, I have been able to learn things and do things that I didn’t otherwise think I would be able to do.

What is your favorite Dwight memory or what have you enjoyed most? 

My favorite Dwight memory was doing my Internal Assessments (IAs) in my higher level classes. They allowed me to learn complex subjects with a hands-on aspect, and I really felt that this furthered not only my interest in each subject, but my passion as well.

What college will you attend next year?

Northeastern University

What might you major in — and possibly consider as a career?

I am planning on majoring in mechanical engineering.

Tabitha Hill

What is your spark of genius?

My spark of genius is helping people.

How has Dwight fostered your spark?

Dwight has provided me with endless opportunities to not only become a better person, but also use my skills to help others. From helping my peers in class, being a welcome buddy to new students, and working with young campers at the Dwight Summer Day Camp, Dwight has helped me grow as a person.

What is your favorite Dwight memory or what have you enjoyed most? 

It’s hard to pinpoint a specific memory, but I think my favorite thing about being a Dwight student has been the people I’ve met along the way. On top of the amazing friendships that I’ve made that I will cherish for the rest of my life, I have also met some incredible teachers who I consider to be my mentors.

What college will you attend next year?

Trinity College (CT)

What might you major in — and possibly consider as a career?

I’ve always been interested in sociology, specifically the criminal aspects of it, and am considering doing a mix of sociology, political science, and public policy and law studies.