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Future Is Bright and Diverse for Pierson Graduates

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Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Lyra Aubrey will play both volleyball and basketball at Bryn Mawr next year. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico, right.

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico, right.

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico was a standout cross country runner in high school.

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico was a standout cross country runner in high school.

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico will attend Rice University in Texas in the fall.

Pierson salutatorian Chad Federico will attend Rice University in Texas in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin, left, at graduation with friend Ava Garabedian.

Isabelle Caplin, left, at graduation with friend Ava Garabedian.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

Isabelle Caplin during a visit to the University of Pennsylvania, where she is headed in the fall.

authorCailin Riley on Jul 2, 2024
They will be attending vastly different universities in different regions of the country, but Pierson valedictorian Isabelle Caplin and salutatorian Chad Federico have one important characteristic in common: a clear... more

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