Douglas Bretney

I will my sense of humor to Mrs. Martin. If ever a person needed to laugh more, Mrs. Martin is her. Thank you for four years of Japanese. Try to laugh more, Mrs. M.

I leave my knowledge of AP/IB classes to my brother, Christian. I leave my study habits to Michael. To all future students who take AP or IB classes, good luck.

As I now graduate and leave Pleasant Valley High School, as the end of the world draws near, I hereby entrust science instructor, Mrs. Bertapelle, to my youngest and only sister, sophomore Macy Castaneda. I have greatly enjoyed my time at PV, but now it is time for me to depart. SEE YOU VIKINGS!

I will Adam to Sonia. Even if you aren’t here, he’s yours. I will the bike brigade to Sage. I hope you find people to ride with! I will Mr. Eknolt to Bethany because she is being forced to take physics. Good luck. I will the L and S bathrooms to McKenna. I will Jacob a great junior year.

I will my responsibilities as senior setter and volleyball captain to Nicole Efseaff, junior setter extraordinaire! Keep ‘em in line! Especially Lauren Grant…FOCUS!

To Laney Nelson I will the ability to succeed without ever lifting a finger, and my love of calculus. My honor as Laney’s #1 fan goes to Megan Loy and Emily McKalip. I will Gracie Hernandez to keep my brother in line, but when that fails, Emily McKalip can take over. I also will Gracie my ability to influence assignments’ due dates. I will Laney and Emily to keep the situation going… somehow. To Kyle, I will the choice to leave for school at whatever time he pleases, and to thrive at PV. To all PV students, I will my love for all of the teachers and staff who took such good care of me.

To Kena Barker I will snug sessions. Logan Wolfe gets my super cool car key. To Brenna Meier I will Parmesan cheese. Laney Nelson inherits my British accent. Grace gets my ladylike skills, the industrial city and shotgun for Tuesday lunches. To the dream team I will the best of luck. Next season is all yours. And to all my swimming family I give you my tan lines. I won’t be seeing much of the sun anymore.

I leave my seat in drama, Elle, and judgmental critiques to Meghan Thayer. I leave the Doctor, Torchwood Institute, Art Studio, four knocks, the sound of drums, Thisbe Ophelia, and Timshel to Beka Wilmes. Sonia Alvarado: I leave the first row in English class, and the sound promise that she doesn’t need much else because I WILL be coming back for her. I leave Clockwork, creepers, baked goods, weird movies, and awkward art to Israel Guevarra. I leave Maggie the cat to Taylor Knott- you can have the dress too! To all drama freshman and sophomores: leave your Summer Seminar in Ashland!

I will my thugnificent neon jersey to Noah Heinemann. Noah, Melanie Hickman, & Sean Thomas get my running abilities which they will utilize better than I ever could. I will my ability to stay awake for several nights to all of the IB candidates. Lastly, I will the XC team determination to beat Chico.

I will to Selena Gonzalez the frustration and rewards associated with leading the Academic Decathlon team. To Bisman, I will the successes that come from persistent hard work. To the 2013 IB class, I will the stress and sleepless nights associated with IA’s and IB in general.

I will my height to Mr. Vought so he won’t be a little leprechaun anymore. I will my dunking ability to Zach Eldredge so he can dominate next year. I will my epic dance moves to the Class of 2013, good luck with the new policy…I will everything else I have to my sister, Natalie, you’re awesome.

I will the grand piano to Cheyenne and Shannon so they can continue playing awesome music. I give my share of chores to my brother, Blake, and my sister, Carly. I will my history notes to Jacob Mackell and my love of Japanese to all of the Japanese 4 students. I lastly will the cure to senioritis to new seniors.

I will my varsity boys’ baseball page and my basketball and football Homecoming pages to Madison Hamor. Don’t forget to enjoy "the view." I will my locker to Sierra Tuitele. Try to actually use it this year. It will come in handy. And I will my charisma to Megan Thayer. Mini me, I will miss you.

I, Kassie Ramirez will my amazing hair and hair skills along with my teasing comb to my mini me’s, Seryna Aceves and Carli Wright. I also will my cheerleading skills to Paige Calvert and Colleen Madsen. I will my not-so-amazing great driving skills and my car "Big Pimpin’" to Megan Duran. I will my sarcastic remarks and dirty looks to Malissa Prosise and Sydney Holderbein. I will all my dresses to Jadie Sweitanski. I will all my love to Dakota Webster, because he’s my teddy bear. Lastly, I will my closet to Mari Vallejo and my lunch adventure ideas to Vanessa Lopez. That’s it! <3

I pass on my super fun AP classes to you Kevin, my awesome brother. And my kingdom, the boys’ coaches office ha! Love you Kevin. Good luck, you’re going to need it! Hehe. Shout-out to my other little bros and my LD!

Selena – I will you my AcaDec prowess and good luck. Kat – I will you Mr. Copeland, my duck faces, and my sharp sarcasm. Mike – I will you the ability to pay attention. Amy – I will you all of my rudeness. Savannah – I will you Mock Trial and my hate of Doritos. Anna S.– I will you my style and scarves. Anna L. – I will you my BS skills for IB. Bisman – I will you my ability to get stuff done by myself because your sister’s leaving. Lucas – I will you everything that I possess that is anti-bro. Nick – I will you my ability to speak at a normal speed. Rachel – I will you my good music taste. Joem – I will you my tennis skills. Josh – I will you my determination, my seat in Meriam Library for EE research, and almost everything else. To all – I will you a piece of my heart.

I will my singing to Megan and Anna. I will my "rich cocoa" to the cast of AITT! Cowee gets the sharpie. My skill for editing AP papers goes to Kodee because I’m the reason you got a good grade! To Charlie, I will you my random mood swings you love so much! To my best friend Sierra, I will my studying and firepit.

I will my courage to those who wish to stand up for their beliefs. I will my confidence to those who wish to be heard. The D Quad I will away to anyone who needs lunchtime friends. My charming nature I will to decent guys for the girls’ sake. Lastly, I will away my awesomeness to anyone foolish enough to take it.

I will the title of Editor-in-Chief to be shared by Nimrat Mann and Alex Scott: it’s a lotof work, but if you work together as a team, you’ll do great. Make me proud! I will the CSF presidency to Nellie. I will my sanity during IB to Priya, good luck next year! I will all of my SAT/ACT/AP/IB study books, homework, sleepless nights, and clothes to my sister Simren, I believe in you for doing IB, and have an amazing time in high school!

I will the title of ASB President and the key to the ASB Office to Madison Bassow. Student Government: remember to hold true to our core principals, you joined the class for a reason, so prove yourselves worthy. Ciena, Taryn, Phoenix, and Jadie: stay out of trouble. Lupton, Finney, and Mattea: I will my bubbly attitude and smiles—keep your heads up. Nimrat, Gracie, and Alan: I will my Camp Royal experience. Tashi Deley! Gracie: I will you the gift of being awkward and making weird noises. Nimrat: I will the leadership of Interact, monthly three hour drives to District Council meetings in the Bay Area, and Louie Lin. Jaylee, Gabby, and Laney: I will the memories of our trip to Costa Rica and the joy of Pretty Little Liars. Andy, Lindsey, and Remi: I will the jokes from our Costa Rica trip—make Victor proud. Future IB seniors: I leave you the willpower to not procrastinate. To everyone, I will my hugs. I believe in you all.