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hi!! This friendship was purely based on pure luck and similar interests, literally the last 6mths of senior yr with 0 school involvement that connects us. Kinda of a miracle.

we are also really different despite of the similarities.  “honestly I only knew u cuz of 2 things: u were my best friend peer tutor and when u sang on stage during the eleven.”  despite the fact that you are really introverted,u are brave about sharing about the things are truely passionate about. Like how you are dedicated to doing link crew or how would you talk to random lonely individuals in the cafeteria. That selflessness to help others, and your initiative to go beyond.

This was another source of inspiration which motivated me to do the ice skating presentation, the now or never. How it’s totally okay for people to judge and that self consciousness shouldn’t deter you from doing the things you truly want to do. I think you have indirectly taught people that importance!!

U have done many things to make the school a better place, and yet u remain quite humble:)

sometimes, u really go beyond on analysing abstract theories which is quite mind blowing- and it's definitely an ability. Honestly, it had been years since I met such a friend. Rarely anyone really helps me to reflect upon my own thoughts and how you gave simple but useful advices.

Honestly, it was great spending time with u as we are able to converse light heartedly about stuff. I promised I will keep your secrets hehe.

But I wished u all the best with romantic life, I’m sure you find a great gf as you deeply care for the people you really like!! Also about finding a gang to accept you, honestly I’m sure you will make great people that you like in Uoft. There are so many people out there and I’m sure there are people who have similar interests and struggles. Stay safe and don’t stress too much about things you can’t change. Thanks for being a great buddy. Farewell and see you soon,

Amelia:)

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Hey jared thank you for always being super friendly and supportive... i’m so glad we became closer in the final few years of high school and I’m also really thankful that you were willing to peer tutor me!!! Thank you for trusting me when you had problems and talking to you always felt safe...hopefully we can hang out when lockdown is over either in SH or 🇨🇦
good luck in uni, hope you stay positive im sure life will always work out💜

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Hey Jared! I’m glad I got to know you the last two years! You are always so energetic and I love how much you always have to talk about! You are so smart, energetic, kind, and lively. I know you have so much ahead of you. Keep putting yourself out there! All the best and have a good summer!
- Ella Layer

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thanks for always being so nice and for making our psych classes more interesting HAHAHA it was so fun to see u and mr. pardy engage in some very intellectual discussions!! i wish u all the best in the future!! :)) -bea

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hi jared!! 🥰 (one of my fav photos to exist)

i loved that we got to meet and i'm really grateful to have someone like you in my life😌
even though we have about 30248430 differences, we were able to bond and make this friendship work.

you've been with me through my highs and lows, from midnight walks to silent homework calls... you've made me the person who i am today. i love learning something new in the conversations we have, especially learning something about you. i love the way that your mind works and i'm so excited to see you grow throughout the next few years!

thank you for being there for me, sharing stories and i can't wait to hear abt your uni adventures 😁

stay awesome and cool! 💗💗
-karissa

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Hey Jared! I am so glad that we were in the same advisory and link crew in the past two years. You are always so genuine, supportive, positive, and cheerful. I enjoyed talking to you-- you're so easygoing and nice to talk with. Thank you for always giving me so much encouragement and advices. I also like your comments in advisory. Even though you seem to be quiet, every time when you spoke, you always amazed me by your values and your thoughts. I had so much fun with you in the advisory in the past two years. You are also a really good link crew leader. Thank you for sharing your advices with us during the training and they were also useful for me, not even to mention the freshies!

I wish you all the best at uni and ur future endeavor. I really hope that we can keep in touch!

-Zoe Chen

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It was rlly great getting to know you through business and CAS. You seem to have such a great work ethic and my first impression of you was getting a super high score on Cuegis in business😌. You’re rlly chill and cool to talk to! Keep being amazing in college!
Best,
Chloe.K

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ive had the pleasure of sharing link crew and spanish w you this year, and i learned a lot more about u. i know u to be a very introspective person that takes the time to truly understand and care for urself and those around u. thanks for making such meaningful contributions in our link crew discussions and being a positive influence i can count on. i know ull continue to do great things and bring out the best in ppl u meet.
-abi

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Hi Jared, im so glad I got to know u better thru link crew/ advisory. You’re a genuinely nice person and so so sincere in everything you say and do. i was also very impressed by ur rendition of all of me over the eleven haha props to u for signing up for the talent show!! best of luck wherever u go next, and keep doing u :)))
-sherissa

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Hey Jared! I just wanted to thank you for being the best Link Crew partner I could have ever asked for! You taught me so much about leadership and how to build connections with the freshman, and I could not thank you enough. I hope you have an amazing summer and a great first year in university!
- Sophie

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it was great knowing in jv 2 basketball, english, math, and spanish classes, as well as popping into ms. punzalan's class. i always enjoyed our brief interactions in the hall and i will never forget your calm, rational, kind character. wish u all the best at uni
-kevin

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Hello Jared,
We actually only got really close in the junior year of high school since we did not share many courses or clubs together before that. (It's because you are too smart and too advanced for me :o) Well since the junior year I realized how helpful and how kind you are. Let's be honest, you are one of the only few people at our school that is so pure. Aside from your personality, I think you are great at all sorts of stuff like your violin, your singing, your basketball, and your math. You also have a great sense of humour and I like the stickers that you made for your family (very sweet). You are a good and caring person Jared, and I think no matter where we end up, I will always keep in touch with you. (AKA pigeon games)

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Ngl, ur one of the chillest ppl in the grade. I always enjoy our convos and it's a shame we couldn't hang out before quarantine started. Hopefully I'll see you at the SAS reunion in 20 years lol. GL in university my boi

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Hi Jared! I think you're a really cool Link Leader always with interesting topics to discuss, and good show recommendations hahahahahah. Thanks for checking in sometime during DL and recommending Arcane. I haven't tried it yet but it looks to be a pretty school show. I also appreciate your talks about mental health and friend stuff. Thank you for being a fun person to be around. I do hope you give a TED talk one day (I'll definitely come hahahaha)!

- Sydney

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It was great knowing you through Link Crew and Volleyball. You were always there to support me in both groups when I encounter challenges or didn't seem to fit in. I recall that you are extremely passionate about mental health and that is super cool. Also, I never knew that you were such a great singer! It was absolutely amazing how you sang in Relay for Life and open mics. Congrats on graduating and I wish you the best of luck in college!

Lucas H.

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We've had so many great moments together. Thank you for being the only level-headed person in our crazy math class and for being such an honest and down to earth person in link crew. I really admire how you are never afraid to be yourself and to share your opinions (your singing on the Eleven was amazing!!!). I don't know if you remember but we were actually at YCIS together in year 4 LOL. Anyways it's been a real privilege to know you for all these years and I hope that we can stay in touch.
- Yuxuan

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You’ve always been a super kind and thoughtful person. Thinking back to ninth grade might be cringe for you but I quite enjoyed Spanish class with you. Somehow, the conversation we have had always challenges me to look at things from a new perspective - teaching me to be a more accepting individual. For that, I thank you. I’m also glad that we had psych class together for the past two years. Whether it’s the mini lesson you led or the numerous times you ask questions on behalf of the class to save us from awkwardness, the class would have been very very different without. Although we never got the chance to become closer, your positively, willingness to talk about difficult topics, and kindness is felt deeply. I wish you all the in the future and I know you will be amazing! Thank you for everything and hopefully we can stay in touch or catch up during a reunion some years later!
- Chloe

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Jared, you sure have played your role in being a big brother for the past year. It is my pleasure to have you as my link crew leader, the common hobbies we have, it's just simply my pleasure. Though despite volleyball, I'm sad I didn't get to see you in that JrNBA jersey, but anyways, its fine, wait for me to be in that jersey soon, and I'll message you with a photo of me in JrNBA jersey.

Ethan

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hey jared. im really glad i got to know you more this year and last year. you are genuinely a very special person and never fail to make people comfortable opening up to you. you ask questions, are curious about people, and always listen. i remember being your partner for an activity on the eleven and we both talked about life and stuff. you inspire me to be authentically myself and i thank you for that. good luck with everything and hopefully see u in the future!

- shreya

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You've been such a great and amazing friend these last two years. Thanks for always being so encouraging and always believing in me, and being positive in general. You've helped me explain so much concepts in math and also in CS, I actually owe u big time. PLS TELL CAITLYN I SAID HIIII and that I send a virtual hug to her. Ur such a bright kid and ur always so thorough with ur explanations in CS class hahahha. Actually NERDDD, you're gna go so far in life. Wish u truly all the best in uni and have a fantastic summer!
- Val

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Thank you so much for all the memories we’ve shared. You carry a patience and humility around you that impresses me. Someone who’s caring and who acts on it. A trait that few people I know possess. I appreciated the help and the friendship and hope we stay in touch.
- Andy

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It was great getting to know you in these past two years. Your inputs in psychology class have always been fun to hear because they were something I would have never thought of. You have always been on top of your studies and assignments and your work ethic is something that I strongly admire. I know that you will succeed in college and I hope that we can keep in touch :). Good luck in the future!

- Henin Cao