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Class of ’26 Senior Spotlight: Lucy Yen

Grade started at MMS: 6th Grade


Q: Favorite song/music/artist

A: Conrad — Ben Howard


Q: Favorite book and/or movie and why

A: Pillars of the Earth (Ken Follett) and The House of the Spirits (Isabel Allende) — loves magic realism for revealing the magic of being human


Q: Favorite subject in school and why

A: Biology (past favorite); currently Values and Science with Humanities — interest in ethics and moral systems, aligns with future study/work in bioethics


Q: If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?

A: Make devices optional — not required to function in society; a choice rather than necessity


Q: What is one challenge you are facing in your life right now?

A: Setting boundaries, especially with close people


Q: What is your dream job and why?

A: Not a single job—wants work outside, hands-on, continual learning, positively contributing to community


Q: What inspires you?

A: Traveling and immersion in other cultures / being out of comfort zone


Q: What is your favorite memory of your time at Mount Madonna School?

A: Invocation last year — special performance, close bonds, praise afterwards


Q: What is the mantra or catchphrase that is most meaningful to you?

A: Say yes to opportunity


Q: What are your plans for after graduation?

A: Go to UC Berkeley to study Biology, then hopefully Bioethics

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