Dedication Page

by Annabelle BransfordDecember 4, 2025

Dedication Page

This yearbook is dedicated to the Maverick spirit embodied by Mrs. Thompson, whose impromptu “hallway karaoke” rallies saved more pep rallies than the fog machine ever could. Her tireless work in the theater wings and unmatched snack-cart negotiations remind us that leadership sometimes comes with glitter-stained hands.

We also honor the Class of 2025’s unsung heroes–the custodial crew whose midnight mop marathons cleaned up glitter, pudding, and confetti carnage with unwavering resolve. Without their heroic efforts, our halls would resemble a permanent art installation of chaos.

Finally, this volume pays tribute to every Maverick student who dared to turn the ordinary–locker combinations, late-night study sessions, and pep-rally mishaps–into legendary moments. Your collective flair, friendship, and fearless creativity made this year unforgettable.

Annabelle Bransford

Hi, I’m Annabelle Bransford, Memorial High School’s unofficial satirist-in-residence and proud founder of The Daily Detention—a publication so edgy it’s been banned twice and resurrected three times, like a sassy phoenix with a flair for detention slips. I write satire because someone has to hold the line between cafeteria chaos and gym class tyranny. Whether I’m exposing the secret emotional feud between our Algebra teacher and Euclid, or investigating why the pep rally feels like an ancient ritual sacrifice, I try to speak truth to hallway power. Sure, I’ve been called “disruptive,” but mostly by people who wear lanyards unironically. My work has been read by at least two janitors, my entire AP English class, and one substitute teacher who thought it was a cry for help. I consider that range. When I’m not sharpening my wit, I’m dodging group projects, winning banned book club trivia, or mentoring the school's AI Isn’t Funny Club (membership: just me and 17 bots I’ve emotionally manipulated). I’m also a National Merit Semi-Finalist, certified eye-roller at Student Government meetings, and the only girl in school who’s been accused of “weaponizing irony.” My goals? Keep writing, keep laughing, and one day publish a satirical exposé called Yearbook Superlatives and Other Lies. If you want something sugarcoated, try the bake sale. If you want the truth with a punchline, I’m your girl. I've landed a sweet job at Bohiney Magazine, so don't bother me. EMAIL: annabelle@bohiney.com

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